Job description
- Background of the recruitment and description of the projectHiroshima University (HU) herewith makes an open international job offer and seeks to appoint Associate Professor with tenure; Associate Professor/Assistant Professor on Tenure Track System in the research area of Environmental Preservation Engineering. This position is based on the āPolicy for recruiting/cultivating excellent faculty membersā. The university introduced this policy to create a secure environment in which junior-positioned faculty members can concentrate on their research/education.
The post on the above on Tenure Track System has been newly created at HU to enable the promotion of the applicant to the senior position of Associate Professor on the condition that he/she passes the tenure-track review before the tenure-track period expires. Such a system assumes that the recruited person will settle down in one place so that he/she can dedicate himself/herself to research and education in accordance with his/her proposed research.
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/employment/kyoinkobo - Work content and job description(Immediately after hiring)
(1)Duties related to research in āField of specializationā.
(2)Duties related to teaching the scheduled courses and supervising graduate and undergraduate students under “Teaching responsibilities”.
(3)Duties related to the administration and management of the entire university, graduate schools, faculties, centers, etc. (participation in various meetings, activities as a member of various committees, etc.).
(4)Duties related to student admissions (exam supervision, question creation, grading, interviewers, etc.).
(5)Other duties as directed by the head of the educational and research organization.
(Scope of changes)
Tasks determined by the university.
Field of expertise
Environmental Preservation Engineering including Water and Wastewater Engineering, Water Environmental Engineering, and Environmental Microbiology
Scheduled Courses
(1)Undergraduate level (general education courses): Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students, Toward Construction of Safe Social Environment.
(2)Undergraduate level (discipline specific courses): Lifestyle and the City, Land Surveying and Exercise, Environmental Chemistry for Atmosphere and Water, Microbiology and Ecology for Engineering, Water and Wastewater Engineering and Exercise, Experiments in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Seminar in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
(3)Graduate level (masterās programs): Special Exercises on Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Special Study on Civil and Environmental Engineering.
(4)Graduate level (doctoral programs): Special Study on Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Note: The subjects you are responsible for may be changed or added. - Assigned departmentExisting departmentsCivil and Environmental Engineering Program, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
Job type
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor level
- OthersAssociate Professor
Research field
- Social Infrastructure – Environmental systems for civil engineering
Wages
- Associate ProfessorAnnual Salary : 6 million yen ~(1)The annual salary system (II) which was enforced in October 2021 will be applied to the successful candidates.
* The approximate annual salary is based on a standard career history and may vary depending on education, degree, work experience, etc.
(2)Successful candidates may be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred for the trip from their home or former place of work to the new place of work to assume their post in accordance with the relevant regulations of Hiroshima University. For more information, please contact us.
ā»Hiroshima University has introduced a system whereby researchers’ personnel expenses are paid out of direct expenses such as competitive research grants and joint research grants, and the obtained research financial resources can be used to improve the treatment of researchers themselves (additional Salary) and to improve the research environment. - Assistant Professor levelAnnual Salary : 5 million yen ~(1)The annual salary system (II) which was enforced in October 2021 will be applied to the successful candidates.
* The approximate annual salary is based on a standard career history and may vary depending on education, degree, work experience, etc.
(2)Successful candidates may be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred for the trip from their home or former place of work to the new place of work to assume their post in accordance with the relevant regulations of Hiroshima University. For more information, please contact us.
ā»Hiroshima University has introduced a system whereby researchers’ personnel expenses are paid out of direct expenses such as competitive research grants and joint research grants, and the obtained research financial resources can be used to improve the treatment of researchers themselves (additional Salary) and to improve the research environment. - Others – Associate ProfessorAnnual Salary : 6 million yen ~(1)The annual salary system (II) which was enforced in October 2021 will be applied to the successful candidates.
* The approximate annual salary is based on a standard career history and may vary depending on education, degree, work experience, etc.
(2)Successful candidates may be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred for the trip from their home or former place of work to the new place of work to assume their post in accordance with the relevant regulations of Hiroshima University. For more information, please contact us.
