July 11, 2024 (Reiwa 6)
Kazuki Taketoshi
Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture
Ryukoku University
Faculty Recruitment Announcement
The Ryukoku University Faculty of Agriculture, invites applications for one full-time,tenured position. The Faculty would appreciate your sharing this announcement withinterested parties.
1. Department/Program: Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture
2. Location:
Ryukoku University, Seta Campus, 1-5 Yokotani, Seta Oe-cho, Otsu, Shiga
520-2194, Japan
3. Field of Specialization: Microbiology (microbial physiology and microbial utilization)
4. Main Responsibilities: " Microbiology I"※In addition to the main responsibilities, the candidate is expected to teach other
Undergraduate and postgraduate subjects.
5. Anticipated Position: Professor ,Associate Professor, or Lecturer
6. Number of Positions: 1
7. Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the following requirements:(1) Respect for the university's founding principles.
(2) A doctoral degree, or research achievements and practical experience equivalent toor exceeding this level.
(3) Publication of peer-reviewed articles in reputable domestic and international
academic journals.
(4) Strong motivation and passion for engaging in education, research, community
service, and university management.

(5) Those who can perform work in Japanese.
8. Application Documents:(1) Curriculum Vitae with photo (Ryukoku University Form 1) - 1 copy
(2) Research Achievement Record (Free Form) - 1 copy
・In the case of a book, in the case of an article, specify announcement name of magazine,
having review or not in an author, an article name, an issuance (announcement) year in
an author, the title of a book, the publishing company (publishing office) name, anissuance (announcement) year.
・ The turn of mention does not matter about each item, but is unification in theapplication.
・Refer * to Corresponding Author by an underline for own name.
・You refer "○ mark" to three points of main study achievements, and attach the copyof the article.
(3) Educational and Professional Achievement Record (Free Form) - 1 copy(4)List of social contributions (academic societies, committee activities, socialcontribution activities, etc.) (Free Form) - 1 copy(5) Other Achievements Record (Free Form) - 1 copy(6) Statement of Intent for Education and Research (Free Form) - 1 copy(7) Names and contact information of two referees
Note:
Submitted documents will not be returned.
All forms should be A4 size, printed on one side, and clipped together (do not staple).
The required forms can be downloaded from the Ryukoku University website.
https://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/employment/index.html
9. Application Deadline: September 30, 2024 [Must be received by this date]
10. Submission Address:
Ryukoku University, Faculty of Agriculture, Educational Affairs Department
1-5 Yokotani, Seta Oe-cho, Otsu, Shiga 520-2194, Japan11. Submission Method:
Send the documents by registered mail with the label "Application Documents forFaculty Position in the Department of Life Sciences , Faculty of Agriculture, Ryukoku
University." <No electronic files>
12. Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2025
13. Remuneration:(1) Employment Type: Full-time(2) Salary: As per Ryukoku University's salary regulations(Monthly)
Full-time lecturer 30 years old: 367,800 yen
Associate Professor 40 years old: 510,000 yen
Professor, 50 years old: 645,700 yen
・End of-Term Allowance: Twice a year (FY2024)
First Half Allowance (June) = (Main Salary + Dependents Allowance) × 2.5 months +55,000 yen
Second Half Allowance (December) = (Main Salary + Dependents Allowance) × 4.25
months + 150,000 yen* The above is the actual amount for FY2024 and is not guaranteed.
(3) Retirement Age: 68 years old (for Professors), Other Faculty and Staff: 65 years old(4) Class Teacher (Minimum Quota)
Professor: 5 classes, Associate Professor: 5 classes, Lecturer: 4 classes (1 class:equivalent to teaching 30 times 90-minute classes per year)(5) Individual Research Expenses

410,000 yen per year (FY2024)

(6) Research Fellow System (Overview)In FY2024, three of the 49 full-time faculty
members of the Faculty of Agriculture are scheduled to be researchers
Name of ResearcherPeriod(Long-term) Overseas Research

From 6 months to 1

Those who have worked regularly as

Fellows and Domestic Researchyear

full-time Faculty Members of theFellows

Qualified､remarks

Study Abroad Fees
Overseas: Up to
3,000,000 yen
Domestic: Up to
1,000,000 yen

University for at least 3 years(Short-term) Overseas ResearchMore than 1 monthThose who have worked regularly as

Fellows and Domestic Researchand less than 6

full-time Faculty Members of theFellows

months

University for at least 3 years

Postdoctoral Researcher

From 6 months to 1

Those who have worked as full-timeyear

Faculty Members of the University for atOverseas: Up to
1,800,000 yen
Domestic: Up to
200,000 yen

N/Aleast 10 years(7) Travel expenses, etc.
Travel expenses will be paid based on the payment criteria.
14. Selection Process:(1) First Selection (Document Screening): Qualified applicants will be notified separately.
(2) Second Selection (Interview, etc.): Scheduled for November 2024. Details will beprovided later.
(3) Travel and accommodation expenses for the selection process will not be provided.
(4) Applicants will be notified of the results of the selection process once decisions aremade.
15. Contact Information:
Ryukoku University, Faculty of Agriculture, Educational Affairs Department
Contact Person: Tanaka
Tel: 077-599-5601 / Fax: 077-599-5608
Email: agr@ad.ryukoku.ac.jp
16. Other Information:
Personal information provided during the recruitment process will be managed inaccordance with university regulations and used only for the purposes of selection andrecruitment.
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