Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Tokyo
Date of publication : 2024/12/11
Application Guidelines for the Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track)/Jokyo Post (AY2025) Waseda University Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies (WIAPS)
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Waseda University
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Unspecified
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 Waseda Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies (WIAPS) conducts interdisciplinary research on the history, politics, economy, industry, management, society, culture, and international issues of the Asia-Pacific region from global and regional perspectives, and trains highly specialized professionals who can contribute their findings to society. WIAPS aims to contribute to the betterment of human society at large. We are now accepting applications for the assistant professor position (non-tenure-track) to further strengthen our research activities and research dissemination capabilities.
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Work content and job description
-Research Activities
1) Submitting a research activities’ report every academic year
2) Presenting on the current research project at WIAPS seminar every academic year
3) Applying for JSPS Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKEN-hi) each year (if not holding the Grant)
-Responsibilities related to the Waseda Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies (WIAPS)
1) Attending the WIAPS faculty meetings
2) Planning and organizing GSAPS/WIAPS events
-Other duties
In consultation with the Director of WIAPS, assistant professors will be tasked with one or more of the following responsibilities:
1) Managing academic journals in English and Japanese.
2) Engaging in activities aimed at resuming consortia with overseas partner universities and enhancing connections within the Asian region.
3) Teaching Common Basic Subjects, specifically "Qualitative Research Methods", "Qualitative Research Methods II", and "Writing and Research Skills" in addition to other courses at GSAPS.
*Teaching responsibilities are limited to a maximum of two class periods per week.
Additionally, assistant professors may be called upon to undertake further duties, subject to discussions with the Director of WIAPS. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Waseda University Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies (WIAPS)
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Unspecified
Wages
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Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 4 million yen
[Example based on the 2024 regulations]
Annual salary for a 27-29-year-old Jokyo: JPY3,647,880 (before tax)
Working hours
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Working hours :09:00-18:00
Break time :12:00-13:00
Overtime and other explanations : Starting and ending times may be moved up or down. Scheduled working days and working hours (when you start/finish, rest periods) are based on the university regulations. The discretionary labor system for professional work (working hours will be deemed as 8 hours per day) will be applied to research work. Considering the nature of research work, working hours and the way to proceed with work are at the discretion of each faculty member.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
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Description
The Assistant Professor/Jokyo is expected to actively participate in research and education activities of WIAPS and GSAPS and meet the following qualifications:
1. Holding a doctoral degree at the time of the application deadline.
2. Preferably fluent in both Japanese and English
Note: Those with prior experience as 1) Assistant Professor/Jokyo or 2) Research Associate/Joshu at Waseda University are not eligible to apply. This does not apply to those with an experience as a “Research Associate/Kenkyu Joshu”.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Full-time
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Two Years: *
* This is a fixed-term position. After the above period of duty expires and if the WIAPS deems appropriate (based on factors such as educational and research achievements, work attitude, among others), the period of duty may be extended on a yearly basis (up to two times in total). The longest possible length of period of duty for this post is four years in total, including the initial period of duty of two years. We cannot extend the contract beyond the most recent academic year in which you become seventy years old.
*For those with a fixed-term employment contract with Waseda University after April 1, 2013 (regardless of their title/position) and without any lapse of employment at Waseda University of six months or more before the expected date to assume duty of this position, an upper limit on the total length of fixed-term employment at Waseda University is placed. Therefore, your actual contract period may not be identical to the period of duty indicated above.Probationary period absent
Work location
- 169-0051 Tokyo 1-21-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku
Compensation
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Supplementary explanation of compensation
In accordance with the regulations stipulated by Waseda University
➢ Scheduled working days and working hours (when you start/finish, rest periods) are based on the university regulations. The discretionary labor system for professional work (working hours will be deemed as 8 hours per day) will be applied to research work. Considering the nature of research work, working hours and the way to proceed with work are at the discretion of each faculty member.
➢ Salary: In accordance with the Waseda University regulations.
[Example based on the 2024 regulations]
Annual salary for a 27-29-year-old Jokyo: JPY3,647,880 (before tax)
➢ Benefits: Transit subsidy in accordance with the Waseda University regulations. No other forms of benefit such as bonuses or severance pay available.
➢ Non-working days and holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, New Year's holidays, legally recognized public holidays, and compensatory holidays appointed by the University for holding classes on public holidays and the anniversary of the University’s founding. Holidays prescribed as working days determined by the University in advance will be excluded.
➢ Vacations: Those mandated by the Labor Standards Act and set by Waseda University
➢ Social security: Employee’s pension insurance, health insurance, employment insurance, workers’ accident compensation insurance
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Description
Number of hires: A few positions available
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Job content supplemental explanation
Please check the details in the application guideline before applying.
2 person(s)
Application period
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2024/12/11~2025/01/30 Deadline for receipt
Application Deadline: January 30, 2025 (Thursday), 16:00(JST)
Application method
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* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
The first screening (screening of application documents) followed by the second screening (interview) for those who have passed the first screening.
Tentative Interview Date: April 12, 2025 (Sat.) *Online -
Notification of result
All successful applicants (1st screening) will be notified of the interview date and time via email which you registered to the online form around March 11th, 2025 (Tue.).
Contact details
Waseda University
The Waseda University Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies
WIAPS Office
0352863877
gsaps-recruit@list.waseda.jp
Notes
-Waseda University is committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusion. In all matters related to faculty recruitment and promotion, the University prohibits any form of discrimination on the basis of sex, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, creed, and age.
-No smoking is allowed in all Waseda campuses except the designated places.
