Opening for Faculty Members
In the 16 years since its establishment in 2008, KMD has defined the cutting edge ofdesign and innovation. Now, we look to begin anew in 2025, and set our sights to thefuture in 2050. KMD is a melting pot, a place where faculty members and students ofdiverse nationalities, cultural backgrounds, values and expertise gather. We are looking
for several full-time faculty members to join that melting pot, oversee their own Real
Projects (*1), and join hands with those in the community to delve into previously
unexplored realms of research.
*1 Real Projects: a unique framework at KMD that goes beyond the typical research lab
to facilitate research with an emphasis on societal impact, and with the help ofstakeholders outside of Keio University, both in Japan and overseas, including private
corporations, government bodies, and individuals. For more information, including
updates on current Real Project activities, please visit this link:
https://www.kmd.keio.ac.jp/realprojects
Details
Desired Candidate Profile
・ Capable of independently overseeing Real Projects as a principal investigator (PI),working with Japan-based and international corporations, individuals, andgovernmental agencies, and securing the necessary research funding from externalsources, thereby advancing both academic research and real-world implementationin tandem.
・ Able to drive projects forward without being constrained by one’s own chosen areaof expertise or existing academic fields, engaging and cooperating with diverse
stakeholders both in Japan and internationally.
・ Embodies Keio’s ethos of learning while teaching, teaching while learning, engaging
with students from diverse nationalities, cultures, values, and expertise, growing
together.

Examples of Potential Research Areas
・ Interdisciplinary fields related to the design, technology, and international social
systems aimed at creating a more inclusive world.
・ Interdisciplinary fields focused on both advanced technologies that will change theworld, and the design for society as it emerges from these technologies.
・ Interdisciplinary fields related to the methodologies for implementing newtechnologies and discoveries in the world, fostering regional and internationalsocietal transformation, and creating next-generation ecosystems.
・ Interdisciplinary fields focused on redefining the relationship between humans andthe Earth and developing a culture that thinks in spans of 100 years.
・ Other new research areas that can be developed alongside existing researchdomains at KMD.
Qualifications
・ In principle, the candidate must hold a doctoral degree, or they must be on track toobtain one by the time of appointment.
・ Ability to provide high-quality education and research supervision at the master'sand doctoral levels in English.
・ Ability to commute to Keio University’s Hiyoshi Campus as needed.
・ Conversational ability in Japanese for communication with students and research
partners is preferred.
Positions for Hire
Professor (tenured), Associate Professor (tenured or tenure track), Senior AssistantProfessor (tenure track)
Duties
1. Education and research activities at the graduate level (referred to as "Real Projects"
at KMD)・ Teaching graduate-level courses (theory/strategy subjects, practical andexperiential courses, etc.)
・ Supervising master's and doctoral theses (in addition to being a principal or coadvisor, prospective faculty members are expected to assist students in fields
outside of their area of expertise, given the range of disciplines that intersect in
the research conducted at KMD)

・ Initiating research projects, collaborating with corporations and securing externalfunding, advancing projects with promising societal, economic, and academic
impact, among other duties.
2. Participation in university meetings and involvement in the management andadministrative tasks of KMD.
SalarySalary will be determined based on work history and achievements, in accordance with
Keio University's regulations.
Location
Primarily Hiyoshi, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. KMD operates
both online and in-person in a hybrid format, so a stable network connection for online
interaction is required for remote work. You may be tasked with in-person duties atHiyoshi and other Keio University campuses. Research and educational activities may
also be conducted in Japan, overseas, and at partner institutions.
Starting Date
April 1, 2025, or October 1, 2025. If there are special circumstances that prevent this,please indicate so in your application documents.
Online Registration, Application Documents, and Submission
1. Register applicant’s information on the website below.
https://www.kmd.keio.ac.jp/ja/opportunities-for-faculty-position
2. Submit the following application documents:
Submit the complete set of application documents in PDF format to the box below.
https://keio.app.box.com/f/73fde39fce984abb8361122550e82fe3
・ Application Form (including reasons for applying to KMD and self-assessment of
your compatibility with KMD)

・ CV and list of achievements (including educational, research, and practicalachievements. List details starting from high school graduation onward. Include aphoto, and contact details such as phone number/email address)

・ Portfolio or summary of major research activities to date・ List of research achievements (original papers, presentations at international
conferences, books, works, patents, awards, etc.)

・ Educational achievements (lectures, doctoral supervision, master's supervision,etc.)

・ Details of any social work
・ Vision for teaching at KMD (Teaching Statement in 2 pages of A4 size paper)・ Vision for research at KMD (Research Statement), including proposals on thethemes and content of Real Projects (up to 3 pages of A4 paper)・ Names, affiliations, and contact details (email, address, phone) of three referees.
The hiring committee may contact referees for their opinions.

*Personal information provided in the application will be appropriately managed inaccordance with university regulations and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Application Deadline
Applications received by August 31, 2024, will be prioritized for review. If necessary,
applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until October 31, 2024.
Selection Process
Candidates who pass the initial document screening will be interviewed in English andJapanese. Remote interviews will be conducted using Zoom or other teleconferencing
systems for distant applicants.
Inquiries
Hiring Committee, Keio University Graduate School of Media Design (KMD)
kmd_search@info.keio.ac.jp
Websitehttp://www.kmd.keio.ac.jp/
Keio University Graduate School of Media Design (KMD)
4-1-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa