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Nanzan University Center for Japanese Studies (CJS), Japan | Visiting Faculty Program | For 2027–2028

Nanzan University Center for Japanese Studies (CJS)

Visiting Faculty Program | For 2027–2028

Call for application for visiting faculty program at Nanzan University Center for Japanese Studies (CJS), Japan!
Opportunity for Universitas Indonesia Faculty Members to Teach and Conduct Research in Japan.

About the Program

Nanzan University, through its Center for Japanese Studies (CJS), invites applications from faculty members of its student exchange partner institutions to participate in the Visiting Faculty Program for the 2027 Fall Semester, 2028 Spring Semester, and 2028 Summer Program.

The program aims to strengthen academic collaboration between partner institutions by providing opportunities for faculty members to teach and conduct research at Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan.

Eligible Academic Fields

The program welcomes faculty members specializing in Japan Studies and related fields, including:

Literature and Culture
History and Politics
Economics and Business
International Relations
Other related fields of Japan Area Studies

Program Period

Applicants may apply for one of the following program periods:

2027 Fall Semester: September–December 2027 (4 months).
2028 Spring Semester: January–May 2028 (5 months).
2028 Spring Semester and Summer Program: January–July 2028 (7 months).

Responsibilities of Visiting Faculty Members

Selected faculty members are expected to:

Teach at least one course in Japan Area Studies at the Center for Japanese Studies. Courses are delivered in English.
Conduct their own research during their stay at Nanzan University.
Engage in academic dialogue and scholarly exchange with Nanzan University faculty members.
Participate in relevant CJS and university activities.

Financial Support and Facilities

Nanzan University will provide the following support:
Monthly stipend: JPY 100,000 per month to cover travel and living expenses. Please note that no additional funding for international travel will be provided.
Teaching remuneration: JPY 207,000–240,000 per semester for each typical two-credit course, depending on teaching experience and academic rank.
A faculty office equipped with internet access.
Access to Nanzan University Library.

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), including educational and professional history.
A short description of the course(s) they could offer at the Center for Japanese Studies.
A short description of their current research interests and projects that could be carried out at Nanzan University.
A short description of their potential future contribution to their home institution.
A letter of recommendation from Faculty Dean.

Additional eligibility requirements:

Applicants must have been born on or after September 1, 1958.
Applicants who have previously been selected and completed this program are not eligible to apply again.

Accomodation

Accommodation is not provided by Nanzan University and must be arranged by the visiting faculty member. Information on available housing options can be provided upon request.

Application Procedure

All application documents must be submitted by email directly to:

Center for Japanese Studies, Nanzan University

📩 Email: cjs-office@ic.nanzan-u.ac.jp
🗓️ Application Deadline: January 12, 2027

Further Information

For further details regarding the program, eligibility, and application procedures, please refer to the official program announcement from Nanzan University.

For additional information or inquiries from Universitas Indonesia faculty members, please contact:

Yunitha Fajarwati
Section Head of International Partnerships
Directorate of Internationalization of Education
Universitas Indonesia
📩 Email: io-partnership@ui.ac.id

Official Program Contact:
Nanzan University – Center for Japanese Studies
📩 Email: cjs-office@ic.nanzan-u.ac.jp