Detailed information
Work location : Chugoku district - Okayama
Date of publication : 2025/02/14
Associate Professor or Lecturer of Management(Institute of Global Human Resource Development 【Discovery Program for Global Learners】)
D125020985
Okayama University
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Business administration
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period present
Lecturer level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Discovery Program for Global Learners, or “GDP” (short for Global Discovery Program), is an international Bachelor’s program at Okayama University that offers a liberal arts education in natural and social sciences and humanities.
https://discovery.okayama-u.ac.jp/en/ -
Work content and job description
Job Description:
(1) Teaching:
- Teach the following courses for the undergraduates in English: Management courses such as public management under the “Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship” cluster, Research Seminars, and an Interdisciplinary Course.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate students and supervise and evaluate their Senior Project
(2) Service
- Serve on university and departmental committees
- Perform other service assignments, such as admissions, student recruitment, and public relations
(3) Research
- Conduct scholarly research -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Institute of Global Human Resource Development 【Discovery Program for Global Learners】
Job type
- Associate Professor
- Lecturer level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Business administration
Wages
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Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 8 million yen
An annual salary system will be applied to the successful candidate. The amount of annual salary will be determined in accordance with the salary regulations of Okayama University, taking into consideration the educational background and work experience of the employee.
Working hours
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Common to all Job Types
Working hours :08:30-17:30
Overtime and other explanations : Discretionary labor system applied Deemed to have worked 8 hours per day
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Ph.D. in management, business management, public management, or a closely related field (ABD with evidence that dissertation is near completion will also be considered)
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Work experience
- Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring students in English
- Professional working Japanese language proficiency
- Experience or interest in teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds
Employment Type
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Common to all Job Types
Regular employee
Contract period
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Common to all Job Types
Nontenured - Tenure-track
5 years.
Probationary period present
Trial period 6 month
Work location
- 700-8530 Okayama 1-1-1, Tsushima naka, Kita-ku, Okayama city
Compensation
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Various systems
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
Others : Salary increase: None (but the grade may be revised based on a separately specified standard) Performance annual salary: Yes (based on a separately specified standard)
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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
No smoking on the premises
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/10/01
Starting date : 2025/10/01
Application period
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2025/02/14~2025/03/31 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
- 03_別紙様式1&2_(Attachment_1&2)_CV.docx
- 04_別紙様式3 (Attachment 3) _Syllabus_Form.docx
- 05_別紙様式4 (Attachment 4)_情報記入シート.xlsx
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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
After reviewing all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview and a 30-minute teaching demonstration. Travel expenses will be covered by the applicant. Online interviews may also be possible. In some cases, a second interview may be required.
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Notification of result
The applicant will be notified of the results of the selection process by e-mail.
Contact details
Okayama University
GDP Office
Yukiko KOUDA
0862517763
gdp_soumu@adm.okayama-u.ac.jp
Notes
Other:
- In general, application materials cannot be returned. Personal information provided in the CV and other documents will be used solely for the selection process.
- Additional materials may be requested in the course of the selection process.
- If no suitable applicant is found, GDP may re-open the search.
- Okayama University promotes diversity and gender equality.
