Posted: 13 Aug 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Yokohama City University
- Department: General Affairs Division Human Resources Division Human Resources Section
Offer Description
[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
The Department of Nursing, School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, is the only public institution of higher nursing education in Yokohama. Guided by community needs, it is dedicated to advancing nursing science and educating future nursing leaders who will improve healthcare, welfare, and society through excellence in education, research, and practice.
To prepare students for the global nursing community, we have strengthened our international education programs. At the undergraduate level, we are expanding study abroad opportunities in Asia and Africa, developing international educational programs, and promoting student exchanges with overseas partner universities. At the graduate level, we are enhancing international student exchange, increasing opportunities for inbound students, and developing dual degree programs with overseas institutions.
As a university located in the international city of Yokohama, we aim to become a national center for global nursing education. In collaboration with regional universities, we promote domestic study abroad programs and joint international educational initiatives. Working closely with our two affiliated hospitals, we provide overseas clinical training and recurrent education programs for practicing nurses to strengthen global nursing practice.
In line with Yokohama City University's Midterm Plan, which emphasizes global engagement, we seek applicants committed to educating internationally competent nursing professionals and advancing global nursing education. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the development of international education programs, strengthen support for international students, disseminate research through international conferences and peer-reviewed publications, and obtain competitive external research funding.
We welcome applicants enthusiastic about contributing to education, research, and community engagement while promoting the international development of the Department of Nursing.
* details of the business
Education, Research, and Clinical Services
[Work content and job description]
School of Medicine, Department of Nursing (Undergraduate Program)
- General Education Courses: Short-Term Study Abroad (Nursing) and Mid-Term Study Abroad (Nursing)
- Courses in International Nursing
- Integration and Practice of Nursing II (Lecture) and Integration and Practice of Nursing III (Clinical Practicum)
- Career Development Nursing Practicum Advanced II (Overseas Study Abroad and International Clinical Training in the International Nursing Track)
Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Nursing (Master's Program)
- Assistance with graduate seminars in the common curriculum (Seminar on Nursing Research)
- Assistance with master's thesis supervision
* Assigned department
Existing departments
[Work location]
* Address
236-0004 Kanagawa 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama
Fukuura campus
[Number of hired]
Number of hired: 1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date: 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Where to apply
Website: https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126072010&ln_jor=1
Additional Information
Benefits
[Compensation]
* Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Annual salary: 5 million yen
- Working hours: 08:30-17:15
- Employment type: Regular employee
- Employment type description: Discretionary Work Hours System
- Contract period: Nontenured
- Contract period description: (1) Term of office: Fixed-term appointment. Appointments are renewable in accordance with university regulations, generally every 5 or 3 years. Individuals holding a doctoral degree or equivalent are appointed for five years, while others are appointed for three years. The maximum term of appointment is 10 years. (2) Retirement age is 65 years old. The first March 31 after the date of reaching 65 years of age shall be the mandatory retirement date. (3) Promotion system is available. * The employment contract is on an annual basis, and for mid-year hires, the year of hire is the first year of the employment contract period.
- Probationary period: present
- Probationary period description: The initial period of six (6) months shall be the trial period.
* Established Researcher (R3)
- Annual salary: 5 million yen
- Working hours: 08:30-17:15
- Employment type: Regular employee
- Employment type description: Discretionary Work Hours System
- Contract period: Nontenured
- Contract period description: (1) Term of office: Fixed-term appointment. Appointments are renewable in accordance with university regulations, generally every 5 or 3 years. Individuals holding a doctoral degree or equivalent are appointed for five years, while others are appointed for three years. The maximum term of appointment is 10 years. (2) Retirement age is 65 years old. The first March 31 after the date of reaching 65 years of age shall be the mandatory retirement date. (3) Promotion system is available. * The employment contract is on an annual basis, and for mid-year hires, the year of hire is the first year of the employment contract period.
- Probationary period: present
- Probationary period description: The initial period of six (6) months shall be the trial period.
[Various systems]
- Pay increase system: available
- Bonus: available *Bonuses are included in annual salary.
- 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]
Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the University and its two affiliated hospitals.
[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Compensation is based on an annual salary system determined according to position, performance, and job responsibilities.
*The initial annual salary will be determined based on the candidate's professional experience and career background.
*A retirement allowance will be paid separately upon retirement from the University.
Additional comments
1. Those who are selected through this open recruitment will be required to sign an employment contract with Yokohama City University Public University Corporation in accordance with the regulations established by Yokohama City University Public University Corporation.
2. Applicants will be responsible for any travel and accommodation expenses required for the second round of selection (interview).
3. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the University and its two affiliated hospitals.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Yokohama City University
- Country: Japan
- City: Kanagawa
Contact
City: Kanagawa