Application Deadline

June 9, 2026

Institution or Organization

Tsuda University, Japan

Location

Kodairashi, Tokyo/Japan

Website

https://www.tsuda.ac.jp/aboutus/employment.html

Salary or Compensation

Annual Salary: 8 million yen or more

Description and Requirements

Courses:

1. Lectures on American Studies
2. Seminars on American Studies in the Department of English
3. EFL courses (“Academic Reading II,” “Academic Writing II,” “Composition I,” etc.) in the College of Liberal Arts
4. Seminars and thesis supervision in American Studies in the Graduate Program in English and Cultural Studies

Starting date: 1 April, 2027 Application requirements:

1. Field of specialization: American Studies, especially contemporary American culture and society. The applicant is expected to have the capacity for discussing diverse topics of cultural history, including popular culture and visual media.
2. PhD or an equivalent research record in the field of specialization
3. A published paper or book written in English in the field of specialization
4. A level of English sufficient to give lectures in English
5. A level of Japanese sufficient to carry out work-related duties in Japanese
6. An understanding of and commitment to the core mission and values of Tsuda University, and the ability to incorporate these ideas into educational and work practices
7. A commitment to contributing to normal departmental duties such as committee and exam-related work

Application Instructions and Contact

Please complete the Google form (https://forms.gle/LjTRBaSwZ2HRwbtr9), including the names and contact information of two references. Attach PDF files of the following documents and submit via the Google form:

1. CV in English (Teaching experience and courses you have taught should be included.)
2. List of all publications and presentations (Please specify whether articles are peer reviewed.)
3. Copies of three major publications in English or Japanese (including at least one publication in English). Abstracts in Japanese (around 800 characters) for each English publication and abstracts in English (around 500 words) for each Japanese publication should be included. *Please send the original or a copy by mail if you cannot submit it by the Google form. ( ex) a book)
4. Description of research plan (around 1,000 characters in Japanese)
5. Your views on teaching American Studies and English in the College of Liberal Arts at Tsuda University (around 500 words in English)
6. Copy of highest degree earned or transcript for this degree

Selection procedure: After a review of the submitted documents, shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide two references. Interviews (combined with a demonstration class) will be conducted to select the final candidate. Applicants will be notified of the results after the final candidate has been appointed. Contact details: Applications should be submitted through the above-mentioned Google form. If you need to send any documents by mail, please send them to the following address: Search Committee (American Studies) Department of English College of Liberal Arts Tsuda University 2 – 1 – 1 Tsudamachi, Kodaira-shi Tokyo-to 〒187-8577 On the envelope, please also write “Application for Dept. of English faculty position (American Studies).” Please make sure to send your application by registered mail or Japan Post Letter Pack Plus (or by EMS, FedEx or other methods with a tracking number from overseas). As a rule, submitted materials will not be returned. Requests for further information may be sent in English or Japanese by email to abunkajinji2026@tsuda.ac.jp Please write “Call for Applications (American Studies)” in the subject line. Other:

• Personal information submitted in the application process will be properly managed in accordance with the university’s regulations on personal data protection and will not be used for any purpose other than personnel selection.
• The university promotes internationalization, gender equality, and diversity. In faculty hiringand promotion, no discrimination will be made on the basis of nationality, gender, creed, or disability.