Osaka University, Graduate School of Human Sciences
Associate Professor, Sociology
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Japan |
Position: | Associate Professor |
http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp
Associate Professor (Lecturer), or Associate Professor of Sociology
December 5, 2016
The Osaka University Graduate School of Human Sciences invites applications for a full-time Associate Professor (Lecturer) or Associate Professor of Sociology, field open. The Graduate School of Human Sciences is an interdisciplinary faculty of more than 60 scholars in Education, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, and Kyousei Studies. In addition to established Japanese medium programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the school is also pioneering English medium education in the human sciences.
1. Faculty:
Graduate School of Human Sciences 2. Position:
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.
3. Number of Positions: One
4. Work Location: Suita Campus (1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-city, Osaka)
5. Duties and 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 applicant 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.
6. Qualifications:
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Earned Ph.D. in Sociology.
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Native-level, professional competence in spoken and written English.
3. Japanese language skill at a level sufficient to fulfill administrative responsibilities.
7. Starting date:
April 1, 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter, but no later than October 1, 2017. 8. Application materials:
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Curriculum vitae in English.
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List of publications. Include thesis and dissertations, conference presentations
and works in progress.
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PDFs of three publications (may include a representative chapter of the Ph.D.
thesis).
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A cover letter in English describing your teaching and research experience to
date and your current and future research plans. (maximum 1,000 words)
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Name, affiliation, title, and contact information of two academic referees.
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Copy of certificate or transcript showing highest degree. Presentation of the
actual certification is required prior to contact signing.
9. Selection process:
Following documentary screening, short-listed candidates will be interviewed either face-to-face or via an IT interface. Additional materials, including letters of recommendation, may also be requested.
10. Employment Type:
Discretionary Labor 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/files/37.pdf
11. Salary and Benefits:
Based on the ‘Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Academic Staff Subject to Annual Salary System.’
http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/files/45.pdf
The separate regulations may apply in cases where the previous employment period is included in calculation of the “period of continuous service” defined in the Regulations Pertaining to Retirement Allowance for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff.
[Housing] http://iss-intl.osaka-u.ac.jp/supportoffice/eng/housing/
12. Insurance:
The successful candidate will be enrolled in the National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Association, Employment Insurance, and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance.
13. Submission Address:
Please assemble the required application materials and mail them to the address below.
Sociology Selection Committee
Osaka University Graduate School of Human Sciences
1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-shi 565-0871
Japan
14. Closing date: All documents must arrive by February 15, 2017 (Japan time)
15. For more information, please contact:
The Selection Committee, Sociology: hsoc-committee@hus.osaka-u.ac.jp
*Documents submitted will be treated as confidential and will only be used for the purpose of selection.
*The information in this document is subject to change. Please confirm details at interview.
Contact: |
The Selection Committee, Sociology: hsoc-committee@hus.osaka-u.ac.jp |
Website: | http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ/files/20170215_human_sciences.pdf |
Primary Category: | Sociology |
Secondary Categories: | Anthropology |
Posting Date: | 12/13/2016 |
Closing Date | 02/15/2017 |