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Background of the recruitment and description of the project The Faculty of Humanities of Kyushu University (Fukuoka, Japan) is accepting applications for the position of an Associate Professor (准教授). Work content and job description (1)Graduate Courses for the Faculty of Humanities: Topics in Japanese Intellectual History, Topics in Japanese Literature, and Survey courses in Japanese literature from the applicant’s specialization; Thesis Supervision; and related courses. (1)Undergraduate Courses for the School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation (ISI, 共創学部, https://kyoso.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/): Courses in Thought, Ethics, and Philosophy; independent project supervision. (2)Faculty members of the Graduate School of Humanities may also be assigned to teach courses in the Joint Graduate School of Digital Humanities, established on April 1, 2025. Notes: The overall teaching load shall be proportionate to that of the other faculty members in the department. Details will be negotiated after hire. This position involves a joint appointment with the Faculty of Humanities and the School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be expected to attend the regular faculty meetings, perform committee responsibilities, examination supervision, student advising, and other duties in both organizations in accordance with their respective appointment configuration. Description Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements: (1)Hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent), or possess research achievements recognized as equivalent to or exceeding those required for a doctoral degree. (2)Specialize in Japanese Premodern Literatures and Languages, Mythology Studies, and/or Cultural Memory Studies. Specializations that meaningfully complement the existing areas of expertise within the program are particularly welcome. (3)Applicants must be native speakers of Japanese and/or English, or possess Japanese and English proficiency equivalent to that of a native speaker. Courses assigned to the successful candidate will be taught primarily in English; however, depending on program needs, some courses may also be taught in Japanese. (4)Ability to include kanbun 漢文 and/or bungo (kobun 古文, kogo 古語, etc.) in seminars. (5)Proven record of continuous and outstanding academic output in their field of specialization, including publications (a book manuscript is desirable, but applicants with other significant academic achievements or contributions will also be considered). (6)Applicants must have demonstrable teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level. Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire university campus. Attached documents Application Form : Online Submission Please submit your application through the “JREC-IN Portal Web Application” function on the JREC-IN Portal website. Please note: Applications submitted by postal mail or email will not be accepted. Selection Interviews may be conducted online as part of the selection process.
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