Sophia University, Faculty of Liberal Arts
Applied Economics/Econometrics Position

The Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sophia University, invites applications for an open-rank position in applied economics/econometrics.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in economics, econometrics or a closely related field in hand at the time of appointment, a portfolio of research accomplishments, and teaching experience. The language of instruction is English, but competence in the Japanese language is desirable.

JOB DESCRIPTION: In our undergraduate program, the successful candidate will teach introductory courses in both statistics and econometrics as well as applied economics/econometrics courses in his/her fields of research. The normal undergraduate teaching load is two courses per semester. The successful candidate is also expected to teach/supervise in the International Business and Development Studies M.A. program. The appointment will be effective from April 1, 2014 or September 22, 2014.

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. In addition to our degree students, we regularly welcome about 200 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, 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 September 30, 2013 and addressed to:

Professor Michio Hayashi, 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 Professor Naoto Isaka at nisaka@sophia.ac.jp