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School of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University in Tokyo,
Japan, invites applications for a three-year position either in Formal
Political Theory, Quantitative Political Analysis, or Normative
Political Theory at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to
begin September 2013. After the initial three-year appointment, the
extension of the contract is possible up to two additional years.
The faculty member will teach four classes per semester, where each
class is for 1.5 hours per week so that there will be 6 hours of
teaching a week (equivalent to the 2-2 teaching load in the semester
system).
The faculty member may contribute to the University-wide
internationalization initiative by collaborating with more than 100
faculty members within and beyond the School and by helping to design
the curriculum for the English-based degree program (EDESSA) in the School.
The faculty member will receive a 14-month salary (12-month salary with
two-month salary in July and December) with various compensations in
addition to the standard health insurance. The government will provide
an additional allowance for each child and the municipal governments
within Metropolitan Tokyo cover all the medical expenses for the age 0-15.
The research fund includes the personal fund of 215,000 JPY and the
research/conference travel fund of 200,000 JPY each year. The
additional start-up fund of up to 300,000 JPY may be available. The
reallocation expenses will be reimbursed up to 50,000 JPY upon arrival.
To apply, submit six copies of a cover letter, CV, a diploma,
reprints/preprints of three major publications, and teaching statement.
The cover letter also should indicate the contact information for one
or two letter writers. Please consult the job ad below for a template
for applications materials. Application materials should be sent to
Seishi Sato, Senior Dean, Faculty of Political Science and Economics,
Waseda University, 1-6-1 Nishi Waseda, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. The
postal code is 169-8050. The deadline for application is April 30, 2013.
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Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University
Recruitment Information
Background
The Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University
(Tokyo, Japan), is currently recruiting a professor or a
associate/assistant professor to conduct lectures in English in
conjunction with the Project for Establishing Core Universities for
Internationalization (Global 30). This project, made possible by funding
from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
(MEXT), involves establishing and improving systems to offer academic
courses conducted in English and enhance services for international
students.
Courses to teach
Formal Political Analysis
Quantitative Political Analysis
Normative Political Theory
Institution Waseda University
Institution URL
http://www.waseda.jp/seikei/seikei/english/index-e.html
Faculty Faculty of Political Science and Economics
Institution type Private University
Title Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor
Term and conditions of employment
・The Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University
(Tokyo, Japan), is currently recruiting a full-time (non-tenured)
professor or an associate/assistant professor to conduct lectures and
perform related duties in the EDESSA (English-based Degree Studies
September Admission) Program.
・The term of the contract of employment lasts until 20th
September, 2016.
・The conditions of employment shall be subject to renewal after each
academic year.
Work area Kanto Area: Tokyo
Address 1-6-1 Nishi Waseda
Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8050, Japan
Number of positions
1 position from among the 3 courses listed above
Qualification Doctoral degree / equivalent professional accomplishment
Working conditions
(1) Teaching load: 4 class periods (1 class period: 90 minutes) per week
for 15 weeks in each semester. Note: The Faculty has a 2-semester
system (spring and fall).
(2) Required to be at the university 4 days a week, and work 8 hours a
day on average.
(3) Required to conduct the following duties in the EDESSA Program at
the School of Political Science and Economics, Graduate School of
Political Science, and Graduate School of Economics:
a) Conduct lectures in English.
b) Develop teaching materials and educational tools for the program.
c) Perform other necessary duties related to the program.
d) Conduct research in the field of specialization.
Salary
(1) Based on Waseda University Regulations
[Typically, approx. \430,000 per month (age 35), \520,000 (age 40),
\600,000 (age 45) to \660,000 (age 50).]
(2) Summer bonus and year-end bonus. Each bonus is equivalent to one
month's salary (before tax). Note: In order to receive the bonuses, one
must work from 1 April to 31July (summer bonus) and 1 October to 31
January (winter bonus).
Arrival Reimbursement After arriving, travel fees and an amount of up to
500,000 yen for moving fees (packing materials, moving company fees,
fees incurred from sending luggage domestically or overseas, unpacking
fees) will be reimbursed as based on the conditions set by the
university. Note: This does not cover travel expenses to come to Japan
to take the interview.
Others
(1) Individual research allowance of \211,500, academic conference
business travel subsidy of \90,000, and international academic
conference travel subsidy of \110,000 per year will be given by the
university.
(2) Personnel costs will be partly funded from the budget for the
project for Establishing Core Universities for Internationalization
(Global 30) by MEXT.
(3) Research activities subsidized by external funds such as the Grant
in Aid for Scientific Research of the Japan Society for the Promotion of
Science (JSPS) should be conducted outside of working hours as
stipulated in the working conditions.
Starting date
September 2013 (Fall Semester)
Deadline for application
April 30, 2013
Application materials
(1) Faculty Employment Application Cover Letter
http://www.waseda.jp/seikei/seikei/english/files/20130305/20130305_Faculty_Employment_Application_Cover_Letter.doc
(2) Curriculum vitae (English or Japanese) with photo and a list of
academic/professional accomplishments.
http://www.waseda.jp/seikei/seikei/english/files/20110301/00000000_english_cv_template.doc
http://www.waseda.jp/seikei/seikei/english/files/20110301/00000000_japanese_cv_template.doc
(3) Proof of award of a doctoral degree (copy of a diploma or a
transcript)
(4) 6 photocopies and/or offprints of three major publications (books,
academic papers, etc.)
Note: If you choose to send a book, 2 copies of the book can be sent
instead of 6 photocopies.
(5) 6 copies of each outline of the three publications
(6) 6 copies of a research and a teaching plan
(7) Contact information of 1 or 2 reference person/s who are
knowledgeable about your research and accomplishments
Selection procedure ・Document screening
・Interviews
・Applicants will be informed of the results by May 31, 2013.
Contact details Prof. Seishi Sato, Senior Dean
Faculty of Political Science and Economics
Waseda University
1-6-1 Nishi Waseda
Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8050, Japan
Note: ・On the envelope, please write in red "Application Documents
for Faculty Position."
・All documents must be sent by registered mail.
・The documents submitted will not be returned.
Inquiries should only be made by postal mail, fax, or email to:
EDESSA Personnel Section
Faculty of Political Science and Economics
Waseda University
1-6-1 Nishi Waseda
Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8050, Japan
Fax: +81-3-3204-8957
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