Specially Appointed Associate Professor / Specially Appointed Lecturer in Department of French Literature

(1) Teaching

• Teaching and research supervision in French Literature-related courses at the Graduate School of Humanities.
• Teaching and research supervision in French Literature-related courses at the School of Letters.
• Teaching French language-related courses at the Graduate School of Humanities.
• Teaching French language-related courses at the School of Letters.
• Teaching French language courses in the university-wide general education curriculum.
• Teaching other specialized courses offered by the Graduate School of Humanities and the School of Letters.

(Students to be supervised and taught include doctoral students, master's students, and undergraduate students.)
(2) Research
Conducting research and scholarly investigations in one or more of the following fields:
French Literature, Francophone Literature, and Foreign Language Education.
(3) Other Duties

• Engaging in activities related to social outreach and community engagement.
• Participating in the administration and management of the University.

Common to all Job Types
Annual Salary :

8 million yen
~
9 million yen

Description
(1) Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (including those expected to obtain a doctoral degree by March 2027) or possess academic qualifications and research achievements equivalent thereto.
(2) Applicants must have teaching experience at a university or other higher education and research institution. Teaching experience in French language courses and/or French literature courses is preferred.
(3) Applicants must be native speakers of French.
(4) Applicants must possess sufficient Japanese language skills to perform university administrative duties.
(5) It is desirable that applicants have substantial experience in international academic exchange and be capable of teaching in English.

Common to all Job Types
Nontenured

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Non-tenure track

Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace
The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas．

Supplementary explanation of compensation
Concerning work conditions other than above-mentioned, please refer to “36. Work Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff” and/or related regulations.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/kitei_shugyou.html
Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer is posted, and subject to change.
In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities after employment.

Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas)
For applicants residing overseas, the applicant may request an online interview.

Job content supplemental explanation
April 1, 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Depending on the successful candidate's preference and circumstances, appointment and commencement of duties may be deferred until October 1, 2027.

Attached documents
Application Form :
Online Submission
*Please use the university form for educational/research positions available at the following website.
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/news/employ/links

Selection
Applicants who pass the document screening will be invited to an interview, which is scheduled to be held in mid-December.
*Travel and accommodation expenses necessary for interviews are to be covered by the applicant.

Notification of result
Selected applicants will be notified by November 30.
Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.