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[Faculty Job Posting] Nagasaki International University invites applications for a Professor position in Teacher Education.
1 Position
One opening for Professor level
2 Description
(1) Primary Duties:
Education, research, social contribution, and student guidance/advising.
(2) Courses to be Taught:
| Undergraduate Courses (Teacher Education and Departmental Specialized Courses): | Teaching Methods in Social Studies I and II, Teaching Methods in Social Studies and Civics, Career Development Ⅰ, Introduction to Teacher-ship, Educational System, Education, Principles of Education, Specialized Seminars I A – III B, Graduation Research |
| General Education Courses: | First-Year Seminar (Hospitality Seminar, Liberal Arts Seminar) |
| Graduate Courses: | Applicants must be qualified to teach graduate-level courses. Specific teaching assignments will be determined through consultation. |
3.Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor / Master
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Possess a doctoral or master’s degree or have equivalent research achievements.
- Have published research achievements relevant to the courses they are expected to teach
- Possession of a First-Class Teaching Certificate for Junior High School and/or Senior High School is desirable.
- Demonstrate exemplary character, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills, and be highly motivated to engage in education and student guidance.
- Must be able to reside in Sasebo City or its vicinity after appointment.
- In accordance with Article 8 (Special Provisions Concerning Measures for Female Workers) of the Act on Equal Opportunity and Treatment between Men and Women in Employment, the University actively encourages the recruitment of female faculty members as a measure to address the significant underrepresentation of women among its faculty.
4.Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
After a review of fixed-term employment (3 years), you will be eligible for contract renewal.
Probationary period present
The probationary period shall be one year from the date of employment.
5.Application documents
Please submit all documents by mail on A4-sized paper.
Please download and use the prescribed form of the university from the links below.
- Application Form : Mailing (photo attached) (in Word format) Attached Form 1
- Achievements and Activities : Mailing (in Word format) Attached Form 2
Application Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (with photograph attached, using the prescribed Word format): One copy
- List of Research Achievements (including a record of competitive external research funding obtained, using the prescribed Word format): One copy
For items (1) and (2), applicants must use the forms prescribed by Nagasaki International University.
Additional Documents
- List of Major Research Achievements (books and academic papers), together with reprints or copies of at least three major publications: One copy of each
- Summary of Previous Research (at least two A4 pages): One copy
- Statement of Aspirations for Teaching and Research at Nagasaki International University (approximately 1,000 Japanese characters): One copy
[Return of application documents]
The submitted documents will not be returned. however, we will return the reprints of the papers upon request. Please enclose the "Yu-Pack Label for cash on delivery" or "Letter Pack" for return. We are unable to accommodate your request to return them if you are residing abroad.
6.Application period
2026/10/21~2026/11/18 Deadline for receipt
7.Application
〒859-3298 Nagasaki 2825-7 Huis ten Bosch, Sasebo-shi, Japan
Nagasaki International University, Secretary General, Hiroshi Okazaki
Precautions : Please clearly write "Application Documents for the Department of International Tourism, Faculty of Human and Social Studies (Teacher Education Program)" in red on the envelope and send it by registered mail (Simplified Registered Mail).
8.Selection process
The first stage of the selection process will consist of a review of application documents. Applicants who pass the first stage will be invited to participate in the second stage of the selection process at Nagasaki International University.
Applicants will be notified of the results of the first stage by Friday, December 4.
The second stage will consist of a teaching demonstration (approximately 15 minutes), followed by a question-andanswer session (approximately 5 minutes), and an interview. Applicants will be required to visit the University and present their aspirations for teaching, their research in their field of specialization, and an overview of the research they intend to pursue at the University.
All expenses associated with attending the second stage of the selection process, including travel and accommodation expenses, shall be borne by the applicants. The second stage is scheduled to take place by approximately mid-December.
Depending on the spread of COVID-19 or other infectious diseases, the interview and teaching demonstration (including a presentation of the applicant's research overview) may be conducted online via Zoom.
9.Notification of Results
- The results of the first screening will be announced by Friday, December 4, 2026.
- The results of the second screening are scheduled to be notified by Friday, December 25, 2026.
10.Inquiries
Nagasaki International University
Administrative office
Kazuyuki Tsukahara
Tel:0956-39-2020 (Main)
E-mail:tsukahara(at)niu.ac.jp (Please change *(at) to @ and send.)
Remarks
- Nagasaki International University actively promotes gender equality in accordance with the principles of the Basic Act for a Gender-Equal Society.
- All personal information contained in the application documents will be used solely for the purposes of screening and employment procedures, and will not be used for any other purpose. Confidentiality of all applications will be strictly maintained.












