Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/01/09
Full-time Faculty Position (with tenure or tenure-track)【Cognitive Science (Computational)】
D124010248
Waseda University
Research field : Others - Others - Cognitive Science (Computational)
Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period absent
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Cognitive Science is the interdisciplinary study of human cognition and behavior encompassing the fields of philosophy, psychology, linguistics, computer science and AI, neuroscience, and anthropology. In our liberal arts program, some gaps remain in these fields, and we seek a candidate who can complement our existing program through expertise in the field of computational study of cognition.
We particularly welcome candidates well versed in classic cognitive architectures, such as, connectionist modeling and ACT-R, capable of teaching computational modeling to liberal arts students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In addition to giving undergraduate lectures, the candidate is expected to have the experience and/or capacity to teach courses for MA and PhD students and direct their research.
Furthermore, the candidate is expected to maintain an active research record in scientific studies of human cognition (e.g., vision, social cognition, decision-making, memory) through a computational approach. -
Work content and job description
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following core tasks:
1） Undergraduate teaching in the School of International Liberal Studies (SILS)
2） Contributing actively to the research development of the University (independent research activities, international publications, fund-seeking applications, conference organization, collegial academic life with SILS and Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies (GSICCS) members)
3） Fulfilling administrative duties in SILS and GSICCS as required by the University (entrance examination, committee work, etc.)
Example classes could include:
SILS
- First Year Seminar, Intermediate Seminar, Advanced Seminar
- Introduction to Cognitive Architectures (introductory level)
- Social Cognition (intermediate or advanced level)
- Human and Artificial Intelligence (intermediate or advanced level)
- Computational Modeling of Human Cognition (intermediate or advanced level)
We also welcome suggestions for other courses, provided that they do not overlap with our existing courses. Before making suggestions, please check our existing courses by searching on our Syllabus Search system:
(https://www.wsl.waseda.jp/syllabus/JAA101.php?pLng=en).
Note: We are on a 14-week semester system, in which each class period (koma) is 100 minutes long. In general, a full-time faculty member teaches at least nine koma a year, with four or five koma per week each semester.
While this is an undergraduate teaching position, there is the possibility of supervising MA-level and PhD-level students jointly with other faculty members within the School. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
School of International Liberal Studies/Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies
Job type
- Professor level
- Associate Professor
Research field
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Others - Others
Cognitive Science (Computational)
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~
Provided in accordance with the university regulations.
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
Working hours :00:00-00:00
Holidays : New Year Holidays, National Holidays, and University Anniversary Day (excluding national holidays designated by the university as workdays)
Vacations are (1) non-working days designated by Japanese laws and ordinances, such as Labor Standards Law, and (2) those designated by the university (e.g., summer/winter vacation periods and periods when offices are closed)Overtime and other explanations : Scheduled working days and working hours (start time, finish time, rest periods) are as specified in the university regulations.
As for research work, the Discretionary Labor System of Japan (Deemed working hours: 8 hours/day) applies.
Hence, working hours for research as well as how research should proceed are at the discretion of each faculty member.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Description
(1) PhD or equivalent doctoral degree
(2) A demonstrated ability to teach in English at undergraduate level
(3) The ability to supervise at Master’s level in English
(4) The capacity to supervise and assess PhD dissertations in English
(5) Proficiency in Japanese is preferred but not mandatory
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
Full-time
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Tenure-track
If employed as tenured, there is no contract term.
In principle, the contracted term of service for Associate Professor (tenure-track) or Professor (tenure-track) is three years.Probationary period absent
Work location
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169-8050
Tokyo
1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8050, Japan
In principle, at the Waseda Campus
Compensation
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/01/09~2024/03/29 Deadline for receipt
Web Entry: December 22, 2023 – March 22, 2024 23:59(JST)
Documents Submission: December 22, 2023 – March 29, 2024
(All application materials must arrive by Friday, March 29, 2024, 17:00 (JST))
Application method
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Attached documents
Application Form : MailingDownload the designated form and fill in all items.Achievements and Activities : MailingDownload the designated form and fill in all items.Other online application forms
In addition to submitting the application documents, applicants are required to make a web entry.
Please refer to the application site for the web entry URL.Other Mailing Documents
Letter of Application, Teaching and Research Plans, Photocopy of diploma of highest degree etc.
For other details, please refer to the application guidelines. -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
169-8050 Tokyo 1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8050, Japan School of International Liberal Studies/Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies, Waseda University
Faculty Employment Search Committee (Cognitive Science (Computational)）Precautions : * On the envelope, write “Application Documents for English Language Education” in red.
* Send the envelope by simplified registered post or by delivery service (courier) to ensure that the application package can be tracked.
* Submission of application documents in person/by email will not be accepted. -
* Out of application period.
https://my.waseda.jp/application/noauth/application-detail-noauth?param=5xpTxYLI0IsgHCwMMN6LKA
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
After document screening, interview, which will include a mock lecture and research presentation, will be conducted for selected applicants on May 25, 2024.
In principle, interviews are conducted in person at Waseda University (Tokyo), with the possibility of having them online.
Travel expenses are to be borne by each applicant. -
Notification of result
Final results will be notified by late-August 2024 (exact date tbc.)
Contact details
Waseda University
School of International Liberal Studies
AMANO Kana
0352861728
sils-ap@list.waseda.jp
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