A full-time position in the Faculty of Economics (The Japanese Economy)(Applications Closed)

2018.05.09

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Subjects to be taught The Japanese Economy, The Introductory Japanese Economy, Other Subject based on Applicant’s Specialization, Tutorial Classes.
Number of positions  One
Qualifications
  1. Ph.D. or equivalent in academic research accomplishment
  2. Capable of conducting educational and research activities that uphold the founding ideals, principles and values of Kyoto Sangyo University.
  3. Willing to take on responsibility for student supervision, official university duties, and faculty management when requested
  4. Proficient in the Japanese language
  5. Must reside in Kyoto City or surrounding areas at the start of employment term
Commencement date April 1, 2019.
Status and terms of Employment Status: Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor (Jokyo).
※At the assistant professor level, a new faculty member is given a term appointment for a fixed non-renewable term of up to five years. (However, promotion to tenure-track Associate Professor position may be considered based on the academic work during the contract.)

Terms of employment: Salary and additional allowances will be paid according to the university’s salary structure.
Application Materials
  1. Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications. (Please use the official university form)  
    Procedures
    Official Form
    Official Form (Sample)
  2. Major publications (up to five, photocopies accepted) together with abstracts (approximately 400 Japanese characters or 300 words in English). In the case of co-authoring or collaborative research papers, please provide a separate table of contents and indicate your contribution
  3. A short summary (in 1,000 Japanese characters or 700 words in English) of your beliefs and plans for educational and research activities
  4. Please indicate on your application if you wish your curriculum vitae and other application documents to be returned.  
    Information for returning the documents
Address to send application documents Faculty of Economics Office, Kyoto Sangyo University, Kamigamo Motoyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 〒603-8555
* Enclose all application materials in an envelope marked “Job application materials (The Japanese Economy)” in red block letters and send by registered mail.
Deadline for application No later than June 29, 2018. (Friday)
Selection procedure The first round: Selection by application materials.
The second round: An interview and demonstration lesson.
*Two letters of recommendation (free or non-customized format) are required if you are invited for the second round of the selection procedure. Each letter should include the name and signature of the referee, job title, contact information, and their relationship to the applicant.
The third round: A final interview conducted by the university executive board.
Notification of the result Mid-August, 2018.
Contact information 〒603-8555 Kyoto Sangyo University, Faculty of Economics Office, Kamigamo Motoyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
E-mail:keizai-jim@star.kyoto-su.ac.jp
Additional information
  1. Retirement age for Professor and Associate Professor is 65.
  2. Kyoto Sangyo University adheres to the principles laid down by the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society. The university actively promotes gender equality in recruitment and welcomes applications from highly-qualified female researchers.
  3. The applicants may be requested to submit documents other than those listed above, such as photocopies of degree certificates and other educational qualifications. 
  4. The transportation costs incurred by the applicants/candidates as part of the interviews will be reimbursed in accordance with university regulations.
  5. Personal information provided by the applicant will be handled with utmost confidentiality according to university regulations, and will not be used for any purpose other than the recruitment process.
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