Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Kyoto
Date of publication : 2024/03/07
[Southeast Asian Area Studies] Fixed-Term Faculty Position (Associate Professor)
D124030443
Ritsumeikan University
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Area studies | Humanities & Social Sciences - International relations | Humanities & Social Sciences - Politics | Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic policy | Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology
Associate Professor : Others - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The College of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University is now recruiting a fixed-term faculty member who will be engaged in the International PBL Program in ASEAN Countries (hereafter referred to as the International PBL Program). The International PBL Program is an educational program that is anchored in problem/project-based learning. It is a 1 or 1.5-year program consisting of one semester of study abroad at a top university in Thailand or Indonesia (Language of Instruction: English), bookended by courses at Ritsumeikan University (Language of Instruction: English).
We would be grateful if you could inform any relevant departments, institutions, or organizations about this opening. We sincerely appreciate your continuing effort and cooperation.
The College of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University, in accordance with the Act on the Promotion of Women’s Active Engagement in Professional Life, actively welcomes applications from women. -
Work content and job description
The successful candidate will be engaged in teaching the subjects below and activities regarding education, research, promotional activities, social contribution of our faculty and university.
Teaching Responsibilities :
Introduction to Area Studies
Advanced Topics in Area Studies
東南アジア研究
Special Lecture (International PBL Program subject)
(All subjects above are for undergraduate)
*There is a possibility that the successful applicant might be assigned to teach courses (English or Japanese) other than those listed above. They may also not be required to teach all of the aforementioned classes.
*The successful candidate will also be in charge of administrations related to International PBL Program Course (conducting selections of outbound and inbound students, advising students, etc.). -
Assigned department
Existing departments
College of International Relations
Job type
- Associate Professor
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Area studies
- Humanities & Social Sciences - International relations
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Politics
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic policy
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology
Wages
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Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~
➀Annual salary：【Associate Professor】JPY 6,000,000
②Additional allowances : commuting allowance, administrator’s allowance, overtime allowance, etc.
Working hours
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Working hours :09:00-17:30
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, Summer/Year-end and New Year holidays, and other holidays set by the university.
*Note that there are cases in which some Saturdays and public holidays are class days or make-up class days.
Additionally, you may be asked to come to campus on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays for the admission duties etc.Overtime and other explanations : A total of eight teaching hours per year. (On average, four teaching hours per semester.)
Each course consists of 15 classes of 90 minutes duration.
* There is a possibility that you might be assigned to courses in excess of the above teaching class hours.
Breaks shall be granted in accordance with the Labor Standards Act.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements and must be able to start working from the above starting date:
① Ph.D. degree or equivalent research achievements.
② Ability to conduct outstanding classes in Japanese and English.
③ Positive attitude to improving classes and supporting students.
④ Can conduct classes flexibly according to the level of our students.
⑤ Japanese ability required to undertake Field Study Course.
*Those who have been employed with Ritsumeikan Trust on a fixed-term contract for more than five consecutive years immediately preceding the academic year before starting this position are not eligible to apply.
Employment Type
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Others
Fixed-Term Faculty
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
September 26, 2024 to September 25, 2029
Probationary period absent
Work location
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603-8577
Kyoto
56-1 Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku,
Kyoto 603-8577 JAPAN
College of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University
Kinugasa Campus（Kyoto Prefecture）
*There is a possibility that you might be in charge of subjects offered in Biwako-Kusatsu campus (Shiga Prefecture), Osaka Ibaraki campus (Osaka Prefecture)
Compensation
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Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
Others : administrator’s allowance, overtime allowance, etc.
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Ritsumeikan campuses are completely no smoking.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Starting date : 2024/09/26
Application period
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2024/03/07~2024/05/01 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
①Curriculum Vitae (Specified Form, List only major achievements in the column of achievements.)
②List of research achievements (in any given form, in reverse chronological order in each category). Put ＊ on the ones listed in the ①Curriculum Vitae (Specified Form). (Item added)
③Faculty Appointment Candidate Contact Information(Form A: Please name two persons who can act as references for this position.)
④Research Achievements:
(3 major publications. At least one publication must be written in English.)
⑤Photocopy of Diploma (Please bring the original to the interview.)
*Application forms can be downloaded from the following website:
http://en.ritsumeikan-trust.jp/info/employment/
*The materials submitted by mail will not be accepted.
①Please convert each material ① -⑤ written above into separated PDF files.
②Please name each file with <number ① -⑤ + [contents’ name] + [Applicants’ name] > as the example below.
(e.g. “① -Curriculum Vitae_Taro Ritsumei”, “④ -Research Achievements-1_Hanako Kinugasa”)
③Please send your “③ Form A” in Excel format in addition to the PDF files.
④Please attach each file to an email and send it to the email address written in the Submission Address column below.
⑤If the total volume of your data exceeds 10MB, please send “④ .Research Achievements” by using other methods such as a file transfer service and inform us how to access it by email. -
Return of application documents
Others
Information obtained by the University during the recruitment process will not be used for any purpose other than for employment selection and post-employment personnel management.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
First Screening･･･Document Screening
Second Screening･･･Interview（Including Mock Lectures）
Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit sample syllabi both in Japanese and English, and to conduct mock lectures also in Japanese and English during the interview.
*Interviews might be conducted online. -
Notification of result
Short-listed candidates who pass the document screening will be contacted by Tuesday, June 4, 2024 for an interview via email.
Contact details
Ritsumeikan University
College of International Relations
SAKURADA Yuichiro
0754651211
ir-apply@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
Notes
*Please note that research room for this position will be for two persons, as a rule.
*Ritsumeikan has various systems in place to support work-life balance.
Research-Life Support Division for Promotion of Gender Equality:
https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/research/rsupport/eng/
