SOPHIA UNIVERSITY
                              Tokyo (Japan)

                 Two Open Rank Positions in Economics


      The Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sophia University, invites
      applications for two open rank positions in economics.
      Candidates with expertise in microeconomics, international
      economics, economic development or environmental economics
      are particularly encouraged to apply.


      JOB DESCRIPTION/QUALIFICATIONS:

      The candidate is expected to have research accomplishments,
      a Ph.D. in economics in hand at the time of appointment,
      and teaching experience is preferred. The language of
      instruction is English, but competence in the Japanese
      language is desirable. The normal undergraduate teaching
      load is two courses per semester. Depending on rank, the
      successful applicant may also teach in an International
      Business and Development Studies M.A. program. The
      appointment will be effective from October 1, 2009 or
      April 1, 2010.


      ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

      Sophia University, a Catholic university founded by the
      Society of Jesus, is located in central Tokyo, and is one
      of Japan's leading private universities. The Faculty of
      Liberal Arts (formerly the Faculty of Comparative Culture)
      offers a comprehensive program in the humanities,
      international business and economics, and social studies
      taught by over 40 full-time faculty members and an equal
      number of adjunct instructors. In addition to our degree
      students, we regularly welcome about 300 exchange students
      from leading universities overseas. We also staff the
      Graduate Program in Global Studies, which offers degrees in
      Japanese Studies, Global Studies, and International
      Business and Development Studies.


      APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

      Applications should include a cover letter explaining
      research area and interests, a detailed Curriculum Vitae,
      the names and addresses of three referees, and a brief
      description of courses the applicant will be prepared to
      teach. Applications should be postmarked by June 1, 2009,
      and addressed to:

      CONTACT:       Professor Yoshitaka Okada
                     Dean Faculty of Liberal Arts
                     Sophia University
                     7-1, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku
                     Tokyo 102-8554
                     Japan


      FURTHER INFORMATION:

      For further information, see our website at:

                     http://www.fla.sophia.ac.jp

      or contact:

      CONTACT:       Keisuke Otsu
      Email:         MAILTO: k-otsu@sophia.ac.jp

      Application has to be received by 5 June 2009.

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Posted 5/7/09