Waseda University

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The Faculty of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions (at the rank of associate professor) in economics, beginning in April or September 2020.

Applicants must have completed a PhD by the time of appointment. They must be able to teach microeconomics, macroeconomics, or econometrics in English. Proficiency in Japanese is not required. The appointment is for an initial period of three years, with a possible extension of two years after an interim review that takes place during the second or third year. Tenure may be granted at any time after the second year of the years on the tenure-track if deemed appropriate in the tenure review.

Review of applications begins on September 25, 2019 (JST). The final application deadline is November 21, 2019, 13:00 (JST)/ November 20, 2019, 23:00 (EST).

The recruitment process will include three stages: 1) shortlisting; 2) a campus visit, including a research presentation and an interview with the search committee; and 3) an interview with the Dean. For an applicant residing overseas, there may be an online video interview between stages 1) and 2).