Teaching Opportunity in Japan

March 7, 2016

UT Tyler Office of Marketing and Communications

UT Tyler Announces Opportunity to Teach in Japan

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March 7, 2016

Media Contact:  Hannah Buchanan
Editor/Writer–Strategic Communications & Media Relations
Marketing and Communications
The University of Texas at Tyler
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The University of Texas at Tyler, in collaboration with the City of Tyler's Sister Cities Program, is once again seeking female English-speaking college graduates to teach in Yachiyo, Japan, Dr. Teresa Kennedy, Office of International Programs executive director, announced.

Teachers will be a part of Yachiyo's Assistant Language Teacher Program. Preference is given to students with a bachelor's degree in education, English or Asian studies. The salary is approximately $35,000 a year, plus low-cost housing.

In addition, preference is given to UT Tyler graduates, but graduates from other four-year institutions will also be considered. While the contract technically is for a year only, the school district in Yachiyo would prefer applicants who are willing to commit to at least two years and allows teachers to stay as long as four years.

Application deadline is Friday, March 25. Those interested are encouraged to email oip@uttyler.edu for additional information.

UT Tyler's involvement with the City of Tyler's Sister Cities Program began in 1983 under the leadership of President Emeritus Dr. George F. Hamm, whose commitment to the importance of global awareness and understanding played a significant role in the Tyler Sister Cities creation.

Tyler Sister Cities is a non-profit citizen diplomacy network dedicated to creating partnerships between Tyler, Texas and cities around the world. Current Tyler Sister Cities are located in Liberia, Costa Rica; Jelenia Gora, Poland; and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico in addition to Yachiyo, Japan. For more information, visit tylersistercities.org/.

One of the 14 campuses of the UT System, UT Tyler features excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at UT Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 8,500 high-ability students. UT Tyler offers courses at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine as well as a location in Houston.