Project Assistant Professor at the Center for Global Education of the University of Tokyo

28 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The University of Tokyo

Research Field

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

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
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
Center for Global Education: Outline of the program
The ALESS and ALESA Programs teach compulsory English courses at the University of Tokyo. In ALESS writing classes, science students design and conduct a simple controlled experiment, and write a scientific essay in the IMRaD format. In ALESA writing classes, social sciences and humanities students conduct research on a topic and write an argumentative essay using proper scholarly apparatus. Half-semester FLOW courses are designed to enhance fluency in academic discussion. The average class size is 15 students. The curriculum of the ALESS and ALESA Programs is under constant refinement through collaboration among all faculty.
https://globe.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/index.html

[Work content and job description]
The applicant will teach six 105-minute English classes and one senior division class (Global Liberal Arts) each week from the 2024 A semester. There are 13 to 14 weeks per semester and two semesters per year. The courses taught include academic writing for first-year undergraduates (science students in the case of ALESS, humanities students in the case of ALESA), workshops designed to improve fluency in academic discussion, and a Global Liberal Arts course. The appointee will also participate in curriculum development and regular program meetings.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
153-8902 Tokyo The University of Tokyo (Komaba Campus) 3-8-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Number of hired description:Basically one, but more will be accepted if conditions are met.
Hiring date:2024-09-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2025-03-31 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:Following the initial term of employment, the employment agreement may be renewed annually in 12-month contracts. Renewal of the employment agreement will be determined by all relevant factors, including budget status, job performance, and conduct. (Probation Period: Six months from the date of employment)

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:6 million yen
Wages description:The gross salary is 6,600,000 Japanese yen (JPY) per year including performance / achievement allowance (550,000 Japanese yen (JPY) per month). Commuting Allowance (basically up to JPY 55,000/month, if you meet the requirements for the payment.)
Working hours:08:30-18:35
Break time:12:10-13:00
Holidays :Saturdays, Sundays, most national holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 – January 3)
Overtime and other explanations:A discretionary work system for professional work applies. Working hours will be deemed as 7 hours and 45 minutes per day.
Employment type:Contract employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:12 month
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:6 month

[Various systems]

[Insurance]
Others:Employees are enrolled in the Mutual Aid Association of MEXT (the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) and are covered by employment insurance.

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
No smoking on site in principle (Designated outdoor smoking areas are available)

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Annual paid leave and special leaves as specified by University regulations.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of Tokyo

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo,Tokyo

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124030931&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Tokyo

STATUS: EXPIRED