Job type

• Professor level
• Associate Professor
• Others

  Specially Appointed Professor(Part-time Staff)

• Others

  Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Part-time Staff)

Research field

• Others - Unspecified

Wages

• Common to all Job Types

  Hourly wage : 3709 yen ~ 5092 yen

  *Salary will be determined based on experience and specific duties assigned.
  (Based on the “70. Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Part-time Staff (Temporary Part-time Education and Research Staff))

Qualifications

• Education and Degree Requirements

  Master / Others

  A master’s degree or higher (or must obtain a master’s degree by the time of employment).

• Work experience

  A minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience or equivalent expertise by the time of employment.

• Description

  [Essential]
  Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
  1)A master’s degree or higher (or must obtain a master’s degree by the time of employment).
  2)A minimum of two (2) years of managerial experience or equivalent expertise by the time of employment.
  3)The ability to collaborate with overseas institutions and university departments, as well as an interest in economics, culture, and academic fields both in Japan and abroad.
  [Preferred]
  1)Experience working overseas, particularly in the designated area, or equivalent experience, or a history of exchange with the designated area.
  2)Possession of the necessary skills, such as negotiation and language proficiency, to perform duties at the University of Osaka and in the designated area.
  3)Experience working in a university or research institution (or equivalent).
  4)Knowledge and experience in security export control.

Employment Type

• Common to all Job Types

  Others

  Part-time Staff (Temporary Part-time Education and Research Staff)

Contract period

• Common to all Job Types

  Nontenured - Non-tenure track

  From 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027
  *The contract will not be renewed upon expiration of the employment term. However, the position may be subject to an open selection process following a review of the job responsibilities or other relevant factors. (Reapplication for the subsequent position is permitted).
  *Based on “73. Regulations Pertaining to the Contract Period of the National University Corporation Osaka University Fixed-term Staff, etc.”

  Probationary period present

  Probationary Period:3 months

Work location

• 565-0871 Osaka 1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita City,

  Suita Campus (1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, Japan)
  *This position will require business trips to the North American Center for Academic Initiatives located in Berkeley, California, United States, as needed for job responsibilities. Additionally, travel to nearby areas for surveys and other duties may also be required.

Compensation

• Various systems

  Others : Overtime Allowance, Commuting Allowance
  (*Bonuses, Retirement Allowance will not be paid.)

• Insurance

  Others : Enrollment in National Public Officers Mutual Aid Association Short-Term Benefits (Health Insurance), Employees' Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, and Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance.

• Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

  The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas．

Application Considerations

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

  For applicants residing overseas, an online interview may be arranged upon request.

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Hiring date : 2025/04/01

Starting date : 2025/04/01

• Job content supplemental explanation

  The official title will be determined based on the responsibilities of the position, taking into account the applicant’s work experience and other relevant factors.

Application period

• 2024/11/12~2024/12/09 Deadline for receipt

  Applications must be received no later than noon on 9 December 2024 (Japan Standard Time).

Application method

• Attached documents

  Application Form : Online Submission , Mailing

  A Curriculum Vitae
  *Please use the university’s designated form for educational/research positions, available at the following URL:
  https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/employment/links

  Other online application forms
  Applications must be submitted in English or Japanese:
  
  - A record of overseas activities (optional form)
  - A statement of purpose, aspirations, and specific activities you wish to pursue (two A4-sized pages, approximately 480 words, double-spaced) (optional form)
  - A summary of work experience (optional form)
  - Two references (including name, affiliation, position, and contact information)
  - (For non-native English speakers) A copy of an English proficiency certificate, such as TOEFL, TOEIC, STEP score, a description of your experiences residing outside Japan, and English-related job experience.※
  - (For non-native Japanese speakers) A copy of a Japanese proficiency certificate, such as the JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) score, a description of your experience residing in Japan, or Japanese language-related job experience.※
  
  * Certificates referenced in points ※ should only be submitted if applicable.
  * It is permitted to apply concurrently for other open Regional Director positions.
  * Please include “Application for Regional Director, North American Center for Academic Initiatives (specially appointed academic staff)” in the subject line.
  *Please attach all application documents in PDF format (with appropriate security countermeasures).
  * Personal information provided in the application documents will be solely for the purposes of screening and hiring and will not be disclosed to any third party.

  Other Mailing Documents
  Applications must be submitted in English or Japanese:
  
  - A record of overseas activities (optional form)
  - A statement of purpose, aspirations, and specific activities you wish to pursue (two A4-sized pages, approximately 480 words, double-spaced) (optional form)
  - A summary of work experience (optional form)
  - Two references (including name, affiliation, position, and contact information)
  - (For non-native English speakers) A copy of an English proficiency certificate, such as TOEFL, TOEIC, STEP score, a description of your experiences residing outside Japan, and English-related job experience.※
  - (For non-native Japanese speakers) A copy of a Japanese proficiency certificate, such as the JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) score, a description of your experience residing in Japan, or Japanese language-related job experience.※
  
  * Certificates referenced in points ※ should only be submitted if applicable.
  * It is permitted to apply concurrently for other open Regional Director positions.
  *Please write “Application for Regional Director, North American Center for Academic Initiatives (specially appointed academic staff)” on the envelope in red ink.
  *Applications should be sent via registered mail.
  * Personal information provided in the application documents will be solely for the purposes of screening and hiring and will not be disclosed to any third party.

• Return of application documents

  Others

  Submitted application documents will not be returned.

• Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)

  565-0871 Osaka 1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita City
  International Planning Section, International Affairs Division, Osaka University

  Precautions : Please write “Application for Regional Director, North American Center for Academic Initiatives (specially appointed academic staff)” on the envelope in red ink.

• * Out of application period.

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Selection / Notification of result

• Selection

  The selection process will involve document screening followed by interviews. Only selected applicants will be notified.
  Interviews are scheduled to take place from early to mid-January 2025.
  *Applicants are responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation expenses for the interview.

• Notification of result

  *Selected applicants will be contacted by email for the interview. Additional documents may be requested at that time.
  *Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
  

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