Associate Professor　Call for Applications (Contemporary Chinese Area Studies)

27 Feb 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

Research Field

Anthropology
Criminology
Arts
Communication sciences
Juridical sciences
Language sciences
Political sciences
Sociology
Literature
Religious sciences
Management sciences
Philosophy
Psychological sciences
Economics
Ethics in natural sciences
Ethics in social sciences
Educational sciences
Demography
Geography
Cultural studies
History
Ethics in health sciences
Ethics in physical sciences

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

11 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
https://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/

[Work content and job description]
Teaching responsibilities
(1) Graduate level courses including classes in Language and Culture Studies in the Master’s Program in Global Studies of the Graduate School of Global Studies
-The graduate school faculty council will examine and determine whether the candidate will be in charge of doctoral courses.
(2) Undergraduate level courses including:
-Classes in the Global Liberal Arts Program (Major Language Courses (Chinese), Regional Foundation Courses, etc.)
-Courses in the Core Seminar Program at School of International and Area Studies (Introductory Courses, Survey Courses, Major Courses, etc.)
-Other classes as may be required depending on the academic year or on the need for participating in a lecture series
(3) Duties regarding education, research, entrance examinations, social services, and management of the University

Research fields
Contemporary Chinese Area Studies

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
183-8534 Tokyo Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, 3-11-1 Asahi-cho, Fuchu-shi

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2027-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:Teaching responsibilities
(1) Graduate level courses including classes in Language and Culture Studies in the Master’s Program in Global Studies of the Graduate School of Global Studies
-The graduate school faculty council will examine and determine whether the candidate will be in charge of doctoral courses.
(2) Undergraduate level courses including:
-Classes in the Global Liberal Arts Program (Major Language Courses (Chinese), Regional Foundation Courses, etc.)
-Courses in the Core Seminar Program at School of International and Area Studies (Introductory Courses, Survey Courses, Major Courses, etc.)
-Other classes as may be required depending on the academic year or on the need for participating in a lecture series
(3) Duties regarding education, research, entrance examinations, social services, and management of the University

Place of Work
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, 3-11-1 Asahi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo

Job title
Associate Professor　or　Lecturer (Tenure-track faculty)

Scheduled employment date
April 1st 2027

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126021298&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:7 million yen - 8 million yen
Wages description:May increase or decrease slightly depending on background
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:00-13:00
Holidays :In accordance with the Employee Working Hours and Leave Regulations of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
Holidays: As a general rule, Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (from December 29th to January 3rd). However, you may be required to work on some of the aforementioned holidays designated as working days for operational reasons.
Leave: Annual paid leave, sick leave, special leave
Overtime and other explanations:Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work (equivalent to 38 hours 45 minutes per week, 7 hours 45 minutes per day)
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Tenured
Contract period description:Full-time (Tenured)
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trial period　6 months

[Various systems]

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:yes
Employees' Pension Insurance:yes
Worker's accident insurance:yes
Employment insurance:yes

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Measures to prevent passive smoking: Smoking is prohibited on the premises (outdoor smoking areas available)

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
(1) Salary
Annual salary system (the annual salary is based on work experience, performance, and other factors, and the annual salary divided by twelve months is paid monthly). Tax and co-payment of social insurance premiums (employment insurance premiums and mutual aid association premiums) shall be deducted.
(2) Work style
Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work (equivalent to 38 hours 45 minutes per week, 7 hours 45 minutes per day)
(3) Holidays and leave
In accordance with the Employee Working Hours and Leave Regulations of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
Holidays: As a general rule, Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (from December 29th to January 3rd). However, you may be required to work on some of the aforementioned holidays designated as working days for operational reasons.
Leave: Annual paid leave, sick leave, special leave
(4) Social insurance
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association, Employees’ Pension Insurance, employment insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
(5) Trial period
Yes (6 months)
(6) Retirement allowance
Yes

Additional comments

(1) Please check the website for the outline of the university.
https://www.tufs.ac.jp/
(2) The personal information contained in the application documents will not be used for purposes other than this selection process.
(3) If there is a good reason, consideration may be given with regards to the timing of starting the position.
(4) The University promotes gender equality.
(5) Measures to prevent passive smoking: Smoking is prohibited on the premises (outdoor smoking areas available)

Nota bene
This document is made in Japanese and translated into English. The Japanese text is the original and the English text is for reference purposes. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between these two texts, the Japanese text shall prevail.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

Contact

City

Tokyo

STATUS: EXPIRED

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