Open Call for Assistant Professor (Research Field of Disability Sciences)

Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Institute of Human Sciences at University of Tsukuba invites applications for the following faculty position.

Work content and job description
(1) Research in specialized fields within the Institute of Human Sciences
(2) Teaching courses in the following educational degree programs/college:
・Degree Programs in Disability Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences (Master's Program):Research Methods in Disability Sciences, Overseas Special Seminar, Special Lecture on Disability Sciences, etc.
・Degree Programs in Disability Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences (Doctoral Program): Advanced Research Methods in Disability Sciences, Overseas Research in Disability Sciences, etc.
・College of Disability Sciences, School of Human Sciences: Disability Sciences I & II, Current Topics in Disability Sciences, etc.
(3) Administration and management operation in the above-mentioned organizations.

Description
Qualifications:
(1) Holds a Ph.D. degree
(2) Has research achievements in Disability Sciences
(3) Ability to conduct classes and fulfill administrative and management duties in both Japanese and English within the educational and assigned units.

Supplementary explanation of compensation
For details on the Core Annual Salary System, please refer to the following section of the University of Tsukuba Rules and Regulations (URL below):
(https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/about/disclosure-ho-kisoku/s-02/)
(Rules Concerning Salary for Staff at Headquarters, etc., National University Corporation University of Tsukuba)
The University of Tsukuba conducts personnel selection in accordance with the spirit of the Basic Act for Gender-Equal Society and the principles and policies of the "University of Tsukuba Diversity Basic Philosophy and Basic Plan."
In accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, the University has established the "National University Corporation University of Tsukuba Security Export Control Regulations" and conducts strict screening when hiring foreign nationals, individuals affiliated with foreign universities, corporations, or government agencies, or those falling under specified categories.

Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
For applicants living far away, such as overseas, online interviews will be considered.

Others
Applicants are responsible for their own travel and other expenses incurred for the interview.

Application documents (specified forms)
【Form】CV,Achievement.doc
【Sample】CV,Achievement.pdf
Self-Declaration on Specific Categories.docx

Application document submission method (physically mailed documents)
305-8572
Ibaraki
1-1-1 Tenno-dai, Tsukuba-shi
Disability Sciences, Institute of Human Sciences University of Tsukuba
Noriko Oka

Selection
Following a document screening, successful candidates will, in principle, be interviewed in person.

Notification of result
Applicants who pass the document screening will be notified of the interview schedule and details.
Document screening results will be communicated via email or through the JREC-IN Portal application status feature.
Final selection results will be sent to shortlisted candidates via email.