ā»Hiroshima University has introduced a system whereby researchers’ personnel expenses are paid out of direct expenses such as competitive research grants and joint research grants, and the obtained research financial resources can be used to improve the treatment of researchers themselves (additional Salary) and to improve the research environment.
Working hours
- Associate ProfessorWorking hours :08:30-17:00Break time :12:00-12:45Holidays : Workdays are from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) in principle. Holidays are Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in principle.Overtime and other explanations : If you are agreeable to the application of the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work, you are deemed to work for 7 hours and 45 minutes a day.
- Assistant Professor levelWorking hours :08:30-17:00Break time :12:00-12:45Holidays : Workdays are from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) in principle. Holidays are Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in principle.Overtime and other explanations : If you are agreeable to the application of the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work, you are deemed to work for 7 hours and 45 minutes a day.
- Others – Associate ProfessorWorking hours :08:30-17:00Break time :12:00-12:45Holidays : Workdays are from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) in principle. Holidays are Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in principle.Overtime and other explanations : If you are agreeable to the application of the Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work, you are deemed to work for 7 hours and 45 minutes a day.
Application requirements
Qualifications
- Education and Degree RequirementsPh.D. / Doctor(1)Hold a doctorate or an equivalent degree by the time the appointment begins
- Work experience(2)Be able to supervise bachelorās and masterās students in preparation of thesis
(3)Be able to supervise doctoral students in the preparation of dissertation (in the case of appointment as Associate Professor)
(4)Be able to teach classes and supervise students in English
Employment Type
- Associate ProfessorRegular employee
- Assistant Professor levelRegular employee
- Others – Associate ProfessorRegular employee
Contract period
- Associate ProfessorNontenured – Tenure-track7 years (in case that tenure-track Associate Professor gets promoted to tenured Associate Professor)
(1)Tenure-track faculty members will undergo a tenure review at least six (6) months or more in advance of the expiration date of appointment, and those who have successfully passed the review process will be granted tenure along with promotion either to associate professor.
(2)Granting a candidate for tenure is subject to two reviewing process: an intermediate and final review. If a candidate is not granted tenure in final review, he/she will be dismissed from the university upon completion of the term of appointment.
(3)If a candidate has taken a leave because of some life events such as delivering a baby, child-raising and caregiving, he/she may extend the term of appointment up to certain period according to the length of such leave.Probationary period presentsix (6) months - Assistant Professor levelNontenured – Tenure-track5 years (in case that tenure-track Assistant Professor gets promoted to tenured Associate Professor)
(1)Tenure-track faculty members will undergo a tenure review at least six (6) months or more in advance of the expiration date of appointment, and those who have successfully passed the review process will be granted tenure along with promotion either to associate professor.
(2)Granting a candidate for tenure is subject to two reviewing process: an intermediate and final review. If a candidate is not granted tenure in final review, he/she will be dismissed from the university upon completion of the term of appointment.
(3)If a candidate has taken a leave because of some life events such as delivering a baby, child-raising and caregiving, he/she may extend the term of appointment up to certain period according to the length of such leave.Probationary period presentsix (6) months - Others – Associate ProfessorTenured – Non-tenure trackDepending on the result of the performance reviews of the applicant at the time of employment, he/she may be decided on any of the following titles: Associate Professor with tenure; Associate Professor/Assistant Professor on Tenure Track SystemProbationary period presentsix (6) months
Work location
- 739-8527 Hiroshima 1-4-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshimaOther places of work designated by the University
Compensation
- InsuranceEmployees’ Health Insurance : availableEmployees’ Pension Insurance : availableWorker’s accident insurance : availableEmployment insurance : available
- Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplaceHiroshima University has been entirely smoke-free since January 2020.
- Supplementary explanation of compensation[Evaluation]
We conduct individual performance evaluations for all Hiroshima University faculty members after their employment, numerically rate their performance, and salary and benefits are commensurate with performance indicators.
