Sophia University
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Tokyo, Japan

Position in Political Science

The Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sophia University, invites applications for an open-rank position in political science, with specialization in the field of international relations (Assistant Professor is a five year tenure-track appointment, while appointments of Associate Professor and Professor are tenured.) The geographic area of study is open, although a focus on either East or Southeast Asia is preferred. The successful applicant will teach a general course in international organization and law, plus introductory to upper-level political science courses. Research interests and teaching ability in one or more of the following areas will be considered an asset: human security, transnational/global issues (e.g. climate change, food safety, or gender), regionalism, and political economy of development.

The successful candidate is expected to have research accomplishments, a Ph.D. in political science in hand at the time of appointment, while teaching experience is preferred. The language of instruction is English, but competence in Japanese language is desirable. The normal undergraduate teaching load is two courses per semester. Depending on rank, the successful applicant also teaches in the MA and Ph.D. Programs in Global Studies. The appointment will be effective from April 1, 2011 or September 21, 2011.

Sophia University, located in central Tokyo, was founded in 1913 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and is one of Japans leading private universities. The Faculty of Liberal Arts (formerly the Faculty of Comparative Culture) offers a comprehensive program in humanities, international business and economics, and social studies. In addition to our degree students, we annually welcome about 200 exchange students from leading universities overseas. We also staff the Graduate Program in Global Studies, which offers degrees in Global Studies, Japanese Studies, and International Business and Development Studies.

Applications should include a cover letter (outlining academic background, fieldwork and research interests, teaching abilities and an explanation of your interest in being at Sophia University); a detailed curriculum vitae; three publications (articles, books, dissertation chapters); the names and addresses of three referees; course descriptions or syllabi the applicant would 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 Tadashi Anno at t-anno@sophia.ac.jp