Full-time Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor (Digital Marketing)

Organisation/Company

Kanda University of International Studies

Research Field

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

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

28 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

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

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) was founded on the philosophy that "Languages are the foundation to link the world in peace." Originating from a vocational school specializing in practical English education, the university has long been committed to cultivating globally minded professionals with strong intercultural competence and advanced communication skills.
In the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Japan University Rankings, KUIS was ranked 35th overall, 8th among private universities, and 3rd among private universities in the category of “Educational Enhancement,” reflecting its strong reputation for educational quality.
KUIS plans to establish a new business-oriented faculty in April 2028 that integrates advanced language proficiency with practical business knowledge. The educational philosophy centers on organically connecting:
・Language and Business
・Local Communities and the Global Society
・The University and Society
The faculty aims to develop students’ critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and dialogue skills required in real-world business environments, and to nurture professionals who can thrive globally.
To strengthen the educational and research structure of this new faculty, KUIS invites applications for a full-time faculty position as outlined below.

[Work content and job description]
Teaching Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will teach up to 6 classes per week from the following courses (tentative titles):
・Digital Marketing
・Social Media Marketing
・E-Commerce
・Marketing Research
・Brand Management
・Consumer Behavior
Required Courses:
・Business Project (PBL-based core course)
・Research Seminar

Teaching assignments and academic rank are subject to approval through the qualification review conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

Other Responsibilities:
・Participation in faculty meetings
・Engagement in PBL programs in collaboration with companies
・Participation in university-wide events and activities

* Assigned department
Newly established departments
Date of new establishment:AY 2028
Precautions:Formal appointment is subject to official approval by MEXT for the establishment of the faculty/department.

[Work location]
* Address
261-0014 Chiba 1-4-1 Wakaba, Mihama-ku, Chiba City

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2028-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:Formal appointment is subject to official approval by MEXT for the establishment of the faculty/department.

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D125121450&ln_jor=1

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen
Wages description:Final salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and achievements in accordance with university regulations.

Reference Examples:
Lecturer (age 29): JPY 4.0M (Year 1), approx. JPY 5.0M from Year 2
Associate Professor (age 32): JPY 4.6M (Year 1), approx. JPY 5.6M from Year 2
Professor (age 38): JPY 5.9M (Year 1), approx. JPY 7.2M from Year 2
Working hours:09:00-18:00
Break time:12:10-13:10
Holidays :Flexible scheduling depending on teaching timetable
Overtime and other explanations:A discretionary labor system for professional work applies (deemed working hours: 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week)
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Appointment is expected to begin in April 2027 or April 2028 (negotiable).
Final appointment is contingent upon MEXT approval of the new faculty.
Contract period:Nontenured-Tenure-track
Contract period description:Tenure review conducted during the third year
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

[Various systems]
Transportation expenses:available
Retirement age:Professor (65), Associate Professor / Lecturer (60)

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
Smoke-free campus

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Research and Teaching Support:
・Designated research day
・Individual office and research budget
・Support for competitive research funding applications
・Seminar activity funding
・Academic conference support
・Access to university training facilities (e.g., British Hills)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Kanda University of International Studies

Country

Japan

City

Chiba

Geofield

City

Chiba

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