Job Opening for Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) (Psychology of Time)(1 person)

Job description

Background of the recruitment and description of the project

The Research Institute for Time Studies (RITS) at Yamaguchi University was established in April 2000 at the initiative of the then President Dr. Heisuke Hironaka, a Fields medalist. Its mission is to bridge the humanities and sciences through the study of time, create Time Studies as a new interdisciplinary area, and translate research findings into societal benefit. The Institute is currently staffed by a professor, two associate professors, an assistant professor, a specially appointed faculty member, two academic researchers, and administrative staff. In addition, about 100 internal and external researchers are involved in its activities.

The Institute is now inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of Psychology, as outlined below.

https://www.yamaguchi-u.ac.jp/rits/

Work content and job description

The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in the Psychology of Time and lead an independent laboratory. Teaching duties may include general education courses, as well as specialized undergraduate and graduate courses. In addition, the appointee may also be involved in the management and administrative operations of the Research Institute for Time Studies, as well as societal collaboration activities.

Assigned department

Existing departments

The Research Institute for Time Studies

Job type

Assistant Professor level

Research field

• Others - Others
  • Psychology of Time
• Humanities & Social Sciences - Experimental psychology

Wages

Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 7 million yen

Working hours

Working hours :08:30-17:15
Break time :12:00-13:00

Holidays :

• Saturdays and Sundays
• Holidays as specified in the Act on National Holidays
• Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 through January 3 of the following year)
• Dates separately designated by the President

Overtime and other explanations : The discretionary work system is applied.

Application requirements

Qualifications

Education and Degree Requirements

Ph.D. / Doctor

1. A Ph.D. or equivalent in Psychology or a closely related field. Ph.D. candidates near graduation may apply, provided the degree is conferred by the start date of employment.
2. A doctoral degree obtained within the past 10 years as of the application deadline.

Employment Type

Regular employee

Contract period

Tenured - Tenure-track

Five years.

Evaluation criteria will be established within three months of the appointment. An interim evaluation will be conducted within three years of the appointment based on research and educational achievements, followed by a tenure review approximately six months prior to the expiration of the five-year term. Based on the results of this review, the appointee may be granted tenure as a Lecturer or Associate Professor.

The tenure review involves a comprehensive assessment based on factors such as research achievements, acquisition of external funding, academic/societal activities and awards, domestic and international collaborations, educational achievements, and contributions to society.

Probationary period absent

Work location

753-8511 Yamaguchi 1677-1 Yoshida, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi, Japan
Yoshida Campus, Yamaguchi University

Compensation

Application Considerations

Number of hired

1 person(s)

Starting date : 2027/04/01

Application period

2026/10/23~2026/12/25 Deadline for receipt

Application method

Attached documents

Application Form : Online Submission

Achievements and Activities : Online Submission

categorized into original research papers, international conference proceedings, books/book chapters, review articles, invited lectures at academic societies, etc. Please clearly indicate whether each paper was peer-reviewed.

Other online application forms

1. Reprints or photocopies of up to 5 major peer-reviewed papers
2. Summary of other achievements (educational activities, grants, awards, and academic/social activities; approx. 300 words)
3. Statement of future research and teaching plans (Approx. 300 words)
4. Contact information for two references (Names, affiliations, and e-mail addresses)

Return of application documents

We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.

JREC-IN Portal web application

Accept

Online Submission

E-mail Application

Accept

jikann+koubo(at)yamaguchi-u.ac.jp

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Recruiting Institution's Web application system

Not available

URL of this job posting

https://www.yamaguchi-u.ac.jp/company/recruitment-teachers/index.html

Selection / Notification of result

Selection

1. Document screening based on submitted materials.
2. Interview for shortlisted candidates. (Travel and accommodation expenses incurred for the interview must be borne by the applicant.)

Notification of result

We will contact you by email after the interview.

Contact details

Yamaguchi University
The Research Institute for Time Studies
KURAMASHI HIROKO
0839335848
jikann+koubo(at)yamaguchi-u.ac.jp

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