What’s it like being a professor in Japan (especially in business/accounting/finance)? Can foreigners get these jobs?

Hi everyone,
I'm interested in pursuing an academic career in Japan, ideally as a professor in the fields of accounting, finance, or business. I'm a foreigner and would really appreciate insight into how realistic this path is.

A few specific questions:

  1. How respected is the professor position in Japan—socially and professionally?

  2. Are there many opportunities in the fields of accounting, finance, or business for foreign professors?

  3. What is the typical salary range like for associate/full professors?

  4. Are foreigners commonly hired for these roles, especially in English-taught programs or international universities?

  5. Is Japanese language required, or can you get by in English-only settings?

  6. What's the job security like—are these mostly contract roles or is tenure-track common?

Also, if anyone has experience with the application process, work-life balance, or navigating university bureaucracy in Japan, I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice!

by HistoricalAccounting

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