International University of Japan (IUJ)
The International Relations Program (IRP) at the Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) of the International University of
Japan (IUJ) offers Master’s and PhD degrees in International Relations and a Master’s degree in Political Science. The IRP
currently seeks applications for a tenure-track position (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level) to begin September 2025.
Prospective candidates are expected to:
- have a doctorate degree in Political Science or a relevant field by
the time of the appointment - be able to teach graduate-level courses in the field of Political Economy and/or Political
Institutions and Governance - regional focus on African countries is preferred
- English fluency is required; Japanese
proficiency is preferred but not necessary
The successful candidate will teach four eight-week-long courses in the
Master’s program per academic year, distributed across the three terms (fall, winter, and spring). In addition, the candidate will
supervise graduate research projects (master’s thesis or research reports) and serve on the PhD supervisory committee throughout an
academic year once eligible. One overseas business trip per academic year may be required.
The salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience in addition to the benefits for housing or commuting. IUJ provides on-campus housing options for faculty and
their families.
Established in 1982, IUJ is a private graduate school in Minami Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is
Japan’s first graduate school to offer its entire curriculum in English. Our student body is highly diverse, representing a wide range
of nationalities as well as professional and academic backgrounds, with many students having served as public officials before joining our
school.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.iuj.ac.jp.
IUJ is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified
individuals, including females and minorities.
Applicants need to submit the following documents via email to irappli@iuj.ac.jp:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcript of doctoral program
- A writing sample (e.g., published paper, paper under review, dissertation)
- Three
letters of recommendation - Teaching evaluations (if available)
The Search Committee will begin reviewing
applications from January 6, 2025. The call for applications will remain open until the position is filled.
The application
will be kept confidential and only used for this recruiting. After the initial screening, short-listed candidates might be invited for an
interview and asked to give a job talk.
If applicants have further questions, please contact Ms. Eri Eguchi (e-mail: irappli@iuj.ac.jp).
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