Open position for Assistant Professor (without tenure), Faculty of Law (Graduate School of Law), Waseda University

Graduate School of Law (hereinafter referred to as GSL) at Waseda University offers a Master’s program and a Doctoral program in law, which are conducted in Japanese. In April 2018, GSL launched an LL.M. program (the LL.M. in Asian Economic Integration and Law), a Master’s program conducted entirely in English. The Waseda LL.M. is a one-year English-language degree program that cultivates students’ ability to identify and solve various legal issues arising from economic integration in modern East Asia.
GSL currently seeks a non-tenure faculty member to enhance teaching primarily in the LL.M. program. This individual will: 1) collect English-language literature (including digital data) on Japanese law for the purpose of improving education and research in the LL.M. program; 2) provide guidance, in Japanese and English, to all students in GSL (all Doctoral and Master’s students, including those in the LL.M. program) on methods of collecting legal literature, and; 3) teach academic ethics and academic writing to those students.

Work content and job description

(1) Teaching courses in the Graduate School of Law, the School of Law, and other relevant departments.
(2) Teach legal academic research, academic writing, and academic ethics, as well as provide relevant guidance and training in GSL in both English and Japanese.
*Teaching and training contents may include “methods of searching Japanese and foreign legal literature in English using Lexis and Westlaw,” “methods of searching Japanese legal literature in English using databases other than Lexis and Westlaw,” and “methods of searching Japanese legal literature in English using paper-based media.” Teaching, training, and guidance include both being responsible for classes and providing student guidance outside classes during office hours. Course load may differ depending on the appointed rank.
(3) Gather and manage various types of legal information on Japanese law in English.
(4) Coordinate academic events, including interaction with guest lecturers from overseas.
(5) Other duties as GSL deems necessary.

Description

[Qualifications]
The applicant must satisfy all the requirements below.
(1) Enthusiasm toward teaching and research at a university, and ability to teach graduate students academic legal research, academic writing, and academic ethics in both English and Japanese.
(2) Expertise on electronic journals and other digital media, including the latest English-language works on Japanese law, as well as ability to collect, provide, and manage legal information needed to facilitate comparative law research at GSL.
(3) Japanese language ability sufficient to participate in meetings and discussions (for non-native speakers of Japanese).
(4) A doctoral degree or the fulfillment of one of the qualifications below by the time of appointment.
I.An outstanding record of research and at least three full years of experience as a research associate.
II.An outstanding record of research, at least five full years of enrollment in graduate school, and the fulfillment of all requirements for obtaining a doctoral degree.
III.Expertise and experience equivalent to the qualifications above.

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is prohibited throughout the Waseda University campus, except in designated outdoor smoking areas.

Supplementary explanation of compensation
Commuting allowance: Provided per Waseda University regulations.
Severance/retirement benefits: Not provided.
Social insurance: National Employees’ Pension, Health Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, and Employment Insurance will be provided.

Attached documents

Other online application forms
Application Materials:
Please submit the following documents using the form.
https://my.waseda.jp/application/noauth/application-detail-noauth?param=YDAHDtmuYDYlEI9ELoOF4A
(1) C.V.*1
(2) Research history *2(list of publications from most to least recent, separated into books, articles, international conference papers, etc.)
[*1,2: Please download the format from the following URL.] https://waseda.box.com/v/lawcv
(3) Offprints of no more than 3 representative works from the list above

• Other achievements (research paper, etc.) besides 3 representative works are also allowed to be submitted in order for the applicants to prove their qualification.

(4) Graduation certificate of highest degree obtained
(5) Undergraduate and Master’s program transcripts
(6) Recommendation letter (optional)
(7) My Aspirations for Education in the “LL.M. Program”
(8) Research Plan for the “LL.M. Program”
(9) Draft Syllabus for the Course Titled “Legal Research and Writing” (14-Class Schedule)
Notes upon Applying:
(1) Application materials will not be returned.
(2) The applicant is responsible for all expenses, including postage travel for interviews.
(3) Additional application materials may be requested.
(4) Any personal information gathered by GSL will be handled strictly per Waseda University regulations and used solely for hiring purposes.

Selection

(1) First round: Document screening
(2) Second round: Interview (April 21, 2027 [Wed])
*You are responsible for covering your own travel expenses for the interview.

Notification of result
*Applicants will be informed of the first-round results by April 9 (Fri) through the email address provided on their c.v.
*Applicants will be informed of the interview results by June 30, 2027 (Wed) through the email address provided on their c.v.