Full-time Academic Staff Opening
Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-time)
Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University

OutlineWe are seeking to fill the position of Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Fulltime) to lead the educational activities and administration of the Human Sciences
International Undergraduate Degree Program as well as to be involved in the expansionof the International College at Osaka University.
See the following website for further details of the program.
https://iudp.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/

1. Position

Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Full-time)

2. Number ofPositions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University

4. Work Location

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

5. Specialized Field

Human Sciences (able to contribute to one of the following research focuses: Japanstudies, diversity and inclusion or politics and globalization studies)
1) Education and administrative duties as director of the Human Sciences International
Undergraduate Degree Program including admissions, program strategy and evaluation.
*This role involves providing approximately four courses per semester, including
dissertation-related courses, as well as supervising students. Lectures and seminarclasses for one course are given once a week per subject per semester, for a total of 15weeks).
*Some courses will be held at the Toyonaka Campus

6. Job Description
2) Serve on committees related to the running of the program3) Contribute to the development and diversification of programmes offered by theInternational College at Osaka University and strengthening cooperation with related
faculties and institutions.
4) Research activities related to the above areas.

7. Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:1) Experience of teaching higher education courses in English in the above field.
2) A PhD in a field in Human Sciences or a related field
3) Experience in running an educational program at a university or other highereducation institution4) At least five publications in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals5) Ability to work competently and effectively in English to support the running of theProgram.
6) Working Japanese proficiency

8. Starting Date

April 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter9. Term ofEmployment

Initial appointment of 1 year**Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to continuityof work and performance evaluation. *The maximum cumulative contract term is 10
years from the starting date, based on “Regulations Pertaining to Contract Period of
National University Corporation Osaka University Fixed-term Staff, etc.”

10. Probationary
Period6 months

Based on “38. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for
National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term 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 with theapplicant’s consent. (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)

12. Salary andBenefits

Based on “48. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University
Limited Term Staff (Specially Appointed Staff, etc.) Subject to Annual Salary System”
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
Remuneration:7,713,600JPY 〜per annum, on the basis of responsibilities assigned(described in “6. Job Description”) and depending on the candidate’s qualifications andexperience. Commuting allowance is provided. Please note that a housing allowance,dependent allowance, retirement allowance and bonus are included in the abovementioned annual salary and will not be provided.

13. Insurance

Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National
Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance andIndustrial Accident Compensation Insurance

14. Application
Documents

1) Letter of application that includes an outline of why you are interested in thisposition and what you think you can contribute2) Curriculum vitae
3) List of publications (please list by type of publication and indicate peer reviewedpublications)4) List of courses taught, including the target students of the courses5) Examples of two syllabi that you have created
6) Copies of five representative publications7) One academic reference and contact details of two additional referees

15. Sending Addressand ContactInformation

Please submit all documentation in PDF through JREC-IN Portal Web application.
( URL https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?id=D123122440&ln=1 and No.
D123122440)
Contact information: Osaka University Human Science Programme:
englishprogram@hus.osaka-u.ac.jp

16. Application
Deadline

All application materials must arrive by 23:59 on February 12, 2024 (Japan StandardTime).

17. Selection Process

Applicants will be notified within a few days that the application has been received andis complete. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview in February
2024. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a face-to-face interview if in Japanor an on-line interview if overseas. Please note that we are not able to reimburse
shortlisted candidates for travel or accommodation expenses.

18. AdditionalInformation

Concerning work conditions other than above-mentioned, please refer to “36.Work
Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term 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 is posted, and subject to change.
In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities
after employment.
“Deemed exports" related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining
to Security Export Control”.
We also particularly encourage applications from female candidates.
Osaka University is committed to promoting gender equality and providing various
supports for female academic staff members.
http://www.di.osaka-u.ac.jp/en_lp/*Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designatedareas．

19. Recruiter

National University Corporation Osaka University