When you join the LUJ community, you sign up to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Directly or indirectly, you will contribute to the betterment of hundreds of motivated people through the power of higher education. Here at LUJ, we care - about each other and about those bright, driven students we so passionately serve.
To formally apply for an open position, please prepare a letter of introduction, your resume, and a list of at least three contacts for references. These documents may be emailed directly to the appropriate person /department, or send via postal mail address below, including the person / department with whom you are in contact.
Lakeland University Japan
1 Chome 10-5 Yokoami
Sumida City, Tokyo
130-0015
Lakeland University Japan (LUJ) is a recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) as a foreign campus in Japan. We offer Associate of Arts degrees as well as Bachelor’s degrees on our Japan campus which hosts students and faculty from more than 20+ different countries. As a campus of an American university in Japan, LUJ teaches in English and proudly offers the same curriculum (on selected majors) as our home campus in Wisconsin.
LUJ is currently seeking candidates for a faculty position (open rank) in various subject areas. The area of specialization is open, but candidates must be able to teach introductory courses as well as more advanced courses to begin September 2nd, 2024.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have a passion for education and are willing to help our students achieve their educational objectives.
Job opening for (open-rank) Instructor of Business Management and Leadership
①Teach 3 courses per term
②Office hours
③Conduct research
④Participate in recruitment efforts and university events (Open Campus, graduation ceremonies, etc.), which may happen on weekends
⑤Student advising
⑥Participate in various internal committees
⑦Other related administrative duties
Jane P. Batten and David R. Black School for International Studies
Associate Professor
Lecturer level
Assistant Professor level
Others - Unspecified
Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 5 million yen
① Minimum monthly salary of 300,000 yen (before taxes), actual salary will be determined according to experience
② Employees' pension insurance, health insurance and others
③ Allowances for teaching additional classes
④ Monthly commuting and housing allowances provided (if eligible)
Working hours : 09:00-20:00
Holidays : Weekends, national holidays and university designated holidays (excluding university events).
Overtime and other explanations : Working hours are deemed as 8 hours per day not including 1-hour break.
Ph.D. / Doctor / Master
Master's Degree on relevant discipline. Ph.D. is preferred
Experience teaching at university level is not required, though can help the application.
Contract employee
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
One-year contract renewable upon successful review.
The contract may be renewed up to five times (from the date of first appointment) on a yearly basis.
Probationary period present
September 2, 2024 – April 10, 2025
130-0015 Tokyo 1-10-5 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 130-0015 Japan
All courses are taught at our Ryogoku, Tokyo Campus
Transportation expenses : Up to 25,000 yen per month
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
No smoking is allowed on campus.
This is a full-time position and faculty are expected to fully commit to the institution. In principle no part-time job is allowed.
Although faculty are expected to teach 3 courses per term, there might be cases when overloads are necessary. Such overloads will be negotiated with the dean of faculty and paid at the end of the fiscal year.
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2024/09/02
Starting date : 2024/09/02
This position involves teaching one or two courses per term in our undergraduate program at our Tokyo campus in Ryogoku.
Each course will be taught two days a week over 12-13 weeks followed by one meeting during final exam week.
Included areas:
• Business Management
• Leadership, and related fields
• Finance
• Marketing
• Economics
• Accounting
LUJ has 3 terms per year, meaning that successful applicants will be teaching 9 courses per year.
Occasional overloads might be required, which will be negotiated and paid at the end of the fiscal year.
2024/06/14~2024/07/15 Deadline for receipt
Search will end when position is filled.
Submit all documents listed below by email (PDF format):
1.Cover letter detailing your qualifications and skills as they relate to the position
2.Detailed curriculum vitae
3.Academic achievements
4.A sample syllabus for one semester Introductory course
5.Statement on Teaching
6.Statement on Research
7.Names and contact information of two references
8.Copy of your degree certificate for M.A./Ph.D.
All documents must be submitted to search@japan.lakeland.edu.
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
1. Initial screening of application documents
2. Interview and a mock lesson in your field will be requested
Once these two stages are passed successfully, the candidate will be notified by email.
Only those who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.
Those who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.
Those who pass the interview stage will be notified by email within 1 week after the interview.
Contracts will be issued in August 2024 (planned)
Lakeland University Japan
Jane P. Batten and David R. Black School for International Studies
Search Committee
0362404243
search@japan.lakeland.edu
Job opening for (open-rank) Instructor of International Relations
①Teach 3 courses per term
②Office hours
③Conduct research
④Participate in recruitment efforts and university events (Open Campus, graduation ceremonies, etc.), which may happen on weekends
⑤Student advising
⑥Participate in various internal committees
⑦Other related administrative duties
Jane P. Batten and David R. Black School for International Studies
Associate Professor
Lecturer level
Assistant Professor level
Others - Unspecified
Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 5 million yen
① Minimum monthly salary of 300,000 yen (before taxes), actual salary will be determined according to experience
② Employees' pension insurance, health insurance and others
③ Allowances for teaching additional classes
④ Monthly commuting and housing allowances provided (if eligible)
Working hours : 09:00-20:00
Holidays : Weekends, national holidays and university designated holidays (excluding university events).
