THE SCHOOL OF FOREIGN STUDIES AND THE GRADUATE SCHOOLOF HUMANITIES, DIVISION OF FOREIGN STUDIES AND DIVISION
OF JAPANESE STUDIES, DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED JAPANESESTUDIESof Osaka University
Recruitment of Part-time Lecturers
1. Position
2. Number of Positions
3. Affiliation

Part-time Lecturer
6 (at the most)
School of Foreign Studies

4. Work Location

Minoh Campus (3-5-10, Semba Higashi, Minoh-shi, Osaka, Japan)

5. Specialized Field
6. Responsibilities

Fields related to each course
Teaching courses on Portuguese language, Luso-Brazilian literature and culture (One classlasts 90 minutes. One course has 15 classes in a semester or 30 classes in a year.)
Writing syllabuses of courses
Evaluating student performance for each semester

7. Qualifications

Fields (Applicants can apply for multiple fields.)
Portuguese linguistics
Luso-Brazilian literature and culture[Essential]
Applicants must have:(1) language proficiency in Portuguese language(2) general knowledge of the cultures and societies where Portuguese language is spoken(3) Ph.D ,M.A. or equivalent certification in Portuguese language or equivalentresearch/educational achievements in the field/s of Portuguese linguistics, Luso-Brazilian
literature and culture.
*Candidates may also be required to submit a copy of a certificate of their degree when they
are offered the position.
[Preferred]
Applicants preferably have experience of teaching at universities or other institutions forhigher education.

8. Starting Date
9. Term of Employment

April 1, 2025
From the starting date to September 30, 2025 or March 31st, 2026, depending on course.
*Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to evaluation.

10. Employment Form

Based on “72. Work Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University
Part-time Lecturer”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

11. Working Hours

Each course will be conducted in either of the following periods. The actual working hours
for each course are decided after consultation.
1st Period: 8:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m.
2nd Period: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
3rd Period: 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
4th Period: 3:10 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
5th Period: 4:50 p.m.-6:20 p.m.
6th Period: 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
* Dates of intensive courses are different every year. ( FY2024 Spring/Summer semester：
Aug.8-Aug.10, Autumn/Winter semester ：Feb.10-Feb. 12）

12. Salary and Benefits

Based on “72. Work Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Parttime Lecturer”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

Remuneration: 12,060 JPY per class.
Commuting allowance or Travel Expenses
Allowances for managing academic records may be paid.
Allowance for the activity related to academic duty may be paid.
*Bonuses and allowances for housing, dependency, and retirement are included in the abovementioned salary and will not be paid separately.
13. Insurance

14. Application
Documents

Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance(Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National PublicService Personnel Mutual Aid Associations and Employment Insurance may be added
depending on their working hours)[by e-mail]1. Please fill in the following application form

<URL>
https://forms.office.com/r/s4Up2JhfQB
2. Please send the following documents to the following e-mail address.
Documents:
1. Curriculum vitae (Form 1)
2. List of research achievements (Books, articles, etc.) (Form 2)
3. Completed questionnaire on available times for classes (Form 3)
Forms are available at https://www.sfs.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/employment.html
E-mail address: lusobrasileiro@ml.office.
* Add “osaka-u.ac.jp” to the above to complete the e-mail address.
*Attach the application documents with full security countermeasures.
15. Sending Address
and ContactInformation

Please apply by e-mail.
[By e-mail]<E-MAIL ADDRESS> lusobrasileiro@ml.office.
* Add “osaka-u.ac.jp” to the above to complete the e-mail address.
*Attach the application documents with full security countermeasures.
Teruhiro BANDO
Graduate School of Humanities, Osaka University
3-5-10 Semba Higashi, Minoh-shi, Osaka-fu, 562-8678, Japan(Please write in red ink on the envelope “Application for position of part-time lecturer” andsubmit it by a trackable delivery method.)[Contact]
Associate Professor Teruhiro BANDO, Graduate School of Humanities, Osaka University
lusobrasileiro@ml.office.
* Add “osaka-u.ac.jp” to the above to complete the e-mail address.

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than September 24, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)17. Selection Process

18. Additional
Information

Document screening may be followed by an interview (including a simulated lecture).
Selected applicants will be notified within 4 weeks after the application deadline.
*Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant.
*Please note that unsuccessful applicants after document screening will not be contacted.
* Even if applicants are unsuccessful this time, they will be registered for 5 years as candidates
for the future position of teaching the courses above.
They may be offered a position when we have a vacancy for the position. If you do not wish
to be registered, please let us know in your application.
Concerning work conditions other than above-mentioned, please refer to “72. Work
Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Part-time Lecturer” and/orrelated regulations.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer isposted, and subject to change.
Please note that foreign applicants must receive a status of residence which is required towork at Osaka University.
We also particularly encourage applications from female candidates.
Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various supports for female
academic staff members.
https://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designatedareas．
*There is no parking lot for cars and motor bicycles for Minoh Campus.
19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University