Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Doshisha University
- Department: The Institute for the Liberal Arts
- Research Field: Religious sciences, Sociology, Language sciences, Geography, Political sciences, History, Literature, Juridical sciences, Management sciences, Psychological sciences, Philosophy, Anthropology, Arts, Ethics in social sciences, Ethics in natural sciences, Ethics in physical sciences, Cultural studies, Criminology, Educational sciences, Ethics in health sciences, Economics, Demography, Communication sciences
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)
- Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
- Country: Japan
- Type of Contract: Permanent
- Job Status: Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week: See description
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Institute for the Liberal Arts at Doshisha University offers a four-year liberal arts degree program. The program features small classes all conducted in English.
Currently, we are looking for an adjunct lecturer to teach the following course in the Spring semester 2027:
Work content and job description
Course name「The Creative Industries in Contemporary Japan」
This intermediate-level course examines Japan's creative industries—including art, design, music, performing arts, film, animation, games, publishing, and related digital media—from an economic and business perspective. Lecturers should introduce the structure and distinctive characteristics of these industries, their contribution to economic development, relevant government policies, and the marketing and business strategies used by major firms.
The course should also address key challenges, such as intellectual property, globalization, digital transformation, platform economies, labor conditions, cultural policy, and the balance between commercial success and artistic value. Lecturers are expected to use case studies from Japan and other countries to help students critically analyze industry structures, market developments, policy issues, and business strategies in the creative economy.
Number of positions
1 Position
Adjunct Lecturer
Starting date
2027/4/1 (Estimated date)
Assigned department: Existing departments
Work location
Address: 602-0898 Kyoto Kamigyo-ku, Kamidachiuri-agaru, Karasuma-dori
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Wage per class Amount: 12160 yen
Wages description: Salary is based on the regulations of Doshisha University.
Working hours: 09:00-18:10
Employment type: Part-timer
Employment type description: Part-time
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: Period of Employment: 2027/4/1-2027/9/20
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Insurance: No Health Insurance.
Additional comments
All inquiries should be made by e-mail.
E-mail: ji-ila(at)mail.doshisha.ac.jp
*Please change from (at) to @ when you send an email.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Doshisha University
- Country: Japan
- City: Kyoto
Contact
City: Kyoto
