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Call for applications for the College of Intercultural Communication Assistant Professor position
12/22/2015
The College of Intercultural Communication at Rikkyo University seeks applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor position in Language Studies, Interpreting & Translation Studies, Communication Studies, or Global Studies.
| Position | Assistant Professor (non-tenured) |
| Areas of Specialization | Language Studies, Interpreting & Translation Studies, Communication Studies, or Global Studies |
| Responsibilities | (1) teach all levels of communication skills courses (Communication Seminar) and designated courses in English based on the need of the college and the individual’s expertise; (2) teach English courses in the Center for General Curriculum Development; and (3) fulfill administrative responsibilities assigned by the college. |
| Type of Employment | Full time (one year appointment to begin April 2016. The contract is renewable on an annual basis up to four times.) |
| Qualifications | Applicants must: (1) possess native or near-native proficiency in English; (2) have a good command of Japanese; (3) have a master's degree (or PhD) in Language Studies, Interpreting & Translation Studies, Communication Studies, or Global Studies; and (4) have a strong record of quality teaching and demonstrated potential for scholarly research |
| Starting Date | April 1st, 2016 |
| Application Materials | (1) Curriculum Vitae in the Rikkyo format (including telephone number, e-mail address, courses taught under "Professional Background, Teaching Experiences," and a list of scholarly publications). (2) Three examples of recent scholarly work (3) Two letters of recommendation *All applications should be completed in English. The Rikkyo format CV and Guidelines can be downloaded at the following links: Curriculum Vitae Guidelines |
| Application Deadline | January 9th, 2016 (applications must arrive no later than 5 pm on January 9th.) |
| Mailing Address | All application materials should be sent via registered mail (kakitome) to: The “Assistant Professor” Search Committee College of Intercultural Communication Rikkyo University 3-34-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-8501 *Application materials will not be returned unless you have enclosed a self-addressed stamped envelope. |
| Application Procedure | Review of applications will begin on December 15th, 2015. Consideration will be given only to complete applications. Final candidates will be invited for a campus interview in late December. |
| Contact for Inquiry | For further information regarding this job posting, please contact: Dr. Satomi Mori, Search Committee Chair (e-mail:morisato@rikkyo.ac.jp) |