JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Waseda University

Faculty of Political Science and Economics
Assistant Professor (Non-tenure-track)

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477593
Date Posted: 08/03/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor (Non-tenure-track)
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Tokyo, JAPAN
JEL Classification: A -- General Economics and Teaching
Keywords:
Economics
Statistics
Economic History
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Full information of the recruitment of this position is available at the following website.
https://www.waseda.jp/fpse/pse/news-en/2026/07/30/26959/

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Waseda University, a long-established private university located in central Tokyo, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (full-time, non-tenure-track) (in Japanese, “Kôshi-ninkitsuki”) in the Faculty of Political Science and Economics (FPSE). We seek individuals who wish to participate actively in education and research at the Faculty.

Starting date
Starting date: April 1, 2027

Duration of employment
Two years from the starting date of employment.
At the end of these two years, taking into account such factors as education, research, and work performance, the Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) may be reappointed for another year. However, the combined period of employment must be completed by March 31, 2030.

Requirements
(1) Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or expect to obtain a doctoral degree or expect his/her affiliated institution to make an official decision to award the degree before February 28, 2027.
(2) Candidates must be able to give lectures and conduct seminars in either Japanese or English.

For detailed information on the position, please refer to the above website.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Link
Application deadline: 09/04/2026
Reference Instructions:
Candidates must also arrange a letter of recommendation in English or Japanese from the
applicant’s supervisor or a member of the faculty at the applicant’s academic institution
who can comment on the applicant’s abilities and achievements.
For detailed instructions, please see the website below.
https://www.waseda.jp/fpse/pse/news-en/2026/07/30/26959/
Application Instructions:
For application method and required materials, please see the website below.
https://www.waseda.jp/fpse/pse/news-en/2026/07/30/26959/
Application Deadline is 1:00 pm on September 4, 2026 (JST)