Sophia University
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Tokyo, Japan

Position in Macroeconomics/International Finance

The Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sophia University, invites applications for a position in macroeconomics and/or international finance. The candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in economics in hand at the time of appointment, a portfolio of research accomplishments, and teaching experience. The language of instruction is English, but competence in the Japanese language is desirable. The normal undergraduate teaching load is two courses per semester, including one course in Japanese economy. Depending on rank, the successful applicant teaches in the International Business and Development Studies M.A. Program. The appointment will be effective from April 1, 2011 or September 21, 2011.

Sophia University, a Catholic university founded by the Society of Jesus, is located in central Tokyo, and is one of Japan's leading private universities. The Faculty of Liberal Arts (formerly the Faculty of Comparative Culture) offers a comprehensive program in the humanities, international business and economics, and social studies taught by over 40 full-time faculty members and an equal number of adjunct instructors. In addition to our degree students, we regularly welcome about 300 exchange students from leading universities overseas. We also staff the Graduate Program in Global Studies, which offers degrees in Japanese Studies, Global Studies, and International Business and Development Studies.

Applications should include a cover letter explaining research area and interests, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, the names and addresses of three referees, and a brief description of courses the applicant will be prepared to teach. Applications should be postmarked by September 30, 2010 and addressed to:

Professor Yoshitaka Okada, Dean
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Sophia University
7-1, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554
Japan

For further information, contact Professor Okada at y-okada@sophia.ac.jp