Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki
Date of publication : 2024/10/24
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor position in the field of Text Media
D124102133
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Library and information science, humanistic and social informatics | Humanities & Social Sciences - Japanese literature | Others - Others - Publishing culture
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-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 a specially appointed assistant professor who will conduct education and research in the field of text media.
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Work content and job description
* The expected research of successful candidate will include conduct interdisciplinary and international research activities in addition to material studies in Japanese bibliography and text media with digital technology.
* The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate courses at the Master's Program in Informatics, Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, such as "Cultural History of Library and Media," 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 "Japanese Books and Text Media", "Interpretation of the Text", 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: / Japanese bibliography, publishing culture, library history, digital text
【Scope of Change】
No change -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Institute of Library, Information and Media Science
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Library and information science, humanistic and social informatics
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Japanese literature
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Others - Others
Publishing culture
Wages
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Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 7 million yen
Working conditions will be determined according to the university regulations
(About 6,000,000 JPY/Year at the age of 31 in case of working full-time continuously after getting the degree of doctor).
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 journal papers, peer-reviewed international conference papers, 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 (Fixed term, 3 years)
"IMAGINE THE FUTURE. Assistant Professor System" is applied to this position. See the attached document for more information about it.
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
3 years
【Criteria for fixed term renewal】
There is no renewal because of performance. In the case for other reasons, there is a possibility to be approved to extend the term up to 2 years.
* Besides from this employment type (ITF Assistant Professor), it is possible to apply to the examination for transferring to the tenure track position of assistant professor at the end of the period of ITF Assistant Professor.Probationary period absent
Work location
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305-8550
Ibaraki
1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba
Institute of Library, Information and Media Science, University of Tsukuba
Scope of change: No change
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : 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
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
If candidates live far away or overseas, the interview may be conducted Online (e.g. Zoom).
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 April 1st, 2025
1 person(s)
Application period
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2024/10/24~2024/12/06 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- Self-Declaration on Specific Categories.pdf
- Consent to Processing and Extraterritorial Transfer of Personal Data unde GDPR.pdf
- About IMAGINE THE FUTURE. Assistant Professor System in Japanese.pdf
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Attached documents
Application Form : Online Submission1) 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 (peer-reviewed academic journal papers, peer-reviewed international conference papers, academic books, research funds for which you are the principal investigator (*) and other special notes)
(*) Please specify the names, periods, amounts in the list of research funds.
(3) List of 2 to 5 selected publications (peer-reviewed academic journal papers, peer-reviewed international conference papers, academic books) within last 5 years. One of them may have been earlier if it is important in your career.
(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 merged into one PDF document via JREC-IN Portal Web application. -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
An interview will be conducted for selected candidates Onsite in Kasuga Area of University of Tsukuba. 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
Tetsuya Shirai
jobs-84@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.
* University of Tsukuba is one of Japan's oldest and most respected universities, being ranked in Japan's top 10, and in the top 250 globally. Located in Tsukuba city, less than an hour train ride from central Tokyo, the university offers a pleasant, relaxed, college-town feel, with all the conveniences of the capital within easy reach.
* Since the English job title has been finalized as "Specially Appointed Assistant Professor", it has been re-posted effective November 14th.
