Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Research) in Education, Ecopedagogy, and Comparative/International Education at Tohoku University Tohoku University in Japan

Tohoku University’s Graduate School of Education is recruiting a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Research) for a project focused on education, ecopedagogy, critical theories, environmental/sustainability pedagogies, and comparative/international education.

The role is based at the Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan. It is a research-only appointment; teaching is not a component of the position. The successful candidate will conduct literature reviews, design and carry out qualitative and theory-based ecopedagogical research, analyze data, write manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, present at international conferences, and contribute to research proposals, dissemination materials, policy recommendations, and project management.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Education or a closely related field by the start date, have a strong publication record as lead author, demonstrate strong qualitative research skills, and be able to work in multidisciplinary and international teams. English communication is required. Experience in comparative/international education, proposal writing, and project management is desirable.

Employment details: annual contract renewable based on performance and budget, with employment continuing up to 31 March 2028. Start date is 1 October 2026 (negotiable).

Application deadline: 30 June 2026. Applications must be submitted by email in English and include a CV, list of research achievements, a 1-page summary of research achievements, a 1-page statement of aspirations, and contact information for two references.

Contact: Greg William Misiaszek (Tohoku University) is listed as the contact person for the recruitment notice.