Faculty Position in Strategic Management and Leadership
Join Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University as a faculty member in strategic management and leadership for teaching and research in Asia-Pacific business.
Best for:Best for experienced academics or industry leaders with a PhD in business, management, or related fields and a strong background in Asia-Pacific regional studies.
Overview
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is seeking experienced faculty members specializing in strategic management and leadership to join its School of International Management (SOM). This position involves teaching core business courses such as introductory management, human resource management, and organizational behavior, with potential to teach graduate-level courses in English. The successful candidate will contribute to research, mentor students, and align with APU’s commitment to academic excellence and internationalization. The role emphasizes both teaching and scholarly output, with a focus on Asia-Pacific regional expertise.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in strategic management, leadership, human resource management, and organizational behavior, primarily in English.
- Develop and deliver syllabi, lectures, and assessments aligned with international business standards.
- Conduct research in strategic management and leadership, with a focus on Asia-Pacific regional contexts.
- Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to academic conferences.
- Mentor and advise students on academic and career development.
- Participate in curriculum development and university administrative tasks as required.
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the School of International Management.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral degree (PhD) in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience and achievements.
Language: English proficiency required for teaching and research; Japanese proficiency is preferred but not mandatory.
Instruction: English (with potential for Japanese in some courses)
Publications: Publication of at least one peer-reviewed article in a high-quality academic journal or equivalent professional achievements.
- Proven expertise in strategic management and leadership with a focus on Asia-Pacific regional studies.
- Experience teaching business courses at the university level, preferably in an international setting.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals or equivalent professional achievements.
- Proficiency in English for teaching and research; bilingual (English and Japanese) is preferred but not mandatory.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research and publish in academic journals.
- Experience in curriculum development and academic administration.
- Must hold a doctoral degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, or be ABD with a plan to complete the degree within one year.
- Must have expertise in Asia-Pacific regional business or leadership studies.
- Must be available to start employment on October 1, 2027, or April 1, 2028.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-26 (Asia/Tokyo)
Applicants must submit a zipped folder containing specified documents via the JREC-IN Portal. Required documents include a personal resume, academic and research achievements, a statement of purpose, up to three key publications, proof of highest degree, and a list of teachable courses. Submit all files in English or both English and Japanese. The folder must be named with the applicant’s Romanized last name and first initial (e.g., SATOHanakko.zip).
- Personal resume (Form 1)
- Academic and research achievements (Form 2)
- Statement of purpose (cover letter)
- Up to three key publications or books in PDF format
- Proof of highest degree (diploma or transcript)
- List of teachable courses (Form 2)
- Basic information confirmation form (Microsoft Form)
Contact
Academic Office· Faculty Recruitment
+81-977-78-1122
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