Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2025/01/08
D125010175
Sophia University
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - English literature and literature in the English language | Others - Others - British or American Literature and Culture, or related fields (including film studies and performing arts). We will welcome scholars engaged in interdisciplinary approaches.
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Department of English Literature, Sophia University, invites applications for a position (Associate Professor or Assistant Professor) in British or American Literature and
Culture, or related fields (including film studies and performing arts). We will welcome scholars engaged in interdisciplinary approaches.
Work content and job description
Approximately twelve, thirteen, or fourteen courses per year (six or seven courses per semester). A course meets once or twice a week for one hundred minutes each class. Skills Classes and lectures on special topics.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Department of English Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Sophia University
Job type
Research field
British or American Literature and Culture, or related fields (including film studies and performing arts). We will welcome scholars engaged in interdisciplinary approaches.
Wages
Associate Professor
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~
Based on the regulations of Sophia University. Updated on 1/10/2025.
Assistant Professor level
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~
Based on the regulations of Sophia University. Updated on 1/10/2025.
Working hours
Associate Professor
Working hours :09:00-17:00
Break time :00:00-00:00
Holidays : Based on Sophia University Academic Calendar.
Assistant Professor level
Working hours :09:00-17:00
Break time :00:00-00:00
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
1. A Ph. D in British or American Literature and Culture, Film Studies, or related fields at the time of appointment
Work experience
2. At least one year of teaching or research experience at an overseas institution
3. Three years of teaching experiences at institutes of higher education
Official qualification in specific field, etc.
4. Native or near-native English proficiency
5. Native or near-native Japanese proficiency (The Nihongo Kentei (The Japanese Language Examination) Level 2)
Description
6. Understanding of the University’s educational philosophy based on Catholicism
7. Applicants must fulfill educational, research, and administrative duties in the operation of the department and faculty and participate in admissions duties in the Faculty of Humanities.
8. Applicants must also carry out administrative duties required by Sophia University.
Employment Type
Associate Professor
Regular employee
Assistant Professor level
Regular employee
Contract period
Associate Professor
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
Trial period three months.
Assistant Professor level
Nontenured - Tenure-track
Assistant Professor (five-year tenure-track appointment)
Probationary period present
Trial three months.
Work location
Compensation
Application Considerations
Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
The interview will be held via zoom.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2026/04/01
Starting date : 2026/04/01
Application period
2025/01/21~2025/03/28 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
Attached documents
Other online application forms
1. A cover letter (outlining academic background, research interests, teaching abilities, and administrative experiences)
2. A detailed curriculum vitae
3. Three writing samples (articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters, etc.)
4. The names and email addresses of two referees
5. A copy of your degree certificate for B.A./M.A./Ph.D.
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
The interview will be held in person at Yotsuya campus or via zoom. Please note that transportation fee is not paid.
Notification of result
We will notify those who have passed the first screening individually for interviews. Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
Contact details
Sophia University
Department of English Literature, Faculty of Humanities
Hogara MATSUMOTO
0332383601
hogara-m@sophia.ac.jp
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