Institute of Arts and Sciences faculty position
Position

Associate Professor or Lecturer (Tenure track) – 1 position

Institution

Academic Research Institute – Institute of Arts and Sciences

Field

Foreign Language (English)

Commencement

April 1, 2025

Main Duties

1st Year Basic Education Courses(1) Compulsory Subject: Communication Skills 1 (English) (20 classes /year)(2) Courses to Deepen International Understanding (2-4 classes / year)※ Refer to the links below for more information on the 1st Year Basic
Education Courses:
http://www.ias.yamagata-u.ac.jp
https://www.yamagata-u.ac.jp/gakumu/syllabus/2024/7sylla.htm

Qualifications(1) Master’s degree or equivalent educational/research achievements(2) Native English speaker or equivalent English proficiency(3) Adequate Japanese language skills to deal with administrative duties(4) Ability to contribute to planning and management of education andresearch programmes related to 1st year Basic Education(5) Teaching experience in English language higher education(6) Ability to engage in international exchange programmes

Supporting
Documentation(1) Resume (free format): Include a photo, date of birth, home address,
contact number, e-mail address, education (from high school) andemployment history(2) List of research achievements (free format): Categorize into academic
research papers (indicate DOI and peer-review status), international
conference papers, books, reviews, patents, awards and external funding
status (indicate role as principal or co-investigator)(3) Additional noteworthy achievements related to English language
education (submit only if applicable – free format)(4) Achievements and aspirations towards education (within 1x A4 page)(5) Research aspirations (within 1x A4 page)(6) Copies of up to 5 research papers(7) Contact information for two referees (affiliation, name, contact numberand e-mail address)※Please be sure to declare any history of disciplinary action related tosexual violence against students when applying. If such facts are
discovered later, you may be subject to cancellation of employment forfalsification of career history or disciplinary dismissal

Application
DeadlineMust be received by September 30, 2024 (Monday)

Contact
Details

Yamagata University, Kojirakawa Campus, Administrative Office, General
Affairs Section. E-mail: yu-kj-jinji@jm.kj.yamagata-u.ac.jpApplicationMethod

Submit application documents (1)–(7) as a single PDF file via JREC-IN Portal
Web application ※Application documents will not be used for purposes otherthan the current document screening. Personal information will not beprovided to third parties without the applicant's consent. We will designatea person responsible for managing the acquired personal information andimplement strict safety measures to prevent data loss

Termsand Tenure track period is 5 years. Tenure evaluation will be conducted 3 or 5Conditions
years after hiring based on internal regulations. Successful candidates
will be granted tenure.
※ Tenure track faculty members will receive additional research funds(\500,000 / year for the first 2 years and \200,000 / year for remaining 3years)※ Refer to the link for details on the tenure track system
https://www.yamagata-u.ac.jp/jp/recruitment/20201105/［Salary］Based on the national university annual salary system that takes
into account experience and other factors。
［Insurance］MEXT mutual aid association (health insurance, pension).
Employment insurance, workers’ accident compensation insurance［Working Hours］8：30－17：00(Discretionary labor system)［Holidays］Weekends, public holidays, and New Year holidays［Retirement Age］65 years old
OtherInformation［Probationary Period］6 months(1) Successful candidates are expected to reside in Yamagata City or itsvicinity(2) Interviews will be conducted at Yamagata University (Yamagata City)
during the selection process. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed(3) Research is not limited to foreign language acquisition. Humanities,
social or natural sciences is also considered(4) Selection will also consider “Special Provisions for Measures Concerning
Female Workers” under Article 8 of the Equal employment Opportunity Law.
Female candidates will be prioritized if achievement evaluation(research, education, social contribution) and personality is equal(5) To achieve the goals set forth in the government’s “6th Science andTechnology Base Plan,” this recruitment promotes employment stability
and career development for workers. It aims to improve age compositionof faculty members by encouraging the participation of young faculty
members (under 35 years old)(6) Regarding the classes you will be responsible for, regardless of whether
you have experience, we will conduct Faculty Development (FD) and afaculty member will always be assigned to provide guidance. We lookforward to applications from those who are enthusiastic about education.
(7) The campus is entirely non-smoking