Job type

• Assistant Professor level
• Research/Educational Assistance

Research field

• Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics
• Others - Others

  Previous experience in learning Academic Writing is sufficient to apply for these positions (i.e., applicants are not required to have majored in “Academic Writing”).

Wages

• Common to all Job Types

  Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 4 million yen

  Provided in accordance with university regulations. Salaries are the same for both research associate / assistant professor(non-tenure-track). Further inquiries into salary should be emailed to: gec-apply@list.waseda.jp

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  Ph.D. / Doctor / Master

• Description

  ■Qualifications
  All of the following requirements must be met at the time of appointment.
  (1) Hold a master’s degree or equivalent professional accomplishment
  (2) Have no previous working experience as a research associate（助手） / Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track)（助教） at Waseda university
  (Those who have working experience as a research associate (研究助手) at Waseda university are eligible to apply.)
  (3) If you are enrolled in a master / doctoral program, you must be enrolled in Waseda University.
  (During your employment period, you are not allowed to enroll in a master / doctoral program at other universities.)
  (4) Have previous experience in tutoring or instructing academic writing at any institution (not as a home/private tutor)
  (5) Have a high level of English proficiency to be able to provide instruction regarding English academic writing.
  (6) Have the ability to communicate with other faculty members in both Japanese and English.
  
  ■The type of person we are looking for
  All applicants must meet the following criteria:
  (1) Be willing to work enthusiastically and in agreement with the philosophy of this program.
  (2) Be willing to learn the educational contents and teaching methods of the program with enthusiasm.
  (3) Be willing to work enthusiastically on writing research and studies in addition to educational and administrative duties.
  (4) Have an understanding of enhancing diversity and inclusion.
  (5) Be able to respect and communicate peacefully, friendly, and cooperatively with students, TAs, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds

Employment Type

• Common to all Job Types

  Regular employee

  Full-time

Contract period

• Common to all Job Types

  Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2028
  Note: *At the end of this three-year period, you may be reappointed for a one-year extension based on educational performance.
  The reappointment can be repeated two times (a total of 5 years of employment in this position).

  Probationary period absent

Work location

• 169-8050 Tokyo Shinjuku-ku, Nishi-Waseda, 1-6-1 Waseda Campus and other Campuses of Waseda University.

  ※In principle, work shall be performed at Waseda Campus and other Campuses of Waseda University.

Compensation

• Supplementary explanation of compensation

  Research Funds, Benefits and Commuting Expenses：Provided in accordance with university regulations.
  Vacations： Vacations determined in acts such as Labor Standard Acts and vacations determined by the university.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Hiring date : 2025/09/01

Starting date : 2025/09/01

• Job content supplemental explanation

  In charge of English Academic Writing
  *Depending on the individual's desire, ability, or the necessity of the work assignment,
  you may be asked to take in charge of both Japanese and English Academic Writing.

Application period

• 2025/03/14~2025/04/14 Deadline for receipt

Application method

• * Out of application period.

URL of this job posting

Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  (1) Document screening:
  Applicants who have passed the first-round screening will be informed through email by late April 2025.
  
  (2) Interview:
  An interview with the search committee will be held at Waseda Campus by late May 2025.
  
  Note:* Transportation expenses and accommodation fee are not available.

• Notification of result

  Notification by e-mail or telephone.

Contact details

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