DEAN OF FACULTY
MIYAZAKI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
MIYAZAKI, JAPAN

Miyazaki International College (MIC), is a new, small liberal arts college fully accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education. MIC prepares Japanese students to be international citizens who are bilingual and multicultural, and who can critically contribute to an understanding of world-wide human problems. The curriculum emphasizes comparative humanities, social sciences, and area studies.
A content-based approach to language development, cooperative and active learning, team teaching, and use of English as the language of instruction are hallmarks of the program. MIC makes intensive use of contemporary teaching, library, and computer resources; faculty and students have full access to the Internet. The MIC Homepage can be opened at http://www.miyazaki-mic.ac.jp/

The Dean provides leadership to an international faculty working together to build a unique learning environment. The Dean is responsible for the implementation of the academic program and educational policies and regulations, faculty recruitment and support, curriculum development, academic computer services, assessment of student progress, and articulation of language and content components of the curriculum. The Dean chairs the Faculty Council and coordinates the work of the Council's committees. The Dean reports to the President.

Candidates should have a doctorate or comparable preparation in a field related to MIC's academic program, a background in college teaching, significant administrative experience in an academic setting, a strong commitment to the critical thinking and language development goals of the college, and enthusiasm about working in a collegial environment emphasizing faculty participation in governance. The search committee will give preference to candidates with international experience and knowledge of Japanese language and culture.

Salary is highly competitive and related to experience. Travel and moving allowances are provided. Miyazaki is a city of 300,000 on the Pacific shore of the subtropical island of Kyushu in an area of scenic splendor rich in recreational and cultural opportunities.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on September 15. The successful candidate may take office at any time subsequent to December 1, 1995, but in no case later than July 1, 1996. Please mail, fax, or e-mail a statement of interest, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three references to Robert Birnbaum, Chair, Dean's Search Committee, Miyazaki International College, 1405 Kano, Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki 889-16 Japan. Fax: 0985-84-3396. e-mail:
Rbirnbau[atx]pmail.miyazaki-mic.ac.jp