Faculty
Introduction to the faculty
The Institute has over fifty international faculty members that bring to bear a wide range of experience from academia, business, education, journalism, government, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), as they set out to cultivate excellence in learning, teaching, and research.In addition to their specialized knowledge on Japanese issues gained through extensive fieldwork and research, faculty members can also impart practical knowledge from an international student’s perspective, having studied in Japan themselves.
Naoe Tanaka, Japan
Core Teaching Staff
Colin Davis
Professor
Karasuma Campus 323
Office Hours: By Appointment
Major Areas of Interest
Economic Growth
International Economics
Economic Geography
Jennifer McGuire
Associate Professor
Karasuma Campus 320
Office Hours: Mondays 11:00-12:30; by appointment
Major Areas of Interest
Deaf Studies
Marginalized youth
Education
Gregory Poole
Professor
Karasuma Campus 322
Office Hours: By Appointment
Major Areas of Interest
Education
Language
Taro Tsuda
Associate Professor
Karasuma Campus 324
Office Hours: By appointment
Major Areas of Interest
Political History
Japanese Politics
Political Parties
Cold War History
David Uva
Assistant Professor
Karasuma Campus 321
Office Hours: Mondays 13:10-14:40, by appointment
Major Areas of Interest
Japanese history
History education
Colonial history