Job type

• Associate Professor
• Lecturer level

Research field

• Humanities & Social Sciences - Unspecified

Wages

• Common to all Job Types

  Annual Salary : 8 million yen ~ 10 million yen

  Salary: In accordance with the university’s salary regulations. The following are model monthly salaries; actual annual salary will vary depending on professional experience, duties, number of dependents, etc.
  
  Associate Professor (age 40): ¥526,300/month
  Full-time Lecturer (age 30): ¥383,500/month
  
  See the section below on Compensation for information about additional allowances.

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  Ph.D. / Doctor

  A PhD in Japan Studies (日本研究) or a related field. Individuals with equivalent research achievements will also be considered.

• Work experience

  (1) Field of Specialization: Japan Studies (including fields that focus on Japanese culture, society, history, literature, anthropology, film, visual culture, art, performing arts, and related areas)
  Research Profile: A record of scholarly publications in a Japan Studies-related field, including publications in English
  (2) Research Profile: A record of scholarly publications in a Japan Studies-related field, including publications in English.
  (3) Teaching Experience: University-level teaching experience (or equivalent) in Japan-related subjects
  (4) Language of Instruction: Ability to teach university-level courses in English
  (5) Language Proficiency: High-level proficiency in English and Japanese is required; however, native fluency in either language is not a requirement.
  
  Equity Statement: Nationality is not a factor in the selection process. The position is open to candidates of all national backgrounds.
  

Employment Type

• Common to all Job Types

  Regular employee

  Type of Employment and Retirement: Tenured position with no fixed term of appointment and eligibility for promotion until the mandatory retirement age of 70

Contract period

• Common to all Job Types

  Tenured - Non-tenure track

  Probationary period absent

Work location

• 340-0042 Saitama Soka-shi 1-1 Gakuen-cho

Compensation

• Supplementary explanation of compensation

  (1) Bonuses: In accordance with the university’s salary regulations
  (2) Commuting Expenses: Reimbursed according to university regulations (with an upper limit)
  (3) Allowances: Additional class allowance, entrance exam and other work-related allowances, dependent allowance, housing allowance, etc.
  (4) Research Support
  - Private office provided
  - Individual research allowance provided (¥425,000 per year)
  - Opportunities for sabbatical and special research leave (application and approval required)
  - Publication subsidies and other research grants available (application and approval required)
  (5) Insurance: Full benefits including enrollment in social insurance (Japan Private School Mutual Aid), workers' compensation, and employment insurance
  (6) Labor Union (membership is voluntary)
  (7) Other: To prevent passive smoking, designated smoking areas are fully separated from other campus facilities.
  
  Note: The above terms reflect university policies as of April 1, 2025, and are subject to change in accordance with future updates to relevant regulations.

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

• Description

  This job listing is also available in Japanese, but it is the same listing and there is only one position available.

Hiring date : 2026/04/01

Starting date : 2026/04/01

Application period

• 2025/05/27~2025/08/08 Deadline for receipt

  Application materials must be received no later than August 8, 2025. Submit via the JREC-IN Portal website.

Application method

• Application documents (specified forms)

  • 2025 CV・Research Achievements.docx
  • 2025 CV・Research Achievements_sample.pdf

• Attached documents

  Application Form : Online Submission

  (1) Curriculum Vitae
  ・The format and language of the CV and research achievements are flexible at the initial application stage. Applicants also have the option of using the university's designated format (See the attachments)
  ・Include your email address, phone number, educational background, employment history, and any experience with university administrative duties. For each position in your employment history, please also list the titles of the courses you taught.
  Achievements and Activities : Online Submission

  (2) List of Research Achievements
  ・For the list of research achievements, categorize your work as follows:
  - Books
  - Journal articles (please indicate whether peer-reviewed)
  - Conference presentations
  - Other (Published works)
  - Other (Social contributions related to your area of expertise)
  
  Note: If selected for an interview, you will be asked to resubmit your CV and research achievements using the University’s designated format (in Japanese).

  Other online application forms
  (3) Cover Letter (in English)
  ・Include your contact information (email address and phone number).
  ・Briefly describe your teaching philosophy and practices, as well as your current and future research interests.
  (4) A Photocopy of your Most Advanced Degree (e.g., PhD certificate)
  (5) Three Major Publications
  ・Submit PDF files for journal articles or chapters.
  ・Submit one original copy for each book publication.
  (6) Abstracts of Major Publications
  ・ Provide a summary for each of the three major publications:
  　 - For works written in English: approximately 800 characters in Japanese
  　 - For works written in Japanese: approximately 600 words in English
  
  Combine all application documents, including your Curriculum Vitae and List of Research Achievements, into a single PDF file and upload it via the JREC-IN Portal website.
  

  Other Mailing Documents
  Submission of Books (Item (5): Three Major Publications)
  ・Original book copies may be sent to the following address:
  　　Dokkyo University
  　　Faculty of Foreign Languages, Department of English, Common Room
  　　1-1 Gakuen-cho, Sōka-shi, Saitama 340-0042
  　　Japan
  ・Please write in red ink on the front of the envelope: “Application Documents for Japan Studies Position Enclosed”.
  ・Send by registered mail.
  ・In principle, submitted materials will not be returned. However, if you would like your book(s) to be returned, please clearly indicate this in your cover letter and enclose either a Letter Pack or a self-addressed stamped envelope.
  

• Return of application documents

  Submitted materials will be disposed of responsibly and in principle will not be returned. However, if you would like your book(s) to be returned, please clearly indicate this in your cover letter and enclose either a Letter Pack or a self-addressed stamped envelope.

• Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

  340-0042 Saitama Soka-shi 1-1 Gakuen-cho
  Department of English, Dokkyo University

  Precautions :
  ・Application materials must be received no later than August 8, 2025.
  ・All materials other than books should be submitted online via the JREC-IN Portal website.

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Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  (1) First Stage
  ・Document screening
  
  (2) Second Stage
  ・An interview will be conducted in both Japanese and English. These interviews are scheduled to take place in mid-September.
  ・Candidates will be asked to submit a 14-week syllabus (in English) for a proposed course titled Special Topics in Japanese Studies.
  ・Candidates will also be asked to deliver a 20-minute mock lesson in English based on the submitted syllabus.
  　- Alternatively, a recorded video of a recently taught class may be submitted. This option will be offered when the interview is scheduled.
  
  Please note: Additional documents may be requested during this stage. Travel and accommodation expenses for the interview will be the responsibility of the applicant.

• Notification of result

  Applicants will be notified of the results by email once the selection process has been completed. All personal information will be kept strictly confidential and will not be used for any purpose other than the selection process.

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