Faculty position in Social Psychology (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor)

27 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

International Christian University

Department

Academic Affairs Division, CLA Group

Research Field

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

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

29 May 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
International Christian University (ICU) is a private, bilingual university that provides a first-class liberal arts education in a culturally and religiously diverse international community of students, faculty and staff. ICU’s educational mission is based on Christian and democratic principles. ICU has approximately 3,000 students and over 150 faculty members from Japan and overseas. The university is located on a wooded campus in the suburbs of Tokyo.
https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/

[Work content and job description]
We are pleased to announce an open search for a full-time faculty position in Psychology with a particular focus on Social Psychology. The successful applicant is expected to teach general education, foundation, and area major courses in the College of Liberal Arts, as well as courses in the Graduate School.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
181-8585 Tokyo Mitaka, Osawa 3-10-2

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Job content supplemental explanation:Starting Date: April 1, 2027 or September 1, 2027

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126030970&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
* Leading Researcher (R4)
Annual salary:9 million yen
Wages description:In accordance with ICU employment regulations. See URL for details. https://www.icu.ac.jp/other/img/announcement_ref.pdf
Working hours:09:00-18:00
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Tenured
Contract period description:Employment until the mandatory retirement age of 65.
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

* Recognised Researcher (R2)
Annual salary:5 million yen
Wages description:In accordance with ICU employment regulations. See URL for details. https://www.icu.ac.jp/other/img/announcement_ref.pdf
Working hours:09:00-18:00
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description:Tenure-track position for an initial five-year term. (The term may be shortened to three years, depending on previous experience.) If tenure is approved at the end of the term, the position will be made permanent and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor will be granted.
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

* Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary:5 million yen
Wages description:In accordance with ICU employment regulations. See URL for details. https://www.icu.ac.jp/other/img/announcement_ref.pdf
Working hours:09:00-18:00
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description:Tenure-track position for an initial five-year term. (The term may be shortened to three years, depending on previous experience.) If tenure is approved at the end of the term, the position will be made permanent and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor will be granted.
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

* Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary:7 million yen
Wages description:In accordance with ICU employment regulations. See URL for details. https://www.icu.ac.jp/other/img/announcement_ref.pdf
Working hours:09:00-18:00
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Tenured
Contract period description:Employment until the mandatory retirement age of 65.
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

[Various systems]

[Insurance]

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[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
1. Allowances: Available, in accordance with ICU employment regulations. (e.g. commuting allowance.)
2. Working hours: In accordance with ICU employment regulations.
3. Social insurance: Coverage by Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan (PMAC), workers’ compensation, etc.
4. For other information: See the "FAQ for Applicants for Positions in Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor" on the official website.
https://www.icu.ac.jp/en/recruit/

Additional comments

For inquiries, please contact the above e-mail address.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

International Christian University

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

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Contact

City

Tokyo

STATUS: EXPIRED

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