News – Recruitment Notice: Specially Appointed Assistant Professor

The Graduate School of Law at Tohoku University seeks applicants for the following position.

Position
Title: Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
Location: Office of Strategic Planning and Support within the Graduate School of Law, Kawauchi Campus
Number of positions: 2
Job type: Administrative
Start date: October 1, 2025 (Negotiable)

Job Description
This position involves administrative and operational support for international academic programs and initiatives. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
Primary responsibilities include:

• Supporting the administration of international joint doctoral programs, master’s programs, and international bachelor’s programs.
• Assisting with international faculty recruitment processes, including the preparation, organization, and management of English-language documents and correspondence.
• Coordinating communication with applicants and relevant internal departments.
• Contributing to planning and operational tasks related to the development and implementation of international education and research initiatives.

For further details, see here.
Qualifications

• Fluency in both Japanese and English (JLPT N1 level or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher

How to Apply
The following documents should be submitted to the following email address law-jmgrp.tohoku.ac.jp with the subject line e 国際担当特任助教（運営）応募書類提出. Applications must arrive by June 25, 2025.