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Position Announcement

English Language Program 2025-2026

Full-time English Faculty Position

[Job Description]

The International University of Japan in Niigata, a graduate institution catering to a multinational, multicultural student body, is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Assistant Professor position in the area of TEFL/TESL, beginning April 1, 2026. The contract is initially for two years, renewable subject to performance and budget, with the potential of the position leading to tenure.

Job Details:
[Requirements]

At least an M.A. in TEFL/TESL, Applied Linguistics, or an equivalent area; at least two years TEFL/TESL experience at the university level; teaching of academic writing and oral communication skills (i.e., presentation and discussion skills) at the tertiary level; some administrative experience at the university level; at least three academic publications.

[Desirable attributes]

Experience teaching academic English to graduate-level students; teaching and administrative experience in intensive English programs; teaching and administrative experience in English for professional/business communication; experience teaching a multicultural/multilinguistic group of students; experience with language test creation and calibration.

[Duties]

Teach up to 12 hours during the regular terms (including individual conferencing with students), and up to 16 hours during the summer program, per week; teach academic writing to graduate-level students studying international management, international relations, public policy, or economic development. Other responsibilities include curriculum development and course design, course coordination and program management, and committee duties.

[Salary and benefits]

From six (6) million yen (gross annual income, before any tax and medical insurance deductions); research funding; allowances.

[Application materials (DIGITAL)]

Please attach to an email: (1) a 300-600 word cover letter (highlighting qualifications, experience, research and potential contribution to IUJ; describing current employment status and situation; giving reasons for applying), (2) a detailed resume (qualifications, teaching and other professional experience, research), (3) a passport size photo. Copies of letters of reference and publications shall be requested later from short-listed candidates.

[Deadline]

Applications must be received by Monday, November 17, 2025. Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview at IUJ’s campus in Minami-uonuma, Niigata in late November or early December, 2025.

[Contact details]

A cover letter in response to this advertisement, a resume, and a passport size photo (all digital) should be attached to an email and sent to Mr. Ryota Mizuno, International University of Japan, 777 Kokusai-cho, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata-ken, 949-7277. Email address:elp@iuj.ac.jp

[NOTE]
(1) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
(2) Applications that do not satisfy the listed position requirements will be ignored.

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GSIR 2025-2026

Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor Position in International Relations

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/Professor level) to begin January 2026 or later.

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 https://www.iuj.ac.jp.

[Education and Degree Requirements]

Prospective candidates are expected to:

  • have a doctorate degree in International Relations, Political Science or a relevant field by the time of the appointment
  • be able to teach International Political Economy (IPE) courses at the graduate level
  • have primary expertise in Japanese/East Asian politics, foreign policy or security
  • English fluency is required and Japanese working-level proficiency is highly preferred

IUJ is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including females and minorities.

[Job Description]

The successful candidate will teach four eight-week courses in the Master’s program per academic year, distributed across the three terms (fall, winter, and spring), and eventually a PhD course in IPE. In addition, the candidate will supervise graduate research projects (Master’s thesis or research reports), also serve on the PhD supervisory committee once eligible throughout an academic year. One overseas business trip per academic year may be required.

[Compensation]

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.

[Application materials]

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)

[Application period]

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).