Faculty Position in the Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University

OutlineThe School of Human Sciences was established in 1972 covering three academic
disciplines: psychology, sociology and education. It was the first school or faculty to carry
the name ‘human sciences’ in the country. In 1976 the Graduate School of Human Sciences
was created offering Master level program. Doctoral level program was established in 1978.
Today areas of study include behavioral sciences, psychology, sociology, biological andcultural anthropology, education, philosophy, development studies and area studies. We are
now inviting applications for an associate professor or an associate professor (lecturer) of
Social Inquiries in Education course.

1. Position

Associate Professor or Lecturer (no fixed term) *The position and the responsibilities
assigned to the successful applicant will be decided based on the applicant’s qualifications

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Social Inquiries in Education Course, Department of Human Sciences, Graduate School of
Human Sciences

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Sociology of Education, Sociology of Schooling, Social Exclusion and Education (childpoverty, minority education, dropout from high school, etc.）

６. Responsibilities(1) Education
・Teach courses and offer research guidance on the specialized field at the undergraduate
and graduate levels.
・Teach some subjects of general education courses and teacher training courses.
(2) Research・Sociological research (theoretical and positive research) on the specialized field.
(3) Others
・Engaged in management of the Undergraduate and the Graduate School of HumanSciences, Osaka University.
･ Engaged in management of teacher training courses.

If there is not a well-qualified person, this recruitment might be canceled.

[Essential]

7. Qualifications(1) Ph.D. or equivalent in related fields is required.
(2) Research achievements of qualitative research (including ethnography) on thespecialized field is required.
(3) Must have a level of Japanese and English skills that do not interfere with businessperformance.
[Preferred](1) An experience of international (joint) research.
(2) An experience of management of teacher training courses.

8. Starting Date

April 1st, 2024(or as soon as thereafter)

9. Term ofEmployment

No Fixed Term (Until the end of the fiscal year at 65 years of age)10. Probationary Period

6 months
Based on “6. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National
University Corporation Osaka University 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 (deemed workinghours: 8 hours a day)
12. Salary and Benefits

Based on “18．Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University StaffSubject to New Annual Salary System”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html

13. Insurance

14. ApplicationDocuments

Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National PublicService Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance and Industrial Accident
Compensation Insurance
All applications must be written in English or Japanese and include the following.
1. Curriculum Vitae (one original and four copies)*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at the following
website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ/links
2. List of research achievements and academic publications (Please classify them into an
appropriate categories.) (one original and four copies)
3. Copies of five academic publications that represent your academic expertise (Books: oneoriginal only, Papers: five copies)
4. Content and achievements of your major research projects and their achievements (inJapanese, about 1200 characters) (one original and four copies)
5. A cover letter describing your teaching and research experience to date and your current
and future plans (in Japanese, about 1200 characters) (one original and four copies)
6. Names and contact information of two referees*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
*Submitted application documents will only be used for the purpose of application screening
and hiring procedure

15. Sending Address
and ContactInformation【Send application documents by postal mail only.】
Prof. Kazuhiro Takada
Social Inquiries in Education Course, Graduate School of Human Sciences, OsakaUniversity
565-0871
1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-city, Osaka JAPAN*Write ‘Application for faculty position (associate professor or lecturer) in Social Inquiries
in Education Course’ on the envelope in red ink.
*Send application documents by registered mail. If any difficulty in submitting by postal
mail, please contact to the above.
Contact Person: Prof. Kazuhiro Takada E-mail: k-takada@hus.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
DeadlineMust arrive no later than July 3, 2023. (Japan time)

17. Selection Process

After screening documents, we will conduct interviews. The interview guidance will be given
only to those who have passed the document screening within three weeks of the application
deadline by e-mail.
*Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant.
*If the applicant lives overseas, applicant may request an online interview.
* Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

Concerning work conditions other than the above-mentioned, please refer to “3. Work
Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University 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 isposted, and subject to change.
18. AdditionalInformation

・ Osaka University is committed to addressing gender equality and supporting young
researchers, aiming to promote diversity and internationalization of faculty members. We also
focus on supporting faculty members in charge of childcare or nursing care.
http://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/･ Graduate School of Human Sciences welcomes active application of motivated young
researchers, female researchers, and foreign researchers.
*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designatedareas．

19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University