Assistant Professor, Communication Studies

Deadline: 31 Dec 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 OVERVIEW OF TUJ Based in Philadelphia, Temple University is a public Carnegie-designated R1 research university, ranked in the top 50 public US universities by U.S. News and World Report for 2027. With approximately 30,000 students, Temple maintains a multi-campus system extending from Pennsylvania to Rome to Japan. Temple University Japan (TUJ) is the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan, offering a dynamic, multicultural academic environment in both Tokyo and its newly opened Kyoto campus. As part of Temple University in Philadelphia, TUJ delivers world-class, American-style education to a diverse student body representing over 70 countries. Between Fall 2020 and Fall 2026, undergraduate enrollment has tripled to over 4,000 students. The new Kyoto campus, launched in January 2025, expands TUJ’s reach into the Kansai region, offering innovative programs like the hybrid Master of Science in Communication Management. The Hillside Campus in Kawasaki, opened in Fall 2026, offers an immersive first year experience. With record-high undergraduate enrollment and a growing portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree programs, TUJ is a leader in international education in Asia and an exciting place to build your career in higher education. We offer fourteen full undergraduate majors ranging from Art to International Business to Psychology. Our faculty and staff are international, with more than 130 full-time faculty joined by experienced administrators and many part-time adjunct faculty from the professions, business, and the arts. TUJ holds classes in the fall and spring semesters (15 weeks) and over a well-enrolled 10-week summer semester. https://www.tuj.ac.jp/joblisting/f-ft-ug-asst-prof-com-studies-kyoto Work content and job description OVERVIEW OF POSITION The Communication Program at TUJ invites applications for a student-centered full-time faculty member to start in the Fall of 2027. Applicants should hold a doctorate degree related to Communication or Media Studies at the time of employment. The program is looking for candidates who have a strong teaching and research background in new/digital/social media in combination with communication theory/analysis. Applicants should demonstrate experience in undergraduate student research mentorship and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students. The successful candidate should have a strong foundation in relevant communication theory and is expected to teach general, introductory communication courses (in areas such as intercultural, rhetoric, media and globalization, media and popular culture, public speaking, etc.), as well as upper-level courses in their area of specialty. Faculty members at TUJ teach a diverse student body from around the world. Candidates may be asked to teach traditional in-person classes, online classes, or Hyflex classes. The successful candidate will collaborate with the division chair on the yearly course offerings. Assigned department Existing departments Work location Address 612-0878 Kyoto 1 Fukakusa Tayacho, Fushimi-ku Number of hired: 1 person(s) Additional Information Benefits [Compensation] Annual salary: 5 million yen Working hours: 09:00-17:30 Break time: 12:00-13:00 Employment type: Contract employee Employment type description: Full-time Faculty Contract period: Nontenured Contract period description: 2 years with an extension Probationary period: Probationary period present Probationary period description: Trial period 1 year [Various systems] [Insurance] [Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace] [Supplementary explanation of compensation] Additional comments Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal opportunity employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. All qualified applicants shall receive full and equal consideration for employment. The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Temple University, Japan Campus Country: Japan City: Kyoto