[KineJapan] Assistant Professor Position, Nagoya University

[Hideaki Fujiki]

Assistant Professor Position Announcement 
(Japanese or East Asian culture)
Nagoya University, Graduate School of Letters

http://www.lit.nagoya-u.ac.jp/english/
http://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp/employment/index.html

1. Position title: Assistant professor

2. Number of positions: One position

3. Contract term:  Until 31 March, 2017 (Reappointment for an additional two years may be allowed once only.)

4. Content of duties:
(1) Supporting international projects and operations at the Undergraduate and Graduate School of Letters.
(2) Particular contribution to the Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program of the Undergraduate and Graduate School of Letters, which is offered in English to international students and returnee Japanese students. This includes teaching the courses “Introduction to research methods for culture and history” (for undergraduate students), “Introduction to thesis writing” (for undergraduate students), and “Research methods for culture and history” (for graduate students). 
(3) Other administrative duties.

5. Qualifications:
(1) Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or show evidence of an equivalent academic career.
(2) Japanese language proficiency is required for handling administrative matters, as well as English for teaching.
(3) Applicants who specialize in Japanese or Asian culture within the field of humanities are preferred.

6. Starting Date: 1 July, 2014

7. Application documents:
(1) Curriculum vitae (with a passport-size identity photograph, email address, and a list of academic achievements included)
(2) Copies of three key publications (Offprints and photocopies are acceptable. Mark these publications in the list of academic achievements.)
(3) Statement of your aspirations and intentions regarding the duties of this assistant professor position if you are employed (up to two A4 pages)

8. Treatment
All matters relating to employment by Nagoya University will be subject to the Nagoya University Employee Work Rules.
See http://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/extra/kisoku/act/frame/frame110000115.htm
(English translation: http://nutriad.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp/docs/detail/?re=01&id=1489)

9. Deadline for Applications: Application entries must arrive by 24 February, 2014.

10. Application documents should be sent, by registered mail, to:
              Prof. Motokazu KIMATA
              Dean, the Graduate School of Letters, Nagoya University
              Furō-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601, Japan
              (Application documents must be sent in an envelope marked in red with  
                “Application Documents for Assistant Professor Position.”)

11. Selection procedure:
(1) First screening: Short-listing based on application documents.
(2) Second screening: Interview with successful applicants of first screening. A short demonstration lecture in English may also be requested. For applicants living in Japan, the interview will be conducted at Nagoya University. For applicants living overseas, the interview will initially be conducted via Skype; applicants may then be requested to visit Nagoya University. (Please note that the Graduate School of Letters cannot bear the travel costs for interviews.)

12. Please note:
(1) Further submission of copies of publications may be requested during the
screening process.
(2) We will use the application documents and personal information given for the purpose of this screening only.
(3) For further information and inquiries, please contact:
              General Affairs Office of Humanities
              Graduate School of Letters, Nagoya University
              Furō-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601, Japan
              Fax: (81)52-789-2666 from overseas and (052)789-2666 from inside Japan

13. Other: 
Nagoya University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. Further information can be found at: http://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/about-nu/declaration/positive 
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