Description
Nanzan University Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) Visiting Faculty Program is accepting applications for the 2025 Fall Semester, 2026 Spring Semester and the 2026 Summer Program.
In order to strengthen collaborative efforts with its student exchange partner schools, Nanzan University invites from among its partner schools faculty members in the field of Japan Studies to teach at least one class in the CJS and to carry out his or her research in exchange for remuneration for courses taught and a modest stipend.
For full details of the program and how to apply please review Nanzan University CJS Visiting Faculty Program_(2025 Fall_2026 Spring and 2026 Summer)
Eligibility
Faculty in the field of Japan Studies
Value and Duration
100,000 yen stipend per month; this is to cover both travel and living expenses. No additional funding for travel to and from Japan will be provided by the University.
Accommodation will not be provided by Nanzan University but will be the responsibility of the visiting scholar.
Remuneration for the course(s) taught (from 310,000 to 360,000 yen per semester for each course for a typical three-credit course, depending upon teaching experience and academic rank).
・2025 Fall Semester: September 2025 to December 2025 (four months)
・2026 Spring Semester: January 2026 to May 2026 (five months)
・2026 Spring Semester and Summer Program: January 2026 to July 2026 (seven months)
Deadline
The application deadline for all three periods is 5 January 2025.
Submitting Your Application
A complete application includes:
- CV (including educational and professional history)
- Short description of courses candidate could offer at the CJS
- Short description of current research interests and projects that could be carried out at Nanzan University
- Short description of potential future contribution at home institution
- Letter of recommendation from Chair/Director or Dean
Please submit the required documents by email to arrive by the deadline to cjs-office@ic.nanzan-u.ac.jp, and also post them to the following address:
Center for International Affairs
Nanzan University
18 Yamazato-cho Showa-ku
466-8673 Nagoya JAPAN
Tel: +81-52-832-3123
Fax +81-52-832-5490
For full details of the program and how to apply please review Nanzan University CJS Visiting Faculty Program_(2025 Fall_2026 Spring and 2026 Summer)
Contacts
Inquiries can be addressed to cjs-office@ic.nanzan-u.ac.jp, or by phone or fax to the numbers above.