JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015

Osaka University

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Institute of Social and Economic Research
Associate Professor in Economics (Without Tenure)

JOE ID Number: 2015-01_111452798
Date Posted: 03/09/2015
Date Inactive: 04/06/2015
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Associate Professor in Economics (Without Tenure)
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Ibaraki, Osaka, JAPAN
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) of Osaka University has a job opening for associate professor positions in economics. The appointment is for the fixed term of with no renewal. A successful candidate may be in any field of economics, but should demonstrate a strong potential for research in his/her field.

Job description:
1.Conducting research on the own initiative.
2.Teaching at the graduate level either in the Graduate School of Economics, or the Osaka School of International Public Policy, both of Osaka University.
3.Teaching at the undergraduate level in the Center for Education in Liberal Arts and Sciences of Osaka University.

Field of expertise: Economics (Any Field)

Rank: Associate Professor without tenure

Location: Institute of Social and Economic Research, Osaka University, 6-1, Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, JAPAN

Number of openings: One

Requirement:
1.Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in economics or related fields.
2.Teaching ability in English or Japanese.

Employment conditions: Full-time, on the 4-year fixed-term contract, not renewable. Salary will be determined according to the personnel regulations of Osaka University. Research allowances and paid vacations will be provided.

Starting date: in or after October 1st 2015 at the earliest possible time

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 04/06/2015
Reference Instructions:
At least two letters of reference which should be sent directly to us either by post or by e-mail. (The names and contact information of those who are providing references should be included in the cv.)
Application Instructions:
Please send by registered mail 4 copies of items 1 through 7 listed below. No specific format is required. On the face of the envelope, write in red “Job Application: Associate Professor”. The submitted material will not be returned.

1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum vita.
3. List of research papers.
4. Reprint or photocopy of up to two research papers.
5. For each paper in item 4 above having the forthcoming or revise-and-resubmit status, a copy of a correspondence with a journal (such as a letter from an editor) as a proof.
6. A copy of the certificate of a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree.
7. At least two letters of reference which should be sent directly to us either by post or by e-mail. (The names and contact information of those who are providing references should be included in the cv.)

Selection process: Review of application material is followed by a visit to ISER for an interview and a seminar.

Equal employment opportunity: Candidates will be judged on their qualifications and not on their sex or nationality.

Contact information:
Recruiting Committee
Institute of Social and Economic Research
Osaka University
6-1, Mihogaoka
Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, JAPAN
TEL 81-6-6879-8552
FAX 81-6-6879-8584
e-mail: shomu@iser.osaka-u.ac.jp