Lecturer or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track position），Wakayama University，Center for Tourism Research (CTR)，Academic Appointment
公開日 2023.08.10
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Position description
1.Research Field
Tourism?
2.Location, Rank, and Number of Positions
Location:Center for Tourism Research (CTR)
Rank:Lecturer or Assistant Professor (Tenure Track position. Employment in accordance
?with the Regulations on the Researcher Development-type Tenure Track System of
?Wakayama University「国立大学法人和歌山大学研究者育成型テニュア?トラック制度」)
Number of Positions:Two
3.Work Address
930 Sakaedani, Wakayama City, 640-8510, Japan
4.Job Description (Percentage of work responsibility during the Tenure-track period)
Teaching (20%)
?1)Teaching tourism-related subjects (equivalent to 4 credits of semester or quarter
?subjects)
?2)Contributing to tourism-related educational activities (e.g. organizing seminars
?and workshops) for students and the local community?
?3)Contributing to tourism-related educational activities (e.g. organizing training
?courses) for domestic and international stakeholders?
Research (60%)
? 1)Proactive journal article publications to international academic journals (at least
?one peer-reviewed paper per year)
?2)Research activities such as presentations at international conferences
?3)Obtaining external funding, including Grants-in Aid Scientific Research
?4)Organizing and presenting at symposiums and seminars
Social Engagement (10%)
? 1)Planning, implementing, and conducting joint research in domestic and international
?tourist destinations on tourism-related projects
Management and Administration (10%)
? 1)Coordinating activities to achieve the CTR’s goals and plans
?2)Contributing to the internationalization of Wakayama University
5.Appointment Date
April 1, 2024?
6.Application Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements.
? 1)Doctoral degree in tourism or a related field, or equivalent ability
?2)Publication of academic journal articles and research activities in English
?3)Ability to teach in English
7.Terms of Employment
Employment Period
Five years according to the tenure-track system. (Six months from the date of appointment
is a probationary period.) Once a tenure grant is approved at the tenure qualification
review within five years of employment, an ongoing position will be granted. The conditions
for the granting of tenure are to accumulate an evaluation each year in the annual tenure
evaluation and achieve a certain level of evaluation in the tenure eligibility review.
The retirement age for Tenure Track members is 65 years old. (For details, see Regulations
on the Researcher Development-type Tenure Track System of Wakayama University
「国立大学法人和歌山大学研究者育成型テニュア?トラック制度」).
Work Schedule
5 days a week, basic work hours are 8:30 am to 5:15 pm (considered as working 7 hours and
45 minutes per day.)
Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays. (Details are
based on the Regulations on Employment of Faculty and Staff of Wakayama University)
8.Benefits
Salary
Based on the annual salary system (in accordance with articles 13-15 of the Regulations on
the Researcher Development-type Tenure Track System of Wakayama University （「国立大学法人
和歌山大学研究者育成型テニュア?トラック制度」） and the Salary Regulations for Faculty
members of Wakayama University).
Social Welfare
Mutual Insurance (Health Insurance), Welfare Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance,
Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance
Reference: Average annual salary (total amount paid including tax)
Lecturer: Approx. 5,000,000 ~ 6,000,000 yen
Assistant Professor: Approx. 4,000,000 ~ 5,000,000 yen
*The actual amount of salary will be determined individually, based on each person's degree
?and background.?
9.Application documents (one copy of each document)
(1) Curriculum Vitae ? ?【Form1】CurriculumVitae.xls(38KB)
(2) Research Achievements
1. Research Outline 【Form2】ListResearchPublications(15KB)
2. List of Achievements? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??【Form3】MainAchievements.doc(41KB)
3. Summary of Major Achievements? ? ? ? ??【Form4】EducationalAchievements.doc(36KB)
4. Major Achievements (reprints attached, photocopies acceptable, maximum of six)?
(3) Teaching Experience ? ? ?【Form5-1, 5-2, 5-3】TeachingExperience.doc(53KB)
(4) Letter of recommendation (Optional) ? ?
(5) There is a possibility that you may be asked to submit certificates and other documents
as necessary.
Please refer to the "ApplicationDocumentPreparationGuidelines.docx(53KB)" when preparing documents.
10.Document Submission Deadline
Friday, September 29, 2023 (No later than 5:00 pm (JST))
Note: All required documentation must arrive no later than the above deadline.
11.How to Submit Documents
Via online storage.?
Upload all documents to
https://proself.center.wakayama-u.ac.jp/public/wWxIwAGSe0eAosoBqpKJWdJofkwEy6vVuKvJFPaTy68y
After uploading, please follow up with an e-mail to jinji@ml.wakayama-u.ac.jp, informing us
of the upload.
Via -email ?
Please send documents as PDF attachments at
jinji@ml.wakayama-u.ac.jp?
Please write in red on the front of the envelope, "Application for faculty positions（Center
for Tourism Research）” and send by registered mail to:?
?HR Section
?General Affairs Division
?Wakayama University?
?930 Sakaedani, Wakayama?
?640-8510
?Japan
12.Selections Process
First round: Document screening
Second round: Interview and Presentations in English
Final selection: Interview with the executives (Submission of an essay will be requested in
advance of a final interview)
13.Inquiries
(For inquiries regarding job description, or qualifications) Please contact
CTR administrative office, Center for Tourism Research, Wakayama University
Phone: +81-73-457-7025 E-mail: info-ctr@ml.wakayama-u.ac.jp
(For other inquiries regarding application procedures, or working conditions)
Personnel Section, General Affairs Division, Wakayama University
Phone: +81-73-457-7011 ? ?E-mail: jinji@ml.wakayama-u.ac.jp
14. Notes
(1) Please note that application documents will not be returned except "Major Achievements”.
(2) In accordance with laws and regulations concerning the protection of personal information,
personal information related to applications will not be used for any purpose other than
the selection process.
(3) Travel and other expenses related to the selection process are to be borne by the applicant.
(4) We welcome applications from all candidates. Wakayama University promotes:?
?Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
?Recruitment of early career researchers
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