Hitotsubashi University

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The Institute of Economic Research (IER), Hitotsubashi University, invites applications for full-time faculty positions in all fields of economics, with appointments beginning as early as possible in the 2027 academic year. The start date is negotiable.

Positions include tenured appointments at the professor and associate professor levels, and tenure-track appointments at the associate professor and assistant professor levels.

Successful candidates are expected to conduct high-quality research, teach graduate courses, supervise graduate students, and contribute to the academic activities of IER and Hitotsubashi University.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in economics or a related field, or have completed all requirements for the degree by the appointment date. The working language is English or Japanese. Japanese language proficiency is preferred but not required.

Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, other research papers, and references. Three recommendation letters are required for tenure-track applicants. Applicants for tenured positions may instead provide the names, positions, and email addresses of at least two referees in their CV.

Application deadline: December 15, 2026.