Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki
Date of publication : 2024/03/25
Assistant Professor position in the field of Human Computer Interaction
D124031425
Research field : Informatics - Human interface and interaction | Informatics - Kansei informatics | Informatics - Learning support system
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 University of Tsukuba, Institute of Library, Information and Media Science is looking for an assistant professor who will conduct education and research in the field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI).
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Work content and job description
* The expected research of successful candidate will include cognitive processes in communication and learning such as inclusive HCI designs that lower barriers to information access, e.g., analysis of human behavior and emotions, development of mathematical models and support systems based on such analysis, and measurement of their effectiveness through experiments.
* The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate courses at the Master's Program in Informatics of the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, such as "Human Computer Interaction," related research seminar courses, etc., and to supervise graduate students.
* The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses at the College of Knowledge and Library Sciences, School of Informatics, such as "Human Computer Interaction," "Linear Algebra A," related research seminar courses, etc., and to supervise undergraduate students.
* Applicants are required to teach classes in both Japanese and English.
* Administrative duties include committees, publicity, admission, etc.
Key words: Information accessibility, Inclusive design, Cognitive model, Learning support system, Assistive technology -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Institute of Library, Information and Media Science
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Informatics - Human interface and interaction
- Informatics - Kansei informatics
- Informatics - Learning support system
Wages
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Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 7 million yen
6,480,000 JPY/Year
(*) Working conditions will be determined according to the university regulations.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Holidays : Every Saturday and Sunday, National holidays, New Year's holiday season (12/29-1/3)
Overtime and other explanations : Based on agreement, either discretionary labor system for professional work (the working hours for a day are deemed as 7 hours 45 minutes) or fixed working hours system (including variable working hours system) will be applied.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field by the time of the appointment
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Work experience
* Sufficient capability to conduct research in relevant fields
* At least two publications (peer-reviewed academic journals, peer-reviewed proceedings of international conferences, academic books) in the last 5 years (however, even if the publication is five years or eariler, it is possible to include only one case that can be regarded as particularly important.)
* The enthusiasm to work on education, research and university management; interdisciplinary collaborative research is highly encouraged.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Full-time（Tenure track position, 5 years)
From the time of appointment to the end of the tenure track period (5 years), the tenure examination will be conducted based on the internal regulations, and if it is approved, the tenure (retirement system applicable faculty member) will be applied. See the attached file for more information.
Contract period
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Nontenured - Tenure-track
5 years
Probationary period absent
Work location
- 305-8550 Ibaraki 1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba Institute of Library, Information and Media Science, University of Tsukuba
Compensation
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Various systems
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
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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
The University of Tsukuba campus is completely non-smoking.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
[Related organizations]
(1) Institute of Library, Information and Media Science
(2) Master's and Doctoral Programs in Informatics, Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences
(3) College of Knowledge and Library Sciences, School of Informatics
[Starting date] As soon as possible after November 1st, 2024
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/03/25~2024/05/19 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission(1) Curriculum Vitae: please include a description of the followings;
* Full name, nationality, contact address, email, URL (if any)
* Affiliation
* Possible date of arrival
* Education background (University level and above)
* Employment history
* Certificates
* Honors and awards
* Professional activities (program committees, reviewers, memberships)
* Punishment and disciplinary actionAchievements and Activities : Online Submission(2) Full list of research achievements (putting the number from top to bottom in order from latest grouped by the following categories: peer-reviewed academic journals, peer-reviewed proceedings of international conferences, academic books, articles and academic works, software, art works, patent, research funds (*) and other special notes)
(*) Please specify the periods, amounts, principal investigator or co-investigator in the list of research funds.
(3) List of 2 to 5 selected publications (peer-reviewed academic journals, peer-reviewed proceedings of international conferences, academic books) within last 5 years. One of them may have been earlier if it is important in your publications.
(4) PDF files of 2 to 5 selected publications of (3)Other online application forms
(5) Research plan (about 300 words)
(6) Teaching plan (about 300 words)
(7) Contact details of two references (full name, affiliation, email address, relationship)
(8) Self-declaration on Specific Categories (see the attached file.)
(9) Consent to Processing and Extraterritorial Transfer of Personal Data under GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation) (See the attached file.) (Only the applicants located in the countries where belong to the European Economic Area or in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland should submit the consent form).
Please upload the file in which all documents from (1) to (9) are in PDF format via JREC-IN Portal Web application. -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
An interview will be conducted for selected candidates either Onsite in Kasuga Area of University of Tsukuba or Online (e.g. zoom). The applicants pay for their own travel expenses for the interview.
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Notification of result
E-mail
Contact details
University of Tsukuba
Professor, Institute of Library, Information and Media Science, University of Tsukuba
Nobutaka Suzuki
jobs-77@slis.tsukuba.ac.jp
Notes
* University of Tsukuba commits itself to actively contributing to the formation of a society founded on human equality and gender equality in accordance with the spirits of "Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society" and the principles and policies of "Basic Philosophy and Policies on Gender Equality".
* University of Tsukuba has established the University of Tsukuba Rules on Security Export Control in accordance with the Foreign Exchange Trade Act, and conducts strict examinations when employing foreign nationals, persons from foreign universities/ corporations/ government agencies, etc. or persons who fall under any of the specific categories.
* It is possible to extend the tenure track period for up to 3 years to those who have taken childcare or nursing care leave.
