Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2026/07/17
Assistant Professor Position (Level B)Intercultural Communication or a related field (College of Intercultural Communication, Rikkyo University)
D126071497
Rikkyo University
Research field : Others - Others - Intercultural Communication or a related field
Assistant Professor level : Others - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Please see the following website for information on the College of Intercultural Communication.
http://icc.rikkyo.ac.jp/english/ -
Work content and job description
Administrative Duties
(1)To teach the courses listed below in English.
(2)To contribute to the administration and implementation of the Dual Language Pathway (DLP) program and the Intercultural Communication for Global Leadership (ICGL) course within the PEACE program.
(3)To perform duties related to the university’s entrance examinations.
(4)To perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Dean of the College and/or the Department Chair.
Academic Duties
Academic Skills, College Life Planning, Cultural Exchange, Introduction to Intercultural Communication, Seminar in English, Communication Seminar 3A-R, Advanced Seminar, Senior Thesis, and other courses based on departmental needs and the successful candidate’s expertise. Syllabi for these courses can be viewed at Campusmate (https://sy.rikkyo.ac.jp/timetable/stop.do). -
Assigned department
Existing departments
College of Intercultural Communication
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
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Others - Others
Intercultural Communication or a related field
Wages
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Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 6 million yen
The above amount is the annual salary for the first year (before various deductions).
Working hours
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Working hours :08:50-18:50
Overtime and other explanations : The working hours include the class periods during which the employee may be assigned teaching duties:
●Period 1: 8:50 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
●Period 2: 10:45 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
●Period 3: 1:25 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
●Period 4: 3:20 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
●Period 5: 5:10 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.
The actual working hours will depend on the employee's teaching schedule, meetings, and other duties and responsibilities required as a faculty member.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Master
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Description
(1)Master's degree or PhD in Intercultural Communication or a related field;
(2)Sufficient English language proficiency to teach the courses listed above;
(3)Sufficient proficiency in Japanese to perform administrative duties;
(4)Demonstrated experience teaching at the university level in Japan; and
(5)Demonstrated potential for scholarly research.
Employment Type
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Others
Full-time
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
One-year contract, renewable four times (for a maximum appointment of five years).
*Applicants currently or previously employed by Rikkyo University (including as part-time lecturers) may be subject to restrictions on contract renewals.Probationary period absent
Work location
- 171-8501 Tokyo 3-34-1 Nishi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
Compensation
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
Research funding, leave, and employee benefits are provided in accordance with university regulations. The mandatory retirement age is 65.
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Applicants currently residing overseas are welcome to apply. However, the selected candidate will be expected to have completed all necessary documentation for employment–including any necessary visa documentation–in time to reside in Japan no later than April 1, 2027.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2027/04/01
Application period
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2026/07/17~2026/09/18 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
171-8501 Tokyo 3-34-1 Nishi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
Office of the College of Intercultural Communication, Rikkyo University
https://s.rikkyo.ac.jp/zolngozy
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
The selection process consists of a document review and an interview. Interviews will be conducted on Saturday, October 3rd in English and Japanese. If necessary, interviews may be conducted online via Zoom.
Notes:
Transportation expenses for in-person interviews will not be paid. -
Notification of result
Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by September 25, 2026.
Contact details
Rikkyo University
College of Intercultural Communication
Personnel Committee
cicjinji-comm(at)rikkyo.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Note: The university will be closed for summer break between August 11 and 20. During this period the office will be unable to answer inquiries.
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