Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki
Date of publication : 2023/11/20
Full-time Associate Professor or Assistant Professor (tenure-track) Quantitative Approaches to Political Science or Public Administration
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University of Tsukuba
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Politics
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Tsukuba is working on a research project to make policy suggestions to solve disparities and inequalities in various fields. Therefore, we are seeking a researcher who can contribute to this project, who have an expertise in political science or public administration, to empirically examine the policy formation system. We are also working to examine how digitalization will affect democratic society. In this regard as well, we are seeking a researcher who can potentially contribute in the future.
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Work content and job description
(1) Research promotion at the Consortium of Human and Social Sciences for International and Comparative Research (ICR)
(2) Teaching courses and seminars related to quantitative approaches to political science and public administration in the M.A. & Ph.D. Degree Programs of International Advanced Japanese Studies
(3) Teaching courses and seminars related to quantitative approaches to political science and public administration in the School of Social and International Studies
(4) Administrative tasks in the above organizations -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences
Job type
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Politics
Wages
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Associate Professor
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 9 million yen
As determined by the University.
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Assistant Professor level
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 7 million yen
As determined by the University.
Working hours
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Associate Professor
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Holidays : Sundays, Saturdays, National holidays, and Dec. 29 - Jan.3
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system: Prescribed working hours are 7 hours 45 minutes per day, or 38 hours and 45 minutes per week for a 5-day workweek, with start and end times and rest periods left to the discretion of the employee. Break time (60 minutes) Overtime (Yes)
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Assistant Professor level
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Holidays : Sundays, Saturdays, National holidays, and Dec. 29 - Jan.3
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system: Prescribed working hours are 7 hours 45 minutes per day, or 38 hours and 45 minutes per week for a 5-day workweek, with start and end times and rest periods left to the discretion of the employee. Break time (60 minutes) Overtime (Yes)
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Description
(1) Doctoral degree, or the prospect of obtaining a doctoral degree prior to the date of appointment.
(2) Publication record with academic publishers and/or reputable academic journals in the field related to Quantitative Approaches to Political Science or Public Administration
(3) Having at least one publication in English is preferable.
(4) Ability to conduct classes and research guidance in both English and Japanese language.
(5) Ability to conduct administrative tasks in Japanese language.
Employment Type
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Associate Professor
Regular employee
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Assistant Professor level
Regular employee
Contract period
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Associate Professor
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period absent
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Assistant Professor level
Nontenured - Tenure-track
Those hired at the rank of Assistant Professor will need to go through a review of their publications, academic performance, and teaching excellence within 5 years from the time of their appointment.
Probationary period absent
Work location
- 305-8571 Ibaraki 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-city
Compensation
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2024/07/01
Starting date : 2024/07/01
Application period
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2023/11/20~2024/01/31 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
(1) Curriculum Vitae (Form No.3, Downloadable)
(2) List of five of the applicant’s publications (books and/or papers) published within the last five years. Only one publication can be included if it is an important achievement, even if it was done before five years ago (Form No.4, Downloadable).
(3) Achievement Record in the Areas of Education, Technical Skills, and Practical Work (Form No.5, Downloadable).
(4) Education and Research Plan and Future Prospects at the University of Tsukuba (Form No.6, Downloadable).
(5) Copies or photocopies of five main publications listed in (2).
(6) Summaries of each of the five main publications listed in (2) in 400 words in English).
(7) List of complete research achievements (Form in file 23, downloadable)
(8) Self-Declaration of Specific Categories (Form, downloadable)
(9) Cover letter with the applicant’s email address and telephone number. (Free Format)
(10) Contact information for two references (name, affiliation, email address, telephone number, etc.).
(11) Applicants residing in the European Economic Area or in the United Kingdom of Great Britain must submit a “Consent to Processing and Extraterritorial Transfer of Personal Data under GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)” .
*Files of all the forms are downloadable from the link below:
https://www.jinsha.tsukuba.ac.jp/jobs/application-documents
*Please follow the instructions provided in the template files when you fill in the forms.
Other Mailing Documents
If books (single work) are included in the major achievements to be sent, the books may be submitted by mail to the address below. -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
305-8571 Ibaraki 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba-city Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, Office of M.A. & Ph.D. Degree Programs of International Advanced Japanese Studies
Hidehiro Yamamoto -
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
After the document screening, short-listed candidates will be invited for an online interview in Japanese and English that may include a research presentation and teaching demonstration.
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Notification of result
by e-mail
Contact details
University of Tsukuba
Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences
Hidehiro Yamamoto
yamamoto.hidehiro.gf(at)u.tsukuba.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
by e-mail only.
Notes
(1) The University of Tsukuba selects personnel in accordance with the spirit of the "Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society" and the principles and policies of the "University of Tsukuba Basic Principles and Basic Plan for Diversity."
(2) The University of Tsukuba has established "University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations" based on "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act," and conducts strict examination when employing foreign nationals, persons from foreign universities, companies, government agencies, etc., or persons who fall under a specific category.
