University English Teacher - Japan

Westgate Corporation is accepting applications for teaching roles on our University Program for the Spring 2026 term. We are recruiting instructors for positions in the Greater Tokyo area and Nagoya.

How to Apply

Please apply using the form below.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

We are looking for highly motivated educators to teach English at universities in Japan. This is an opportunity for enthusiastic teachers who want to develop their teaching skills while experiencing life abroad.

Qualifications

• University graduates holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, plus one of the following:
• Experience teaching EFL/ESL in a classroom setting together with a teaching certificate (TEFL/TESL/TESOL) and/or teaching credentials or qualifications (elementary/primary/secondary); or
• 1000+ hours of EFL/ESL classroom teaching experience may be accepted in lieu of teaching certificates, credentials, or qualifications.
• No Japanese language ability is required.

Contract Period

• SPRING TERM — April/May to July (approx. 3 to 4 months)
• FALL TERM — September to December/January/February (approx. 3 to 5 months)

Location

Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Nagoya

Compensation

• Approximately 260,000 yen per month for instructors with a teaching certificate or qualification but less than 499 hours of actual classroom teaching experience.
• Approximately 275,000 yen per month or more for instructors with a teaching certificate or qualification who have 500+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience.
• Approximately 275,000 yen per month or more for instructors who have 1000+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching qualifications.

Note: Compensation is calculated based on an hourly rate. Exact monthly income will vary but averages out to the amounts shown over the length of a contract.

Other

• Housing can be provided at the following costs (includes rent, utilities, and monthly maintenance fees):
• 81,000 yen per month for a private room in a social residence
• 98,000 yen per month for a studio-type apartment
• Flight reimbursement of up to 1,200 USD for those coming to Japan for Spring 2026.
• Working visa sponsorship is available.
• Renewable contract.

Attention

We are additionally seeking candidates with the following background and experience:

• Master’s degree or higher.
• Total 3 years’ experience (6 or more terms/semesters) teaching at university/community college (any subject).

About Westgate

Westgate aims to shape the future of English education in Japan. We have delivered conversation-based practical English lessons since 1983 and employ around 180 instructors every term. Generations of Japanese students have developed communicative English skills and cultural awareness through our programs. Learn more about Westgate at https://www.westgatejapan.com/.