Detailed information
Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki
Date of publication : 2025/12/12
Faculty Position in Medical Education: Associate Professor or Assistant Professor
D125121014
University of Tsukuba
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education | Life Science - Unspecified | Others - Others - Medical English Education
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period absent
Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Tenure-track - Probationary period absent
Job description
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Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tsukuba is pleased to announce an opening for the position of Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Medical Education. We invite interested applicants to apply in accordance with the following application guidelines.
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Work content and job description
Engage in duties as an Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Medical Education at the university.
※Expected Courses
College of Medicine: Clinical Communication in English, Practical English For Lab Techniques
College of Medical Sciences: Mastering the TOEFL Test
College of Nursing: English Communication Nursing
Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences: English Topics in Science
Master's Program in Medical Sciences: Scientific Ethics, Scientific Critical Reading & Analysis, English in Medical Science and Technology
Institute of Medicine: Research in Medical Education
University Administration and Other: Provide support and guidance for faculty and students in English academic writing and editing at the Medical English Communications Center (MECC).
Engage in international exchange activities, such as supporting student overseas programs and facilitating the acceptance of international students. -
Assigned department
Existing departments
Institute of Medicine
Job type
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor level
Research field
- Humanities & Social Sciences - Foreign language education
- Life Science - Unspecified
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Others - Others
Medical English Education
Wages
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Associate Professor
Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~ 9 million yen
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Assistant Professor level
Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Working hours
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Associate Professor
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end/New Year holidays.
Overtime and other explanations : If you agree to the application of the specialized discretionary labor system, you will be deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Overtime work may be required when necessary.
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Assistant Professor level
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end/New Year holidays.
Overtime and other explanations : If you agree to the application of the specialized discretionary labor system, you will be deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. Overtime work may be required when necessary.
Application requirements
Qualifications
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Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
In principle, candidates are required to hold a doctoral degree at the time of appointment.
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Work experience
Applicants should have a proven track record of teaching in the relevant courses and demonstrate the ability and enthusiasm to engage in education and university administration in collaboration with faculty members of the Institute of Medicine.
Employment Type
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Associate Professor
Regular employee
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Assistant Professor level
Regular employee
Contract period
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Associate Professor
Nontenured - Tenure-track
From June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2031.
The term of appointment is five years. A tenure review will be conducted before the end of the term, and tenure will be granted if the candidate successfully passes the review.Probationary period absent
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Assistant Professor level
Nontenured - Tenure-track
From June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2031.
The term of appointment is five years. A tenure review will be conducted before the end of the term, and tenure will be granted if the candidate successfully passes the review.Probationary period absent
Work location
- 305-8575 Ibaraki 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba
Compensation
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Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available (Age 65)
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Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : Membership in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Application Considerations
Number of hired
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Job content supplemental explanation
The employment and commencement date may be adjusted depending on the outcome of the selection process.
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2026/06/01
Starting date : 2026/06/01
Application period
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2025/12/12~2026/02/12 Deadline for receipt
Application method
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Application documents (specified forms)
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Attached documents
Other online application forms
Applications will only be accepted via the JREC-IN Portal Web system. Please note that submissions by postal mail or as email attachments will, in principle, not be accepted.
Before preparing and submitting your application, please carefully review the 'Application Guidelines' and the 'Application Forms (Sample).'
Please be aware that incomplete documents may not be considered for review, so ensure accuracy and completeness when preparing your application.
[Application Documents]
(1) Letter of Recommendation
(2) Curriculum Vitae
(3) Research Achievement Record
(4) Complete Research Achievement Record
- Please attach a certificate of acceptance for any work listed as “in press.”
(5) Abstracts and Significance of Five Papers Listed in (3)
- Provide an explanation of up to 200 characters for each paper.
(6) Report on acquisition of research funds
(7) Achievement Record in the Areas of Education, Technical Skills, and Practical Work
(8) Education and Research Plan and Future Prospects
(9) Offprints of the Five Papers Listed in (3)
(10) Self-Declaration on Specific Categories
When applying, please clearly indicate in both (1) Letter of Recommendation and (8) Education and Research Plan and Future Prospects whether you are applying for the position of Associate Professor or Assistant Professor. -
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
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Selection
Applicants may be asked to attend an interview and give a presentation.
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Notification of result
Once the selection results are finalized, you will be notified in writing; however, please note that the selection process may take an extended period.
Contact details
University of Tsukuba
Academic Service Office for the Medical Sciences Area
AKIMOTO Yui
0298533015
iga9koubo(at)md.tsukuba.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
・Please note that submitted documents will not be returned.
・After the selection process is completed, all application documents will be responsibly disposed of, except for those of the successful final candidate.
・The University conducts personnel selection in accordance with the principles of the Basic Act for Gender-Equal Society and the “University of Tsukuba Diversity Basic Philosophy and Basic Plan.”
・In compliance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, the University of Tsukuba has established the “Security Export Control Regulations” and conducts strict screening when hiring foreign nationals, individuals affiliated with foreign universities, companies, government agencies, or those falling under specified categories.
