Position

Adjunct Faculty, Master in Management (Managing People)

Department

Master in Management

Position Type

Part time (one semester-based contract)

Location

Tokyo Campus (Sangen-jaya station)

Period

Fall semester 2024 [September 2 – December 11] with the possibility to continue in the following semesters.

Classes are held once per week, 18:00 to 21:00

Visa Requirement

This position is available only to applicants who have a valid working visa in Japan (the position does not include visa sponsorship)

Salary & Benefits

In accordance with the pay-scale determined and used in the program.

Overview of TUJ Master In Management Adjunct Faculty

TUJ is looking for an adjunct faculty member to teach Managing People in the Master in Management Program

Master in Management Program
Designed for recent college graduates from all backgrounds, the one-year Master in Management (MiM) in Tokyo delivers a comprehensive introduction to the world of business. Students develop knowledge and experience on business concepts, data analysis, financial and accounting principles, and organizational ethics.

The MiM program is taught with cohort-based courses. Starting once per year, in August, students’ progress through all courses together, supporting and challenging each other. In this learner centered environment, TUJ professors create a space for students to explore ideas and develop critical thinking skills.

This program is part of the Fox School of Business and is accredited by the Prestigious AACSB (Association of the Advancement of Colleges and Schools of Business). 

Based in Philadelphia, Temple University is a public Carnegie-designated R1 research university that ranks in the top 350 of all universities worldwide according to Times Higher Education (2023). It is ranked in top 90 of all U.S. universities by U.S. News and World Report.  With approximately 30,000 students, Temple maintains a multi-campus system extending from Pennsylvania to Rome to Japan.

Established in 1982, the Japan campus of Temple University (TUJ) is a full-service branch campus that educates students from nearly 70 countries in English in its undergraduate programs, graduate programs (law, business, graduate education), and non-degree programs (continuing education and corporate education). TUJ is the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan. More details about TUJ are available at www.tuj.ac.jp. Its strategic priorities and key objectives are accessible here. TUJ has increasing enrollments, is financially healthy, and has hired  over a dozen new full-time faculty members and continues to grow our faculty population this year.

Our faculty and staff are international, with 70+ full time faculty joined by experienced administrators and many part-time adjunct faculty from the professions, business, and the arts.

Overview of position

Adjunct Instructor for the following course:

Managing People - (3 Credit Hours).

Introduction to understanding the behavior of individuals and teams in relation to helping organizations and its members thrive. The key focus being on leadership development and how effective leaders develop, motivate, and inspire organizational members to drive organizational success.

This position is part-time for the semester, with the possibility to continue teaching in the future. Successful applicants will teach one or two courses per semester.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Terminal degree in Organizational Behavior or a related field, to be awarded by start date.
  • Teaching excellence at the university level.
  • Industry experience in HR or Corporate Training & Dev. preferred.
  • Fluency in English required.
  • Evidence of scholarly work, e.g. research and/or professional publications

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Send applications to tujjobs@tuj.temple.edu with the following three documents attached:

  1. cover letter highlighting relevant experience and what appeals to you about the position

  2. full academic/professional c.v

  3. two references and their contact information

Indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the e-mail subject box. Also, we would appreciate it very much if you could let us know from which website/resource you found out about this position.

Only those applicants who make it past the initial review will be contacted.

Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal opportunity employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. All qualified applicants shall receive full and equal consideration for employment. The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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