Associate Professor of Psychology Hiroshima University, Department of Learning Science

[Explanation of institution (recruitment background, institution details,explanation of project,etc.)]
Affiliation:Department of Learning Science,Hiroshima University Graduate School of Education

Job Title and Number of Positions Available:Associate Professor,one(1)

Field of Specialization:Learning Psychology,Learning Development,Learning Science

Courses to Teach:
Undergraduate programs (Specialized education courses): Theory for Instruction and Learning; Introduction to Learning Science I & II; Methodology of Learning Science Study I & II; Child Development and Education; Introduction to Career in Teaching; Practical Seminar for the Teaching Profession, etc.
Graduate programs (Master's programs): Special Lecture on Learning and Instructional Development; Special Lecture on Guidance and Child Development; Practical Study in Learning and Curriculum Development, etc.
Graduate programs (Doctoral programs): Research into Learning and Curriculum Development; Advanced Study in Learning and Curriculum Development, etc.

[Address of work location and other information]
1-1-1 Kagamiyama,Higashihiroshima 739-8524,Japan

[Number of positions]
Associate Professor,one(1)

[Starting date]
October 1, 2016 or later of the earliest possible date

Application Requirements
Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements.
(1)Hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent degree conferred by a foreign institution)
(2)Have research achievements in learning psychology, learning development and learning science 
(3)Be able to supervise master students in thesis preparation
(4)Be able to teach doctoral program
(5)Have experience supervising students in a master's and/or doctoral program at a graduate school in thesis preparation
(6)Be able to teach classes and support research activities in both English and Japanese

Salary, etc.:The monthly salary system or annual salary system will be applied to successful candidates.
(Regulations Concerning Salaries of Hiroshima University Faculty Members will be applied. Regulations Concerning Salaries of Hiroshima University Faculty Members Employed under Annual Salary System will be applied.)

Evaluation:We conduct individual performance evaluations for all Hiroshima University faculty members after their employment, numerically rate their performance, and translate their evaluation results into their treatment.

[Application method (including where to send documents)]
Application Documents
(1)Curriculum vitae (Use the standard resume form available in shops. Attach your photo. Include e-mail address if you have.)
If you have a history of being employed by Hiroshima University (as a TA, RA, researcher, etc.) in the past five years, be sure to state all positions you have held.
(2)List of publications and presentations (Number each publication or presentation. Underline the numbers of reviewed papers. Affix an "*" to the number of each of your five major publications or presentations.)
(3)Five major publications or presentations (Reprints, photocopies, or books)
(4)Major educational activities (Include experience supervising students in a master's and/or doctoral program at a graduate school.)
(5)Major social contributions
(6)Major activities in management and administration at universities or other institutions
(7)Status of acquisition of external funds in the last five years
(8)Aspirations and plans for research and education after taking office (limit: 2000~3000 letters in Japanese or 1000 words in English)

Address to Which to Send Application Documents
Professor Makoto MIYATANI,
Dean, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Education
1-1-1 Kagamiyama, Higashihiroshima 739-8524, Japan
*Print in red "Application documents for a faculty member position in the Department of Learning Science, Graduate School of Education" on the envelope containing the application documents and send it by registered mail.

[Selection process (selection method and hiring decision), notification of result]
Selection Procedures:
(1)Selection based on application documents
(2)We may hold an interview as needed. In such a case, please note that no travel and other expenses will be provided. The interview will include lecture demonstrations in English and Japanese.
(3)Hiroshima University promotes gender-equal society. In accordance with the legislative intent of the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society, Hiroshima University will hire a female applicant rather than a male applicant when the achievements (including research achievements, academic achievements, societal contribution, etc.) and character of both applicants are considered of equal quality.

Contact
Professor Wataru Inoue
Department of Learning Science, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Education
Tel: 082-424-7192
Fax: 082-424-7188
E-mail: winoue@hiroshima-u.ac.jp