Tokyo Gakugei University, Faculty of Education,
Arts and Sports Science Division
Head of the Division: Prof. Tetsuya, Etsuro

Job Opening for Tenure Track Teaching Position at Tokyo Gakugei University
Posting Date: June 13, 2024
1. Job Title, Number of Position: Lecturer, one (1)2. Department:
Research Field: Arts and Sports Science Division, Department of Health and Sports Sciences, Physical
Education Field.
Educational Field: Lifetime Sports Course
The research and educational organization which you will belong to may be subject to change due toorganizational restructuring.
3. Teaching and Research Field: Sociology of Sports and Physical Education/Sports Sociology
4. Job Description(1) Teaching the following courses and academic advising for undergraduate and graduate students
Courses in charge: “Physical Education/Sports Sociology” and “Sports Sociology” are required bydefault. In addition, some courses of “Physical Education/Sport Management,” “Sports Education
Management Seminar,” “Regional Sports Support Seminar,” “Sports Industry Theory,” and “SportsPolicy Studies” are necessary to take charge. It is also, as a practical instruction, desirable to be able
to take charge of “Dance,” “Tennis,” “Table Tennis,” “Handball,” “Badminton,” etc.
(2) Conducting research in the field of Sociology of Sports and Physical Education(3) Managements and administration on the university academics
5. Qualifications and Experiences
Applicants:(1) must have a doctoral degree or an equivalent research achievement.
(2) must have a sufficient level of Japanese language proficiency to conduct classes and participate indaily administrative duties of faculty members.
(3) must understand the academic policies of Tokyo Gakugei University and be willing to get involved inrelated duties.
(4) are expected to have research achievement relevant to educational support as well as thecourses/subjects to teach.
(5) are expected to have teacher’s license of elementary school and “Health and Physical Education” forsecondary school.
(6) are expected to have practical experiences in educational support, working in collaboration withschools, such as public officials, corporate or organizational staff or working at museums, theatres,libraries, and etc.

6. Starting Date: April 1, 2025
7. Tenure Track Probationary Period
Five years from the start of the employment. (Until March 31, 2030)
If the tenure is not granted, maximum of three years may be added to the period of employment in orderto provide preparation time for transfer.
8. Trial period
No trial period is set.
9. Working Style, Compensation (salary):(1) Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work (equivalent to 38 hours and 45 minutes per week/
7 hours and 45 minutes per day)Holidays: Saturdays and Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays(2) Annual salary. The annual salary payment regulations of Tokyo Gakugei University shall apply.
(3) Social insurance: When employed, you shall participate in the mutual aid association of MEXT (theMinistry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), pension insurance, employment
insurance and industrial accident compensation insurance.
10. Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:(1) Curriculum Vitae, attached with an applicant’s photograph and email address(2) A complete list of previous research achievements:
1. Books published
2. Articles and papers published
3. Educational practice
4. Others*All peer-reviewed/refereed articles and papers must be mentioned.
(3) Five of original copies of major academic achievements (Duplicate copies are acceptable.)(4) A list of educational achievement(5) A list of social contribution and academic activities(6) A Statement of research accomplishments as well as resolutions on future research and teachingprospects in approximately 2,000 Japanese characters(7) Example(s) of syllabus for the above-mentioned course(s) that applicants will teach
11. Deadline for applications: September 10, 2024
*All the application documents must arrive at Tokyo Gakugei University by the deadline.
12. Selection process:(1) Selection will be conducted in accordance with the selection rules of Tokyo Gakugei University.
(2) Tokyo Gakugei University promotes a gender-equal society in accordance with the legislative intent
of the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society. Priority will be given to women if they are recognized ashaving the same competence required for the job based on a fair evaluation.

(3) Tokyo Gakugei University guarantees fair selection for all individuals regardless of nationality or
handicap.
(4) Interviews (including a demo lesson) will be conducted as needed.
(5) The result will be communicated to applicants shortly after the completion of the selection process.
(6) Application materials are not returnable in principle.
(7) Applicants must be responsible for all expenses related to the application and selection processincluding travel and hotel expenses for the interviews.
(8) Applicants who live abroad and have difficulty submitting necessary documents for application
should contact us using the inquiry information below.
13. Mailing address for application
Prof. Tetsuya, Etsuro
Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports Science DivisionTokyo Gakugei University
4-1-1 Nukuikitamachi, Koganei-shi, Tokyo, Japan
Postal Code: 184-8501
Please write “Application for Department of Health and Sports Sciences” in red on the front of theenvelope.
14. Midterm Appraisal/Final Tenure Review
A midterm performance evaluation will be conducted in the third fiscal year of the tenure period,
followed by a tenure review will be conducted before the end of the tenure-track period.
In those cases where the tenure-track researcher demonstrates outstanding achievements, the tenure
review can be expedited after the midterm evaluation.
15. Inquiries
Prof. Suzuki, Akisato, Department of Health and Sports Sciences
Email: donau95@u-gakugei.ac.jp
Please write “Queries about Job Opening” in the subject box.
For inquiries about "9. Working Style, Compensation (salary)", please contact:
Personnel Section, Personnel Division, General Affairs Department, Tokyo Gakugei University
Email: jinjika@u-gakugei.ac.jp
16. Others
・Applicants’ data will be used only for the selection process for the position.
・Smoking is prohibited on campus to prevent passive smoking.