Associate Professor or Lecturer of Management

Business School Faculty Job: Tenure-Track Position at Okayama University

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Position Overview
Okayama University’s Discovery Program for Global Learners invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in management. We are seeking an Associate Professor or Lecturer who is passionate about teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in a diverse, global environment. This role is ideal for those searching for business faculty jobs in Japan.

Key Responsibilities
Teaching:

• Teach undergraduate management courses in English, including public management, research seminars, and interdisciplinary subjects within the “Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship” cluster.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students, and supervise their senior projects.
• There may be opportunities to teach in other faculties.

Service:

• Serve on university and departmental committees.
• Support admissions, student recruitment, and public relations activities.

Research:

• Conduct original scholarly research in management or related fields.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in management, business management, public management, or a closely related area (ABD candidates close to completion will be considered).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring students in English.
• Professional working proficiency in Japanese.
• Experience or strong interest in teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to relocate to Okayama City or the surrounding area after appointment.

Appointment Details

• Start Date: April 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
• Tenure-Track Period: Five years, with a tenure review following internal regulations.
• Retirement Age: 65 years old.

Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits are set according to university regulations. For more information, see the regulations (Japanese):
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/profile/syokisoku.html

Application Materials
Please prepare and submit the following:

1. Cover letter in English, detailing your English and Japanese proficiency.
2. Curriculum Vitae in both English and Japanese (formats provided in Attachments 1 and 2).
3. Teaching portfolio in English, including:
   • Teaching statement (800-1000 words)
   • Two sample syllabi (one must be for public management)
   • Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
4. Two published writing samples in English
5. Copy of your highest degree diploma
6. Information sheet in English (Attachment 4 format)
7. At least two reference letters in English or Japanese

A complete copy of this job announcement and all required formats can be found on Okayama University’s Faculty Vacancies page:

• English version
• Japanese version

Application Deadline
September 19, 2025 (Friday), by 5 pm (JST). All materials must be submitted by email and received before the deadline.

Submission Instructions

• Email items (1)-(6) as separate PDF attachments (Excel file for item 6) to: gdp_soumu@adm.okayama-u.ac.jp
• Subject line: “Application for tenure-track position”
• Reference letters should be sent directly from your referees to the same email address.

Note: Telephone inquiries are not accepted.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and a 30-minute teaching demonstration (travel expenses not covered; online interviews may be possible).
• Some applicants may be asked to attend a second interview.
• All applicants will be notified of the results by email.

Other Information

• Application materials will not be returned. Personal information will be used only for the selection process.
• Additional documents may be requested during review.
• If no suitable candidate is found, the search may be re-opened.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Okayama University promotes diversity and gender equality.