October 24, 2025
会津大学コンピュータ理工学部 テニュア・トラック教員募集について(准教授または助教)
The University of Aizu seeks outstanding and innovative candidates from academia and industry in the field of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) close to Mathematics and Physics. The School of Computer Science and Engineering invites applications for faculty positions at our bilingual university.
Faculty should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and conduct research in their areas of expertise. Applicants should also have a strong interest in working with other faculty members and promoting University-Industry relations through cooperative research projects and other activities, such as preparation of entrance examination mathematics problem-set. Applicants with teaching experience are preferred.
The University values diversity of gender, nationality, etc., and welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds, not only from academia but also from industry.
Preferred employment starting date
April 1, 2026 (negotiable)
Number of faculty to be hired
1 (Associate Professor or Assistant Professor)
Submission Package (in English)
| No. | Item | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cover letter | |
| 2. | Curriculum Vitae (use the specified template) |
Download Curriculum Vitae Template: [PDF] [Word] |
| 3. | Copies of your three best-published papers | |
| 4. | Three current letters of recommendation with contact information (name, affiliation, e-mail, and phone number) |
Please submit letters of recommendation in one of the following ways:
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| 5. | Copies of university diplomas | |
| 6. | A list of possible courses to teach |
* Undergraduate courses: Syllabi of the Undergraduate School courses * Graduate school courses: Syllabi of the Graduate School courses |
| 7. | Other supporting materials (if any) |
All documents should be submitted electronically via the following system: https://opmext.u-aizu.ac.jp/opmoas/webapp/
Submission deadline
17:00 (JST), December 1 (Monday), 2025
Contact
Office for Planning and Promotion
The University of Aizu
Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima 965-8580, Japan
E-mail: cse-position[at]u-aizu.ac.jp
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent in CSE, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related area. Doctoral students close to graduation may apply, but the degree is required by the start of employment.
- Ability to lecture and provide research guidance at undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching experience in CSE, Mathematics, or Physics is particularly appreciated.
- Full fluency in English or Japanese is required. If fluent only in Japanese, a working knowledge of English is desirable. Classes can be conducted either in English or in Japanese, but the ability to teach in Japanese is desirable at the undergraduate level. The ability to teach in Japanese is desirable at the undergraduate level. The language of instruction at the graduate level is English in principle.
Required expertise in research and education
We are searching for new faculty with research and teaching experience in CSE, Mathematics, or Physics. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to all academic aspects of the university, including teaching, supervising students, serving on committees, and conducting research.
Note: Past applicants are also welcome. Please apply using your most recent application package.
Employment
Three-year tenure-track appointment followed by evaluation and tenure until the mandatory retirement age of 65, if qualified.
Duty hours: 7 h 45 min/day, 38 h 45 min/week. The University uses a discretionary working hour system for faculty members.
Salary and rank: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Associate Professor: approx. 5,500,000 - 7,500,000 yen
- Assistant Professor: approx. 4,500,000 - 6,500,000 yen
(*1) The above is the total amount of base salary and bonus.
(*2) Other allowances are paid in addition to the base salary.
(*3) Social security premiums, taxes, etc., will be deducted from the salary.
Holidays
Weekends, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)
Benefits
- Insurance: Japan Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers
- Pension and severance payment systems in place
- Subsidized housing in faculty apartments (2.5 km from campus)
- Private office (approx. 27 m2)
- New-employee allowance for computer and research equipment
- Well-equipped classrooms
- Annual budget for research, travel, memberships, etc.
- Consulting and other business activities permitted
- Subsidy on overseas moving costs to Aizuwakamatsu (according to regulations)
Selection process
Primary selection: Documentary evaluation (results will be notified by e-mail)
Secondary selection: Job interview and presentation (online possible depending on the situation)