勤務地 : Kanto district - Tokyo
公開開始日 : 2026/06/26
D126062064
Lakeland University Japan
研究分野 : Others - Unspecified
Executive : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
業務内容
募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) is a recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) as a foreign campus in Japan. We offer Associate of Arts degrees as well as Bachelor’s degrees on our Japan campus which hosts students and faculty from more than 40+ different countries. As a campus of an American university in Japan, LUJ teaches in English and proudly offers the same curriculum (on selected majors) as our home campus in Wisconsin.
LUJ is currently seeking candidates for part-time faculty positions (open rank) in various subject areas. The area of specialization is open, but candidates must be able to teach introductory courses as well as more advanced courses to begin September 2025.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have a passion for education and are willing to help our students achieve their educational objectives.
仕事内容・職務内容
•Serves as the lead academic officer for LUJ, which includes both associate and bachelor's degree programs and cooperative education learning experiences.
•Supervises and recruits faculty and supports course development in all areas of the LUJ curriculum.
•Promotes the successful integration of LUJ policies and curriculum and assesses student outcomes in all academic offerings.
•Supervises LUJ academic affairs, including the registrar's office, academic support services, and the library.
•Supports student recruitment, advising, and retention efforts for LUJ.
•Develops, expands, and promotes adult learning courses at LUJ through the Open College and corporate training programs.
•Convenes or participates in committees, planning teams, and task forces as assigned.
•Guides program development, review, curricular updates, and scheduling for LUJ academic offerings.
•Supports professional development opportunities for faculty and academic staff.
•Recommends personnel actions to upper management, including appointments and promotions.
•Assists in the annual development, coordination, and execution of the LUJ budget.
•Collaborates with the LUJM Board to develop corporate partnerships, identify and secure grants and gifts, and promote alumni and donor relations.
•Participates in Higher Learning Commission accreditation reporting and reviews.
•Enhances the visibility, enrollment, and resources of LUJ.
•Works with the Board of Trustees to keep them informed of LUJ developments.
•Represents LUJ at various meetings, organizations, and conferences as well as in interactions with the U.S. Embassy and MEXT.
•Advises students or teaches occasional courses as schedules permit.
配属部署
Existing departments
Jane P. Batten and David R. Black School for International Studies
職種
研究分野
給与
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~
勤務時間
Working hours :09:00-18:00
Break time :12:00-13:00
Overtime and other explanations : The Academic Dean will be required to participate in meetings with the U.S. team, requiring work outside of normal hours.
募集要項
応募資格
応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor / Master
業務における経験
Experience teaching at university level is required. Management experience desirable.
説明
Qualifications and Skills
•Master's degree required; doctoral degree preferred.
•Record of teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with a faculty rank at Lakeland.
•Innovative and inclusive leader with the ability to promote institutional change.
•Proven record of academic leadership.
•Excellent communication skills and passion for working with faculty, students, and staff on issues of teaching and learning.
•Ability to engage community members of diverse backgrounds and educational needs.
•A record of successful and effective working relationships.
•Demonstrated ability to plan and implement sound business and budget strategies.
•Basic fluency in reading and speaking Japanese.
雇用形態
Contract employee
Full-time
契約期間
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
All LUJ faculty are employed on 1-year contracts, including the Academic Dean
Probationary period absent
勤務地
待遇
各種制度
Transportation expenses : Up to 25,000 yen per month
Retirement age : 65
就業場所における受動喫煙防止のための取組事項
No smoking is allowed on campus. Faculty/staff have one designated area.
待遇ー補足説明
The job position is Academic Dean, a full-time position with salary in accordance with the rules and regulations of the school. Employees' pension, health insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, and unemployment insurance are provided; ask at interview for details. Transportation allowance for public transportation is provided.
Vacations stipulated by the university's regulations, summer vacation, year-end and New Year's vacation, etc.
No smoking is allowed in the building.
応募上の配慮
採用人数
1 person(s)
求人内容補足説明
Lakeland University Japan, Established in 1989, has moved to a beautiful new campus in Ryogoku, Tokyo, and has expanded its program to include a Bachelor's and Master's Degrees.
Lakeland University seeks a dynamic and experienced leader as its next Academic Dean of Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) starting April 1, 2023. The successful candidate will possess the vision and ability to lead faculty and academic staff in delivering high-quality academic programs and educational experiences to students in Tokyo. The dean will work closely with local and international partners to promote LUJ and expand its offerings, including a distinctive cooperative education curriculum. The Academic Dean will update and assess the curriculum; oversee academic planning and support, scheduling, and policy implementation; and represent LUJ in external discussions with industry professionals, the U.S. Embassy, and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT).
The Academic Dean reports to the Vice President for LUJ in Japan and to Vice President for Academic Affairs in Wisconsin, and holds faculty status.
Essential Duties:
•Serves as the lead academic officer for LUJ, which includes both associate and bachelor's degree programs and cooperative education learning experiences.
•Supervises and recruits faculty and supports course development in all areas of the LUJ curriculum.
•Promotes the successful integration of LUJ policies and curriculum and assesses student outcomes in all academic offerings.
•Supervises LUJ academic affairs, including the registrar's office, academic support services, and the library.
•Supports student recruitment, advising, and retention efforts for LUJ.
•Develops, expands, and promotes adult learning courses at LUJ through the Open College and corporate training programs.
•Convenes or participates in committees, planning teams, and task forces as assigned.
•Guides program development, review, curricular updates, and scheduling for LUJ academic offerings.
•Supports professional development opportunities for faculty and academic staff.
•Recommends personnel actions to upper management, including appointments and promotions.
•Assists in the annual development, coordination, and execution of the LUJ budget.
•Collaborates with the LUJM Board to develop corporate partnerships, identify and secure grants and gifts, and promote alumni and donor relations.
•Participates in Higher Learning Commission accreditation reporting and reviews.
•Enhances the visibility, enrollment, and resources of LUJ.
•Works with the Board of Trustees to keep them informed of LUJ developments.
•Represents LUJ at various meetings, organizations, and conferences as well as in interactions with the U.S. Embassy and MEXT.
•Advises students or teaches occasional courses as schedules permit.
The position is at our campus in Ryogoku, very close to the Kokugikan Sumo Stadium, at the following address:
Lakeland University Japan
1-10-5 Yokoami 6F, Sumida-ku
Tokyo, 130-0015 Japan
Phone: +81-03-6240-4243
募集期間
2026/06/29~2026/10/30 Postmark deadline
Search will end when position is filled.
応募方法
応募書類
Other online application forms
1.Cover letter detailing your qualifications and skills as they relate to the position
2.Detailed curriculum vitae
3.Academic achievements
4.Names and contact information of two references
5.Copy of your degree certificate for M.A./Ph.D.
応募書類の返却
Others
We will dispose of all application documents in a responsible manner.
公募のURL
選考・結果通知
選考内容
1. Initial screening of application documents
2. Interview and a mock lesson in your field will be requested
Once these two stages are passed successfully, the candidate will be notified by email.
Only those who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.
結果通知方法
Candidates without a Japanese visa that allows them to work will not be considered.
Those who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.
Those who pass the interview stage will be notified by email within 1 week after the interview.
Contracts will be issued aligned with one of the LUJ terms (September, January, May).
連絡先
Lakeland University Japan
Jane P. Batten and David R. Black School for International Studies
Search Committee
0362404243
search(at)japan.lakeland.edu
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備考