Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
We seek a dynamic and passionate educator in the field of Economics and/or Finance to join our interdisciplinary liberal arts program. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Macroeconomics and Econometrics. The ability to also teach in the area of Finance, such as International Finance, is highly desirable.
Work content and job description
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of foundational and advanced undergraduate courses such as:
- Economics: Macroeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Econometrics
- Finance: International Finance, Risk Management, Portfolio Management
- Other possible courses: Related subjects in Economics and Business
Preference will be given to candidates who can teach across both Economics and Finance, who demonstrate a capacity to develop innovative, interdisciplinary courses tailored to a liberal arts context, and who can contribute to the Global Business and Economics program.
The successful candidate will also be expected to mentor students, contribute to curriculum development, and engage in service to the college.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Job type
- Professor level
- Associate Professor
- Lecturer level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic theory
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic statistics
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Money and finance
Wages
Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 8 million yen
Salary and benefits are based upon the regulations of the C2C Global Education Japan.
Working hours
Common to all Job Types
Working hours :09:00-18:00
Break time :12:00-13:00
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, summer vacation, year-end and New Year vacations, etc.
Overtime and other explanations : Positions covered by the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work
*Deemed to work 8 hours a day
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Master
We invite applications from candidates with expertise in Economics and/or Finance who possess a strong teaching record and active research or professional engagement. Preference will be given to those with broad training and experience in interdisciplinary contexts or whose intellectual interests align with the collaborative, interdisciplinary ethos of a liberal arts education.
Work experience
Have several years of experience teaching Japanese at an educational institution in Japan or abroad, or equivalent experience in Japanese language education.
Description
Minimum qualifications:
- PhD in Economics, Finance, or a closely related discipline with a good publication record
- Outstanding teaching skills
- Near-native English skills
Employment Type
Common to all Job Types
Contract employee
Full-time (fixed-term)
Contract period
Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Appointment as a specially appointed faculty member, initially for a three-year term with the possibility of renewal.
Probationary period present
Trial period 6 month, no change in working conditions during the period
Work location
400-8575 Yamanashi 2-4-5 Sakaori Kofu
Compensation
Various systems
Transportation expenses : Paid in accordance with company rules (maximum monthly amount of 40,000 yen)
Retirement age : 65 years old
Others : Housing and dependent family allowances are paid in accordance with company rules.
Insurance
- Employees' Health Insurance : available
- Employees' Pension Insurance : available
- Worker's accident insurance : available
- Employment insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
No smoking on the premises
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2027/04/01
Starting date : 2027/04/01
Application period
2026/10/16~2026/11/06 Deadline for receipt
Early application is encouraged since the search will close as soon as qualified candidates are found.
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission
iCLA form
Other online application forms
Applications (by email to faculty.search@c2c.ac.jp) should include (documents 2–4, 6 and 7 are free format):
- A curriculum vitae with a list of academic/research accomplishments using the iCLA form available here:
- A letter of interest with your contact information (phone number and email address)
- A statement of teaching philosophy (within 500 words in English)
- Two major academic or professional work(s) relevant to the field
- Applicants must ensure that three confidential letters of reference from senior academics are sent directly by the referees to the Faculty Search Committee at faculty.search@c2c.ac.jp by the application deadline
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (course evaluations)
- Proof of the award of a Ph.D. degree (copy of a diploma or a certificate of degree conferral)
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
JREC-IN Portal web application
Not available
E-mail Application
Accept
faculty.search(at)c2c.ac.jp
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Recruiting Institution's Web application system
Not available
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Selection Process
- Shortlisting
- An interview with the faculty search committee.
Notification of result
The result of the first stage screening will be made known to the candidate by November 22, 2026. The details of the second stage will be made known to candidates who pass the first stage.
Contact details
Yamanashi Gakuin University
International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA)
JHINGAN Sanjay
faculty.search(at)c2c.ac.jp
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Notes
Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU) was established in 1946. The campus is located near the northern foot of Mt. Fuji at the center of Japan's wine industry, with panoramic views of Japan's Southern Alps. All courses, apart from language courses, are taught in English.
