Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

Teaching, education research, administration

Designing classroom and online courses. Planning and teaching lessons, grading. Liaising with students and other (full-time and part-time teachers. Planning and carrying out quantitative education research. Preparing presentations and papers for conferences. Attending meetings, creating and checking entrance exams, participating in open days etc.

The freedom and flexibility. The co-workers - we have a great bunch of people who have similar ideas on education and are committed to making a vision for the students come to pass. I also enjoy learning a lot about using computers / software for teaching.

The Japanese language is required for communication with other faculty and staff.
The students often have poor academic communication and logical thinking skills.

I love teaching and the research is interesting.

Japanese language, computer skills, negotiation, pedagogical, lateral thinking.

Nothing formal but I am able to go to conferences and summer schools etc as I see fit.

1994 - 1996
Environmental Science industry

1997 year out travelling

1998 - 2001
Life insurance industry

2002 - 2010
English conversation teacher
Japan

2011 - present
University teacher / researcher
Japan

I'm considering doing a PhD. I'd like to stay in this position long-term.

Take a chance, do what you enjoy doing.