Associate Professorship in the Economy and Business of Japan

American Historical Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Professor in the Economy and Business of Japan. This full-time, permanent role involves conducting high-level research, and teaching at graduate levels while contributing to academic administration. Successful candidates must hold a doctorate in relevant fields and demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in this area. The position offers excellent benefits including a housing allowance and access to academic resources.

Benefits

Housing allowance

Dining rights

Access to academic facilities

Career development support

Generous sabbatical leave

Qualifications

• Applicants must have received the doctorate before 1 October 2025.
• Candidates should demonstrate outstanding research in Economics and Business of Japan.
• Ability to work with primary Japanese language source material is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced research focusing on the Economics and Business of Japan.
• Teach and supervise at graduate levels in various formats.
• Contribute to admissions, assessing, and academic administration.

Skills

Research in Economics and Business of Japan

Fluency in Japanese

Excellence in teaching and supervision

Ambitious research agenda

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Education

Doctorate in Economics or Business

Job description

About the Role:

The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) seek to make a joint appointment to an Associate Professorship in the Economy and Business of Japan, in association with St Antony’s College.

This is a full-time, permanent post, subject to successful review after five years, commencing in the 2026/27 academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake advanced, internationally excellent research with particular attention to the Economics and Business of Japan, to teach and to supervise at graduate levels in lectures, classes, and small-group tutorials; to contribute to admissions, examining, and assessment, and to contribute fully to academic administration in OSGA and the College.

About You:

Applicants must hold a doctorate in Economics or Business or a closely related field such as Political Economy, Economic Sociology, Management, or Economic History; candidates must have received the doctorate before 1 October 2025 and demonstrate:

• An outstanding record of research in Economics and Business of Japan
• Fluency in Japanese language including reading, writing, and ability to work with primary Japanese language source material
• A clear ambitious research agenda with potential to attract major funding.
• Proven or potential excellence in teaching and supervision.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and administration.

Location and Benefits:

The postholder will be based at the Nissan Centre, St Antony’s College, with duties divided with OSGA. Oxford offers generous sabbatical leave, career development support, and family-friendly policies. College benefits include a housing allowance, dining rights, Senior Common Room membership, and access to excellent academic and social facilities.

Application Process:

Information about the application process, as well as the full list of responsibilities and selection criteria can be obtained from the job description (Vacancy ID: 183489).

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Diego Sánchez-Ancochea ([e-mail]).

All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence. We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are under-represented in academic posts at Oxford.