full-time faculty member

Preparations are underway to transform the current Tourism and Culture Course in the Faculty of Culture into the Department of Culture and Tourism (tentative name) in April 2026. In preparation for the establishment of the Department of Culture and Tourism, we are actively recruiting faculty members in the area of International tourism and English language training.

【Courses to be taught】
「グローバル観光論」、「Exploring tourism (hospitality, tour guide)」、「イングリッシュ・セミナー」、seminar courses, etc.
【Other duties】
Research, departmental public relations, departmental administration, university-wide committee activities, student guidance, entrance examinations, career support, social contribution, etc.

【Qualification】

A doctoral degree is preferable. In addition, English language proficiency is required to teach classes and seminars in English.

The successful candidate must have social common sense and an understanding of the university's founding spirit, and meet the following conditions.
・The applicant must have a doctoral degree or equivalent research achievements in the relevant research field.
・The applicant's main research field should be tourism, and the applicant should have published academic papers or books in this field.
・The applicant should have a good understanding of the aims of the faculty and the department, and should be cooperative in internal work (including non-faculty work).
・The candidate must be able to live in Kyoto or its vicinity after employment.
・It is preferrable that the applicant have at least three years of education at a university or equivalent.
・The applicant must have sufficient Japanese language ability to perform school duties.

【Application Form : Mailing】
Please follow the prescribed submission format
Achievements and Activities : Mailing
Please follow the prescribed submission format
Other Mailing Documents
Three copies each of three major books or research papers (original, reprints or photocopies) and three copies each of a summary for each publication (about 300 characters; A4 size, any format).
・A short essay describing aspirations for education and research after employment (approximately 2,000 characters: A4 size, any format).
・Proof of degree (a copy of the degree certificate is acceptable). In the case of an applicant who has left the university after completion of his/her course work or is in the process of reviewing a doctoral thesis, submit a certificate of acquisition of a master's degree.
Please submit the names and contact information (e-mail addresses, etc.) of two persons who can give their opinions on the applicant and their relationship to the applicant. If the applicant is selected in the second round, please request letters of recommendation from these two persons (any form, sealed by the referents).

Materials are downloadable here https://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/news/2024_fcsi/20240416_190_koubo08.html