Update: 2015/07/16

Job Opportunity

Associate/Full Professor Position for the Global 30 Internatilnal Graduate Program in Mathematical Science (application deadline: October 15, 2015)

The Global 30 International Program in Mathematical Science Program, Nagoya University seeks to fill a full-time, temporary position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will teach maximum 8 courses (komas*) per year. As a full-time faculty, he/she will be expected to hold office hours, provide academic advising for students and perform the normal duties associated with teaching.

(*In Japan one course or koma is equivalent to one 90 minute lecture per week for 15 weeks)

Possible courses that the successful candidate will be expected to teach

• Calculus, Linear Algebra, Exercise in Mathematics (for freshman), Complex Analysis (for sophomore), and Liberal Education Course in Natural Sciences
• Graduate courses related to the candidate’s specialty of research fields.
• The number of courses will be determined by other contribution to education and research activities.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Doctoral degree in Mathematics or a related field and teaching experience.
2. Demonstrated ability to advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels
3. Willing to participate widely in the International Programs of the university including, but not limited to, teaching courses to Japanese students, and some administrative duties. Ability to perform research in mathematics or mathematical sciences.
4. Strong inter-personal skills and evidence of effective interaction with students, faculty, administration, and community
5. English fluency to teach above mentioned courses in English

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working in a multicultural environment preferred
2. Japanese language proficiency is welcomed though not required
3. Preferably Non-Japanese

Nagoya University seeks individuals with demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level, with an interest to teach introductory courses to international students from all over the world in Japan. The initial contract will be starting on April 1, 2016, and terminating on March 31, 2019. Contingent upon job performance, the contract may be renewable for an additional three-year term.

Salary: JPY4,000,000–10,000,000/year (all inclusive, such as taxes, health insurance, daily commuting expenses, etc.); commensurate with qualifications and experience, based upon institutional policy

Application Requirements

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae which include the following information: Name, county of citizenship, current affiliation and title of position, year and source of Ph. D., educational history and professional experience, address, phone, and E-mail address.
3. Three letters of professional recommendation—written within a year of this application—with the referee’s Name, Title, Name of Organization, Length and Relationship with Applicant, and Contact Details included.
4. At least one letter of recommendation addressing teaching
5. List of publications
6. Brief description of selected publications
7. Copies of selected publications
8. Research plan
9. Teaching statement
10. Evidence of teaching excellence, such as the following:
    1. Copies of past course syllabi—from at least two different courses—prepared and used by the applicant illustrating his/her teaching philosophy
    2. DVD of the applicant’ teaching (if available)
    3. Student evaluation forms and summaries from at least two different courses (if available)
    4. Student letters (if available)

To apply, please send your complete application package to:

International Planning Division
Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan

Contact: G30 (at) math.nagoya-u.ac.jp (in English or Japanese language)

Please enclose the above documents in an envelope and write “Faculty Application for International Programs in Mathematics position; No. TP21” in red ink on the envelope.

Application deadline: October 15, 2015

(Note: Only those selected will be notified for further instructions.)

About Nagoya University

Nagoya University is a comprehensive national research-intensive university located in between Tokyo and Kyoto where many of the top manufacturing companies have their operations. With approx. 16,000 students (1,600 international), our faculty have won internationally acclaimed awards including the Fields Medal, King Faisal International Prize and the Nobel Prize, with four of our six Nobel Laureates alumni of the university. Currently, Nagoya University is ranked 103 (QS World University Ranking), 101–150 (Academic Ranking of World Universities) and 226–250 (The World University Rankings) in the world. Starting October, 2011, Nagoya University has offered select programs taught in English. The city of Nagoya is the fourth largest city in Japan with the access of a large metropolis combined with a small town atmosphere, making it an affordable and comfortable place to live.