Dear colleagues,



The Master’s Program in International Area Studies at The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba in Japan invites applications for two Associate Professor positions (a regular fixed-term appointment for non-Japanese individuals) in the following areas:



1) Public Policy/International Politics (one position)



2) Public Policy/Sociology, Anthropology or Developmental Studies (one position)



*Applications from candidates with regional specialization in Central Eurasia are particularly welcome



*Qualifications: applicants must meet the qualifications listed below and demonstrate competency to teach and conduct research in their respective areas of specialization;



1) A PhD in a relevant field (International Politics for 1, Sociology, Anthropology or Developmental Studies for 2)



2) A proven record of teaching and publishing in English



3) Some knowledge of Japanese language would be an advantage, but not a requirement



*Teaching Responsibilities: 6 classes per trimester, each consisting of one class-hour (75 minutes) a week; lectures, seminars and supervision of MA students at the Master's Program in International Area Studies (Special Program on International Relations and Public Policy for Central Asian Countries ), some classes at the College of International Studies (undergraduate level)



*All teaching and supervision will be conducted in English



*The appointment will be for a two-year fixed term with a possibility of one time renewal for additional two years



* Benefits for successful candidates will include a competitive salary decided according to the regulations of Tsukuba University (a National University Corporation), subsidized housing, 26 days of paid vacation per year and opportunities to apply for in-house and external research grants



*Deadline for applications: August 31, 2009



*Starting date of appointment: October 1, 2009 or the earliest date after the 1st of October, 2009



* If interested in applying to this position, please send the following documents no later than August 31, 2009  to:

Chair of Master’s Program in International Area Studies, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8571 Japan,　by registered mail. Write clearly “ Application for Foreign Faculty Position" on the envelope.



(1)     Curriculum Vitae (including description of teaching experience)

(2)     List of publications

(3)     Copies of five major publications (copies of journal articles, or

an abstract in case of book)





Please note that applications via email will not be accepted and submitted documents will not be returned



*Selection Process:



Evaluation of application materials by the selection committee An interview (in person or by telephone) for shortlisted candidates



Notification of decision: by e-mail, fax or mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



Contact address:

University of Tsukuba,

Master’s Program in International Area Studies

1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8571, Japan

Fax: 029-853-6862 (81-29-853-6862 from outside Japan)