Overtime and other explanations : Working hours are deemed as 8 hours per day not including 1-hour break.
Ph.D. / Doctor / Master
Master's Degree on relevant discipline. Ph.D. is preferred
Experience teaching at university level is not required, though can help the application.
Contract employee
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
One-year contract renewable upon successful review.
The contract may be renewed up to five times (from the date of first appointment) on a yearly basis.
Probationary period present
September 2, 2024 – April 10, 2025
130-0015 Tokyo 1-10-5 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 130-0015 Japan
All courses are taught at our Ryogoku, Tokyo Campus
Transportation expenses : Up to 25,000 yen per month
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
No smoking is allowed on campus.
This is a full-time position and faculty are expected to fully commit to the institution. In principle no part-time job is allowed.
Although faculty are expected to teach 3 courses per term, there might be cases when overloads are necessary. Such overloads will be negotiated with the dean of faculty and paid at the end of the fiscal year.
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2024/09/02
Starting date : 2024/09/02
This position involves teaching one or two courses per term in our undergraduate program at our Tokyo campus in Ryogoku.
Each course will be taught two days a week over 12-13 weeks followed by one meeting during final exam week.
Included areas:
• International Relations
• Politics, and related fields
• Japanese Studies
• Culture
• Sociology
LUJ has 3 terms per year, meaning that successful applicants will be teaching 9 courses per year.
Occasional overloads might be required, which will be negotiated and paid at the end of the fiscal year.
2024/06/14~2024/07/15 Deadline for receipt
Search will end when position is filled.
Submit all documents listed below by email (PDF format):
1.Cover letter detailing your qualifications and skills as they relate to the position
2.Detailed curriculum vitae
3.Academic achievements
4.A sample syllabus for one semester Introductory course
5.Statement on Teaching
6.Statement on Research
7.Names and contact information of two references
8.Copy of your degree certificate for M.A./Ph.D.
All documents must be submitted to search@japan.lakeland.edu.
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
1. Initial screening of application documents
2. Interview and a mock lesson in your field will be requested
Once these two stages are passed successfully, the candidate will be notified by email.
Only those who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.
Those who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.
Those who pass the interview stage will be notified by email within 1 week after the interview.
Contracts will be issued in August 2024 (planned)
Lakeland University Japan
Jane P. Batten and David R. Black School for International Studies
Search Committee
0362404243
search@japan.lakeland.edu
Job opening for part-time undergraduate instructor
① Teach 1 or 2 courses per term
② Office hours
Jane P. Batten and David R. Black School for International Studies
Associate Professor
Lecturer level
Assistant Professor level
Others - Unspecified
Wage per class Amount : 13000 yen ~
Working hours : 09:00-20:00
Working hours will change according to the class schedule.
Ph.D. / Doctor / Master
Master's Degree on relevant discipline. Ph.D. is preferred
Experience teaching at university level is not required, though can help the application.
Part-timer
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Part-time contract renewable upon successful review.
Probationary period absent
130-0015 Tokyo 1-10-5 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 130-0015 Japan
All courses are taught at our Ryogoku, Tokyo Campus
Transportation expenses : Up to 25,000 yen per month
This is a part-time position and schedule will be negotiated with the Dean of Faculty.
This position involves teaching one or two courses per term in our undergraduate program at our Tokyo campus in Ryogoku.
Each course will be taught two days a week over 12-13 weeks followed by one meeting during final exam week.
Included areas:
• General/Business Law
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Math/Astronomy/Physics
• Religion
• Communications
LUJ has 3 terms per year and successful candidates might be offered the chance to extend the contract.
2024/06/14~2024/07/15 Deadline for receipt
Search will end when position is filled.
Submit all documents listed below by email (PDF format):
1.Cover letter detailing your qualifications and skills as they relate to the position
2.Detailed curriculum vitae
3.Academic achievements
4.A sample syllabus for one semester Introductory course
5.Statement on Teaching
6.Statement on Research
7.Names and contact information of two references
8.Copy of your degree certificate for M.A./Ph.D.
All documents must be submitted to search@japan.lakeland.edu.
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
1. Initial screening of application documents
2. Interview and a mock lesson in your field will be requested
Once these two stages are passed successfully, the candidate will be notified by email.
Only those who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.
Those who have passed the screening process will be contacted about the next step.
Those who pass the interview stage will be notified by email within 1 week after the interview.
Contracts will be issued in August 2024 (planned)
Lakeland University Japan
Jane P. Batten and David R. Black School for International Studies
Search Committee
0362404243
search@japan.lakeland.edu