Tenure Track Position - Assistant or Associate Professor Level

We are pleased to announce that the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) College of Asia Pacific Studies in Japan has an open tenure track position at an assistant or associate professor level. 
About the position: 

One (1) position in International Relations and Politics (Asia Pacific) to teach such courses as:

• Liberal Arts Subjects "Introduction to Political Science", "Introduction to International Relations", "Introduction to Comparative Politics" 
• Undergraduate Major Subjects "International Political Economy", "International Relations in Asia-Pacific", "Theory of International Relations", "International Dispute Resolution", "Development Politics", "Comparative Political Economy in Asia-Pacific," "Conflict and Development", "International Issues and Policies", "Public Policy", "Post-Cold War Conflict and Geopolitics”, “Violence and Terrorism”, “Identity and Politics”  
• Graduate School Course "International Political Economy", "Comparative Politics and Government", "Conflict Resolution", “International Security”

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the qualifications noted below.

1. Ph.D. in a relevant field (or is scheduled to obtain one within one year of appointment), or with academic achievements equivalent to a Ph.D.  
2. Have multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or books in the field of political science and international relations.
　For ABD (All But Dissertation) cases, candidates must have passed the screening for their dissertation plan and be eligible to submit their dissertation.
3. For an appointment at the Associate Professor rank, a minimum of three peer-reviewed journal articles is required.
4. Sufficient English proficiency to teach, conduct research, guide students, and engage in administrative duties. 

Additional Desired Qualifications:

1. Ability to teach and carry out administrative duties in Japanese is an advantage.
2. Ability to teach postgraduate courses. Postgraduate courses are taught only in English.
3. Ability and willingness to work in a culturally and academically diverse school.
4. Commitment to assurance of learning and meeting the standards for accreditations.

About APU

With over 100 years of tradition and history, the Ritsumeikan Academy opened APU in April 2000 as Japan's first genuine international university. It has welcomed international students from 155 different countries and regions (as of May 2020) since its inception.

APU’s philosophy is to create a university campus that produces graduates with the skills they need to contribute to international society based on the fundamental principles of freedom, peace, humanity, international mutual understanding, and the future shape of the Asia Pacific region. With almost half of the faculty and student body comprised of foreign nationals from all over the world, the University has achieved a truly international campus environment of cultural coexistence. This international learning environment reflects the commitment our students and staff have to deepening mutual understanding and overcoming differences in race, religion, and culture. 

It has developed a bilingual education system in which 90% of undergraduate classes are held in both Japanese and English. Graduate programs are all in English.

APU is located in the safe and beautiful city of Beppu, about 1 ½ hour from Fukuoka city by car or bus.

Please check this link for more details on the job, salary, benefits, and how to apply: https://en.apu.ac.jp/home/contents/jobs/2021FA_APS-IRP_E.pdf

The deadline for application is on January 7, 2022.

We look forward to your application!