Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Japan
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 a 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
In order to develop capable individuals who can develop together, our educational objectives are to cultivate a wide range of knowledge from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences, advanced communication skills, and data science skills. For details on the educational philosophy of the Faculty of Global Interdisciplinary Science & Innovation, please visit the website below: https://www.gkk.shizuoka.ac.jp/english-home/
Work content and job description
Position and Number of Openings: Assistant Professor or Lecturer (Full-time, Annual Salary System), 2 positions
Term of Appointment: Tenured
Affiliation: Faculty of Global Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation, College of Global Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation, Academic Institute
Field of Specialization: English Education, English Linguistics, Literature in English, Cross-Cultural Understanding, or related fields
Courses that May Be Assigned
- Faculty of Global Interdisciplinary Science & Innovation: Oral Communication I & II, Reading & Discussion I & II, English Writing, English Presentation, English Global Studies, etc. (Course titles and assignments are subject to change from the academic year (AY) of 2027 onward. In addition, there is a possibility that the successful candidate will be assigned courses in the Graduate School of Global Interdisciplinary Science & Innovation, which is currently under application for establishment in AY 2027.)
- University-wide Liberal Arts Courses: English-related courses (English Communication, etc.)
Assigned department: Existing departments
Work location
Address: 422-8529 Shizuoka 836 Ohya, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka 422-8529, Japan
Shizuoka Campus, Shizuoka University
Number of hired: 2 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027-04-01
Starting date: 2027-04-01
Additional Information
Benefits
Compensation
Annual salary: 6 million yen - 8 million yen
Wages description: The above amount represents the actual figures for the university for the 2024 fiscal year; the salary of the appointee will be determined based on their background and other factors.
Working hours: 08:30-17:15
Holidays: Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays, and the year-end/New Year holidays (December 29 – January 3).
Overtime and other explanations: If the statutory requirements are met and the employee agrees, the Professional Discretionary Labor System will apply, under which the employee is deemed to have worked 7 hours and 45 minutes per day. The position may require work on holidays and weekends in connection with entrance examinations and other events.
Employment type: Regular employee
Contract period: Tenured
Probationary period: Present (Trial period 6 months)
Various systems
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 prohibited on the university premises.
Supplementary explanation of compensation: Salary and allowances (family, housing, commuting, overtime, etc.) are provided in accordance with Shizuoka University regulations. *The Shizuoka University regulations can be viewed on the Shizuoka University website.
Additional comments
- Applicants are expected to reside in Shizuoka City or nearby to ensure smooth performance of duties.
- Personal information will be used solely for the selection process.
- Mandatory retirement age for faculty members is 65.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Shizuoka University
- Country: Japan
- City: Shizuoka
Contact
City: Shizuoka
