Faculty Recruitment for Management (Entrepreneurship/Operation Management)
Join Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University as a faculty member in Entrepreneurship and Operations Management.
Best for:Best for scholars with a PhD in Management (or equivalent) who have a strong publication record and senior industry or consulting experience in entrepreneurship or operations.
Overview
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University’s School of International Management is hiring faculty in the Management field, focusing on Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, and Operations Management. The position can be at the professor, associate professor, or assistant professor level and is offered on a tenure‑track basis. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Japanese and/or English, develop curricula, supervise graduate research, and maintain an active research programme with publications in peer‑reviewed journals. The role also involves contributing to AACSB/AMBA accreditation, industry engagement, and university service. Applicants must be able to start on 1 October 2027 (or 1 April 2028).
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and/or production/operations management in Japanese and/or English.
- Develop and update curricula and teaching materials for the assigned courses.
- Supervise MSc and PhD students on research projects and theses.
- Conduct high‑quality research and publish in peer‑reviewed international journals.
- Contribute to AACSB and AMBA accreditation processes and quality assurance activities.
- Engage with industry partners and professional networks in the Asia‑Pacific region.
- Participate in departmental and university service, including committee work.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Management or a closely related discipline (or equivalent achievement).
Language: English and/or Japanese; fluent speaking and writing required for teaching.
Instruction: Japanese and English
Publications: A strong record of peer‑reviewed journal articles (at least several high‑quality publications).
- Record of publications in high‑impact, peer‑reviewed journals.
- Fluency in English and/or Japanese sufficient for classroom instruction.
- Ability to design and deliver courses in entrepreneurship or operations management.
- Experience in senior management, consulting, or academic leadership (if PhD not held).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-26 (Asia/Tokyo)
Prepare the required application forms (Form1.docx, Form2‑APM.xlsx) and supporting documents, zip them into a single archive (max 30 MB), and submit through the JREC‑IN portal. The application package must include a personal data sheet, statement of purpose, up to three major publications, proof of highest degree, and a list of courses you can teach. Confirmation of receipt will be sent by email.
- Application form (Form1.docx)
- Applicant information sheet (Form2‑APM.xlsx)
- Job posting PDF
- Personal data sheet and research achievements (Word)
- Statement of purpose (Japanese or English, PDF)
- Up to three major publications (PDF)
- Proof of highest degree (PDF)
- Basic data confirmation form (online)
- List of teachable courses (Excel)
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