Assistant Professor of History of Ancient West Asia at the
University of Tsukuba
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The Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Tsukuba is seeking an Assistant Professor in Philology and History of Ancient West Asia, with a focus on the study of the cuneiform cultural sphere.

The appointment is expected to commence as early as possible following
April 1, 2025.

Application period:
August 2, 2024 – October 15, 2024 (Deadline for receipt)

Work content and job description

  • Engaging in research activities and management at the Research Center for West Asian Civilization.
  • Teaching courses in Philology and History of Ancient West Asia at the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Humanities.

Qualifications

  • PhD / Doctor
  • Candidates must have received specialized education in the philology and history of ancient Western Asia and be engaged in research in this field.
  • Must be capable of conducting administrative duties, teaching, and research supervision in English.
  • Proficiency in Japanese is desirable but not required.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have earned their PhD within the past seven years.

Contract period:

The appointment is for a total of 5 years (initially 3 years, with the possibility of an additional 2 years following a review). There is potential for transitioning to a tenure-track position.

Application document submission method:
JREC-IN Portal web application

Applications sent by email will not be accepted

Notes:
Priority will be given to female researchers if the evaluations are equal in the selection process.