So I have taught at various Japanese unis part-time for around 10 years. I have always been quoted by the 'koma' meaning one class x one month, usually between 27,000 – 35,000 yen (divided by four 90 min classes – 4500 – 5800 yen per hour). A possible new uni has told me 14,700 per koma and I am confused. 14,700 as I understand it (per 4 classes a month) would be 2450 yen an hour, which seems way too low for uni. But 14,700 being for one class would make it 9800 per hour, which seems very high. I *know* I should just email for clarification, but I don't want to seem stupid or money grabbing. Has anyone experienced komas that pay this low or high?
by TeaKittenJapan