Detailed information
Work location : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Fukuoka
Date of publication : 2025/04/17
(Full-time tenured position) International Business
D125041303
The University of Kitakyushu
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Business administration
Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Lecturer level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Department of English of the University of Kitakyushu offers students three programs in English: Language & Education, Culture & Society, and Global Business. Among these, the Global Business Program holds a particularly significant position as it represents the enriched curriculum of the department. To further enhance the program, we are seeking a specialist who can teach and conduct research in the field of International Business in English. Recognizing the growing trend of professionals transitioning their practical experience into academic settings, we also welcome applications from practitioners in relevant fields.
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Work content and job description
Courses: Marketing, International Business, Business Case Studies, Seminar, Graduation Thesis, Communicative English
(There is a possibility that the successful candidate will also be asked to teach Economics for Business.)
Conditions:
The successful candidate may be asked to take on departmental administrative tasks (e.g. admissions-related roles, public relations-related roles, other committee activities, etc.).
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Assigned department
Existing departments
Faculty of Foreign Studies, Department of English
Job type
- Professor level
- Associate Professor
- Lecturer level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Business administration
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~
Professor : 7 million yen~
Associate Professor : 6.5 million yen~
Lecturer level : 5.5 million yen~
*Status/pay grade will be determined following consideration of teaching and professional experience.
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Holidays : Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and 12/29-1/3
In addition, special periods of leave are available for bereavement, maternity, volunteer work, etc.Overtime and other explanations : As outlined by the discretionary labor system for specialized work, 7 hours and 45 minutes of work is deemed a standard working day.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Description
Qualification Requirements:
1. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field or have a PhD-equivalent academic record. Applications from candidates with considerable professional experience will also be considered.
2. As lectures will be conducted in English, graduates of English-speaking graduate institutions are preferred.
3. While candidates of any nationality may apply, applicants should have sufficient Japanese reading, writing, listening and speaking ability to perform administrative tasks in a Japanese language environment.
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
Full-time
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period present
6 months
Work location
- 802-8577 Fukuoka The University of Kitakyushu, 4-2-1 Kitagata, Kokuraminamiku, Kitakyushu-city, Japan
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
Job Type: Professor, Associate Professor, or Lecturer
Employment Status: Full-time (Tenured)
Other working conditions will be determined according to the Faculty Employment Regulations or other applicable regulations of the University of Kitakyushu.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2025/10/01
Application period
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2025/04/17~2025/06/16 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission , MailingCurriculum vitae in either English or Japanese.（A copy of the candidate’s highest degree certificate should be attached.）
Applicants who are not native Japanese speakers must attach a document certifying their Japanese language ability or include a self-written explanation of Japanese language ability.
Applicants who have graduated from a university or graduate school in an English-speaking country must attach proof of graduation. If this is not possible, a self-written report that outlines the applicant’s ability to conduct classes in English should be submitted.Achievements and Activities : Online Submission , MailingList of academic publications in either English or Japanese.Other online application forms
・Copies of books, journal articles or other publications. Any number of publications may be included. Unpublished documents (e.g. doctoral/masters theses) may be included in application packages. Among publications submitted, the three publications of greatest relevance should be numbered 1 to 3.
・A short essay in Japanese (approx. 2000 characters) describing current research activities and plans for future research.
・A short essay in English (approx. 500 words) outlining the candidate's educational philosophy and plans for instruction.
※Personal information included in the application documents will be used solely for the recruitment of faculty members and cannot be used for any other purpose.
Other Mailing Documents
・Copies of books, journal articles or other publications. Any number of publications may be included. Unpublished documents (e.g. doctoral/masters theses) may be included in application packages. Among publications submitted, the three publications of greatest relevance should be numbered 1 to 3.
・A short essay in Japanese (approx. 2000 characters) describing current research activities and plans for future research.
・A short essay in English (approx. 500 words) outlining the candidate's educational philosophy and plans for instruction.
※Personal information included in the application documents will be used solely for the recruitment of faculty members and cannot be used for any other purpose.
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Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
*Application materials will not be returned unless specifically requested. If you wish the materials to be returned, please enclose a self-addressed return envelope with sufficient postage affixed.
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
802-8577 Fukuoka The University of Kitakyushu, 4-2-1 Kitagata, Kokuraminamiku, Kitakyushu-city, Japan
Dr. Kaori Shinozaki , Dean, Faculty of Foreign StudiesPrecautions : *Application materials submitted using the regular postal service should be sent by registered mail and ‘Faculty of Foreign Studies, International Business Post – Application Documents’ should be written in red on the front of the envelope.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Following a review of application materials, finalists will be interviewed in English and Japanese and asked to give a demonstration lesson in English.
Interviews are expected to be conducted in mid-July, 2025. -
Notification of result
All candidates will be notified of the result of their application directly.
Contact details
The University of Kitakyushu
Academic Promotion Department
OYAMA Yukina
0939644031
gaikokugogakubu@kitakyu-u.ac.jp
Notes
The University of Kitakyushu promotes gender equality, and women will be given priority for employment if two or more candidates are evaluated equally in regard to performance (including educational performance, research-related performance, social contribution and character).
