Tenure-Track Faculty in Strategic Management – IUJ

The Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) at the International University of Japan (IUJ) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Strategic Management, beginning in September 2027.

The position is open to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor ranks. Based in Niigata, Japan, IUJ offers graduate-level education entirely in English, with an international student community and research resources.

Position Details

• Institution: International University of Japan (IUJ)
• School: Graduate School of International Management (GSIM)
• Location: Niigata, Japan
• Position: Tenure-Track Faculty in Strategic Management
• Academic Ranks: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
• Start Date: September 2027
• Teaching Language: English
• Application Deadline: Tentatively March 31, 2027, or until filled

Teaching Responsibilities

The appointed faculty member will teach MBA-level courses in English. Core teaching areas include:

• Strategic Management
• Corporate Strategy

The minimum teaching load is 96 hours per academic year. Each course runs for eight weeks.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A PhD in Business Administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.
• Credentials that meet AACSB accreditation requirements.

Salary and Compensation

IUJ offers compensation commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

Minimum salary levels are:

• Assistant Professor: JPY 7,000,000
• Associate Professor: JPY 8,000,000
• Full Professor: JPY 9,000,000

Adjustments may be made based on qualifications and achievements.

Additional payments are available for teaching beyond the minimum requirements or in executive education programs, often amounting to approximately JPY 1,000,000 annually.

Research Support and Resources

GSIM provides research funding and access to major academic and financial databases, including:

• ScienceDirect
• EBSCO
• ProQuest
• Capital IQ
• LSEG Database
• Eikon with Datastream

About the Graduate School of International Management

Established on March 23, 1988, with full approval and accreditation from Japan's Ministry of Education, GSIM was the country's first U.S.-style business school.

The school was founded with support from approximately 1,000 Japanese companies, including Matsushita, Komatsu, IBM-Japan, Sony, and Toyota.

GSIM is AACSB-accredited and was the first English-medium AACSB-accredited business school in Japan. In 2023, AACSB highlighted IUJ as an exemplar in the economic category of social impact reporting.

GSIM has appeared in the Economist Intelligence Unit's Top-100 Business Schools of the World rankings for more than 10 consecutive years as the only Japanese business school represented during that period.

The school has approximately 150 students from more than 40 countries. Its programs connect international management education with Japanese business practices and global business opportunities.

IUJ is a graduate-only university where all instruction is conducted in English. Its rural campus in Niigata offers computing and research facilities and is located approximately 90 minutes from Tokyo by bullet train.

University website: https://www.iuj.ac.jp/

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit electronic copies of the following documents:

1. Detailed resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
2. Motivation letter explaining their interest in IUJ and Japan.
3. Teaching statement, including teaching experience and course evaluations.
4. Research statement and one to three representative publications.
5. Three letters of recommendation.

Submit all application materials through the official online form:

https://forms.gle/jSXeD7LRacHyZQLe9

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The tentative application deadline is March 31, 2027.

Selection Process

Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited to an online interview. Only the final candidate will be invited to deliver an on-campus job talk.

For questions about the position or application process, email position@iuj.ac.jp