One Associate Professor (tenured) or Lecturer (five-year fixed-term contract)【German Studies】

15 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Kanazawa University

Department

Institute of Human and Social Sciences

Research Field

History
Psychological sciences
Management sciences
Philosophy
Sociology
Juridical sciences
Religious sciences
Literature
Language sciences
Political sciences
Ethics in physical sciences
Criminology
Communication sciences
Economics
Ethics in health sciences
Anthropology
Educational sciences
Ethics in natural sciences
Cultural studies
Ethics in social sciences
Demography
Geography
Arts

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

12 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
We will hire one Associate Professor or Lecturer who is in charge of German Studies.

[Work content and job description]
1. Affiliation:
(1) Research body: Faculty of International Studies, Institute of Human and Social Sciences
(2) Educational body: School of International Studies and the Division of International Studies in the Graduate School of Human and Socio-Environmental Studies

2. Field of specialization: German Studies (Area studies and contemporary social studies centered around Germany, with a focus on topics such as environment, immigration, gender, and peace)
* The candidate is expected to join the research group of Global Inclusive Society in the College of Human and Social Sciences. This group adopts an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the dynamics of solidarity and instability within globalized societies.

3. Subjects to Teach:
(1) General Education: ”German Beginner Level Class” (2 lessons/week)
(2) School of International Studies: “Lecture on European Society”, “Cross-Cultural Understanding”, “Contemporary European Society”, “Research Seminar”, “Practicum in Different Cultures I (Germany)”, “Practicum in Different Cultures II (Germany)”, “Seminar in German Reading Skills”
* “Cross-Cultural Understanding” and “Contemporary European Society” are omnibus lectures.
* Depending on the year, the candidate may also be in charge of “Introduction to International Studies”, “Academic Skills”, “Presentation and Debate”.
* “Practicum in Different Cultures I (Germany)” includes the coordination and guidance for language training classes in collaboration with partner institutions in Germany.
* Depending on the candidate’s specialization, they could also be in charge of lectures or seminars on German Studies at the School of Humanities.
(3) Graduate School of Human and Socio-Environmental Studies: “Lecture on German Studies”, “Seminar on German Studies”
* Depending on the year, the candidate may be asked to be in charge of “Human and Social Challenges” and “Laboratory Rotation”.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
920-1192 Ishikawa Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2024-10-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:[Available positions (Job title, number of positions, etc.)]

One Associate Professor (tenured) or Lecturer (five-year fixed-term contract*)

*The term of lecturer is set for 5 years at the time of employment. (If you are currently working at our university and work continuously, the total term of office, from the current term to the next term, cannot exceed 10 years.) The candidate will be converted to adequate tenured status, based on the following achievements, which is to be implemented during the term.
(1) Research achievements (Research papers, Presentations at conferences, Research grants)
(2) Educational achievements (Lecture, Practicum, Seminar, Research guidance, etc.)
(3) Contribution to the university and society

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
* Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary:6 million yen - 8 million yen
Wages description:Annual salary system will be applied.
Working hours:08:30-17:00
Break time:12:00-12:45
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
Overtime and other explanations:Discretionary labors system is applied, and the employee is considered to have worked 7.75 hours a day.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Tenured
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trail period 6 months

* Established Researcher (R3)
Annual salary:5 million yen - 7 million yen
Wages description:Annual salary system will be applied.
Working hours:08:30-17:00
Break time:12:00-12:45
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
Overtime and other explanations:Discretionary labors system is applied, and the employee is considered to have worked 7.75 hours a day.
Employment type:Regular employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:The term of lecturer is set for 5 years at the time of employment. (If the candidate is currently working at Kanazawa University, the total term of employment cannot exceed 10 years.) The candidate will be converted to adequate tenured status based on the following achievements, which is to be implemented during the term:
(1) Research achievements (Research papers, presentations at conferences, research grants)
(2) Educational experience (Lecture, practicum, seminar, research guidance, etc.)
(3) Contribution to the university and society
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trail period 6 months

[Various systems]
Pay increase system:available
Bonus:unavailable
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]
There are designated smoking areas.

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

(1) Kanazawa University aims to improve the teaching ability of teachers in English and increase the number of subjects in English.
(2) Kanazawa University promotes the development of diversity in the research and education environment.
(3) Institute of Human and Social Studies at Kanazawa University welcomes applications from female researchers in accordance with the purport of the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society. When evaluations of research achievements and qualifications of applicants are equal, we give priority to female researchers.
(4) In Institute of Human and Social Sciences, a support system for female researchers has been established and a system has been established to respond to consultations from female researchers.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Kanazawa University

Country

Japan

City

Ishikawa

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124020644&ln_jor=1

STATUS: EXPIRED