Limited-Contract Teaching Position for Cultural Diversity Studies
Limited-Contract Teaching Position for Cultural Diversity Studies
Beginning April 2027
Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies, Department of Social Systems Studies
Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts（DWCLA）
The Department of Social Systems Studies, Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies, Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts, located on the Kyotanabe Campus in southern Kyoto Prefecture, will have openings for 5 years limited contract positions, beginning in April 2027.
Application Details
| Research Field | Cultural Diversity Studies |
|---|---|
| Job Type | Assistant Professor (one) |
| Position | Assistant Professor (5-year Limited-term contract) |
| Employment Period | Beginning April 1, 2027 for 5 years *The employment period is for 5 years with no renewal at the end of the period. * The full term may not be given in cases where a candidate has been employed on contract with The Doshisha, without a break of at least 6 months, since April 2013, and whose term of employment would thereby exceed the maximum number of years permitted on contract. |
| Faculty/Dept. | Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies, Department of Social Systems Studies |
| Courses & Job Description | (1) Japanese and English courses such as Asia Regional Studies, Oceania Regional Studies, North America Regional Studies, etc., as well as Intercultural Relations, Academic Studies in English I & II (A) – (F) or Project-Based English I & II (2) Teach courses in the department’s CASE Program (Career and Academic Studies in English Program) (Communication in English I・II、Communication Skills I・II and other duties related to coordinating the CASE Program) (3) EMI（English as a Medium of Instruction）Academic Content Seminars: Freshman Seminar, Second-year Seminar, Third-Year Seminar, Graduation Seminar |
| Application Requirements | ・Sympathetic understanding of Christianity and the founding principles of Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts ・Dedication to teaching and supervising students ・Ph.D. in a related field of study or equivalent is preferred ・First language is English or equivalent English proficiency ・Sufficient Japanese proficiency to perform education and administration-related work (participating in meetings, drafting documents, entrance exam-related duties, etc.) ・Experience teaching EFL (English as a Foreign Language), EAP (English for Academic Purposes) or EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) courses is preferred ・At least 3 years of university teaching experience is preferred ・Ability to live within commuting distance (Kansai area) of DWCLA’s Kyotanabe Campus |
| Compensation | Compensation is based on The Employee Handbook for The Doshisha organization Non-Renewal Faculty using The Doshisha pay scale. *Retirement age at Doshisha Women's College is fixed at 65 years of age |
| Employment Starting Date | April 1, 2027 |
| Application Documents |
* Forms in Japanese for ①~③ and the instructions for ①② can be downloaded below. ① Completed CV/Resume (DWCLA format downloaded from the DWCLA homepage with the applicant’s full name handwritten) ＊Those who have undergone MEXT teacher qualification reviews, should enter the faculty, department, and course name.
② Research Achievements (DWCLA format from the DWCLA homepage) *Forms should be filled in according to the DWCLA prescribed "Research Achievements Completion Instructions" and sample entries.
③ Photograph Form (DWCLA format, photo size 4.5cm×3.5cm) ④ A copy or original off-prints of 3 major English and/or Japanese academic publications |
| Deadline | August 21, 2026 (Application materials submitted must be postmarked on or before August 21, 2026.) |
| Interview date | September 27, 2026 (Sun.) *Only successful applicants will be notified after 17:00 on Friday, September 11. *The interview will include a presentation regarding research achievements and aspirations for education and research in the Dept. of Social Systems Studies and a demonstration lesson. *Interviewees will be responsible for their transportation expenses. |
| Submission ・ Contact |
〒610-0395 京都府京田辺市興戸 *Inquiries can be made to the office of the Department of Social Systems Studies by e-mail or fax only. ※All application materials will be stored and managed in strict confidentiality. Personal information contained in the application documents will not be used for any purpose other than the selection process in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Law of Japan. In principle, upon completion of the screening process, application materials will be destroyed. However, applicants can enclose a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope or a COD (cash on delivery) envelope with their application materials if they wish for their materials to be returned. |