Teach in Japan Application 2025

Teaching Abroad Application

Thank you for your interest in Bunkyo Gakuin University's GSI Assistant position. The Center for Global Education is facilitating the application process. Once the application is complete, it will be submitted to Bunkyo Gakuin University's Global Studies Institute for review and selection of candidates for interviewing and hiring.

Your application materials should be as professional as possible. CGE recommends using the services at XPD and the Writing Center to produce your best work.

In this form, you must upload a cover letter, resume, and transcript. Additional materials that need to be submitted in electronic form for your application to be complete are:

*Two (2) written references from the persons you list in this application

Detailed submission instructions for submitting these materials are noted below.

PLEASE NOTE! The following institutions require direct applications and will not accept this application form:

(Live links just click on them)

- JET (Japan)

- EPIK (South Korea)

- Adventure Teaching INC (South Korea & China)

- British Council (World-Wide)

- Dave's ESL Cafe

Please follow the application instructions below.

If you have any questions about this form or the application process in general, please get in touch with Jessica Dickau in the Center for Global Education ([email protected]; 320-363-5299), located in the Experience Hub in Clemens Library.

Application review for Bunkyo Gakuin University will begin on January 5, 2025.

Legal Last Name

Legal First Name

Full Middle Name

CSB/SJU e-mail address

Non-CSB/SJU e-mail address that you will use after graduation

CSB/SJU ID Number

Campus Address (CSB/SJU BOX #)

Cell Phone # [ex. (320) 240-4444]

Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year):

Permanent Street Address, non-CSB/SJU

City

State

Zip code

Major(s) and Minor(s)

Supplemental Application Materials: I understand that two (2) written references must be submitted directly by my reference providers in order for my application to be considered. Please request the letters be on letterhead and signed. I will instruct each reference to send the letter to [email protected] as an attachment to an email with the subject line: "Teach in Japan reference for [my name]."

Reference #1

Reference letters should be formal, and written on letterhead. References should email their references directly to Jessica Dickau ([email protected]). We ask for the name and email for tracking and follow-up if needed.

Full Name

CSB/SJU Affiliation?

	CSB/SJU Professor/Instructor
	CSB/SJU Staff/Administrator
	Non-CSB/SJU reference

Title/Professional Role

City

State

Email

Phone Number

Reference #2

Reference letters should be formal, and written on letterhead. References should email their references directly to Jessica Dickau ([email protected]). We ask for the name and email for tracking and follow-up if needed.

Full Name

CSB/SJU Affiliation?

	CSB/SJU Professor/Instructor
	CSB/SJU Staff/Administrator
	Non-CSB/SJU reference

Title:

City

State

Email

Phone Number

Supplemental Application Materials: Please upload a pdf your cover letter. Please visit XPD to assistance crafting the strongest possible cover letter.

Why are you a strong candidate to teach in abroad? Where applicable, you should mention appropriate curricular and co-curricular activities, travel and/or study abroad, language training, on or off campus employment experiences, teaching-related experiences, etc. [WRITE THIS LIKE A COVER LETTER]

Supplemental Application Materials: Please upload a pdf your resume. Please visit XPD to assistance crafting the strongest possible resume.

Supplemental Application Materials: Please upload a pdf of your current unoffical transcript. Please follow instructions on the registrar's website to request your unoffical transcript. .

Other programs/institutions to which I am directly applying:

Check all that apply. Feel free to make an appointment with Jessica to explore other options.

	JET (Japan)
	Fulbright (Worldwide)
	EPIK (South Korea)
	Adventure Teaching INC
	British Council (Worldwide)
	Independent Search
	Other

Disclaimer & Waiver: I understand that CGE will forward to the appropriate institution/s my application for the teaching positions described herein. I understand that all hiring decisions and terms of employment are between the participating students/graduates and the institutions or programs described in Teaching in Japan program materials. I understand that CSB/SJU are not responsible for working conditions, safety or any other aspects of these programs. I understand that successful applicants who are hired/accepted by an institution/s are expected to work directly with their employers on all international travel and living arrangements, including but not limited to: work visas, air and ground transportation, housing, and health insurance. CSB/SJU faculty and staff are not able to make these arrangements for any student.

After you hit submit, you will automatically receive a confirmation message with your submission. If you did not receive this, the page will reload. Scroll down to the application and look for information noted in red that will inform you of what needs to be completed. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Dickau ([email protected])