Jul 29, 2026
Job Announcement for Specially Appointed Professor or Associate Professor (Humanities field) in the Global Liberal Arts Program (GLAP) Deadline 2026.09.16
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OBJECTIVE.
Rikkyo University's GLAP was founded in 2017 to nurture students who will take leading positions in the global society of the 21st century. The program offers a Liberal Arts-based undergraduate education. The students select one area of specialization in their third year: “Humanities", “Citizenship," or “Business" to deepen their academic studies. We are pleased to announce a position of Professor or Associate Professor who will be responsible for education in the field of Humanities.
1. Positions available/ Number of positions:
Specially Appointed Professor or Associate Professor / One person
2. Starting date: April 1, 2027
3. Field of Research: Humanities: A degree in the Humanities with a regional specialization related to Japan and/or Asia. (Preference for candidates with a degree in philosophy or religious studies)
4. Job description:
1) Teach courses in GLAP: Tutorial, courses related to Liberal Arts education, and courses relevant to the field of Humanities as stated in 3. Also, some additional courses in the College of Arts
2) Mentor GLAP students majoring in the fields of Humanities
3) Participate in the University’s entrance exam
4) Complete other duties specially requested by the GLAP Program Director
5. Qualifications:
1) Ph.D. in a relevant field, or an equivalent
2) Degree (bachelor, master or doctorate) earned from a university outside of Japan that offers education in English
3) Teaching experience in English at the university level
4) High level of discernment in Liberal Arts education at the university level and the will to enthusiastically engage in the education and activities of GLAP
5) Japanese language ability sufficient to complete administrative tasks
6. Work location: Ikebukuro Campus, Rikkyo University, Tokyo
7. Compensation:
Based on Rikkyo University’s regulations.
Salary: 6,000,000 Yen (Annual amount before deductions, salary increase available) and allowance for extra teaching units
Research expenses: 310,000 Yen (Annual amount)
Health insurance, employees’ pension insurance, workman’s accident compensation insurance, and unemployment insurance are offered.
Term of Employment: One-year contract (Renewable annually for up to five years)
8. Deadline for applications: September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM JST.
9. Documents to be submitted:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae with research achievement list. (in Japanese or English)
2) Copies of 2 or 3 research publications related to Humanities (at least one of which is in English)
3) A draft Syllabus for the course “Japan in Asian Context” (in English: 2 credits course. 14 classes ＜Once a week for 14 weeks＞)
4) Name, affiliation, position, contact information (telephone number, E-mail address, etc.) of two referees.
5) Facial photo data (jpeg format)
※ For 1), please download and use the Rikkyo University curriculum vitae form attached below.
Specially Appointed Professor or Associate Professor / One person
2. Starting date: April 1, 2027
3. Field of Research: Humanities: A degree in the Humanities with a regional specialization related to Japan and/or Asia. (Preference for candidates with a degree in philosophy or religious studies)
4. Job description:
1) Teach courses in GLAP: Tutorial, courses related to Liberal Arts education, and courses relevant to the field of Humanities as stated in 3. Also, some additional courses in the College of Arts
2) Mentor GLAP students majoring in the fields of Humanities
3) Participate in the University’s entrance exam
4) Complete other duties specially requested by the GLAP Program Director
5. Qualifications:
1) Ph.D. in a relevant field, or an equivalent
2) Degree (bachelor, master or doctorate) earned from a university outside of Japan that offers education in English
3) Teaching experience in English at the university level
4) High level of discernment in Liberal Arts education at the university level and the will to enthusiastically engage in the education and activities of GLAP
5) Japanese language ability sufficient to complete administrative tasks
6. Work location: Ikebukuro Campus, Rikkyo University, Tokyo
7. Compensation:
Based on Rikkyo University’s regulations.
Salary: 6,000,000 Yen (Annual amount before deductions, salary increase available) and allowance for extra teaching units
Research expenses: 310,000 Yen (Annual amount)
Health insurance, employees’ pension insurance, workman’s accident compensation insurance, and unemployment insurance are offered.
Term of Employment: One-year contract (Renewable annually for up to five years)
8. Deadline for applications: September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM JST.
9. Documents to be submitted:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae with research achievement list. (in Japanese or English)
2) Copies of 2 or 3 research publications related to Humanities (at least one of which is in English)
3) A draft Syllabus for the course “Japan in Asian Context” (in English: 2 credits course. 14 classes ＜Once a week for 14 weeks＞)
4) Name, affiliation, position, contact information (telephone number, E-mail address, etc.) of two referees.
5) Facial photo data (jpeg format)
※ For 1), please download and use the Rikkyo University curriculum vitae form attached below.
Curriculum Vitae (Japanese ver.)
Outline for Curriculum Vitae (Japanese ver.)
※For 3), There is no specific format for syllabus. You can use your own style. This course targets upperclassmen. Note that class length at Rikkyo University is 100 minutes.
※ Additional documents may be requested during the selection process. Submitted documents will not be returned. Personal information submitted will be used for screening, communication, and procedures for appointment only, and will not be used for any other purpose.
10. Submission:
Fill out the Google form below and submit application documents 1) through 5). Documents 1)-4) should be in PDF format, and the facial photo data 5) should be in jpeg format.
※ Additional documents may be requested during the selection process. Submitted documents will not be returned. Personal information submitted will be used for screening, communication, and procedures for appointment only, and will not be used for any other purpose.
10. Submission:
Fill out the Google form below and submit application documents 1) through 5). Documents 1)-4) should be in PDF format, and the facial photo data 5) should be in jpeg format.
11. Selection process:
Document review, followed by interviews for short-listed candidates
※ Short-listed candidates will receive an email on October 15 to schedule a time for an interview. The interviews will be conducted in late October 2026.
12. Contact details:
Office for the Global Liberal Arts Program [E-mail:glap-recruit@rikkyo.ac.jp]
Document review, followed by interviews for short-listed candidates
※ Short-listed candidates will receive an email on October 15 to schedule a time for an interview. The interviews will be conducted in late October 2026.
12. Contact details:
Office for the Global Liberal Arts Program [E-mail:glap-recruit@rikkyo.ac.jp]