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Now recruiting
Date of update : 2026/05/15 End date of accepting applications : 2026/07/15
Now recruiting
Date of update : 2026/05/15
End date of accepting applications : 2026/07/15

Work location : Hokuriku and Koshinetsu district - Niigata

Date of publication : 2026/05/15

Recruitment of Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor in Institute of GIGAKU, Mathematics and Science Group, (Chemistry Teachers), Department of General Education, Nagaoka University of Technology

D126050861

National university

Nagaoka University of Technology

Research field : Nanotechnology/Materials - Fundamental physical chemistry | Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic compounds and inorganic materials chemistry | Nanotechnology/Materials - Synthetic organic chemistry | Nanotechnology/Materials - Analytical chemistry

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

Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Lecturer level : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present

Job description

  • Background of the recruitment and description of the project

    Specialized Fields：Chemistry, Applied Chemistry

  • Work content and job description

    Chemistry education for engineering students. Primary responsibilities include developing chemistry-related courses and curricula, planning and implementing measures to improve chemistry proficiency, instructing and supervising chemistry laboratory and practical courses, handling entrance examination duties, and planning and managing operations within the university-wide general education program. Additionally, duties include those expected of a full-time faculty member at this university, as well as promoting research related to the aforementioned specialized fields.
    (Scope of change) Duties as determined by the University.

  • Assigned department

    Existing departments

    Mathematics and Science Group, Department of General Education

Nagaoka University of Technology

Job type

  • Professor level
  • Associate Professor
  • Lecturer level

Research field

  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Fundamental physical chemistry
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Inorganic compounds and inorganic materials chemistry
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Synthetic organic chemistry
  • Nanotechnology/Materials - Analytical chemistry

Wages

  • Professor level

    Annual Salary : 8 million yen ~

    Professor：approx. 8.2 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

  • Associate Professor

    Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~

    Associate Professor：approx. 6.9 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

  • Lecturer level

    Annual Salary : 6 million yen ~

    Lecturer ：approx. 6 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

  • Professor level

    Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Weekends, National holidays, Year-end and New Year's 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.

  • Associate Professor

    Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Weekends, National holidays, Year-end and New Year's 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.

  • Lecturer level

    Working hours :08:30-17:15

    Break time :12:00-13:00

    Holidays : Weekends, National holidays, Year-end and New Year's 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 and be passionate about teaching and research in the above fields. Those who should possess a broad knowledge of chemistry and have a thorough understanding of collaborative education with technical colleges, chemistry instruction for lower-division undergraduate students (including lectures, seminars, and laboratory work), admissions procedures, and the planning and administration of basic science programs, and be able to actively promote these initiatives.

Employment Type

  • Professor level

    Regular employee

  • Associate Professor

    Regular employee

  • Lecturer level

    Regular employee

Contract period

  • Professor level

    Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period present

    Trial period: 6 months

  • Associate Professor

    Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period present

    Trial period: 6 months

  • Lecturer level

    Tenured - Non-tenure track

    Probationary period present

    Trial period: 6 months

Work location

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

    （Scope of Change） Work at a location determined by the University. （Includes telecommuting.）

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/frame/frame110000145.htm
    【Regulations for Staff Subject to the New Annual Salary System】
    https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/frame/frame110000147.htm
    【Staff Employment Regulations】
    https://education.joureikun.jp/nagaokaut/act/frame/frame110000140.htm

Application Considerations

Number of hired

    1 person(s)

    Hiring date : 2027/04/01

    Starting date : 2027/04/01

Application period

  • 2026/05/15~2026/07/15 Deadline for receipt

Application method

  • Attached documents

    Other online application forms
    [1] Curriculum vitae (including profile photo, activities of academic society, reward and punishment, e-mail address,
    etc.)
    (Please use the prescribed form.)(https://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp/outline/recruit/teaching-staff/index.html)
    [2] List of educational and research achievements: List the following categories.
    　(1) Peer-reviewed papers,
    　(2) Internaional conference papers (indicate whether peer-reviewed),
    　(3) Keynote addresses and invited lectures,
    　(4) Patents (including the application number and registration number),
    　(5) Books, reviews, and commentaries,
    　(6) Achievement of acquisition of external funding (classified into representatives and others),
    　(7) Domestic and international education/research history,
    　(8) Academic society activities (including overseas), and
    　(9) Other notable achievements such as awards.
    [3] Reprints of major papers (about 5, photocopies acceptable),
    [4] Research plan and statement(about 2,000 characters on A4 paper)
    [5] Future education and research plan (about 2,000 characters on A4 paper)

    Please create each of the submitting documents (1) to (5) in PDF file, and compile them into one ZIP file. Please name the ZIP file as "Teacher in charge of Chemistry (Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor)_YourName.ZIP", and attach it to the following e-mail address.
    Department Head of General Education, Prof. Ariyuki KATO arikato@vos.nagaokaut.ac.jp
    ※Please use the subject line "Application for Teacher in charge of Chemistry (Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor) (YourName)".
    ※The zip file size should be less than 10MB.
    ※Personal information contained in application documents will be managed appropriately and will not be used for any purpose other than selection and hiring.

  • Return of application documents

    We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

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  • Selection

    First Selection: Document Screening
    Second Selection:Interview and Presentation

    *Applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses for the selection process.

  • Notification of result

    Notification by mail, or e-mail

Contact details

Nagaoka University of Technology

Institute of GIGAKU, Department of General Education, Nagaoka University of Technology

Department Head, Prof. Ariyuki KATO

arikato(at)vos.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)

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