Job Information
Organisation/Company: Waseda University
Research Field: Language sciences; Arts; History; Anthropology; Sociology; Ethics in social sciences; Demography; Communication sciences; Educational sciences; Ethics in natural sciences; Criminology; Ethics in physical sciences; Cultural studies; Economics; Ethics in health sciences; Psychological sciences; Juridical sciences; Philosophy; Political sciences; Geography; Management sciences; Religious sciences; Literature; All; Other
Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 7 Sep 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 School of Law at Waseda is currently welcoming applicants to join us as part-time lecturers in our undergraduate English program.
Work content and job description
Subjects to Be Taught
First and/or second year English courses for the School of Law
Assigned department
Existing departments
Work location
Address
169-8050 Tokyo 1-6-1 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku-ku
Primary workplace will be the Waseda campus of Waseda University.
Number of hired
Number of hired: 5 person(s)
Number of hired description: Number of Positions Available Multiple (Limited)
Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126080318&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
Wage per class Amount: 226260 yen - 241800 yen
Wages description: Salary: In accordance with the University's salary regulations.
Working hours: 08:50-21:35
Holidays: Days off are as stipulated by university regulations.
Overtime and other explanations: The start and end times, as well as break times, for part-time lecturers shall be determined within the scope of the above working hours for the specific courses taught by the part-time lecturer in question; these shall be communicated to the lecturer via a Notice of Employment Conditions or similar document and reported to the University.
Employment type: Part-timer
Contract period: Nontenured
Contract period description: Period of Appointment One year (2027 April 1 ～ 2028 March 31, if teaching both spring and fall semesters)
Probationary period: Probationary period absent
Various systems
Transportation expenses: available
Insurance
Worker's accident insurance: available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited throughout the Waseda University campus, except in designated outdoor smoking areas.
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Terms of Employment
(1) Primary workplace will be the Waseda campus of Waseda University.
(2) Days on which classes are held will be considered workdays. Class schedule will be determined by the School of Law.
(3) Days off are as stipulated by university regulations.
Additional comments
Waseda University is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty in order to promote globalization and gender equality on campus. In all matters related to faulty recruitment and promotion, the University prohibits any form of discrimination on the basis of national origin, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation, or disability.
Additional notes regarding period of appointment:
For those teaching in the Spring semester only, the period of appointment will be 2027 April 1 – 2027 September 20. For those teaching in the Fall semester only, the period of appointment will be 2027 September 21 – 2028 March 31.
Upon completion, contracts may be renewed for up to one year based on the following considerations:
(1) Anticipated number of course offerings and student registration for the subsequent academic year or semester.
(2) Performance evaluation
(3) Aptitude and suitability
However, no instructor may be employed continuously for more than ten years. No contract may be renewed beyond the academic year in which the instructor reaches the age of 70.
For anyone who has ever been employed by Waseda University after 2013 April 1 and has not had a period of at least a half year not in employment by the university, the length of continuous employment may be capped. Hence, not all terms regarding period of appointment, and contract renewal and duration, as noted may apply.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Waseda University
Country: Japan
City: Tokyo