Full-time Academic Staff Opening (Limited term contract):Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, School of Human Sciences, Osaka University

1. Outline of Position
We are seeking to fill the position of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-time) (Tokunin-jokyo (jokin) in Japanese) in our Human Sciences International Undergraduate Programme. See the following website for further details of the programme http://g30.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/

2. Affiliation
Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University

3. Working location
Suita Campus with some teaching on Toyonaka Campus.

4. Specialized Field
The successful candidate will teach foundation skills courses and specialist content courses for the Human Sciences International Undergraduate Programme, with a special responsibility for the Contemporary Japan Major. We are looking for somebody with a disciplinary background in areas studies, sociology or education.

5. Job Description
The successful candidate will make significant contributions to teaching and the smooth operation of the Human Sciences International Undergraduate Programme. The focus is primarily on teaching rather than research, although we would also expect the successful candidate to be research active to some degree. Courses to be taught include freshman and sophomore level skills courses, Academic Writing I and Qualitative Research Methods, and lower and advanced level content courses International Education I and II, Social Stratification in Japanese Society, Popular Culture in Japan, Sociology of Knowledge and Introduction to Social Psychology.

6. Qualifications
Successful candidates will have:
1) Experience of delivering high-quality courses in
English
2) A PhD in a relevant field of study
3) A degree of international presence as a
researcher in their field
4)　Ability to work competently and effectively in English to support the running of the programme.
5) Basic level Japanese communication skills are also desired

7. Commencement of Employment
June 1st, 2015 or as soon after as possible, but no later than September, 1st 2015.

8. Term of Employment
This fixed term contract terminates March 31st, 2019.
NB：The　term　of　employment　may　be　shortened　if the　candidate　is　or　has　been　employed　by　Osaka
　University.

9. Employment Conditions
Discretionary Labour System, Special Work Type *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/file
s/37.pdf

10. Salary and Benefits
*Based on the ‘Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff.’
http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/file
s/40.pdf

Remuneration: Approximately 4.8 million to 5.7 million JPY per annum, as set on the basis of the job
description[亀山2] . Commuting allowance, housing allowance, dependent allowance, retirement allowance and bonus will not be provided.

Insurance: The new appointee will join the National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Association, Employment Insurance and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance

11. Application Documents
Letter of application
Curriculum vitae (photo attached)
List of publications (please list by type of publication and indicate peer reviewed publications) Copies of three representative publications One academic reference letter and contact details of two additional referees

12. Submission of Application Documents
Please submit all documentation in PDF or Word format to the following address:
englishprogram@hus.osaka-u.ac.jp

Please enter the following subject line when sending
documentation:
Selection Committee HUS International Programme

The above email can also be used for inquiries.

13. Application Deadline
All application materials must arrive by 23:59 on April 15th, 2015 (Japan Standard Time).

14. Selection Process
Applicants will be notified within a few days that the application had been received and is complete.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview later April or early May. Shortlisted candidates who are not able to attend a face-to-face meeting will be invited to participate in a Skype-based interview.

Please note that we are not able to reimburse shortlisted candidates for travel or accommodation expenses.

15. Additional Information
Please refer to the ‘Work Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff’ and other regulations concerning work and working conditions.
http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kite
i_shugyou.html