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Ended
Date of update : 2024/10/03 End date of accepting applications : 2024/11/30
Ended
Date of update : 2024/10/03
End date of accepting applications : 2024/11/30

Work location : Kinki district - Osaka

Date of publication : 2024/10/04

Tenure-track Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor (Urban and Regional Economics)

D124100345

National university

Osaka University

Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic theory | Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic policy | Humanities & Social Sciences - Public economics and labor economics

Professor level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Lecturer level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    The Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University, seeks a wide range of talented individuals in the field of urban and regional economics.

  • Work content and job description

    ・Research in the areas described Urban and Regional Economics .
    ・Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students
    ・For graduate students, applicants are generally expected to teach two courses, including Urban and Regional Economics I (2 credits) and Urban and Regional Economics II (2 credits). For undergraduate students, in principle, applicants will be responsible for teaching Urban and Regional Economics (4 credits) and a general education course (2credits).
    ・For a tenure-track lecturer, it is generally required to teach at least 4 credits for graduate students and 4 credits for undergraduate students each year. For an associate professor, it is generally required to teach 4 credits for graduate students each year, and 6 credits and 4 credits for undergraduate students every two years. For a professor, it is generally required to teach 4 credits for graduate students each year, and 6 credits for undergraduate students each year.
    ・Administrative duties within the Graduate School of Economics and Osaka University

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Department of Economics, Graduate School of Economics

Job type

  • Professor level
  • Associate Professor
  • Lecturer level

Research field

  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic theory
  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic policy
  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Public economics and labor economics

Wages

  • Professor level

    Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~

  • Associate Professor

    Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~

  • Lecturer level

    Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~

Working hours

  • Professor level

    Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:15-13:00

    Holidays : Based on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff”

    Overtime and other explanations : The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)

  • Associate Professor

    Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:15-13:00

    Holidays : Based on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff”

    Overtime and other explanations : The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)

  • Lecturer level

    Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:15-13:00

    Holidays : Based on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”

    Overtime and other explanations : The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day)

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor / Others

    (1) A doctoral degree (or must obtain a doctoral degree by the time of employment)

  • Work experience

    (2) Proficiency in Japanese at a business level or above, and the ability to deliver lectures of Graduate School of Economics in English

Employment Type

  • Professor level

    Regular employee

  • Associate Professor

    Regular employee

  • Lecturer level

    Regular employee

Contract period

  • Professor level

    Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period present

    6　months

  • Associate Professor

    Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period present

    6 months

  • Lecturer level

    Nontenured - Tenure-track

    For a tenure-track lecturer, the initial term of employment is five years, with the tenure review conducted by the end of the fourth year. If tenure is not granted but the candidate is deemed suitable for reappointment, the committee may approve a one-year extension of the term, but only once. If the extension is granted, the tenure review will be conducted again by the end of the fifth year.

    Probationary period present

    6 months

Work location

  • 560-0043 Osaka 1-7, Machikaneyama, Toyonaka

    Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University(Toyonaka Campus)

Compensation

Application Considerations

  • Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)

    Applicants who are unable to visit Osaka University may request an online interview.

  • Others

    Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

    Hiring date : 2025/09/01

    Starting date : 2025/09/01

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    September 1, 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Application period

  • 2024/10/04~2024/11/30 Deadline for receipt

    The application deadline is November 30, 2024,or until the position is filled.

Application method

  • Attached documents

    Other online application forms
    Applications should be submitted in English or Japanese and include the following:

    For a tenure-track lecturer position:
    1. A Curriculum Vitae (including educational background, career history, and a list of research achievements).
    2. Major original papers (up tp five).
    3. Three letters of recommendation.

    For an associate professor or a professor position:
    1. A Curriculum Vitae (including educational background, career history, and a list of research achievements).
    2. Major original papers (up to five).
    3. Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional references who are willing to be contacted.

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

  • * Out of application period.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    Initial document screening will be followed by interviews.

  • Notification of result

    Selected applicants will be notified within three weeks following the application deadline.

Contact details

Osaka University

Personnel Committee on Faculty Position for Urban and Regional Economics, Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University

Personnel Committee on Faculty Position for Urban and Regional Economics, Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University

urban2025@econ.osaka-u.ac.jp

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