Faculty Position in the Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry

OutlineThe Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and Orofacial Function, Osaka University
Graduate School of Dentistry, is engaged in the examination, diagnosis and treatment ofdental tissue and tooth defects as well as research on implant treatments, diagnosis of
temporomandibular joint disorders, and prosthetic materials. The specific research areas tobe addressed in the future are, in addition to advancing the research we have been
conducting so far, the promotion of the development of regenerative medicine for jawbones
and mucous membranes, as well as biomaterials and molecular biological research totranslate these advancements.
The department is seeking an academic staff member who has a flexible attitude and cancontribute to the development and harnessing of the laboratory’s research strengths. Inaddition to the aforementioned research, the successful applicant will be responsible formanaging out patient services as the Deputy Director of the Prosthodontics andImplantology, prosthetic treatments, teaching liberal arts, and other subjects at theundergraduate and graduate levels, in addition to the aforementioned research.
Inquiries regarding this position are welcome.

1. Position

Associate Professor

2. Number of Positions

1 (One)3. Affiliation

Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry (Department of Fixed Prosthodontics andOrofacial Function)

4. Work Location

Suita Campus (1-8 Yamadaoka, SuitaCity, Osaka, Japan)

5. Specialized Field

Dentistry (Prosthodontics)

6. Responsibilities

Clinical practice at Osaka University Dental Hospital.
Engage in educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students.
Conduct research in Prosthodontics .

7. Qualifications[Essential]
An applicant must have:(1) A dental qualification valid in Japan.
(2) A doctoral degree.
(3) Excellent research achievements in the related field/s.
(4) Business-level or above Japanese language proficiency.
(5) Certification as a specialist and attending physician in prosthodontics[Preferred]
Applicants with experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students

8. Starting Date

November 1st, 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

9. Term of
Employment

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

12. Salary and Benefits*The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied (deemed working
hours: 8 hours a day)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. Application
Documents

Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National PublicService Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance and Industrial Accident
Compensation Insurance
Applications should be written in English or Japanese and include the following:
1. A Curriculum Vitae (Please use the Form 1*)
2. A list of research achievements and academic publications (Please classify publications
into categories such as original paper, international conference papers, books, review papers,
tutorial papers, patents and so on.) and a list of conference presentations from the last 3years. (See notes and also prepare the form2-1 to 2-3)
3. Copies of 3 major original papers (Photocopies are acceptable)
4. A list of grants you have received in the last 5 years (Please use the Form 3*)
5. A photocopy of dental license
6. A photocopy of certification as a specialist and attending physician in Prosthodontics
7. An outline of research, education, and clinical plans (A4, 2 pages limit)*The Form1-3 available at the following website.
https://www.dent.osaka-u.ac.jp/recruitment#1*Personal information in the application documents will only be used for the purpose ofscreening and hiring procedures and will not be disclosed to any third party.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
Please submit by e-mail:nishimura.masahiro.dent@osaka-u.ac.jp*Write “Application for faculty position (Associate Professor) in (the Department ofFixed Prosthodontics and Orofacial Function)” in the subject line.
*Attach the application documents in PDF format (with full security countermeasures).

15. Sending Address
and ContactInformation

16. Application
Deadline

17. Selection Process

If any difficulties in submitting by e-mail, please submit by postal service:
Attn: Professor Masahiro NISHIMURA
Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and Orofacial Function, Osaka University Graduate
School of Dentistry,
1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita-city, Osaka 565-0871 JAPAN*Write “Application for faculty position (Associate Professor) in the Department of Fixed
Prosthodontics and Orofacial Function” on the envelope in red ink.
*Send application documents by registered mail.
Contact Person: Professor Masahiro NISHIMURA
Tel: +81-6-6879-2951
Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University
1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita-city, Osaka 565-0871 JAPANMust be received by 5:00pm on October 9th, 2024 (JST)Selection will be based on submitted documents. Selected short-listed candidates may berequested for an interview when necessary.
Selected applicants will be notified within two weeks after the application deadline.
*Travel and accommodation fees necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant.
For applicants residing overseas, it is possible to 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

18. AdditionalInformation

Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer isposted, and subject to change.
After employment, the affiliation, work location, and responsibilities may be subject tochange within the limits set by the University.

“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