Open Rank Professor (Accounting) - International Business Studies

About the role

Temple University Japan (TUJ) is recruiting a full-time Open Rank Professor in Accounting for its International Business Studies (IBS) undergraduate program at the Kyoto campus, near Fujinomori Station. The anticipated start date is July 2027. The appointment may be at lecturer or professorial level depending on qualifications, and the position is teaching-centred, with opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, student assessment and academic service.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate accounting, finance and related international business courses, in person, online or Hyflex as assigned
• Develop and deliver inclusive instruction for students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds
• Contribute to course development, curriculum improvement and student learning assessment
• Maintain scholarly activity appropriate to the appointed rank
• Participate in faculty service and collaborate with the division chair on annual course offerings
• Teaching areas may include Financial and Managerial Accounting, Survey of Accounting, Introduction to Global Finance and a Global Business Finance capstone

Required profile

• Completed graduate degree (MBA, master's, DBA, PhD or similar) in accounting, finance, international business or a closely related field, or a professional qualification such as CPA or CFA; professorial rank requires a terminal degree
• Record of research, publications or a credible scholarly agenda
• Documented experience as instructor of record for at least one undergraduate course, with evidence of effective teaching and inclusive instruction
• Experience using instructional technologies and familiarity with learning outcomes, assurance of learning and accreditation processes
• Fluency in English; experience in the US higher education system is preferred

What we offer

• Salary set by the program's pay scale and experience
• Support for conferences, travel and research expenses; annual bonuses may be possible
• Visa sponsorship available
• Fixed-term contracts initially, with eligibility for an indefinite contract after five years and a positive fourth-year review

Applications are reviewed continuously until the position is filled; those submitted by November 30, 2026 receive fullest consideration. Applicants submit a cover letter, CV with three references, and a teaching portfolio (teaching philosophy, sample syllabus, evaluation summary, list of taught courses).