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Date of update : 2026/07/13 End date of accepting applications : 2026/08/28
Update Now recruiting
Date of update : 2026/07/13
End date of accepting applications : 2026/08/28

Work location : Hokuriku and Koshinetsu district - Niigata

Date of publication : 2026/05/15

Recruitment of Assistant Professor in Institute of GIGAKU, Management System Group, Department of Information and Management Systems Engineering, Nagaoka University of Technology

D126050854

National university

Nagaoka University of Technology

Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Business administration | Humanities & Social Sciences - Commerce | Humanities & Social Sciences - Accounting | Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology | Others - Others - Production Management

Assistant Professor level : Regular employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    The Department of Information and Management Systems is seeking faculty members who possess a background in computer science, probability and statistics, or systems engineering, and who specialize in one of the following areas: mathematical optimization, industrial engineering, production management, quality control, human resource management, information security, or AI and data management.

    https://imse.nagaokaut.ac.jp/e/

  • Work content and job description

    (Immediately after hiring)
    Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the field of Information and Management Systems Engineering including experiments, and seminars, along with related duties; advancing research in the above specialized fields; and providing educational and research guidance to undergraduate and graduate students.
    (Scope of change) Operations as determined by the University

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Management System Group, Department of Information and Management Systems Engineering

Nagaoka University of Technology

Job type

  • Assistant Professor level

Research field

  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Business administration
  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Commerce
  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Accounting
  • Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology
  • Others - Others

    Production Management

Wages

  • Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~

    Assistant Professor：approx. 5.5 million yen ～

    *Wages will be determined based on education and work history.
    *Based on our University's salary regulations（New annual salary system applied）, including bonuses

Working hours

  • Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Weekends, National holidays, October 1st (anniversary of the opening of the university)

    Overtime and other explanations : By agreeing to apply the discretionary work system for specialized work, the employee is considered to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day on a given workday. If the discretionary work system for specialized work is not applied, the employee will work from 8:30 to 17:15 five days a week (break 12:00 to 13:00), and may be ordered to work overtime.

Application requirements

Qualifications

  • Education and Degree Requirements

    Ph.D. / Doctor

  • Description

    Applicants must have a doctoral degree (including prospective doctoral degree holders) and be enthusiastic about education and research in the above-mentioned professional fields.
    The applicant must be willing to actively promote industry-academia collaboration, technical college collaboration, international exchange, long-term internships (dispatching and supervising students to domestic and overseas institutions), and education and research guidance for international students. Applicants must also be enthusiastic about taking on the challenge of interdisciplinary research that will have a social impact. We are looking for individuals who are motivated to achieve Japanese proficiency at the JLPT Level 1 (N1) standard during their term of service.

Employment Type

  • Regular employee

Contract period

  • Nontenured - Non-tenure track

    5 years
    Contract Renewal: Renewal is possible.
    Maximum Term: None
    *Special Notes Regarding Reappointment Review
    For the reappointment review of candidates hired through this open recruitment, performance during the term of employment will be evaluated.
    For non-native Japanese speakers, progress in acquiring Japanese language proficiency necessary for performing the duties described in "Job description" above (e.g., passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 (N1)) may also be considered as part of the evaluation of educational and research achievements.

    Probationary period present

    Trial period: 6 months

Work location

  • 940-2188 Niigata 1603-1, Kamitomioka,Nagaoka Nagaoka University of Technology

    (Scope of change) Locations determined by the University (including locations where telecommuting is performed)

Compensation

  • Various systems

    Pay increase system : available

    Bonus : available FY2025 actual: 4.57 months

    Retirement allowances : available

    Transportation expenses : available
    *Maximum amount: 150,000 yen/month　
    Paid in accordance with the University's regulations.

    Retirement age : available
    Retirement age: 65 years old

  • Insurance

    Employees' Health Insurance : available
    Joining the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association.

    Employees' Pension Insurance : available
    Joining the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association.

    Worker's accident insurance : available

    Employment insurance : available

  • Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace

    No smoking on the premises (designated outdoor smoking areas provided)

  • Supplementary explanation of compensation

    【Salary Regulations for Employees】
    https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/110000145.html
    【Regulations for Staff Subject to the New Annual Salary System】
    https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/110000147.html
    【Staff Employment Regulations】
    https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/110000140.html

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    2 person(s)

  • Description

    Assistant Professor 2 in total

    • Hiring date : 2027/01/01

    Starting date : 2027/01/01

  • Job content supplemental explanation

    [Starting date, employment date, etc.]
    As soon as possible after January 1, 2027 (however, for those who are expected to obtain a degree, after obtaining a degree)

Application period

  • 2026/05/15~2026/08/28 Deadline for receipt

Application method

  • Attached documents

    Other online application forms
    [1] Curriculum vitae (Include a photograph, academic and professional background, academic societies, awards and honors, and e-mail address)
    (Please use the prescribed form.) (https://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp/outline/recruit/teaching-staff/index.html)
    [2] List of educational and research achievements : Please categorize and describe as follows.
    (Please use the prescribed form.)(https://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp/outline/recruit/teaching-staff/index.html)
    (1) Refereed Academic Papers , (2) books, (3) papers presented at international conferences (with or without peer review),(4) Reviews and commentaries, (5) patents (applications and acquisitions), (6) awards, etc.,(7) State of acquisition of external funds (by representation and division of funds),(8) Social contributions, academic conference activities, joint research and educational achievements, and other special items
    [3] Major Papers printed (within five editions, photocopies acceptable)
    [4] Aspirations for research (within one sheet of A4 paper)
    [5] Aspirations for education (within one sheet of A4 paper)

    Regarding the above “Application Documents” [1] to [5], please create each as a PDF file and combine them into a single ZIP file. Name the file “Management System Group Position_YourName.ZIP” and send it to the following two email addresses.
    Department of Information and Management Systems Engineering, Institute of GIGAKU, Nagaoka University of Technology
    Management System Group, Professor WATAHIKI Nobumichi nwatahiki@kjs.nagaokaut.ac.jp
    Department Head, Professor LI Zhidong zhidong@kjs.nagaokaut.ac.jp
    * Use the subject line: “Application for Management System Group [Position] (Your Name)”.
    * Clearly state your [Position] in the file name and subject line as Assistant Professor.
    * Keep the file size under 10MB.

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

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Selection / Notification of result

  • Selection

    First Selection: Document Screening
    Second Selection:Interview ( Including presentation)
    *Second Selection will be conducted in person. Applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses for the interview.

  • Notification of result

    Notification will be made by mail, telephone, or e-mail.

Contact details

Nagaoka University of Technology

Institute of GIGAKU, Department of Information and Management Systems Engineering, Nagaoka University of Technology

Professor, WATAHIKI Nobumichi

0258479368

mwatahiki(at)kjs.nagaokaut.ac.jp

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Notes

To promote the hiring of young faculty members (under 40 years old at the time of appointment), female faculty members, and foreign faculty members, we provide various forms of support, including PI (Principal Investigator) development support and Japanese language training support. Additionally, we have established a Young Faculty Development Program (including a mentorship system) aimed at enhancing motivation for education and research and supporting their professional growth.
(https://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp/outline/initiatives/under40-fd/index.html)

We actively promote gender equality and support work-life balance for major life events.
(https://gender.nagaokaut.ac.jp/support/system/)

We has launched a faculty and staff recruitment website. The site features interviews and discussions with current faculty and staff to introduce our university, as well as information on training programs, so please be sure to check it out.
(https://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp/j/recruit/index.html)

[UPDATE]
On July 13, we changed the application deadline from the originally scheduled date of July 15 to August 28.

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