Kyushu University, Faculty of Social and Cultural Studies
Assistant Professor, History of Modern Japan and East Asia
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Japan |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Faculty of Social and Cultural Studies, Kyushu University, seeks applicants for the following faculty position:
1. Title: One full-time position for Assistant Professor
2. Field: History of Modern Japan and East Asia
3. Qualifications and requirements:
1) Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment
2) Ability to teach and advise students in English and Japanese
3) Willingness to contribute to interdisciplinary research and education projects, in addition to teaching graduate school courses and general
education courses for undergraduates
4) Willingness to actively engage in administrative duties
4. Deadline: October 14 (Fri), 17:00
5. Appointment: April 1, 2017
6. Documents for submission:
1) Curriculum vitae
2) List of publications and presentations
3) Three sample publications (including 1000 word abstract for each)
4) Description of past and future research projects (2000 words)
5) Description of past educational accomplishments and future teaching philosophy (2000 words)
6) Name and contact of two people willing to write letters of recommendation
7. Selection process: Based on a review of the documents submitted, an interview may be conducted. In such cases, the candidate will incur the
cost of travel expenses.
8. Address for submitting documents:
Yasuhito Osanai, Chair
Faculty of Social and Cultural Studies
Kyushu University
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku
Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
Note: Kyushu University complies with the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society in faculty member selections. Nationality is not a factor, as long as the applicant is competent in Japanese language to fulfill responsibilities. Women and foreigners are therefore encouraged to apply.
Contact: |
Please contact Matthew Augustine by email: augustine@scs.kyushu-u.ac.jp |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Japanese History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | East Asian History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 09/23/2016 |
Closing Date | 10/14/2016 |