Professor, Associate Professor, and Lecturer level (EXPIRED)

Soka University is located in Hachioji, a suburb of Tokyo and major university community, and founded on the principles of humanistic education. We are in the process of establishing a new Faculty of International Studies with the Department of International Liberal Arts in April 2014.

Content of Work:     

1. Teach at least 2 specialized courses for undergraduate students. It is desirable that one of the courses will cover issues related to 'Modern Political and Social Thought': e.g. social contract, the state and civil society, Marx and Marxism, liberal democracy, modern society and other relevant topics. Another course will be related to the applicant's research field.  
2. Teach at least 1 basic course ('Introduction to History, Culture and Society') for undergraduate students.
3. Conduct specialized seminars for 3rd and 4th year students.
4. Participate in educational and administrative activities organized by the Faculty.
5. Conduct research in applicant's research field.

Research Field:

Field I: Humanities
Special Classification: History of Western Philosophy 

Field II: Social Science
Special Classification: Political Philosophy

Job Type:

Professor, Associate Professor, and Lecturer level. Tenure-track position with initial four-year contract. Upon contract completion, achievements in research and instruction will be reviewed by the Faculty Review Committee.

Rank: Full-time (Tenure-track)

Work Area: Kanto District - Tokyo

Address:

School for Excellence in Educational Development (SEED) Office
Soka University
1-236, Tangi-machi, Hachioji-shi,
Tokyo, 192-8577, Japan 

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications:

All candidates must agree with the Founding Principles and Mission Statement of Soka University (http://www.soka.ac.jp/en/about/statement.html).

1. Native or equivalent speaker of English.
2. A Ph.D. in related field in hand is required at the time of application.
3. At least 2 years of teaching experience at university level is highly desirable.

Deadline for applications: 2012/10/31

Starting Date: 2015/09/01 - (alternatively 2015/04/01 -)

Application Materials:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (LINK, a similar format is acceptable) with photo attached and a list of academic publications (No need to send actual publications until requested.)
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant is appropriate for the position.
3. Names and contact information of two referees. (No need to send recommendation letters from two referees until requested.)
4. Application materials are used only for the purpose of selection. Publications and application materials are not returned unless requested.

Applicants can send application materials by email ([email protected] via the Apply button below) as an attachment, or mail to:
School for Excellence in Educational Development (SEED) Office

Soka University
1-236, Tangi-machi, Hachioji-shi,
Tokyo, 192-8577, Japan

Selection Process:

After documentary screening, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in November. Skype interviews are possible for overseas candidates.
Notification of decision: Applicants will be notified by email.

Where to make contact:

Masahiko Hirano
School for Excellence in Educational Development (SEED) Office
Soka University
1-236, Tangi-machi, Hachioji-shi,
Tokyo, 192-8577, Japan