Full-time faculty position

Management sciences; Cultural studies; History; Economics; Philosophy; Ethics in health sciences; Sociology; Communication sciences; Geography; Ethics in natural sciences; Ethics in social sciences; Political sciences; Demography; Criminology; Juridical sciences; Educational sciences; Ethics in physical sciences; Religious sciences; Arts; Anthropology Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 - 23:59 (UTC) Country: Japan Type of Contract: Temporary 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 We invite applications for a full-time faculty position from scholars who conduct empirical research on the interrelationships among information, media, culture, and society in contemporary Japan, from the perspective of social informatics, media and communication studies, or journalism studies. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach courses in related fields. Work content and job description (1) Degree Program in International and Advanced Japanese Studies, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences: Teaching specialized courses and supervising research in the fields of social informatics, media and communication studies, or journalism studies. (2) College of Japanese Language and Culture, School of Humanities and Culture: Teaching introductory and advanced specialized courses and supervising undergraduate theses on information, media, culture, and society in contemporary Japan, from the perspectives of social informatics, media and communication studies, or journalism studies. (3) Administrative and service duties: Carrying out administrative and service responsibilities related to the above academic units and other university operations. * Assigned department Existing departments Work location * Address 305-8571 Ibaraki 1-1-1 Tennodai Tsukuba-city Number of hired Number of hired: 1 person(s) Hiring date: 2027-06-01 00:00:00 Starting date: 2027-06-01 00:00:00 Additional Information Benefits [Compensation] Recognised Researcher (R2) Annual salary: 4 million yen - 6 million yen Wages description: Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the University's regulations. Various allowances, including commuting and housing allowances, are provided. Employment insurance coverage is available. Working hours: 08:30-17:15 Break time: 12:15-13:15 Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the period from December 29 through January 3. Annual paid leave is available in accordance with university regulations. Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work: The prescribed working hours are 7 hours and 45 minutes per day, five days per week (38 hours and 45 minutes per week). Faculty members are entrusted with discretion over the scheduling of their working hours, including starting and finishing times, as well as the allocation of break periods. Break period: 60 minutes. Overtime work: May be required. Employment type: Regular employee Contract period: Nontenured-Tenure-track Contract period description: The appointment is for a fixed term of five years under the tenure-track system. A tenure review will be conducted before the end of the appointment period, and tenure will be granted to candidates who successfully pass the review. Probationary period: Probationary period absent Established Researcher (R3) Annual salary: 4 million yen - 6 million yen Wages description: Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the University's regulations. Various allowances, including commuting and housing allowances, are provided. Employment insurance coverage is available. Working hours: 08:30-17:15 Break time: 12:15-13:15 Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the period from December 29 through January 3. Annual paid leave is available in accordance with university regulations. Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work: The prescribed working hours are 7 hours and 45 minutes per day, five days per week (38 hours and 45 minutes per week). Faculty members are entrusted with discretion over the scheduling of their working hours, including starting and finishing times, as well as the allocation of break periods. Break period: 60 minutes. Overtime work: May be required. Employment type: Regular employee Contract period: Nontenured-Tenure-track Contract period description: The appointment is for a fixed term of five years under the tenure-track system. A tenure review will be conducted before the end of the appointment period, and tenure will be granted to candidates who successfully pass the review. Probationary period: Probationary period absent Established Researcher (R3) Annual salary: 6 million yen - 9 million yen Wages description: Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the University's regulations. Various allowances, including commuting and housing allowances, are provided. Employment insurance coverage is available. Working hours: 08:30-17:15 Break time: 12:15-13:15 Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the period from December 29 through January 3. Annual paid leave is available in accordance with university regulations. Overtime and other explanations: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work: The prescribed working hours are 7 hours and 45 minutes per day, five days per week (38 hours and 45 minutes per week). Faculty members are entrusted with discretion over the scheduling of their working hours, including starting and finishing times, as well as the allocation of break periods. Break period: 60 minutes. Overtime work: May be required. Employment type: Regular employee Contract period: Tenured Probationary period: Probationary period absent [Various systems] Pay increase system: available Bonus: available 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 throughout the University campus. Additional comments The University of Tsukuba conducts personnel selection in accordance with the spirit of the Basic Act for a Gender-Equal Society and the principles and policies set forth in the University of Tsukuba's Basic Philosophy and Basic Plan for Diversity. In accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act of Japan, the University of Tsukuba has established the University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations and conducts rigorous screening when employing foreign nationals, individuals affiliated with foreign universities, companies, or government agencies, and persons falling under specified categories. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: University of Tsukuba Country: Japan City: Ibaraki