Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting (Tenure-Track) – International University of Japan
Position Overview
The International University of Japan (IUJ) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting position in its Graduate School of International Management (GSIM), located in Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan. The appointment begins in September 2027.
This accounting faculty position involves teaching MBA-level courses in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Financial Statement Analysis. GSIM is an AACSB-accredited business school offering graduate management education entirely in English. Japanese language proficiency is not required.
Teaching Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach the following MBA accounting courses:
- Financial Accounting: MBA-level financial accounting.
- Managerial Accounting: MBA-level managerial accounting.
- Financial Statement Analysis: MBA-level analysis of financial statements.
The standard teaching load consists of four 8-week courses per academic year, totaling 96 classroom hours.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications before the September 2027 appointment start date:
- A Ph.D. in Accounting.
- A Ph.D. in Finance with a strong accounting emphasis.
Preferred Qualifications
The university also welcomes applicants with:
- Relevant professional accounting or finance licenses.
- Industry experience.
These qualifications are preferred but not required.
Salary, Benefits, and Research Support
IUJ offers salary and benefits aligned with Japanese academic standards, commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
GSIM also provides internal research funding based on research output and academic achievements.
About the Graduate School of International Management
The Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) is an AACSB-accredited business school at the International University of Japan. It is widely recognized among leading business schools in the Asia-Pacific region.
GSIM delivers its MBA education entirely in English, providing an English-language teaching environment for accounting and management faculty.
About the International University of Japan
Founded in 1982, the International University of Japan was Japan's first graduate-only university. It remains one of the few Japanese universities where all instruction is delivered entirely in English.
IUJ is located in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture, approximately 90 minutes from Tokyo by bullet train.
Learn more at the International University of Japan official website.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this tenure-track accounting faculty position must complete the IUJ online faculty application form and submit the following documents in PDF format:
- Cover Letter: A cover letter supporting the application.
- Curriculum Vitae: An up-to-date academic CV.
- Research Papers: Up to five published articles or working papers. For papers that are forthcoming or currently under revise-and-resubmit status at an academic journal, supporting documentation, such as an editor's decision letter, must be provided.
- Ph.D. Diploma or Certificate: Documentation of the doctoral qualification.
- Referee Information: Contact details for at least two referees. Recommendation letters will be requested after initial screening.
- Additional Supporting Documentation: If applicable.
Application Deadline and Selection Process
- Position: Assistant or Associate Professor of Accounting
- Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
- Location: Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan
- Start Date: September 2027
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
The Accounting Faculty Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview and job talk.
Contact Information
For questions about the accounting faculty position, contact:
Accounting Faculty Search Committee
Graduate School of International Management
International University of Japan
Email: position@iuj.ac.jp
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