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Associate Professor of Child Welfare and Developmental Psychology

Tenured faculty appointment teaching undergraduate and graduate social welfare courses, supervising clinical student practica, and conducting empirical child welfare research.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Ph.D. or equivalent academic achievement in Child Welfare, Developmental Psychology, or Social Work.
English language proficiency
Fluent native or near-native Japanese lecturing and student advisory proficiency.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not applicable for Japanese university faculty hiring.
Thesis / Research statement
List of at least three peer-reviewed academic papers in child welfare or psychological intervention.
Recommendation letters
Three professional reference letters from university professors or clinical institute heads.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Permanent faculty compensation: ¥6,800,000 to ¥8,500,000 per annum plus research allowance and bonuses
Application fee
Zero employment application fee
Tuition / joining costs
Tenured academic appointment

Dates and verification

Application deadline
20 December 2026 (Faculty Hiring Selection)
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Doho University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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