October 12, 2020
Recruitment of a Professor
Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University

Outline:Kyushu University is seeking an experienced individual with expertise in teaching and research forappointment as a tenured Professor in the Laboratory of Agroecology, Division of AgrobiologicalSciences, Department of Bioresource Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture.
The goal of the Division of Agrobiological Sciences is to systematically train superior researcher with a deep
understanding and high insight on the sustainable and stable supply, innovative production technology,protection management, and preservation of biological environment of food resources organisms. The
division systematically organizes each subject from the perspective of the basic, advanced and practicalsciences, and undertakes multilayered education under the assignment and collaboration of each research
field within the major and under the supervision teacher system.
The Laboratory of Agroecology deals with education and research on relationship between crops and theenvironmental factors in the fields and facilities of University Farm, promotion of the effective use of
biological functions, and achievement of sustainable agricultural production in harmony with theenvironment.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

1. Gene-environment interaction in crop production
2. Functionality of crops
3. Crop production at the field-level
In addition, individual of this position will work on a University Farm and is expected to promote theestablishment of an advanced research farm on the Ito Campus.

1. Number of Positions Offered:
One Professor

2. Institution:
Position affiliation:
Laboratory of Agroecology, Division of Agrobiological Sciences, Department of Bioresource Sciences,Faculty of Agriculture.

Education:
The appointee will join the teaching staff of the University Farm in the School of Agriculture and theCourse of the Agrobiological Sciences in the Graduate School of Bioresource and BioenvironmentalSciences.

3. Date of Appointment and Employment Duration:
Date of appointment:
April 1, 2021.

4. Qualfications:(1) Ph.D degree or equivalent.
(2) An outstanding research record in the above-mentioned fields.
(3) Able to work with enthusiasm for student education and research guidance as undergraduate andgraduate school teachers.

5. Salary and Benefits:
Appointment level to be commensurate with the qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits arespecified in the Kyushu University regulations. For further information, visit the following university
website (in Japanese) or apply to the General Affairs Section, Faculty of Agriculture.
https://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/f/491/2004syuki014.pdf
General Affairs Section, Faculty of Agriculture (E-mail. nossyomu2@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp)

6. Educational Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to teach the following subjects and supervise research
activities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in Japanese, with some of the teaching andsupervision done in English.
(1) Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences
・Master’s course(Course of Agrobiological Sciences)
Advanced Topics on Crop Resource Ecology, Advanced Studies in Agrobiological Science I, II,Agrobiological Science Project Research, Agrobiological Science Presentation in Turn, Seminar in
Agrobiological Science I, II, Teaching Practice in Agrobiological Science, Presentation Skill for
Academic Meeting I, II, International Presentation Skill for Academic Meeting, Internship(International Course)
Seminar in a Specified Field I, II, Master's Thesis Research I, II, Agrobiological Science, Teaching
Practice, Presentation Skill for Academic Meeting, Internship・Doctoral course(Course of Agrobiological Sciences)
Research training on Agrobiological Science, Advanced topics on Agrobiological Science, Tutorial on
Agrobiological Science, Teaching Practice, Presentation Skill for Academic Meeting I, II, International
Presentation Skill for Academic Meeting, Internship, Project Research(International Course)
Research training on Agrobiological Science, Advanced Topics on Agrobiological Science, Tutorial on
Agrobiological Science, Teaching Practice, International Presentation Skill for Academic Meeting,Internship, Project Research(2) Undergraduate School(University Farm, School of Agriculture)
Practice of Field Work, Practice of Field Work I, II, III, IV, V(International Course)
Field work on Bioresource and Bioenvironment 1(Kikan Education)
Introduction of Experimental Agricultural Production

In charge as necessary.
Most of the courses are given by multiple professors.

7. Required Documentation (provide all documents either in Japanese or English):(1) Curriculum vitae.
(2) List of research achievements
I. Original papers: Name of Authors, Title, Journal Name, Volume, Pages, Published year(i) Peer-reviewed papers(ii) Non-peer-reviewed papers(iii) International Conference Proceedings(iv) Others
II. Books: Name of Authors, Title, Name of Publisher, Pages, Published year
III. Review papers: Name of Authors, Title, Journal Name, Volume, Pages, Published yearIV. Patents and Variety Registration
V. Academic awards
VI. Invited lectures
VII. List of public and private research grants awarded: Name of grant (Research Category), Project
Title, Project Period, Grant amount, Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator
VIII. Educational experiences
IX. Philanthropic activity
X. Others(3) Summary of your research activities and future research plans (approx. 800 words).
(4) Summary of your educational experience and aspirations for education in the future (approx. 800words).
(5) The set of the above-mentioned documents (printed documents and corresponding Word and PDF
files on CD-ROM or USB memory stick of items (1)-(4)) should be submitted by registered mail orcourier. Please use a reliable service.
(6) Reprints or photocopies of your five most important publications and their PDF files.
(7) Self-recommendation: A letter of self-recommendation, stating your suitability for the post, together
with the names of two referees with the position, affiliation, and contact information (E-mail address)
for your research activities and educational experience.
Recommendations by others: A referee's recommendation letter with the nominator’s name, position,affiliation, and contact information (E-mail address).
(8) Submitted documents/CD-ROMs/USB memory sticks will not be returned to the applicants.
Template files for the documents (1) and (2) can be downloaded from the following URL.
https://archive.iii.kyushu-u.ac.jp/public/pjm4gAcJRwFAgUQBDrZ0iJ7sxydiDdPBZLF5EDTcDiA4

8. Interview:
Short-listed candidates may be invited for an interview held at Ito Campus or via a remote conference
system. We do not support any expenses incurred, such as for travel or accommodation, to participate
in the interview.

9. Conditions of employment(1) Employment Duration
Full-time, with a mandatory retirement age of 65.
(2) Probationary periodA three-month probationary period.
(3) Place of employment
Faculty of Agriculture (University Farm), Ito Campus (744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN)
Note: University Farm will move from Harumachi Campus to Ito Campus by May 31st, 2021
(4) Working hours, Break time, Overtime
Based on Discretionary Labor System for professional work.
(5) Days off
Every Saturday and Sunday, national holidays, and New Year’s holidays from December 29-January 3in addition to an annual leave entitlement.
(6) Social Insurance
Employee shall enroll in:
Employment insurance, Compensation Insurance, Health Insurance, Employees’ pension insurance.

10. Application Deadline:
Completed applications must arrive at Kyushu University by November 25 noon, 2020 (Japan time).

11. Contact and submission of the application documents to:Prof. Toshihiro Kumamaru
Chair of the Screening Committee
Division of Systems Bioengineering, Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology,
Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu UniversityMotooka 744, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, JAPANTEL +81-92-802-4842 (Laboratory of Plant Genetic Resources)
E-mail: kumamaru@agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp

12. Additional Information:(1) One set of the printed documents should be submitted by registered mail or courier. Please use areliable service. Clearly mark on the envelope in RED “Application for the position of Professor in
Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University”.
(2) For more information about the Faculty of Agriculture, please visit the following website.
https://www.agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp(3) Kyushu University is an equal opportunity employer and follows the principles of the Basic Act for
Gender Equal Society (Act. No.78 of 1999), Act on Employment Promotion etc. of Persons with

Disabilities (Act No. 123 of 1960, revised in 2013), and the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination
against Persons with Disabilities (Act No. 65 of 2013).