Department of English Full-time Tenured Position (Japan Studies)

2025年5月28日

Department of English Full-time Tenured Position (Japan Studies or Related Field)

Position

Lecturer or Associate Professor

Number of Positions

Appointment

Beginning on April 1, 2026

Qualifications

Field of Specialization: Japan Studies (including fields that focus on Japanese culture, society, history, literature, anthropology, film, visual culture, art, performing arts, and related areas)
Academic Credentials: A PhD in Japan Studies (日本研究) or a related field. Individuals with equivalent research achievements will also be considered.
Research Profile: A record of scholarly publications in a Japan Studies-related field, including publications in English
Teaching Experience: University-level teaching experience (or equivalent) in Japan-related subjects
Language of Instruction: Ability to teach university-level courses in English
Language Proficiency: High-level proficiency in English and Japanese is required; however, native fluency in either language is not a requirement.
※Equity Statement: Nationality is not a factor in the selection process. The position is open to candidates of all national backgrounds.

Courses and Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching five or more classes per week. Teaching assignments will consist of both Japan Studies-related and core Department subjects. These may include but are not limited to: Special Topics in Japanese Studies, History and Culture2 (university-wide course),Advanced Thematic Reading (A)/(B), Introductory Seminar I/II, and Seminar. Course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs.
In addition to teaching and research, the candidate will be expected to contribute actively to departmental, faculty, and university administrative responsibilities, including service on various committees.

Terms of Employment:

Type of Employment and Retirement: Tenured position with no fixed term of appointment and eligibility for promotion until the mandatory retirement age of 70
Teaching Assignment: Minimum of 5 classes (koma) per week
Workdays: Minimum of 3 days per week
Working Hours: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work applies
Salary: In accordance with the university's salary regulations. The following are model monthly salaries; actual annual salary will vary depending on professional experience, duties number of dependents, etc.
- Associate Professor (age 40): ?526,300/month
- Full-time Lecturer (age 30): ?383,500/month
Bonuses: In accordance with the university's salary regulations
Commuting Expenses: Reimbursed according to university regulations (with an upper limit)
Allowances: Additional class allowance, entrance exam and other work-related allowances, dependent allowance, housing allowance, etc.
Research Support
- Private office provided
- Individual research allowance provided (?425,000 per year)
- Opportunities for sabbatical and special research leave (application and approval required)
- Publication subsidies and other research grants available (application and approval required)
Insurance: Full benefits including enrollment in social insurance (Japan Private School Mutual Aid), workers' compensation, and employment insurance
Labor Union (membership is voluntary)
Other: To prevent passive smoking, designated smoking areas are fully separated from other campus facilities.

※Note: The above terms reflect university policies as of April 1, 2025 and are subject to change in accordance with future updates to relevant regulations.

Application Materials

Cover Letter (in English)
- Include your contact information (email address and phone number).
- Briefly describe your teaching philosophy and practices, as well as your current and future research interests.
Curriculum Vitae and List of Research Achievements
- The format and language of the CV and research achievements are flexible at the initial application stage. Applicants also have the option of using the university's designated format, linked below.
- Include your email address, phone number, educational background, employment history, and any experience with university administrative duties. For each position in your employment history, please also list the titles of the courses you taught.
- For the list of research achievements, categorize your work as follows:
  – Books
  – Journal articles (please indicate whether peer-reviewed)
  – Conference presentations
  – Other (Published works)
  – Other (Social contributions related to your area of expertise)
- Note: If selected for an interview, you will be asked to resubmit your CV and research achievements using the University's designated format (in Japanese).
A Photocopy of your Most Advanced Degree (e.g., PhD certificate)
Three Major Publications
- Submit PDF files for journal articles or chapters.
- Submit one original copy for each book publication.
Abstracts of Major Publications
- Provide a summary for each of the three major publications:
  – For works written in English: approximately 800 characters in Japanese
  – For works written in Japanese: approximately 600 words in English

Submission of Application Materials

Combine all application documents into a single PDF file and upload it via the JREC-IN Portal website.
Submission of Books (Item 7.4: Three Major Publications)
- Original book copies may be sent to the following address:
  Common Room, Department of English
  Faculty of Foreign Languages
  Dokkyo University
  1-1 Gakuen-cho, Soka-shi, Saitama Pref., 340-0042 Japan
- Please write in red ink on the front of the envelope: "Application Documents for Japan Studies Position Enclosed".
- Send by registered mail.
- In principle, submitted materials will not be returned. However, if you would like your book(s) to be returned, please clearly indicate this in your cover letter and enclose either a Letter Pack or a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Deadline to Submit Application Materials

Application materials must be received no later than August 8, 2025.
Please submit all materials online via the JREC-IN Portal website.

Selection Process

First Stage
- Document screening
Second Stage
- An interview will be conducted in both Japanese and English. These interviews are scheduled to take place in mid-September.
- Candidates will be asked to submit a 14-week syllabus (in English) for a proposed course titled Special Topics in Japanese Studies.
- Candidates will also be asked to deliver a 20-minute mock lesson in English based on the submitted syllabus.
  – Alternatively, a recorded video of a recently taught class may be submitted. This option will be offered when the interview is scheduled.
※Note: Additional documents may be requested during this stage. Travel and accommodation expenses for the interview will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Notification of Results

Applicants will be notified of the result by email once the selection process has been completed. All personal information will be kept strictly confidential and will not be used for any purpose other than the selection process.

Contact Information

Makiko Aoyagi
Chair, Department of English, Faculty of Foreign Languages
Email: aoyagi[at]dokkyo.ac.jp (replace [at] with @)

※Note:This job posting is also available in Japanese, but it is the same listing and there is only one position available.

Department of English Full-time Tenured Position (Japan Studies)