"Recruitment Notice: Associate Professor"

Recruitment Notice: Associate Professor

The Graduate School of Arts and Letters at Tohoku University invites female applicants for the following position.

Position

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Job Description

The successful candidate will engage in research and education related to Eastern and Japanese Art History from Ancient to Early Modern times, as well as other duties within the university. Specifically, the candidate will:

• Conduct empirical research on Buddhist art in any period from Ancient to Early Modern times, including its international dissemination.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and supervise students' dissertations.
• Serve on various committees within the university, including admissions.

For further details, see here.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess or be expected to possess a doctoral degree and have distinguished achievements in one of the above-mentioned fields.
• Candidates must hold a curatorial qualification and be able to guide students in obtaining qualifications and pursuing employment in museums or art museums.
• Work experience (full-time position) in a museum or art museum is preferred.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following documents to yoshi-sugi@tohoku.ac.jp by no later than 5 p.m. (JST) September 16, 2025

1. Curriculum Vitae (with photograph attached)
2. List of Research Achievements (Include research papers, patents, books, reviews, and awards)
3. List of Educational Achievements (Specify the subjects you have taught, the number of hours taught for each subject, and the grade levels)
4. Three Major Research Papers (Originals, offprints, or copies are acceptable)
5. Summary of Research Activities (Approximately 1,000 words)
6. Summary of Aspirations Regarding Research and Education (Approximately 1,000 words)

About the School

The Graduate School of Arts and Letters (GSAL) at Tohoku University traces its roots to the Faculty of Law and Letters, founded in 1922. Over the past century, it has nurtured generations of outstanding researchers and responsible members of society, grounded in the belief that the humanities and social sciences are vital for understanding humanity and addressing social challenges. In 2022, GSAL celebrated its 100th anniversary with the theme "the union of grounded knowledge and soaring sensibility," reflecting its commitment to both rigorous scholarship and creative insight. Upholding Tohoku University's open-door policy, GSAL continues to embrace diverse perspectives, including the launch of its first English-only graduate course for international students in 2023. Here, students and faculty grow together, fostering mutual respect and contributing to solutions for the world's complex problems.

Contact:

Yoshihisa Sugimoto,

Email: yoshi-sugigrp.tohoku.ac.jp