勤務地 : Tohoku district - Akita
公開開始日 : 2026/03/04
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Akita International University
研究分野 : Others - Others - Public Relations
Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period absent
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period absent
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period absent
業務内容
募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
We are seeking an individual with a passion for classroom teaching, professional education, and scholarly research, who can also contribute significantly to the GCP program administratively. The ideal candidate will be able to develop and deliver coursework in one or more of the following areas: public relations/strategic communication, advertising/digital marketing, or tourism promotion (private/business arena). The candidate may also have a public arena focus, with expertise in public relations, crisis communication, disaster communication, or science communication. While substantial professional experience in the relevant area is desirable, it is not required.
https://web.aiu.ac.jp/en/news/92398/仕事内容・職務内容
The successful applicant will belong to the graduate Global Communication Practices program, teaching not only graduate courses but also select undergraduate courses as needed. The total teaching load will be approximately 18 credits per academic year.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
●Contribute to program (GCP) management and administration
●Engage in scholarly activities leading to presentation and publication
●Participate in service to the university, program, and local community
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
●Ph.D. in public relations, communication or a related field, or equivalent academic credentials and research profile in the field of specialization.
● Professional experience in the area of your expertise is desirable.
● Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
● Ability to teach at a high level in English
● A commitment to liberal arts education and the AIU Mission Statement
配属部署
Existing departments
Faculty of Graduate School of Global Communication and Language
職種
研究分野
Public Relations
給与
Professor level
Annual Salary : 8 million yen ~ 13 million yen
Salary is competitive within Japan and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits are also included as part of the remuneration, including partial rent allowance, health insurance, and a research fund allowance.
Associate Professor
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 10 million yen
Salary is competitive within Japan and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits are also included as part of the remuneration, including partial rent allowance, health insurance, and a research fund allowance.
Assistant Professor level
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen
Salary is competitive within Japan and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits are also included as part of the remuneration, including partial rent allowance, health insurance, and a research fund allowance.
勤務時間
Professor level
Working hours :08:30-17:30
Break time :12:30-13:30
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary Working Hours for Specialized Work System shall apply to professor, associate professor and assistant professor engaged in education and research.
Associate Professor
Working hours :08:30-17:30
Break time :12:30-13:30
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary Working Hours for Specialized Work System shall apply to professor, associate professor and assistant professor engaged in education and research.
Assistant Professor level
Working hours :08:30-17:30
Break time :12:30-13:30
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary Working Hours for Specialized Work System shall apply to professor, associate professor and assistant professor engaged in education and research.
募集要項
応募資格
応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor / Others
equivalent academic credentials and research profile in the field of specialization
雇用形態
Professor level
Regular employee
Associate Professor
Regular employee
Assistant Professor level
Regular employee
契約期間
Professor level
Nontenured - Tenure-track
The initial appointment is based on a three-year, fixed-term contract. The contract is renewable up to two times, and tenure is possible.
Probationary period absent
Associate Professor
Nontenured - Tenure-track
The initial appointment is based on a three-year, fixed-term contract. The contract is renewable up to two times, and tenure is possible.
Probationary period absent
Assistant Professor level
Nontenured - Tenure-track
The initial appointment is based on a three-year, fixed-term contract. The contract is renewable up to two times, and tenure is possible.
Probationary period absent
勤務地
待遇
加入保険
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
応募上の配慮
採用人数
2 person(s)
Hiring date : 2027/04/01
Starting date : 2027/04/01
求人内容補足説明
The Akita International University (AIU) graduate school invites applications for a tenure-track position in public relations at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, starting as soon as April 1, 2027.
募集期間
2026/03/04~2026/05/06 Deadline for receipt
Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until May 6th, 2026 (JST)
応募方法
応募書類(指定様式)
応募書類
Other online application forms
To be considered for the position, please complete the online application form and upload the following documents through the URL below by May 6th, 2026 (JST).
1.Letter of application
2.Curriculum Vitae
3.PDF copies of up to three recent publications
4.Statements of Teaching Philosophy and Teaching Interests and of Research Interests
5.Description of relevant professional experiences
6.Syllabi for two courses that you do or could teach in the areas indicated in the list above
7.Names and email contact information for three current references.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/mhE1ocHKWczBmWWB6
Documents submitted in support of your application will only be used for the purpose of making a selection decision. Unfortunately, we are unable to return documents submitted as part of this process.
応募書類の返却
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
※募集期間外です。
選考・結果通知
選考内容
Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until May 6th, 2026 (JST). After the initial screening, a few selected candidates will be invited to participate in online interviews. Finalists for the position will then be invited to AIU, at the University’s expense, for an interview, a research presentation, a teaching demonstration, and a chance to see the campus and the community.
結果通知方法
You will be notified by email.
連絡先
Akita International University
Global Communication Practices Faculty Search Committee c/o Office of Faculty and Staff Support, Akita International University
Kazuhiko Takeuchi
0188865929
f-search2(at)aiu.ac.jp
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