Recruitment Information for Specially Appointed Academic Staff at The Graduate School of Humanities, Division of Foreign Studies, (The School of Foreign Studies), The University of Osaka (Turkish language)

27 Feb 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The University of Osaka

Department

Graduate School of Humanities & School of Foreign Studies

Research Field

All
Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

5 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Japan

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The Graduate School of Humanities, Division of Foreign Studies at the University of Osaka is dedicated to the study of 24 languages as well as the cultures based on those languages. This pursuit is both theoretical and practical in nature with a focus on foreign studies that is founded on comprehensive research and education from the perspectives of various fields in the humanities and social sciences and also through interdisciplinary approaches using high levels of language proficiency.

The Graduate School of Humanities, Division of Foreign Studies is seeking a scholar who possesses specialized knowledge of these areas and will contribute to strengthen language education at the University of Osaka. Please see below for the details.
https://www.hmt.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/

[Work content and job description]
Engage in education and research on Turkish language and culture, which includes teaching classes offered by the Graduate School of Humanities (Division of Foreign Studies major) (herein referred to as “the Graduate School”) and the School of Foreign Studies for 10-12 classes per week (one class lasts 90 minutes). Classes are assigned by the Graduate School. Candidates will also be expected to engage in other duties required by the Graduate School and the School of Foreign Studies.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
562-8678 Osaka 3-5-10 Semba Higashi, Minoh-shi
Candidates may also be required to teach classes at Toyonaka Campus, The University of Osaka (Toyonaka City, Osaka).

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)
Number of hired description:Specially Appointed Associate Professor (Lecturer) (Full Time)
1 position
Hiring date:2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting date:2026-05-01 00:00:00
Job content supplemental explanation:Starting Date：May 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D126020486&ln_jor=1

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:6 million yen - 8 million yen
Wages description:The monthly salary may vary from 554,000 yen (minimum) to 610,500 yen (maximum).
Working hours:08:30-17:15
Break time:12:15-13:00
Employment type:Others
Employment type description:The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent. (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day) *Based on the ‘Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation The University of Osaka Limited Term Staff.’
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:From the date of employment to March 31, 2028. The initial contract may be renewed but not to extend beyond March 31, 2036(*). The successful applicant is requested to arrive in Japan and obtain the status of residence by the day before the starting date.
*If you have work experience as a Limited-term Staff Member, Part-time Lecturer, etc. at the University of Osaka during the term from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026, the limit of extension of your contract period may be altered, in accordance with ‘Regulations Pertaining to Contract Period of National University Corporation The University of Osaka Fixed-term Staff’.Please contact the e-mail address mentioned in "Contact details" for details.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Probation Period 6 months

[Various systems]
Others:(1)A commuting allowance will be provided in accordance with the regulation..
(2) The appointed applicant will be provided with residential facilities throughout the term of the contract. Please note that the appointed candidate will be responsible for the cost.
(3) Upon assuming the post, the candidate will be provided with a part of relocation expenses.
(4) Travel expenses to return to their home country and a part of other relocation expenses may be provided in accordance with the regulation.
(5) Any of dependent allowances, bonuses, or retirement allowance will not be provided.

[Insurance]
Others:The successful candidate will be enrolled in the National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Employment Insurance and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance.

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]
The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas．

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

For other related conditions, please refer to ‘Work Regulations for
National University Corporation the University of Osaka Limited Term Staff’ and other regulations.

Please note the above-mentioned work conditions are as of the day this employment offer is posted, and subject to change.
In principle, there will be no changes to the affiliation, work location, or responsibilities after employment.
"Deemed exports" related to security export control are based on “Regulations Pertaining to Security Export Control”.

The University of Osaka is committed to promoting gender equality.
The University of Osaka welcomes applications from applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, etc.

* The University of Osaka campuses and related facilities are smoke-free, except for designated areas．
*There is no parking space for cars or motorcycles at Minoh Campus.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of Osaka

Country

Japan

City

Osaka

Contact

City

Osaka

STATUS: EXPIRED

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