Koji Tamaki
Dean, Faculty of Letters
Ryukoku University

Faculty Recruitment Announcement
The Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University, invites applications for the position of SpeciallyAppointed Faculty IV (Tokubetsu ninyō kyōin Ⅳ). The Faculty would appreciate your sharing thisannouncement with interested parties.

1. Main Classes to be Taught
Reading: History of Shin Buddhist Thought，Special Lecture: History of Shin Buddhist Thought，Basic Seminar: Shin Buddhist Studies Ⅰ
2. Affiliation
Faculty of Letters

3. Scheduled Employment Position
Specially Appointed Faculty IV (Tokubetsu ninyō kyōin IV)

4. Anticipated Position
Associate Professor or Lecturer

5. Number to be HiredOne

6. Anticipated Start DateApril 1, 2025

7. Term of Employment
From April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028 (3-year appointment. However, when deemed necessary by thefaculty, the employment term may be renewed once only for up to two years.)1

8. Salary and Benefits
To be determined by employment rules and regulations of the Ryukoku University Educational
Corporation.

9. Required Qualifications
1) Specialization in the doctrinal history of the Jōdo Shinshū Tradition (Shinshū kyōgakushi)

2) Ability to teach courses on “Buddhist Thought (Bukkyō no shisō)” to foster a better understandingof the meaning of the founding spirit of Ryukoku University.

3) Doctoral degree, including those who are expected to acquire a doctoral degree by the end of March
2025, or research achievements that are recognized as equivalent to those who have a doctoral degree.

4) Understanding of the educational policy and purpose of Ryukoku University and the Graduate Schoolof Practical Shin Buddhist Studies and has the desire to engage actively in educational and research
activities while respecting the founding spirit of Ryukoku University. For details of the founding spirit,
please refer to the university homepage: https://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/english2/about/e_spirit.html.

5) Ability to perform educational and administrative duties in Japanese

10. Required Documents
1) Academic C.V. (including a photo taken within the last six months) 4 copies
2) Educational and Professional Achievements3) List of publications

4 copies

4 copies-Specify solo and collaborative works, including titles, article names, publishers, journal names,
publication dates.
-Provide a summary (approximately 200 words in Japanese) for each research achievement.
-Mark three major research achievements with a checkmark.
-Indicate the page numbers and whether peer-reviewed.
※ Forms can be downloaded from: https://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/employment.html
4) Copies of the three major research achievements (photocopies allowed)
5) Personal statement

4 copies

24 copies

※ Write in detail about your intent for research and education in Japanese, about 1,200 characters.
6) Copy of your diploma or the document certifying your highest level of education
7) A stamped, self-addressed envelope for notification of results
11. Application Deadline
September 19, 2024 [Must be delivered by this date]
12. Send application toRyukoku University, Faculty of Letters, Educational Affairs Department
125-1 Daiku-cho, Shichijo-dori Omiya Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8268, Japan
13. Contact Information:
Ryukoku University, Faculty of letters, Educational Affairs Department
Contact Person: Yuri Nakamura
Tel: +81-75-343-3317 / Fax: +81-75-343-4302
Email: o-let@ad.ryukoku.ac.jp
14. Selection Schedule:(1) After screening based on application documents, interviews and mock classes will be conducted toselected candidates.
(2) Applicants will be notified of acceptance or rejection as soon as the results of the first selection
screening are decided.
(3) As a general rule, submitted documents will not be returned.
15. Other Information:(1) Personal information provided during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with
university regulations and used only for the purposes of selection and recruitment.
(2) Faculty will be recruited and appointed in accordance with the intent of the Basic Act on a GenderEqual Society.

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