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Recruitment Information for Professor Positions in the Global Standard Science Education Division, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo

The mission of the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Science is to foster students who can independently uncover the truths of the world through a deep understanding of the fundamental essence of science. We thus aim to provide a world-leading academic environment that emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills.

In support of this mission, we have recently established the "Global Standard Science Education Division", a new organization reporting directly to the Dean. This Division will set up and manage an innovative educational system that inspires our undergraduate and graduate students. We expect the curriculum developed by the Global Standard Science Education Division to maximize our students’ ability to present their research in an easy-to-understand manner and interact with people from different backgrounds in a diverse and inclusive environment. The Division’s new educational system will complement the University of Tokyo’s already outstanding research environment.

We are pleased to be inviting applications at the level of Professor or Associate Professor in the Global Standard Science Education Division. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to science education and a track-record of implementing innovative teaching methods. Because of the international nature of this position, we seek individuals with a non-Japanese background or with considerable experience outside of Japan.

The University of Tokyo is committed to gender equality in hiring. More details of the University of Tokyo’s commitment to Diversity and Inclusion can be found on this website: https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/diversity-inclusion.html.

1. Job title and number of positions available
Professor or Associate Professor, one or two positions
2. Field of expertise
Science education and research
Candidates’ scientific expertise should be related to one of the departments in the Graduate School of Science
3. Required qualifications
  • Ph.D. or an equivalent qualification
  • Experience in delivering science education in English
  • Achievements in scientific research
4. Date of commencement of employment
As early as possible after decision is made
5. Term of employment
Permanent, with retirement at age 65
6. Probation period
6 months from the start date of employment
7. Place of work
Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo (7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
8. Affiliation
Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo
9. Content of work duties
The successful candidate(s) will be expected to use at least 50% of their work time to play a leading role in achieving the following missions:
  • Creation of a framework for global science education unique to the University of Tokyo
  • Management and implementation of global science education
  • Establishment of a new global standard in science education
  • Training of young researchers and faculty in presentation and teaching skills
The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the enhancement of the international presence of the Graduate School of Science in collaboration with the Office of Research Strategy and Development. The successful candidate will be encouraged to conduct research and education in collaboration with one of the Departments in the Graduate School of Science.
10. Working hours
Based on the discretionary work system for professional work, working hours are deemed to be 7 hours and 45 minutes per day, Monday to Friday.
11. Days off
Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and end-of-year and new-year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
12. Paid leave
Annual paid leave, special leave, etc.
13. Wages, etc.
Base salary will be decided after taking into account the academic and professional qualifications of the successful candidate (Reference: annual salary of domestic full professors: approximately JPY 9.5–12 million). There is a system for regular wage increases.
14. Allowances
Commuting allowance, and other allowances provided by the University of Tokyo
15. Insurance
The successful candidate will be automatically enrolled in the insurance scheme provided by the Mutual Aid Association of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) and employment insurance. This includes health insurance and pension.
16. Application materials required
  • Curriculum vitae (this should include age, email address and other contact details, and a summary of academic and professional career from high school, including the date of university graduation)
  • Summaries of previous teaching activities and research activities (about 1000 words each)
  • List of publications and related educational or scientific outputs, divided into the following 4 types:
    • Refereed papers and review articles
    • Non-refereed papers and review articles
    • Books
    • Other relevant material
  • PDF files of up to 5 significant original papers
  • Summary of aspirations and plans for science education (about 2000 words, including an explanation of how the candidate proposes to work with one of the Departments in the Graduate School of Science)
  • Names and contact details for 2 referees who can provide an independent assessment of the candidate
17. Application deadline
All documents must have arrived on or before Monday, June 5, 2023.
After screening of documents, interviews will be conducted for selected applicants.
18. Document submission
All documents should be submitted as email attachments in PDF format. The documents can be separated into several separate email messages, but the total size of each individual email should not exceed 10 MB. Applications should be sent to jinji.s@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp and the subject should be “Global Standard Science Education Division”. An acknowledgement will be sent within 2 working days of receipt of the application documents.
19. Name of recruiter
The University of Tokyo
20. Enquiries
General Affairs Division
Graduate School of Science
The University of Tokyo
Email: jinji.s@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Phone: +81 (0)3-5841-8320
21. Measures to avoid passive exposure to smoking
Smoking is prohibited inside the grounds of our university, except within designated outdoor smoking areas.
22. Others
  • In accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and other regulations, if, at the time of employment, the successful applicant holds a concurrent position overseas or has significant income from a foreign government or other source, there may be restrictions on research-related technology that can be shared with them, which may make it difficult for them to fulfil their duties as a member of the University's teaching staff. Any such arrangements should be limited to the extent that they do not interfere with the necessary sharing of technology.
  • Personal information received through this application process will not be used for any other purposes.

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