Osaka University, Graduate School of Human Sciences
Associate Professor of Sociology (limited term with extension or promotion possible)
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Japan |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor |
Associate Professor (Lecturer) or Associate Professor of Sociology
Rank at time of appointment will be determined by previous experience and record of scholarly achievement. The initial appointment will be a limited-term contract of three years. Contract extension and subsequent status will be determined according to performance during the first contract period.
Responsibilities:
1) Teaching. The teaching consists of a mix of lecture courses and seminars for undergraduate and graduate students, plus tutorials and office hours.
(2) Research. The appointee will maintain an active research program and contribute to the School’s research output. They should apply for competitive research funding. The appointee will participate in existing and future research projects within the Graduate School of Human Sciences.
(3) Administration. Administrative duties include attendance at faculty meetings, participation in committee work, and invigilation at exams.
Qualifications:
1. Earned Ph.D. in Sociology.
2. Native-level, professional competence in spoken and written English.
3. Japanese language skill at a level sufficient to fulfill administrative responsibilities.
Application Materials:
1. Curriculum vitae in English.
2. List of publications. Include thesis and dissertations, conference presentations and works in progress.
3. Copies of three publications (may include a representative chapter of the Ph.D. thesis).
4. A cover letter in English describing your teaching experience, and your current and future research plans.
5. Name, affiliation, title, and contact information of two academic referees.
6. Copy of certificate or transcript showing highest degree. Presentation of the actual certification is required prior to contact signing.
Employment type:
The discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type is applied. (Deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)
*Based on the ‘Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff.’
http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/files/sk0037e.pdf
Salary and Benefits:
*Based on the ‘Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff Subject to Annual Salary System.’
http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/files/sk0045e.pdf
The separate regulations may apply if your previous employment period is included in the calculation of the “period of continuous service” defined in the 'Regulations Pertaining to Retirement Allowance for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff' and you are entitled to a retirement allowance.
Insurance: Successful candidate will join National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance.
Application Documents:
1. Curriculum vitae in English.
2. List of publications. Include thesis and dissertations, conference presentations and works in progress.
3. Copies of three publications (may include a representative chapter of the Ph.D. thesis).
4. A cover letter in English describing your teaching experience, and your current and future research plans.
5. Name, affiliation, title, and contact information of two academic referees.
6. Copy of certificate or transcript showing highest degree. Presentation of the actual certification is required prior to contact signing.
*Send application documents by registered mail to: Sociology Selection Committee, Osaka University Graduate School of Human Sciences, 1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, 565-0871, Japan
Write ‘Application for faculty position in Sociology' on the envelope in red ink.
*Submitted application documents will not be returned.
Deadline: June 10, 2018
Start date: October 1, 2018 or as soon thereafter as possible.
Initial contract expiration date: March 31, 2022.
*Submitted application documents will only be used for the purpose of application screening and hiring procedure.
Contact: |
Contact Person: S. North E-mail: hsoc-committee@hus.osaka-u.ac.jp |
Website: | http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ/academic_staff/index.html |
Primary Category: | Sociology |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 04/13/2018 |
Closing Date | 06/10/2018 |