Faculty of International Studies, Meiji Gakuin University Public Advertisement for Faculty Position Opening
Position Information
Department of International Studies, Faculty of International Studies, Meiji Gakuin University
【Rank】
Professor, Associate Professor or Lecturer (tenured)
【Area of specialization】
Economics/business with reference to the African region
One full-time position
Meiji Gakuin University Yokohama Campus
September 1, 2020 or April 1, 2021 (negotiable)
【Compensation】
As per university regulation.
The primary responsibility is a course on African Studies. In addition, the successful candidate will teach several
small-class workshops/seminars and possibly introductory courses on social sciences. Although the main language of
teaching is Japanese, the candidate should be able to offer one or more courses in English.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent research expertise in areas related to the teaching responsibilities.High proficiency in Japanese is essential for teaching and administrative duties. A good command of English is required
for educational purposes.
Application Information
【Application Materials】(1) Curriculum Vitae.
(2) List of publications. Please indicate your most significant publication with a ◎ mark.
Indicate two other important publications with a ○ mark.
(3) Single copies of the three circled publications, each with a summary of 500-1,000 words.
(Please note: this summary is necessary in addition to the short synopsis in the list of publications.)
(4) A statement on your teaching and research aspirations (approximately 1,000 words).
(5) A syllabus for an undergraduate course on African Studies (30 class sessions of 90 minutes each).
*Items (1) and (2) require you to use the university’s standardized forms.
You can download them from this link:
http://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/personnel/faculty_member_log/attachment/CV1-19.doc
*Items (3)-(5) should be written in Japanese.
【Application method】
All application materials should be sent in a single package that is marked in red letters “Application for African Studies”
on the front.
Please send the package by registered mail or international courier service to:
Professor Hiroshi Toya
Dean of the Faculty of International Studies
c/o Yokohama General Affairs Division
Meiji Gakuin University
1518 Kamikurata-cho, Totsuka-ku Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 244-8539 Japan
【Application deadline】
April 3, 2020 (deadline for receipt)
* Submitted materials will not be returned to applicants. Personal information contained in these materials
will be utilized solely for
the selection for the advertised position and will not be appropriated for other purposes.
【Selection Process】
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to Meiji Gakuin Yokohama Campus for an interview and a demonstration class.
The interview
will be held on a weekend in late May or early June.
The university will reimburse travel expenses to the interviewees.
【Other information】
For further information, please contact the Office for the Faculty of International Studies
Email: kokusai@mguad.meijigakuin.ac.jp
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