Faculty Search
Waseda University, Faculty of Commerce (primarily responsible for the School of Commerce)
1. Appointment
2. Field
3. Recruitment method
4. Date of employment
5. Work responsibilities

6. Position & working
conditions

7. Qualifications

Tenured and full-time
English as a Foreign Language
Open recruitment
April 1, 2021 or September 1, 2021
(1) Teaching courses and seminars related to the field of this faculty search.
(2) Engagement in scholarly research and publications.
(3) Participation in faculty meetings and committees of the University, tasks
related to entrance examination, and other duties.
(4) Contribution to social activities.
(5) Duties stipulated in the regulations of the University.
The University may ask for participation in FD programs.
(1) Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor (depending on
qualifications and experience)(2) Working hours, holidays, leave, place of work, etc.
① Working hours: Scheduled working days and working hours (timesat which work begins/ends and rest periods) shall be subject to therules of the University. The national discretionary time management
system for professional work shall be applied, and decisions on themeans of execution of work and the allocation of time shall be at theemployee’s discretion.
② Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, New Year's holidays, nationalholidays, compensatory holidays decided by the University forclasses on public holidays, and the anniversary of the university
founding, excluding holidays specified as instructional days that aredetermined in advance by the University.
③ Leave: Leave is determined by the Labor Standards Act and otherrelated laws, and days that are designated by the University as
holidays.
④ Place of work: The campuses of Waseda University.
(3) Remuneration
A salary, allowances, and commuting expenses in accordance with theregulations of the University.
Severance/retirement benefits in accordance with the regulations of theUniversity.
Social insurance: employees’ pension insurance, health insurance,
workers’ compensation insurance, and employment insurance.
Applicants must meet all of the criteria specified in (1) - (4). In addition,
applicants whose native language is not Japanese should have a sufficientcommand of Japanese language to execute their administrative duties.
(1) Academic qualifications
PhD required in applied linguistics, linguistics, TEFL/TESOL, English
areas studies, communication theory, or related disciplines(2) Teaching experience
Must have at least three years of full-time teaching experience at tertiarylevel.
(3) Research achievements
Research should include at least three peer-reviewed publications inacademic journals in English and/or in equivalent publications.
(4) Additional requirements
Possessing equivalent English competence of native English speakers.

8. Application process(A) Online submission

To apply, complete the online submissions (A) and upload the documents (B)on the online submission form.
Make an online submission via the following link:
https://my.waseda.jp/application/noauth/application-detail-noauth?param=m5
cu6dI5A8voLhGPmhM4qg(B) Documents required

1) Curriculum vitae
with photograph2) Education andresearch achievement
list3) Researchpublications
4) References

Applicants must upload the following documents specified in 1)-4) on theonline submission form (all documents must be either Microsoft Word orPDF).

Use the official Waseda University form.

Up to three major research publications.

Write the name and contact information of two research collaborators or
major professor etc. on Microsoft Word that the search committee can ask forthe applicant’s research achievement etc..
The official forms are available for download from the Waseda University School of Commerce website:
https://www.waseda.jp/fcom/soc/news/6567* The School reserves the right to ask for additional documentation.
9. Application deadline
October 22, 2020 (JST)*Applications after the deadline will not be accepted.
10. Selection process
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview at Waseda University,and may be asked to conduct a trial lesson or presentation about their research
activities.
*Only short-listed candidates will be informed of the date of the interview.
*Cost of travel to and from the interview, and other expenses will be borne by
the applicants.
*Questions related to the selection process or results will not be accepted.
11. Notification ofLate January, 2021 (planned)
results
12. Inquiries
Personnel Officer, School of Commerce Office, Waseda University
Tel: +81-3-3203-0874 Fax: +81-3-3203-7067
E-mail: commerce-recruit@list.waseda.jp*Please contact via email.
*Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese national holidays, and during
the university’s holiday period.

Waseda University is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty in order to promote globalization and gender equality oncampus. In all matters related to faculty recruitment and promotion, the University prohibits any form of discrimination on the basisof national origin, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation, or disability.