The Institute for the Liberal Arts, Doshisha University Adjunct Lecturer Recruitment, "Political Behavior, Campaigns and Elections"

23 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Doshisha University

Department

The Institute for the Liberal Arts

Research Field

Political sciences
Religious sciences
Sociology
Psychological sciences
Management sciences
Literature
Philosophy
Language sciences
Communication sciences
Criminology
Arts
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Demography
Cultural studies
History
Ethics in physical sciences
Educational sciences
Ethics in natural sciences
Ethics in health sciences
Ethics in social sciences
Juridical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

31 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Institute for the Liberal Arts at Doshisha University offers a four-year liberal arts degree program. The program features small classes all conducted in English.
Currently, we are looking for an adjunct lecturer to teach the following course in the Fall semester 2026:

[Work content and job description]
Course name「Political Behavior, Campaigns and Elections」
Political Behavior, Campaigns and Elections is an intermediate-level course that examines how political parties influence voters and the strategies behind running successful campaigns, with a particular focus on Japan in a comparative context. Students will explore the motivations behind why individuals run for office and analyze how political parties, interest groups, and electoral rules shape campaign dynamics. The course delves into the substance of campaigns, including the positions candidates and parties adopt, the effects of political contexts and events, and the methods used to convey campaign messages to the public. By understanding these elements, students will gain insights into the factors that determine electoral outcomes.
[Number of positions]
1 Position
Adjunct Lecturer

[Starting date]
2026/9/21 (Estimated date)

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
602-0898 Kyoto Kamigyo-ku, Kamidachiuri-agaru, Karasuma-dori

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126010350&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Wage per class Amount:11840 yen
Wages description:Salary is based on the regulations of Doshisha University.
Working hours:09:00-18:10
Employment type:Part-timer
Employment type description:Part-time
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Period of Employment: 2026/9/21-2027/3/31
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

[Various systems]

[Insurance]

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Insurance: No Health Insurance.

Additional comments

All inquiries should be made by e-mail.
E-mail: ji-ila(at)mail.doshisha.ac.jp
*Please change from (at) to @ when you send an email.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Doshisha University

Country

Japan

City

Kyoto

Geofield

Contact

City

Kyoto

STATUS: EXPIRED

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