Adjunct Faculty in Psychology

Position

Adjunct Faculty in Psychology

Department    

Undergraduate 

Position Type    

Part-time (one semester-based contract)

Location    

City Campus (Sangen-jaya station) 

Visa Requirement    

This position is only available to applicants who are eligible to work in Japan (the position does not include visa sponsorship).

Period    

Spring and/or Fall semester 2027 with the possibility to continue in subsequent semester(s).

Salary & Benefits    

In accordance with the pay scale used in the program.

Overview of TUJ    

Based in Philadelphia, Temple University is a public Carnegie-designated R1 research university, ranked in the top 50 public US universities by U.S. News and World Report for 2027. With approximately 30,000 students, Temple maintains a multi-campus system extending from Pennsylvania to Rome to Japan. 

Temple University Japan (TUJ) is the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan, offering a dynamic, multicultural academic environment in both Tokyo and its newly opened Kyoto location. As part of Temple University in Philadelphia, TUJ delivers world-class, American-style education to a diverse student body representing over 70 countries. Between Fall 2020 and Fall 2026, undergraduate enrollment has tripled to over 4,000 students. The new Kyoto location, launched in January 2025, expands TUJ’s reach into the Kansai region, offering innovative programs like the hybrid Master of Science in Communication Management. The Hillside Center in Kawasaki, opened in Fall 2026, offers an immersive first year experience. With record-high undergraduate enrollment and a growing portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree programs, TUJ is a leader in international education in Asia and an exciting place to build your career in higher education.

In one of the most dynamic cities in the world, we offer fourteen full undergraduate majors ranging from Art to International Business to Psychology. Our faculty and staff are international, with more than 130 full-time faculty joined by experienced administrators and many part-time adjunct faculty from the professions, business, and the arts. TUJ holds classes in the fall and spring semesters (15 weeks) and over a well-enrolled 10-week summer semester.  

Overview of Positions    

TUJ is looking for part-time faculty members who can teach following courses:

•    PSY 1001 Introduction to Psychology, 3 Credit Hours.
•    PSY 1003 Statistics for Psychology, 3 Credit Hours.
•    PSY 1004 Critical Thinking in Psychology (Research Methods), 3 Credit Hours.
•    PSY 3096 Conducting Psychological Research, 3 Credit Hours.

These positions are part-time for the semester, with the possibility of continuing to teach in the future. Successful applicants will teach one or two courses per semester.

These courses are designed to teach in-person at TUJ Campus. 

However, online teaching asynchronously or synchronously can be considered under certain conditions.

Qualifications & Experience    

•    Doctorate degree or master’s degree in psychology or similar field
•    Instruction is in English and fluency in English is required
•    Prior experience in teaching at tertiary education level is desirable but not essential

Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Required application materials to be submitted:

1.    a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and what appeals to you about the position;
2.    full academic/professional c.v.;
3.    a list of teaching experience in psychology including the name of institutions, courses, levels, textbooks, teaching methodologies.
4.    two references and their contact information (names, titles, institutional affiliations, and email addresses).

Only those applicants who make it past the initial review will be contacted.

Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal opportunity employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. All qualified applicants shall receive full and equal consideration for employment. The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply.