Open Rank Professor (Accounting) – Temple University Japan

Position Overview

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Accounting within its undergraduate International Business Studies (IBS) Program at the Kyoto campus, near Fujinomori Station. The anticipated start date is July 2027.

The official position title is Open Rank Professor in International Business Studies (Accounting). Appointments may be made at the lecturer or professorial level, depending on academic qualifications and applicable university appointment criteria.

This teaching-centered position focuses on undergraduate accounting and finance education, with opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, student learning assessment, and academic service. The program particularly welcomes candidates who can connect established business principles with developments in artificial intelligence, global markets, and international business.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service within the International Business Studies Program.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach undergraduate accounting, finance, and related international business courses.
• Deliver instruction through traditional in-person, online, or Hyflex formats, as assigned.
• Develop and deliver inclusive, effective instruction for students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Contribute to undergraduate course development, curriculum improvement, and student learning assessment.
• Maintain scholarly activity appropriate to the appointed academic rank.
• Participate in faculty service and other activities supporting the IBS Program.
• Collaborate with the division chair on annual course offerings.

Teaching Areas

Teaching needs may include:

• ACCT 2103: Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
• ACCT 2501: Survey of Accounting
• JIBS 3101: Introduction to Global Finance
• JIBS 4197: Global Business Overview (Finance Capstone)

Additional courses may be assigned according to departmental needs. Candidates qualified to teach across more than one related subject area are especially welcome.

Teaching Load and Appointment Structure

Teaching expectations vary by academic rank:

• Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors: A minimum of six courses annually, ordinarily distributed across fall, spring, and summer semesters (2-2-2).
• Lecturers and Senior Lecturers: Normally ten courses annually.

All full-time faculty are expected to make substantive service contributions. Specific teaching, scholarly, and service expectations will be clarified during the appointment process.

Full-time faculty contracts are initially fixed-term and may be extended following a successful review. In accordance with university standards and Japanese law, successful full-time faculty are eligible for an indefinite contract after five years and a positive fourth-year review.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:

• A completed graduate degree (MBA, relevant master's degree, DBA, PhD, or another appropriate terminal degree) in accounting, finance, international business administration, or a closely related field, or an appropriate professional qualification such as CPA or CFA. Candidates appointed at the professorial rank must hold a terminal degree in the field.
• A record of research, scholarly publication, scholarship of teaching and learning, or a credible ongoing scholarly agenda appropriate to the appointment level.
• Documented experience as instructor of record for at least one undergraduate course at a recognized higher education institution.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching and a commitment to student learning, inclusive instruction, fair assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Experience using instructional technologies.
• Ability and willingness to contribute to curriculum development, assessment of learning, and faculty service.
• Relevant international business experience, particularly across countries, cultures, or institutional settings.
• Familiarity with program-level learning outcomes, assurance of learning, and higher education accreditation processes.
• Ability to teach multiple courses within a coherent disciplinary cluster.
• Fluency in English, the language of instruction and the TUJ workplace.

Applicants should identify the courses they are qualified to teach, supported by their academic preparation and university teaching experience.

Preferred and Valued Experience

• Experience in the United States higher education system is preferred.
• Relevant industry experience is valued but does not replace the required evidence of undergraduate university teaching experience.
• Candidates with the ability to teach effectively across multiple related areas are especially welcome.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is determined according to the program's pay scale and the successful candidate's experience.

Support is offered for conference participation, travel, and other research- or creative-related expenses. Annual bonuses may be possible.

Visa Sponsorship

Temple University Japan is able to sponsor a visa for this position.

About the International Business Studies Program

International Business Studies is TUJ's largest undergraduate major by enrollment.

The program examines how business decisions are influenced by national and international institutions, cultural differences, technological change, and competitive environments.

Faculty contribute to an interdisciplinary learning environment that connects accounting, finance, and management with broader international business developments, including artificial intelligence, geopolitical change, global value-chain transformation, and corporate responsibility.

TUJ follows an academic calendar consisting of 15-week fall and spring semesters and a 10-week summer semester.

About Temple University Japan

Temple University Japan is the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan. It is part of Temple University, a public Carnegie-designated R1 research university based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Temple University serves approximately 30,000 students across its campuses in the United States, Rome, and Japan. It is ranked among the top 50 U.S. public universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

TUJ offers American-style higher education to students representing more than 70 countries. Its undergraduate enrollment tripled between Fall 2020 and Fall 2026, exceeding 4,000 students.

The university operates campuses in Tokyo and Kyoto, with its Kyoto campus opening in January 2025. The Hillside Campus in Kawasaki opened in Fall 2026 to provide an immersive first-year experience.

TUJ offers 14 undergraduate majors and employs more than 130 full-time faculty members, alongside administrators and part-time faculty drawn from professional, business, and academic backgrounds.

How to Apply

Applications are reviewed immediately and will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

Applications received by November 30, 2026, will receive fullest consideration.

Applicants must submit the following materials:

1. Cover Letter: Highlight relevant academic and professional experience and explain your interest in the position.
2. Curriculum Vitae: Include three professional references and their contact information.
3. Teaching Portfolio, containing:
   • A statement of teaching philosophy.
   • A sample course syllabus.
   • A summary of course evaluations.
   • A list of courses previously taught and courses the applicant is qualified to teach.

Only applicants advancing beyond the initial review will be contacted. Long-listed candidates will be asked to submit an introductory video responding to questions from the selection committee.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal opportunity employment and to increasing diversity and inclusion within its community and curricula.

All qualified applicants receive full and equal consideration. The university does not discriminate based on disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Candidates who can contribute to the institution's diversity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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