Assistant Professor in Social Rehabilitation
Join the University of Tsukuba as an Assistant Professor in Social Rehabilitation and shape the future of disability science and community care.
Best for:Best for researchers with a doctoral degree in social rehabilitation or related fields and fluency in Japanese.
Overview
The University of Tsukuba is seeking an Assistant Professor in Social Rehabilitation within the Faculty of Human Sciences, primarily based at the Tokyo Bunkyo Campus. The successful candidate will conduct specialized research in social rehabilitation, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in disability science and social work, and contribute to administrative and management duties. This tenure-track position offers a five-year term with opportunities for growth in a dynamic academic environment. Applicants are expected to possess a doctoral degree and the ability to conduct instruction and research activities in Japanese.
What you'll do
- Conduct original academic research in the field of social rehabilitation and related disciplines.
- Deliver lectures and seminars for master's and doctoral students within the Rehabilitation Science Degree Program.
- Teach undergraduate courses in disability science, social work theory, and practical fieldwork training.
- Participate in the administrative, management, and operational duties of the Faculty of Human Sciences.
- Mentor and guide students in their academic studies and research projects.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Social Rehabilitation or related field
Language: Japanese; native or professional proficiency required for teaching and administration
Instruction: Japanese
Publications: Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals within the field of social rehabilitation
- Demonstrated track record of excellent research achievements in social rehabilitation
- Ability to conduct university-level lectures and seminars in Japanese
- Capacity to manage academic and administrative responsibilities within the department
- Must hold a doctoral degree upon appointment
- Compliance with security export control regulations and background screening procedures
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-20 (Asia/Tokyo)
Applicants must submit all required application documents through the JREC-IN Portal web application system in accordance with the university's designated formatting guidelines. Specific application forms and submission instructions can be downloaded from the Faculty of Human Sciences website.
- CV
- Research statement
- Research achievement list
- Full research record
- Educational and practical achievements list
- Teaching and research plan
- Security export control self-declaration form
- Copies of major publications
- Copies of qualification certificates
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