Marketing Position at Sophia University The Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sophia University, invites applications for an open-rank position in marketing. The candidate is expected to have a portfolio of research accomplishments, teaching experience, and a Ph.D. in marketing or a closely related field in hand at the time of appointment. The language of instruction is English, but competence in the Japanese language is desirable. In addition to teaching in the undergraduate program, the successful applicant is expected to teach and supervise in the International Business and Development Studies M.A. program. The normal teaching load is two to three courses per semester. The appointment will be effective from April 1, 2012 or September 21, 2012. Sophia University, a Catholic university founded by the Society of Jesus, is located in central Tokyo, and is one of Japan’s leading private universities. The Faculty of Liberal Arts (formerly the Faculty of Comparative Culture) offers a comprehensive program in the humanities, international business and economics, and social studies taught by over 40 full-time faculty members and a similar number of adjunct instructors. In addition to our degree students, we regularly welcome about 350 exchange students from leading universities overseas. We also staff the Graduate Program in Global Studies, which offers degrees in Japanese Studies, Global Studies, and International Business and Development Studies. Applications should include a cover letter explaining research area and interests, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, the names and addresses of three referees, and a brief description of courses the applicant will be prepared to teach. Applications should be postmarked by September 20, 2011 and addressed to: Professor Yoshitaka Okada, Dean Faculty of Liberal Arts Sophia University 7-1, Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554 Japan For further information, see our web-site at www.fla.sophia.ac.jp or contact Professor Ozaki at [log in to unmask] ********************** Dr. Parissa Haghirian Associate Professor of International Management Sophia University 7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 102-8554, Japan Phone (direct): 0081-3-3238-4038 Office phone (Secretary): 0081-3-3238-4004 Office fax: 0081-3-3238-4076 e-mail: [log in to unmask] Homepage: http://www.parissahaghirian.com J-Management Podcasts: http://parissahaghirian.com/category/podcasts/ ____ AIB-L is brought to you by the Academy of International Business. For information: http://aib.msu.edu/community/aib-l.asp To post message: [log in to unmask] For assistance: [log in to unmask] AIB-L is a moderated list.