Application Considerations
Number of hired
- DescriptionDepending on the result of the performance reviews of the applicant at the time of employment, he/she may be decided on any of the following titles: Associate Professor with tenure; Associate Professor/Assistant Professor on Tenure Track System
- Job content supplemental explanationAs soon as possible after April 1, 2026
Application period
- 2025/10/24~2025/11/30 Deadline for receiptAll application materials must reach us by [17:00 on November, 30, 2025 (Japan time)].
Application method
- Application documents (specified forms)
- Attached documentsApplication Form : Online Submission(1)Resume (use the specified forms as shown on the website / Please remember to attach your photo to the CV)
If you have a history of being employed by Hiroshima University (as a TA, RA, researcher, etc.) in the past five years, be sure to state all positions you have held.Achievements and Activities : Online Submission(2)List of publications and oral presentations(Number each publication/presentation, and underline the numbers of refereed articles. Affix an asterisk (*) to the numbers of your five major publications or presentations.)Other online application forms
(3)Five major publications or presentations (Reprints, photocopies, or books)
(4)Major educational activities and teaching experience
(5)Major social contributions
(6)Major activities in university/institutional management and administration
(7)List of acquired external funding over the last ten years
(8)Statement of intent (Please describe your interests in teaching and research as well as your mid- to long-term research plan in approximately 1,000-2,000 words, should you take this position.)
(9)Your Researcher ID or ORCID information
N.B. The ID above or ORCID information can be confirmed from Clarivate Analytics or ORCID website.
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Please upload all the files to the following Hiroshima University Proself. Then, let us know that you have submitted application documents by email. Write āApplication documents for Environmental Preservation Engineeringā in the subject line of your email and confirm the reply.
Hiroshima University Proself:
https://share.huc.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/public/M5JhAUHMHPH8989hXHsN7cn8HeMeeHypg02-l-BUfoNw
Email address:
nakarai@hiroshima-u.ac.jp (Professor Kenichiro Nakarai) - Return of application documentsWe will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
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Selection / Notification of result
- Selection(1)Selection will be made based on all application documents submitted.
(2)Interviews will be conducted as needed. As a general rule, we will conduct simulated lessons in English. In such cases, please note that travel expenses will be the responsibility of the applicant. For applicants living outside of Japan, online interviews may be possible. Applicants who pass the initial document review will be informed of interview date, time and format.
(3)Hiroshima University promotes a gender-equal society in accordance with the legislative intent of the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society. - Notification of resultNotification will be sent to the e-mail address provided in your resume.
Contact details
Hiroshima University
Civil and Environmental Engineering Program, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering
Kenichiro Nakarai
0824247531
nakarai(at)hiroshima-u.ac.jp
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Notes
(1)Probationary employment period: six (6) months
(2)Personal information obtained from application documents will not be used or provided to any third party for purposes other than the necessary procedures related to personnel affairs, salary, and welfare. Application documents of applicants whom we have decided not to employ will be discarded in an appropriate manner, after the completion of relevant selection processes.
(3)All the faculty members of Hiroshima University belong to the “Academy”, which is the single university-wide faculty organization, and each faculty as a member of the Academy of the University is appointed to educational and/or research organizations such as an individual undergraduate school, graduate school, research center and institute.
(4)Faculty members may also be assigned to teaching and/or research activities in other organizations of Hiroshima University and university-wide projects.
(5)For each specialized field of faculty, Hiroshima University has defined Minimum standards for hiring new faculty (āthe minimum standardsā). We use the minimum standards for the initial screening process of the applicants, and only those who have cleared the minimum standards will qualify as the candidates for the post concerned. The minimum standards used for this international job offer can be viewed by clicking the following URL link.
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/employment/kyoinkobo/
(6)HU provides other employment information (research job, desk job and etc.).
If your spouse wishes to work for HU, please refer to the following URL link.
employment information: https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/employment/
(7)Hiroshima University has been entirely smoke-free from January 2020.
