Tokyo Academics is the passion project of a constellation of teachers, researchers, and academics from around the world. Since 2012, we’ve evolved from a few university friends to a growing number of part-time and full-time individuals located in Tokyo, as well as working remotely. We are an organization of experts deeply passionate about helping students meet their potential and capture the opportunities of the future.
We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team of research mentors. Mentors act as the catalyst for original academic research: they provide the technical expertise and project management acumen necessary for success. We support high school students from Japan and the United States through long-term, substantial projects with the goal of publishing and/or presenting their work in respected academic outlets. Currently, we have a high demand for projects related to Computer Science, so we encourage interested candidates to apply.
What you will work on
Teaching high school students 1-on-1, either in person or via Skype or Zoom
Supporting students through their original, relevant, and feasible research project
Helping students develop the essential skills within your discipline
Basic requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Academic research experience, either as a research assistant for an established lab/organization or conducting independent scholarly research of publishable quality. One year of relevant teaching experience
Good project planning skills and ability to meet deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Exceptional depth and breadth of knowledge within your field
Interest in education/tutoring/mentorship-type work
Preferred qualifications
A master’s degree, PhD degree, or equivalent
Academic publications in peer-reviewed journals
Research mentorship experience
3+ years of relevant teaching experience
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Join a growing bootstrapped company with a lot of potential for growth
Autonomy to implement ideas and have a significant impact
Work Hours
Minimum of 5hrs/week, flexible schedule
Working remotely, but must be available for meetings during business hours (10am-7pm Japan Standard Time)