Job description
Background of the recruitment and description of the project
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Work content and job description
[Immediately after hiring]
- Operations: Service on committees within and outside the University; participation in the administration and operation of The Hokkaido University Museum.
- Education: Teaching General Education Courses and Curator Training Courses; the successful candidate may also be appointed concurrently to a graduate school and teach undergraduate and graduate students.
- Research: Conducting research in entomology, invertebrate biology, or museology; promoting collaborative research with other departments within the University; conducting collaborative research with domestic and international research institutes.
- Outreach: Managing museum volunteers; planning and organizing museum events, including exhibitions and seminars; collaborating with other museums and local governments.
[Scope of Change]
Duties as determined by the University
Assigned department
Existing departments
The Hokkaido University Museum
Job type
Assistant Professor level
Research field
Others - Others
Entomology, invertebrate biology, or museology.
Wages
Annual Salary: 4 million yen ~ 7 million yen
Working hours
Working hours: 08:30-17:00
Break time: 12:15-13:00
Application requirements
Qualifications
Education and Degree Requirements
Ph.D. / Doctor
Description
- Must have or is expected to have a doctorate degree or Ph.D. by the start date.
- Must have the knowledge on museology and is preferably experienced in function and activities of a museum.
- Having a Curatorial Certificate is preferred.
- Foreign applicant must be fluent in Japanese enough to conduct museum activities.
- Must be able to give course instructions and seminars in English for graduate students.
Employment Type
Regular employee
Full-time
Contract period
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Five years. Reappointment is possible (term of reappointment is five years; limited to one time only). Transition to a tenured position may become possible depending on the results of performance evaluation conducted before the expiry of the term of reappointment set by the Museum,
Probationary period present
Three months.
Work location
060-0810 Hokkaido Kita 10-jo Nishi 8-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo,
Compensation
Supplementary explanation of compensation
Position: Assistant Professor
Salary:
Determined in accordance with the National University Corporation Hokkaido University Employee Salary Rules. If the hiring date is after April 1, 2022, it shall be in accordance with the National University Corporation Hokkaido University Annual Salary System Faculty Salary Rules.
Probation Period: Applicable (three months)
Working Hours:
Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work is applied.
Note: Scheduled working hours per day are 7 hours and 45 minutes.
Health and Other Social Insurance:
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Aid Association Health Insurance; Employees' Pension; Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance; and Employment Insurance
Measures Against Secondhand Smoke:
No smoking on campus except for designated outside smoking areas.
Number of hired
1 person(s)
Hiring date: 2027/04/01
Starting date: 2027/04/01
Job content supplemental explanation
[Immediately after hiring]
- Operations: Service on committees within and outside the University; participation in the administration and operation of The Hokkaido University Museum.
- Education: Teaching General Education Courses and Curator Training Courses; the successful candidate may also be appointed concurrently to a graduate school and teach undergraduate and graduate students.
- Research: Conducting research in entomology, invertebrate biology, or museology; promoting collaborative research with other departments within the University; conducting collaborative research with domestic and international research institutes.
- Outreach: Managing museum volunteers; planning and organizing museum events, including exhibitions and seminars; collaborating with other museums and local governments.
[Scope of Change]
Duties as determined by the University
Application period
2026/08/21~2026/10/30 Deadline for receipt
Application method
JREC-IN Portal web application: Not available
E-mail Application: Not available
Recruiting Institution's Web application system: Not available
Selection / Notification of result
Selection
The selection will be made based on application review. The Museum may make inquiry to the applicant or request an interview during the process. The applicant shall bear any cost incurred related to the interview.
Notification of result
Application Materials:
- Curriculum Vitae:
Free format with a photo attached. Must include name, date of birth, current address, contact information (e-mail address and phone number, etc.), academic history since high school, employment history, name(s) of degree-awarding organization(s), date(s) of degree conferral, title of doctoral dissertation, awards, and disciplinary actions.
Note: Provide all details if the applicant has ever been employed by Hokkaido University (for any position including Part-time Lecture, TA, TF, RA and Short-Term Support Assistant, etc.) on or after April 1, 2013. - List of research achievements:
original papers, symposium proceedings, authored books, reviews, patents and others including writing for the general public. For each paper, it must be indicated whether they are peer-reviewed, and the name of corresponding author must be included. If the paper is accepted or in press, attach an acceptance certificate. - One offprint or photocopy each of representative papers (five papers)
- Summary of research history and achievements to date, and future aspirations in research (about 3 pages in A4 format)
- List of other accomplishments:
experience in teaching or providing educational assistance in universities, etc., educational outreach to society, work in affiliated academic societies, and list of competitive grants acquired, etc. - Aspirations for the role and activities of the Museum (about 2 pages in A4 format)
- The names and contact information of two references who can speak to the applicant's skills and abilities (it is not necessary for the applicant to inform them).
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 (JST). Late submission will not be accepted for any reasons.
Where to Submit:
Prof. Takeo Ozawa
Head of the Personnel Commission
Administration Office, the Hokkaido University Museum
Kita 10 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0810 Japan
Note:
- Please write "Application for Assistant Professor" in red on the envelope and send by "Kakitome" (insured registered mail) via Japan Post or its equivalent.
- All application materials will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection and properly destroyed and disposed of after the selection.
Inquiries:
Administration Office
The Hokkaido University Museum
Phone: +81-11-706-2658, Fax: +81-11-706-4029
E-mail: museum@jimu.hokudai.ac.jp
Selection Method:
The selection will be made based on application review. The Museum may make inquiry to the applicant or request an interview during the process. The applicant shall bear any cost incurred related to the interview.
Contact details
Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University Museum
Muraoka Kenichiro
0117063607
museum(at)jimu.hokudai.ac.jp
- Please change (at) to @ and send it.
Notes
Hokkaido University is committed to creating an environment for education and research with diverse talent, achieving gender equality and equity, and fostering internationalization. We strongly invite applications from women and international researchers (those whose nationality is not Japanese).
