Faculty Position in Psychology Keio University, Faculty of Psychology

Data number

D116040947

Date of publication

2016/05/13

Date of update

2016/05/23

Title

Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Faculty Members in Philosophy, culture, psychology

Institution

Keio University

URL of institution or department

http://www.sfc.keio.ac.jp/employment/index.html

Department

Faculty of Policy Management, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, and Graduate School of Media and Governance

Institution type

Private university

Content of job information

[Explanation of institution]
In 2015, Keio University's Shonan Fujisawa Campus celebrated its 25th anniversary. Looking forward toward the next twenty-five years, the Faculty of Policy Management, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, and Graduate School of Media and Governance are taking the bold step of opening a new Faculty Recruitment Office (FRO) to attract leading educators and researchers interested in global society.

[Area]
Fostering wellness, happiness and culture 
[Field]
Philosophy, culture, psychology

[Job details]
A. Student admission, promotion, and graduation decisions
B. Participation in campus management
C. Teaching: Lecture and laboratory/practice courses; mentoring undergraduates through the "kenkyuukai"/"zemi" system; supervising the theses of undergraduates, master's students, and Ph.D. students; participating in one or more graduate school projects.

[Address of work location and other information]
Keio University SFC
5322 Endo, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-0882, JAPAN

[Number of positions]A few people
-Professor (tenured/non-tenured)
-Associate Professor (tenured/non-tenured)
-Assistant Professor (tenured/non-tenured)
-Visiting Lecturer (non-tenured)

*Level of position will be determined based on candidate's age and academic achievements.
*"Assistant Professor" corresponds to Japanese job title "Sennin Koushi(Lecturer)" at Keio University
*The job title "Visiting Lecturer (non-tenured)" corresponds to the JREC-IN Portal job type "Associate Professor/Lecturer (full-time) level" at Keio University.

[Starting date]
September 2016 or April 2017

Research field

Job type

Employment status

Full-time(Tenured) 
Please refer to the "Content of job information-[Number of positions] "column in for the details.

Work location

Kanto district - Kanagawa  

Qualifications

Applicants are required to:
A. Understand the SFC philosophy, and participate willingly in teaching, research, and campus obligations. 
B. Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or expect to receive one before April 2017, or have equivalent accomplishments.
C. Superb record of accomplishments in your chosen field.
D. Work together with other SFC faculty on teaching, research, and campus obligations in diverse areas.
E. Be willing and able to teach and conduct research in English.
F. Commute to SFC regularly.

Treatment

[Non-tenured Position (Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor) ]
If the successful candidates employed for above non-tenured positions, the non-tenured faculty member can,, in accordance with the Keio University Rules, apply to undergo a review for tenure. If the decision of the review is negative for the years specified for review, there will be no future opportunities to be reviewed for a tenured position. In this case, however, if both the University and the non-tenured faculty member come to an agreement, the non-tenured faculty member will be employed until the end of the maximum period of employment as set forth by Keio University. 

[Compensation]
Based on Keio University Rules, and on applicant's age, academic background, work experience' and others. Social insurance coverage, commuting expense support, and new appointment travel expense support are available

Application period

2016/05/13 -  2016/07/10 Deadline for receipt 
Note that applicants desiring to start on September 1, 2016 should submit their application materials by 11:59p.m. June 6, 2016.

Application
/selection
/notification of result
/contact details

[Application method]
Please submit below Items A-E via Web entry system for Faculty Positions:
https://vu5.sfc.keio.ac.jp/fr/apply.php

*You can select up to 3 keywords which are related to your application area. Please refer to twenty five job postings (including this job posting) listed on the additional information below when you submit via Web entry system for Faculty Positions.

The required format is PDF. (A-D)

A. Full c.v., including: Birth date,Photo,Address and contact information, especially e-mail address
B. Accomplishments, divided into:
Research results (publications, software, demonstrations, etc.)
Teaching experience
Social contributions
Other relevant accomplishments
C. Copies of 3 to 5 representative papers or photos of artworks
D. Teaching statement, research plans, planned social contributions, and how you hope to have an impact on SFC, totaling 10 pages or less, A4 format. Diversity is valued at SFC. We are seeking applicants who can participate in interdisciplinary activities and contribute to education, research and social practice together. Please describe how you would like to collaborate with SFC faculty and influence society once you arrive at SFC, and the research areas and fields to which you plan to contribute.
E. Two letters of recommendation, to be submitted directly through the web entry system by the recommender (letters in Japanese or English only, please).

[Selection process, notification of result]
An outline of the screening process is below. Further details of the secondary screening process will be sent to applicants separately.
First round: based on submitted materials
Second round: special seminar or other methods
Third round: final interview
After the selection process, notifications of the decision will be sent to each applicant.

[Contact details] * Important
Keio University SFC
5322 Endo, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-0882, JAPAN
jinji-fro@sfc.keio.ac.jp