SGU‑C3‑6

Professor in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences or in Life and Natural
Sciences at the Center for Open Education,
College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies, Kumamoto
University (Proposal)

1. Position
Professor
2. Number of Positions
One (1)
3. Responsibilities(1) Supporting management, planning and teaching activities concerning the “Kumamoto
University Global Youth Campus” program-Planning and management of international student exchange programs-Planning and management concerning the Center for Secondary and Higher Education
Linkage, which is focused on junior and senior high school students-Planning and management of education support towards the foreign residential
population with the purpose of fostering multicultural coexistence.
(2) Planning and teaching global liberal arts education courses in English in cooperation withthe Center for Global Communications".
(3) Duties in addition to (1) and (2) with the mission of creating a learning environment
connected to the needs of the local society and with operations necessary to carry out thepurposes of the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies.

4. Required Qualifications(1) A doctoral degree in arts, humanities and social sciences or in life and natural sciences ora comparable or higher professional qualification.
(2) Enthusiasm for student teaching and mentoring(3) Teaching experience in English and Japanese at a university or equal institution of highereducation(4) Knowledge and experiences concerning Secondary and Higher Education Linkage,(5) Proficiency in Japanese for daily communications and administrative purposes(6) Relocation or residence in Kumamoto city or its outskirts
5. Term of Employment
Five years/ Reapplications are accepted but subject of assessment and on a once-onlybasis
6. Start of Appointment
August 1, 2016 or the earliest possible date from August 1, 2016
７．Application Documents(1) Curriculum vitae (Form 1)
Specify if there were any time periods you were on maternity leave or you were engaged
in or devoted to child/family care or nursing, which you wish to be taken into account.
(2) List of Publications and accomplishments (Form 2)(3) Motivation and statement (Form 3)(4) Offprints or photocopies of 5 selected publications(5) A list of two references with persons’ name, current affiliation and position, and contact
information (office phone and e-mail address) included
The required application forms 1-3 can be downloaded online at:
http://www.c3.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/college/recruit/
Application materials will not be returned and will not be used for any purposes other than
the selection, according to the Protection Act of Personal Information. The applicationmaterials including personal information will be discarded properly upon the completion ofFaculty selection.
8. Screening Process(1)The 1st round of selection: Documentary review(2)The 2nd round of selection: Interview in late May 2016
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted via E-mail or phone call individually toinform them of date and details of the interview. Any costs related to the interview such astransportation and accommodation expenses, will not be reimbursed by Kumamoto University.
9. Submission of Application

The application documents should be sent by registered mail to:

Dean
College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies
Kumamoto University
2-40-1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8555
JAPAN
Note: On the front of the envelope/parcel, please write in red “FACULTY APPLICATIONDOCUMENTS FOR SGU-C3-6”.
10. Deadline of application

Application materials must be received by 17:00 (Tokyo Time) on Monday April 25, 2016.
11. Inquiry

All inquiries via phone call or in writing should be directed to:International Affairs Division
Kumamoto University
2-40-1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8555
JAPAN
Phone: +81-96-342-2131 (dial-in) or +81-96-342-2106, +81-96-342-2109
Fax: +81-96+342-2103
E-mail: kusgu-j@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
Note: It is not possible to inquire about the outcome of the application by telephone.
12. Additional information(1)

A mandatory retirement is set at the age of 65 in accordance with the regulations ofemployment at Kumamoto University.

(2)

Kumamoto University is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty andpromoting Gender-Equal Opportunity on campus. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment in accordance with the Basic Act for Gender Equal
Society of Japan. For details, please see our policy at:
http://gender.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/