Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/08/09
D124080788
University of Tsukuba
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Business administration
Assistant Professor level : Others - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period present
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Full-time Faculty (Educational Organization: MBA Program in International Business, Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences)
Work content and job description
1. Conduct research in the fields of Organizational Behavior and/or Human Resource Management.
2. Teach three or more courses related to Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and related fields (each course consisting of five 2.5-hour sessions).
3. Supervise and mentor students, including advising on their Business Project (equivalent to a master's thesis).
4. Participate in administrative duties such as committee work within the program and the university.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Institute of Business Sciences
Job type
Research field
Wages
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 7 million yen
Basic annual salary system, Grade 20 (Basic annual salary: ¥6,480,000)
Working hours
Working hours :12:45-21:15
Holidays : Sundays, Mondays, National Holidays, and university-designated holidays.
Overtime and other explanations :
Working days: Tuesday to Saturday (Saturdays from 11:00 to 19:45)
Work under the discretionary labor system, with standard working hours being 7 hours and 45 minutes per day, 5 days a week, totaling 38 hours and 45 minutes per week.
However, attendance is required for evening classes on weekdays, classes on Saturdays, and daytime meetings on weekdays.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Description
1. Possess a Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree (or expect to obtain it by the time of appointment).
2. Have research achievements of two or more peer-reviewed papers within the last 5 years (starting from January 1, five years before the date of the CV), with at least one paper possibly from earlier than the last 5 years. The research achievements to be evaluated must be listed in the List of Research Achievements.
3. Have sufficient English proficiency to teach and supervise research in English, and sufficient Japanese proficiency to participate in university administrative duties.
4. Experience studying abroad or experience teaching graduate-level courses in Organizational Behavior and/or Human Resource Management in English is desirable.
*However, the following individuals are not eligible to apply:
① Those who have been sentenced to imprisonment or more severe punishment and are still serving their sentence, or those who are on suspended sentence or who are not yet subject to the execution of their sentence.
② Those who have received disciplinary dismissal or an equivalent punishment and two years have not yet passed since the date of that punishment.
③ Those who do not have a residence status that does not restrict activities in Japan.
Employment Type
Others
Full-time employee
Contract period
Nontenured - Tenure-track
5 years
A tenure review will be conducted before the end of the term, and tenure will be granted if the review is favorable.
Probationary period present
6 months trial period
Work location
Compensation
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Others : Enrollment in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association (covering health insurance and welfare pension), unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/04/01
Job content supplemental explanation
As soon as possible after April 1, 2025.
The University of Tsukuba's MBA in International Business program was launched in 2005 with the educational
objective of developing responsible global leaders. All courses are taught in English. Classes meet on weekday evenings (Tuesdays to Fridays) and on Saturdays.
Application period
2024/08/09~2024/10/18 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
Attached documents
Other online application forms
(1) Form No. 3 Curriculum Vitae
(2) Form No. 4 List of Research Achievements (Research Emphasis)
(3) Form No. 5 List of Teaching and Practical Experience (Research Emphasis)
(4) Form No. 6 Education/Research Plan and Future Prospects
(5) Complete List of All Research Achievements
(6) Copies of Research Achievements listed in (2)
(7) Self-Declaration on Specific Categories
(8) Consent Form for Handling and Transfer of Personal Data Based on GDPR
Please combine application documents (1-5) into a single PDF file, and (6-8) into individual PDF files. Then, place "(1-5), (6), (7), (8)" into a single ZIP file and submit your application via the JREC-IN Portal Web Application. If online submission is difficult, send the documents by registered mail, marking the envelope with "Application Documents for Assistant Professor Position, MBA Program in International Business."
(Note) Please clearly indicate your contact information (address, phone, email) in the application documents.
(Note) If you do not hold a doctoral degree at the time of application, please submit a statement from your supervisor indicating your expected completion date by the time of appointment (format is flexible).
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
112-0012
Tokyo 3-29-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku University of Tsukuba
Academic Service Office, Faculty of Business Sciences HR Section
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
1. Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted.
2. Interviews will be conducted in person or online (Zoom/Teams).
3. Candidate(s) might be required to give a mock lecture.
*Travel expenses, including international travel, must be borne by the candidates themselves.
Notification of result
Candidates will be notified directly.
Contact details
University of Tsukuba
University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, MBA Program in International Business
HR Section
position23@mbaib.gsbs.tsukuba.ac.jp
Please direct your questions via email to the address above, addressed to the HR Section. In addition, please ensure that the email subject line clearly states, "Inquiry regarding Assistant Professor (Organizational Behavior / Human Resource Management) position."
Notes
- The application documents (personal information) submitted for this application will not be used for purposes other than this application.
- The University of Tsukuba conducts personnel selection 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."
- The University of Tsukuba has established the "University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations" based on the "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act", and conducts strict screening when employing foreign nationals, graduates from foreign universities, companies, government agencies, or persons who fall under a specific category.