Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, College of Asia Pacific Studies

Tenure Track and Fixed-Term Professors in International Relations

We are pleased to announce that the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) College of Asia Pacific Studies in Japan has opened a tenure track position at an associate professor or an assistant professor level, and a fixed term position at an professor level.

The College of Asia Pacific Studies is an equal opportunity employer. We look forward to receiving applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and work experience.

Job Title: Tenure Track Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in International Relations
Positions: 1
Salaries: Based on University regulations.
https://en.apu.ac.jp/home/contents/jobs/2022FA_APS_IR_AS_E.pdf

Subjects and Duties

• The candidate will teach Liberal Arts subjects such as “Introduction to Comparative Politics(J)”, “Introduction to International Relations (J)”, “Introduction to Political Science (J/E)”, and undergraduate major subjects such as “International Political Economy (J)”, “Development Policy (J)”, “International Conflict Resolution (J)”, “History of International Politics (J)”, “International Law (J)”, “Ethnicity and Nation State (J)”, “International Relations Theory(J)”, “Identity and Politics (E)”, “Violence and Terrorism (J/E)”, “Political Theory (J/E)”,“Politics of Development (J/E)”, “Human Rights (E)”, and “Geo-Politics and Post Cold War Conflicts (E)”.
• Candidate is required to be able to teach in both Japanese and English.
• Other subjects to teach will be decided upon consultation with the successful candidate and in consideration to their professional experience, research fields, interests, and educational needs of the university.
• The successful candidate may also be asked to teach graduate school subjects.
• Duties include conducting research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, supervising students’ research and projects, and providing service to the college.

Job Title: Fixed-Term Professor in International Relations
Positions: 1
Salaries: Based on University regulations.
https://en.apu.ac.jp/home/contents/jobs/2022FA_APS_IR_Prof_E.pdf

Subjects and Duties

• The candidate will teach Liberal Arts subjects such as “Introduction to Comparative Politics(J)”, “Introduction to International Relations (J)”, and “Introduction to Political Science(J/E)”, and undergraduate major subjects such as “Human Rights (E)”, “Geo-Politics and Post Cold War Conflicts (E)”, “Identity and Politics (E)”, “Violence and Terrorism (J/E)”, “Political Theory (J/E)”, “Politics of Development (J/E)”, “International Political Theory(J)”, “Development Policy (J)”, “International Conflict Resolution (J)”, “History ofInternational Politics (J), “International Law (J)”, “Ethnicity and Nation State (J)”, and “International Relations Theory (J)”.
• Candidate is required to be able to teach in English.
• Other subjects to teach will be decided upon consultation with the successful candidate and in consideration to their professional experience, research fields, interests, and educational needs of the university.
• The successful candidate may also be asked to teach graduate school subjects.
• Ability to teach lectures in Japanese is not required for this full professor position, but viewed favorably.
• Duties include conducting research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, supervising students’ research and projects, and providing service to the college.

At APU, undergraduate subjects are offered in both English and Japanese, and graduate subjects are offered entirely in English. Official business on campus is conducted in either English or Japanese. However, the successful candidate is highly encouraged to achieve functional fluency in Japanese during the initial period of appointment.

Application Requirements
The candidate must meet Requirement (1) or (2) as well as Requirement (3), (4), and (5) below.

(1) Possesses a doctoral degree (or is scheduled to obtain one within one year of appointment) and have peer-reviewed academic publications.
(2) Possesses a master’s degree and at least five years of practical experience in a company, government agency, or international organization, etc., and has experience in publishing books and articles in the field of political science or closely related fields. 
(3) Be fluent in the specified language(s) of instruction for each position
(4) Show the ability and willingness to work in a culturally and academically diverse school.
(5) Show commitment to assurance of learning and meeting the standards for accreditations.

About APU
With over 100 years of tradition and history, the Ritsumeikan Academy opened APU in April 2000 as Japan's first genuine international university. It has welcomed international students from 161 different countries and regions (as of November 2021) since its inception. With almost half of the faculty and student body comprised of foreign nationals from all over the world, the University has achieved a truly international campus environment of cultural coexistence. This international learning environment reflects the commitment our students and staff have to deepening mutual understanding and overcoming differences in race, religion, and culture.

APU is located in the safe and beautiful city of Beppu, about 1 ½ hours from Fukuoka city by car or bus.

Please check this link for more details on the job, salary, benefits, and how to apply:
https://en.apu.ac.jp/home/contents/jobs/2022FA_APS_IR_AS_E.pdf
https://en.apu.ac.jp/home/contents/jobs/2022FA_APS_IR_Prof_E.pdf

The deadline for application is on March 31, 2023 23:59 (JST)