Full-time Academic Staff Opening
Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-time)
Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University

OutlineWe are seeking to fill the position of Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Fulltime) (Tokunin-kōshi in Japanese) to join the core team delivering the Human Sciences
International Undergraduate Program.
See the following website for further details of the program.
https://iudp.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/

1. Position

Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-time)

2. Number ofPositions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University

4. Work Location

Suita Campus (1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-City, Osaka, Japan)

5. Specialized Field

Human Sciences (in particular, those with expertise in the fields of political science,
international relations/affairs, and international law who can contribute to the Politicaland Global Studies focus of the program).

6. Job Description

1) Teaching and administrative duties as an Associate Director of the Human Sciences
International Undergraduate Degree Program, including admissions.
*This position involves teaching approximately four courses per semester, including
dissertation-related seminars, as well as supervising undergraduate students. Lecturesand seminar classes for one course are given once a week per subject per semester, for a
total of 15 weeks).
*Some courses will be held at the Toyonaka Campus
2) Serve on committees related to the running of the program
3) Research activities related to the above areas.

7. Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:1) Experience of teaching higher education courses in English in the above field.
2) A PhD in political science or a related field
3) Experience in running an educational program at a university or other highereducation institution4) At least five publications in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals orequivalent5) Ability to work competently and effectively in English to support the running of theProgram.
6) Daily communication skills in Japanese

8. Starting Date

June 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

9. Term of
Employment

Initial appointment of 1 year**Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to continuityof work and performance evaluation. *The maximum cumulative contract term is 10years from the starting date, based on “Regulations Pertaining to Contract Period ofNational University Corporation Osaka University Fixed-term Staff, etc.”

10. Probationary
Period6 months

Based on “38. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for
National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”
11. Employment Form https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html*The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with theapplicant’s consent. (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)

12. Salary andBenefits

Based on “48. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University
Limited Term Staff (Specially Appointed Staff, etc.) Subject to Annual Salary System”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
Remuneration: 6,228,900 JPY ～ per annum, on the basis of responsibilities assigned(described in “6. Job Description”) and depending on the candidate’s qualifications andexperience. Commuting allowance is provided. Please note that a housing allowance,dependent allowance, retirement allowance and bonus are included in the abovementioned annual salary and will not be provided.

13. Insurance

Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National
Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance andIndustrial Accident Compensation Insurance

14. Application
Documents

1) Curriculum vitae
2) List of publications (please list by type of publication and indicate peer reviewedpublications)
3) Content of your major research projects and their achievements
4) A letter of application describing your previous teaching experiences and what you
think you can contribute to the Human Sciences International Undergraduate Program5) Examples of two syllabi that you have created
6) Copies of five representative publications
7) Contact details of two referees

15. Sending Addressand ContactInformation

Please submit all documentation in PDF format to the following address:
englishprogram@hus.osaka-u.ac.jp
Please enter the following subject line when sending documentation:
Selection Committee HUS International Program
The above email can also be used for inquiries.

16. Application
Deadline

All application materials must arrive by 23:59 on May 8, 2024 (Japan Standard Time).

17. Selection Process

Applicants will be notified within a few days that the application has been received andis complete. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview in May 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a face-to-face interview if in Japan or anon-line interview if overseas. Please note that we are not able to reimburse shortlisted
candidates for travel or accommodation expenses.

18. AdditionalInformation

Concerning work conditions other than above-mentioned, please refer to “36.Work
Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”
and/or related 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 is posted, and subject to change.
In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities
after employment.
“Deemed exports" related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining
to Security Export Control”.
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.
http://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designatedareas．

19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University