Detailed information
Work location : Kinki district - Osaka | Kinki district - Osaka
Date of publication : 2025/05/07
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Program, School/Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University)
D125050199
The University of Osaka
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Unspecified
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
We are seeking to fill the position of Specially Appointed Assistant Professor (Full-time) (Tokunin-Jokyō in Japanese) to join the core team delivering the Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Program (IUDP).
https://iudp.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/
See the following website for further details of the program. -
Work content and job description
The position involves teaching four courses per semester as well as contributing to the undergraduate dissertation-related seminars. One course equals teaching one 90-minutes class per week for 15 weeks. In addition, the position involves contributing to the running of the program, both administratively and also in terms of student supervision.
1) As part of their teaching duties, the successful candidate should be able to teach several of the following courses:
•Introduction to Sociology
•Introduction to International Education
•Qualitative Research Methods
•Academic Writing
•Sociology of Migration
•Media Sociology
•Seminar in Studies of Multicultural Societies
*Additional courses will be assigned to the successful candidate based on their field of expertise and the needs of this program, for a total of 4 courses per semester. All courses are taught in English.
*While the successful candidate’s work will be based in Suita Campus, some courses will be taught at the Toyonaka Campus.
2) Administrative duties: The successful candidate will play an active role in running the program. Duties include participating in monthly faculty meetings, supporting the yearly student admission process, and serve on specific committees.
3) Research activities: While this is not a research post, all professors working on this program are expected to actively engage in research activities related to the above academic areas. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Graduate School of Human Sciences
Job type
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Unspecified
Wages
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Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Remuneration: 5,916,000 JPY per annum (monthly payments of one-twelfth of annual salary), on the basis of responsibilities assigned (described in “6. Job Description”) and depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Commuting allowance is provided. Please note that a housing allowance, dependent allowance, retirement allowance and bonus are included in the above-mentioned annual salary and will not be provided.
Working hours
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Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00
Overtime and other explanations : Based on “38. Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff”
*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
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
A PhD in Human Sciences, Sociology, Education, Japan Studies, or a related field.
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Work experience
1) Experience of teaching higher education courses in English in the above specialized field(s).
2) At least three publications in internationally recognized peer reviewed journals
3) Ability to work competently and effectively in English and Japanese to support the running of the Program.
Employment Type
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Regular employee
Contract period
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Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Initial appointment of 1 year*
*Following completion of the term, the contract may be extended subject to continuity of work and performance evaluation. *The maximum cumulative contract term is 10 years from the starting date, based on “Regulations Pertaining to Contract Period of National University Corporation Osaka University Fixed-term Staff, etc.”Probationary period present
Trial period 6 months
Work location
- 565-0871 Osaka 1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-shi Graduate School of Human Sceinces, Osaka University
- 560-0043 Osaka 1 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka Osaka University (Toyonaka Campus)
Compensation
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Various systems
Transportation expenses : available
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Others : Medical insurance and employee’s pension insurance of the Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance and Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance
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Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Osaka University campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas．
Application Considerations
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Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
Shortlisted candidates residing overseas can attend interviews online
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2025/09/01
Starting date : 2025/09/01
Application period
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2025/05/07~2025/06/05 Deadline for receipt
All application materials must arrive by 23:59 on June 5, 2025 (Japan Standard Time).
Application method
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
Please submit all documentation in PDF through JREC-IN Portal Web application. All documents must be written in English.
1) Letter of application that includes an outline of why you are interested in this position and what you think you can contribute
2) Curriculum vitae
3) List of publications (please list by type of publication and indicate peer reviewed publications)
4) List of courses taught, including the target students of the courses
5) Examples of two syllabi that you have created
6) Copies of three representative publications
7) One academic reference and contact details of two additional referees
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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
Applicants will be notified within a few days that the application has been received and is complete.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview between late June and early July 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a face-to-face interview if in Japan or an on-line interview if overseas.
Please note that we are not able to reimburse shortlisted candidates for travel or accommodation expenses. -
Notification of result
Successful candidate will be notified by email within about a week after the interview.
Contact details
The University of Osaka
Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Program, School of Human Sciences
G30 Office
0668794045
englishprogram(at)hus.osaka-u.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
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