Open Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions at the Center for Northeast Asian Studies

Number and Rank of Positions

Two positions: Professor or Associate Professor

Area of Specialization

Humanities and Social Sciences related to Diplomacy and Security Studies or Interethnic Relations and Conflict Studies

Duties

1. Individual and collaborative research related to the candidate's field of specialization
2. General education: Teaching undergraduate courses in accordance with the candidate's expertise
3. Graduate education: Teaching graduate-level courses (concurrent appointment)
4. Administrative duties related to the above

Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or a closely related field by the time the appointment begins
2. Advanced proficiency in Japanese and English sufficient for research, teaching, and administrative duties
3. Proficiency in at least one additional language relevant to Northeast Asian Studies (e.g., Russian, Chinese, or another regional language)
4. Established research achievements in the relevant field
5. Demonstrated excellence either in coordinating international collaborative research between Japan and other countries or in policy engagement and public outreach

Compensation

• The annual salary will be determined in accordance with Tohoku University regulations on employee salary and will be based on length of experience and performance.
  Estimated salary range: 8,000,000-10,000,000 JPY per year (before tax and deductions)
  Professor: approx. 9,500,000 JPY per year (Ph.D., 25 years' experience)
  Associate Professor: approx. 8,200,000 JPY per year (Ph.D., 15 years' experience)
• Commuting allowance may also be provided
• Social insurance: Enrollment in the MEXT Mutual Aid Association (health insurance and Employees' Pension Scheme), employment insurance, and industrial accident compensation insurance

Employment Conditions

• Employment status: Full-time
• Term of employment: Permanent appointment
• Working hours: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work. The basic working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30-17:15; however, the actual working hours are left to the discretion of each employee.
• Days off: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the New Year holidays (December 29-January 3)
• Leave: Annual paid leave, sick leave, and special leave (e.g., marriage or childbirth).
• Other conditions are governed by the Tohoku University Staff Work Regulations: https://www.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/kitei-etsuran/reiki_taikei/r_taikei_01_04.html (Japanese text only)

Expected Start Date

As early as possible on or after April 1, 2027

Application Deadline

July 20, 2026 (Mon.) 17:00 JST *Late submissions will not be accepted.

Application Procedure

To apply, please complete the Pre-Application Form provided below.
Pre-Application Form: https://jotform.com/252397923204459