The Visiting Professorship in Australian Studies promotes a deeper understanding of Australia and its regional engagement. The position is supported by the Australia-Japan Foundation.
Applications are invited from highly qualified Australians with significant academic of public achievement in the fields of Australian studies, history, cultural studies, politics, literary studies, international relations and other relevant areas across the humanities and social sciences. The Visiting Professor in Australian Studies is required to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels; to present conference papers; to conduct research; and to participate in promoting Australian Studies within Japan. The two appointments are for a period of approximately 10 months and will commence early September 2020 or early September 2021. Applicants may be considered for either term or both terms. The Visiting Professor is expected to spend most of the period in Tokyo engaged in research and, during semester, in teaching. All teaching is conducted in English. An attractive salary package and subsidised accommodation are available.
Applications close 5pm 18 October 2019