Announcement of Vacancy

Faculty Position in International Relations (International Law and International Organizations)

Division of International Studies

International Christian University

Tokyo, JAPAN

The Division of International Studies of International Christian University invites applications for a tenure track position in International Relations at the rank of Assistant Professor or above with the responsibility for teaching undergraduate courses in the field of International Law and International Organizations.

Ph.D. (or equivalent academic credentials) in International Law or related fields is required, publications, teaching experience and working experience in the United Nations system or other international organizations preferred. Rank and salary are based upon qualifications and experience.


The Division is interested in an outstanding scholar of any specialty. It is particularly interested in a specialist in the United Nations. Other theoretical specialties could include
international human rights and humanitarian law, public international law, international organizations, and international administration. Candidates willing to participate in the universityfs Christian mission will receive preference. The ability to lecture in English is required. Applicants should send a cover letter, C.V., and names and contact information for three academic references.

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Deadline for applications is May 1st, 2006. Screening will continue until a suitable applicant is found. The initial date of employment is April 1st, 2007 or September 1st, 2007.

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Please send documents to: Chair, International Law and Organization Search Committee, Division of International Studies, 3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8585, JAPAN.@ For more information, see the website www.icu.ac.jp or email intl.law.search@icu.ac.jp@@@@ Application materials will not be returned.

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ICU is a private, co-educational, bilingual university located in Tokyofs western suburbs. With over 3000 graduate and undergraduate students and over 150 academic staff, ICU provides an international liberal arts education in a lively campus environment.