International University of Japan, Niigata Japan

Assistant Professor, International Relations and/or Regional Studies of Asia

The International Relations Program at the Graduate School of International Relations at the International University of Japan invites applications for one or two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the areas of international relations and/or regional studies of Asia to begin either on September 1, 2015 or, preferably, on April 1, 2015.

The successful candidates will be expected to teach graduate students in basic courses on international relations and regional studies, and to supervise M.A.
theses in the English language. They should demonstrate high standards of professional research, teaching, and service.

Applicants should be new or recent Ph.D. graduates. Or applicants must have a PhD conferred or to be completed by September 1, 2015. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. The position will remain open until it is filled.

The Graduate School of International Relations at the International University of Japan is composed of graduate students from more than forty countries. The University values diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, based on International University of Japan pay scales.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Each candidate should submit the following: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a sample of professional writing (dissertation or other academic publication), a personal statement that includes a description of research and teaching, and three (3) letters of reference. Other materials, such as evidence of quality teaching and syllabi for courses taught, are helpful.

Contact Information:
All application materials except the three letters of reference should be submitted via email to the Office of Academic Affairs at irappli@iuj.ac.jp.

The three letters of reference should be directly mailed to the Office of Academic Affairs.
(Mailing address: 777 Kokusaicho, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata, 949-7277, Japan)

For additional information about the International Relations Program, please visit the website at http://gsir.iuj.ac.jp/irp/ir_features.html