Work location : Kanto district - Ibaraki
Date of publication : 2026/07/17
D126071417
University of Tsukuba
Research field : Humanities & Social Sciences - Economic statistics
Associate Professor : Regular employee - Tenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period absent
Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Tsukuba invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor position in Econometrics
Work content and job description
1.Master's and Doctoral Programs in International Public Policy, Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences: Teaching specialized courses and seminars conducted in English, supervising graduate students, and assisting with administrative duties related to the English programs.
2.College of International Studies, School of Social and International Studies: Teaching specialized courses, seminars, and introductory courses in Economics, and managing relevant administrative duties.
3.Administrative duties and committees for the Faculty and the University.
Assigned department
Existing departments
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Job type
Research field
Wages
Annual Salary : 7 million yen ~ 9 million yen
Commuting allowance, housing allowance, etc., are available. Social/employment insurance applies.
Working hours
Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:15-13:15
Holidays : Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, and the New Year's holiday period (December 29 – January 3). Annual paid leave is provided.
Overtime and other explanations : This position operates under the discretionary labor system. The standard working hours are 7 hours 45 minutes per day (38 hours 45 minutes per week, 5 days a week). The discretion of determining the actual start/end times and break times is left to the individual faculty member. Overtime work may be required.
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Key Qualifications:
1.Specialization in Econometrics with an outstanding research record in theoretical or applied econometrics, and the capability to supervise empirical research papers/theses.
2.Hold a Ph.D.
3.Possess excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively utilize them in lectures, education, and research.
Employment Type
Regular employee
Contract period
Tenured - Non-tenure track
Probationary period absent
Work location
Compensation
Various systems
Pay increase system : available
Bonus : available
Retirement allowances : available
Transportation expenses : available
Retirement age : available
Insurance
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
Smoking is strictly prohibited on the entire university campus.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date : 2027/04/01
Starting date : 2027/04/01
Application period
2026/07/17~2026/09/16 Deadline for receipt
Application method
Application documents (specified forms)
Attached documents
Other online application forms
Please prepare the following documents. Forms and instructions can be downloaded from the above attachment file.
1.Curriculum Vitae (designated Form No. 3) – 1 copy
2.List of Research Achievements (Focusing on the 5 most representative achievements published within the last 5 years; designated Form No. 4) – 1 copy
3.Offprints or Copies of the 5 Representative Research Achievements listed in (2) – 1 copy each
4.Summary of each of the 5 Representative Research Achievements (Approx. 600 Japanese characters or English equivalent per achievement, free format) – 1 copy each
5.Complete List of Research Achievements: Categorized into peer-reviewed journal articles, books, peer-reviewed international conference papers, non-peer-reviewed invited journal papers, university bulletins, others, and external funding secured (designated university format).
6.List of Educational, Practical, and Professional Achievements (Within the last 5 years; designated Form No. 5) – 1 copy
7.Statement of Research and Teaching Plans/Aspirations (designated Form No. 6) – 1 copy
8.Self-Declaration Form on "Specific Categories" (designated university format) – 1 copy
9.Consent Form for the Handling and Transfer of Personal Data based on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Mandatory for residents of the EEA and the UK; designated university format) – 1 copy
10.Contact Information Sheet (Free format) containing:
oa) Applicant’s email address and phone number.
ob) Names, affiliations, job titles, phone numbers, and email addresses of two professional references.
11.Any Special Remarks/Notes, if applicable (Free format) – 1 copy
Other Mailing Documents
Submission Method (Electronic):
Please combine all the above documents into a single PDF file and submit it via the JREC-IN Portal Web.
In addition to the PDF submission, applicants must fill out and submit their information (Name, Degree, Alma Mater, etc.) via the designated Forms (Please see the attached document named as "Forms URL" for the link.
If you are unable to apply via the web, please send the same documents as listed above via a traceable mailing method to the address below. Write "Application Documents for Faculty Position in College of International Studies" in red ink on the front of the envelope. If you apply by mail, please notify the contact email below in advance.
Note: Application documents will be responsibly shredded/discarded after the screening process and will not be returned unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope is enclosed.
Mailing Address:
Attn: Midori Matsushima
Office of the Master's and Doctoral Programs in International Public Policy,
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba
1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8571, Japan
Return of application documents
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
305-8571
Ibaraki 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Midori Matsushima
* Out of application period.
URL of this job posting
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
Applicants who pass the initial document screening will be invited to an online interview, which will include a mock lecture (in Japanese or English) and a research presentation (in English).
Notification of result
Applicants will be notified of the final decision via email promptly after the selection process is complete.
Contact details
University of Tsukuba
Faculty of Humanitirs and Social Sciences
Midori Matsushima
0298537716
matsushima.midori.gb(at)u.tsukuba.ac.jp
* Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
1.The University of Tsukuba is committed to promoting gender equality in accordance with the spirit of the "Basic Act for a Gender-Equal Society" and the principles of the "University of Tsukuba Basic Philosophy and Action Plan for Diversity."
2.Pursuant to the "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act," the University has established the "National University Corporation University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations" and conducts strict screening when employing international scholars, individuals from foreign universities/corporations/government agencies, or those falling under "Specific Categories."