Open Rank Professor in International Business Studies, Undergraduate

POSITION

Open Rank Professor in International Business Studies, Undergraduate

DEPARTMENT

Undergraduate Program

POSITION TYPE

Full-time

LOCATION

Tokyo (Sangen-jaya station)

VISA REQUIREMENT

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is able to sponsor a visa for this position

PERIOD

Desired Start Date: May/September 2025 (or January 2026)

SALARY & BENEFITS

In accordance with the pay scale determined and used in this program. Support is also offered for conferences, travel, and other research/creative related expenses. Annual bonuses may be possible.

OVERVIEW OF TUJ AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES MAJOR

Based in Philadelphia, Temple University is a public Carnegie-designated R1 research university that ranks in the top 350 of all universities worldwide according to Times Higher Education. With approximately 30,000 students, Temple maintains a multi-campus system extending from Pennsylvania to Rome to Japan.

Established in 1982, the Japan campus of Temple University (TUJ) is a full-service branch campus that educates students from nearly 60 countries in English in its undergraduate programs, graduate programs (law, business, graduate education), and non-degree programs (continuing education and corporate education). TUJ is the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan. More details about TUJ are available at www.tuj.ac.jp. Its strategic priorities and key objectives are accessible here. TUJ has increasing enrollments, is financially healthy, and has plans to hire over a dozen new full-time faculty members this year.

TUJ offers undergraduate programs to a broad mix of over 2,500 Japanese and non-Japanese degree-seeking students who will earn their degrees from Temple University through the Japan campus. Every semester, additional students from Temple’s main campus and other universities converge on our campus for a short-term study abroad experience.

In one of the most dynamic cities in the world, we offer thirteen full undergraduate majors ranging from Art to International Business to Psychological Studies. Our faculty and staff is international, with 70 full-time faculty joined by experienced administrators and many part-time adjunct faculty from the professions, business and the arts. TUJ holds classes in the fall (September-Mid-December) and spring (January-Mid-April) semesters (15 weeks) and over a well-enrolled 10-week summer (Mid-May-End of July) semester.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

TUJ invites applications for a full-time faculty member in International Business Studies division to start in May/September 2025 (or January 2026). TUJ faculty contracts are renewable. In accordance with university standards and Japanese law, faculty may be eligible for a continuing contract after five years.

The undergraduate International Business Studies (IBS) program at Temple University Japan helps talented students understand management theory and global best practices. Uniquely, the IBS program is under the College of Liberal Arts. The focus of the program is to develop critical thinking skills which will be useful in international business careers. 

The ideal candidate will be able to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Duties will consist of approximately 50% teaching activities with the remainder split between research and service work. Full-time research-stream faculty are expected to maintain an active and on-going research program. Ability to identify and foster experiential education opportunities through on-site visits, back-of-house tours, and building a network.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A PhD or a Master’s Degree (preferably being a terminal degree) in any field of business studies, to be awarded by the start date. Applicants with a master’s degree may be hired at a different rank

• Teaching excellence at the university level

• Industry experience preferred

• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly work, e.g. research and/or professional publications

• Instruction is in English and fluency in English is required

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received before January 31, 2025 will receive fullest consideration.

Required application materials to be submitted:

1. a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and what appeals to you about the position

1. a resume or curriculum vitae with three references and their contact information

1. a list of courses previously taught, as well as a list of courses the candidate is qualified to teach

Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal opportunity employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. All qualified applicants shall receive full and equal consideration for employment. The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only those applicants who make it past the initial review will be contacted.