Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/06/13
Assistant Professor (Japanese studies taught in English), Aoyama Gakuin University, School of Cultural and Creative Studies
D124060809
Aoyama Gakuin University
Research field : Others - Others - Humanities and/or social sciences, with reseach specialization related to Japanese culture, art, or society
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The School of Cultural and Creative Studies at Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo, is an emerging institution founded in 2008 which prepares students with the creative acumen and practical knowledge necessary to pursue careers in a range of cultural and artistic fields. We currently seek two enthusiastic academics to teach English-language courses on Japanese Studies as full-time, non-tenured assistant professors (jokyo), with an aim to both strengthen students’ understanding of Japanese culture and society from a global viewpoint, and increase students’ ability to communicate their own perspectives on an international stage.
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Work content and job description
Successful applicants will be responsible for teaching “Japanese Studies through English” and “Topics in Japanese Studies.” Each of these courses may be divided into multiple class sections (individual student groups) depending on enrollment, and between both courses successful applications are expected to teach a total of four classes (four 90-minute class periods or koma) per week.
In addition to teaching, successful applicants are expected to provide ancillary support during annual entrance examinations, and to participate in other departmental tasks related to education, research, and administration. Hired applicants are also encouraged to pursue individual research and publishing activities in their field of study. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
School of Cultural and Creative Studies (Sogo Bunka Seisaku Gakubu)
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
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Others - Others
Humanities and/or social sciences, with reseach specialization related to Japanese culture, art, or society
Wages
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Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Salary will be determined in accordance with the employment and salary regulations of Aoyama Gakuin School Corporation, based upon the hired applicant’s academic background and employment history.
Working hours
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Working hours :09:00-17:00
Break time :12:30-13:20
Holidays : Two days off per week
Overtime and other explanations : Determined in accordance with the employment regulations of the Aoyama Gakuin School Corporation.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Doctoral candidates expecting to recieve their PhD's by the start date of April 1, 2025, are welcome to apply.
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Description
Applicants are expected to satisfy all of the following conditions:
1) Be a native speaker or possess native-level fluency in the English language
2) Have earned a PhD by the starting date of April 1, 2025, preferably in a field related to Japanese studies
3) Have published at least two pieces of original research (academic papers or books, not including master’s or doctoral theses) related to Japanese studies
4) Be capable of teaching the assigned courses and participating in the other departmental duties described above, including providing support for annual entrance examinations (these departmental duties require business level Japanese language skills).
5) Understand the founding spirit of Aoyama Gakuin University, as an institution established based on Christian faith
Note: While not a requirement, previous experience teaching in English at a college or university level is an advantage.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
One year (renewable for a total of four times, through 2029)
Probationary period absent
Work location
- 150-8366 Tokyo 4-4-25, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
Compensation
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Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Online interviews are possible under exceptional circumstances
Number of hired
2 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/04/01
Starting date : 2025/04/01
Application period
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2024/06/13~2024/08/31 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- agu25_jokyo_additional_instructions_.pdf
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission・Prepare the documents listed below as PDF files and upload them together to JREC-IN Portal Web in a single compressed zip folder.
・Prepare each PDF with the understanding that they will be printed on size A4 paper
・Save files using the file naming format prescribed under each item, replacing the example’s “LastNameFirstInitial” with the submitter’s own last name and first name initial, written in half-width English alphabet. (For example, a Curriculum Vitae submitted by an individual named Jane Doe should have a file name of “agu_DoeJ_1_.pdf,” while one submitted by Hanako Aoyama should be “agu_AoyamaH_1_.pdf”)
1) Curriculum Vitae (in either English or Japanese)
While any format is permissible, please include the following information:
・Academic background
・Occupational background (including academic positions)
・Contact information, including phone number(s) and e-mail address
・Names of two references, along with their positions/occupations and contact information (phone number and e-mail address)
・List of accomplishments, including any publications, presentations, and awards granted
・List of academic societies you belong to, along with any relevant service work performed therein
File name: agu_LastNameFirstInitial_1_.pdf
*In the case that you wish to prepare your “List of accomplishments” (gyōsekihyō) as a separate document, please number your Curriculum Vitae file name as “_1a_,” and your List of Accomplishments file name as “_1b_”.Achievements and Activities : Online SubmissionTo be included in Currivulum VitaeOther online application forms
2) Copies of two of your major publications (scanned photocopies acceptable)
File name: agu_LastNameFirstInitial_2a_.pdf
File name: agu_LastNameFirstInitial_2b_.pdf
3) Summaries of the above two publications in English, limited to 500 words each and saved as a single file.
File name: agu_LastNameFirstInitial_3_.pdf
4): Statement of Teaching Philosophy
In a brief English-language essay, describe your philosophy and methods for teaching topics related to Japanese studies in English, and to a group of primarily Japanese undergraduate students, in a practical and effective way that improves both their academic mindset and English-language skills (approximately 1000 words, within 2 pages).
File name: agu_LastNameFirstInitial_4_.pdf
5) Two sample course plans
Find instructions in the attached file, AGU25_jokyo_sample_course_plans_.pdf
File name: agu_LastNameFirstInitial_5_.pdf
Please see PDF uploaded under "Application documents (specified forms)" for detailed instructions.
6) Verification of academic degree
Provide documentation certifying the receipt of your PhD (such as a copy of an official degree verification certificate, an official university transcript, or diploma), which has been printed within 90 days before submission. In the case that your PhD will be granted by April 1, 2025, but has not been granted at the time of application, please provide a document verifying your current enrollment status and date of expected completion.
*Addendum (June 19): If your graduate institution does not issue an official document verifying a date of expected completion, submit instead a letter of verification written by your PhD advisor (on one A4 size paper), which includes their name and contact information.
File name: agu_LastNameFirstInitial_6_.pdf -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
1. First round: review of documents
Results will be sent via email to the address provided on the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae in mid to late September.
Applicants who successfully pass the first round of selections will be informed of further details regarding the second round.
2. Second round: interview and teaching demonstration (mock class)
Planned to be held either online or in person at Aoyama Gakuin University's campus, in late September or early October. If held in person, expenses for domestic transportation and lodging in Tokyo will be provided by the university.
Further inquiries:
As a rule, all inquiries should be sent to the Academic Affairs division (gakumubu kyōmuka) via email, using the following address and format.
Address: ao-bunka@aoyamagakuin.jp
Subject line: Jokyo: YOUR NAME HERE -
Notification of result
First round results will be sent via email to the address provided on the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae in mid to late September. Applicants who successfully pass the first round of selections will be informed of further details regarding the second round at that time.
Contact details
Aoyama Gakuin University
Kyomu-ka (Sogo-Bunka)
Miki Koiwa
ao-bunka@aoyamagakuin.jp
As a rule, all inquiries should be sent to the Academic Affairs division (gakumubu kyōmuka) via email, using the following address and format.
Address: ao-bunka@aoyamagakuin.jp
Subject line: Jokyo: YOUR NAME HERE
Notes
The description for “Working hours” has been revised, from “The position will be based on a discretionary labor system, using the above time frames as a reference” to “Determined in accordance with the employment regulations of the Aoyama Gakuin School Corporation.”
A note has been added below the header “5) Two sample course plans” within the “Application method” section, reminding applicants to reference the PDF linked at the top of that section for more detailed instructions.
