Faculty Position Announcement: Specially Appointed Faculty Member for the Blended Mobility Program

Organisation/Company

Kansai University

Department

KUGF(Kansai University Global Frontier)Project Team

Research Field

Criminology
Communication sciences
Anthropology
Arts
Ethics in physical sciences
Ethics in social sciences
Economics
History
Educational sciences
Geography
Cultural studies
Ethics in health sciences
Juridical sciences
Ethics in natural sciences
Demography
Political sciences
Language sciences
Literature
Sociology
Philosophy
Psychological sciences
Religious sciences
Management sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

9 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

Type of Contract

Permanent

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

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
Faculty Position Announcement: Specially Appointed Faculty Member for the Blended Mobility Program
https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/Kokusai/JIGE/

[Work content and job description]
［Responsibilities］
Educational Activities and Program Management under the MEXT “Inter-University Exchange Project”
① Teaching Responsibilities
Teaching approximately 4–5 courses per semester in the areas of common liberal arts education and global studies *¹.
② Pre-departure Training and Student Support for Outbound Programs
Conducting pre-departure training for Japanese students, including the development of foreign language proficiency(conducted in English);designing and implementing BM programs and COIL courses;
serving as a faculty escort for JIGE/IIGE outbound programs;
and managing online training components for students (in both Japanese and English). *²
③ Operation and Implementation of a Multilateral COIL Program
Managing and delivering courses within a Multilateral COIL Program related to Creative Thinking, Society 5.0 Skills, and Research Skills Development (conducted in English).
④ Collaborative Implementation of FD/SD Programs
Co-planning and co-implementing Faculty Development (FD) and Staff Development (SD) programs.
⑤ Inbound Student Programs
Planning, implementing, and managing programs for the acceptance of international students under “Inter-University Exchange Project”
⑥ Other Related Duties
Performing other duties related to “Inter-University Exchange Project”, in close cooperation with other coordinators, faculty members, and administrative staff. *³
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*¹ Courses (tentative) include: Academic Writing Practice, Academic Discussions and Debates, Presentation Skills, Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication, Research Methods for Social Sciences, etc.
These courses are intended for international students and Japanese students who meet the required level of language proficiency.
*² For more information, please visit the JIGE website.
*³ Significant contributions to international education

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
564-8680 Osaka 3-3-35 Yamate-cho, Suita-shi Senriyama Campus, Kansai University
① Senriyama Campus, KANSAI UNIVERSITY
② Possible temporary work at satellite campuses (Sakai Campus, Takatsuki Campus, Takatsuki Muse Campus, etc.) when necessary.

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Hiring date:2026-04-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-04-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:［Position］
Specially Appointed Faculty Members
*Specially Appointed Assistant Professor or Specially Appointed Associate Professor

[Term of Appointment]
One-year appointment, renewable once

［Field of Specialization］
Social Sciences (general)
Applicants with knowledge of educational technology or international education field are preferred.

［Expected start date］　April 1, 2026; however, the date may be adjusted in consultation with the successful candidate.

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126011587&ln_jor=1

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen - 6 million yen
Wages description:［Salary］
•Annual salary: JPY 4,500,000 – 5,500,000
•The monthly salary will be determined based on a comprehensive assessment of the applicant’s academic background and work experience.
•The above salary range is a reference (model) and is not guaranteed
Working hours:09:00-17:50
Employment type:Regular employee
Employment type description:Full-time
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Commencing from the scheduled date of employment until the end of March, 2027. One-year contract extendable up to one term.
Probationary period:Probationary period absent

[Various systems]

[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]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
［Insurance etc］
Social Insurance based on the Private School Teachers and Staff Mutual Aid Act.
Labor Insurance is based on the Worker's Compensation Insurance Act and Employment Insurance Act.

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Kansai University

Country

Japan

City

Osaka

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