Associate Dean for Faculty Recruiting and Evaluation

15 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Department

HR Recruiting Section

Research Field

All
Other

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

31 Mar 2024 – 23:59 (UTC)

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 an 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 Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (www.oist.jp ) is seeking to recruit an Associate Dean of Faculty Recruiting and Evaluation, working in the Faculty Affairs Office. OIST is a new and innovative graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa, Japan. The working language is English, and the university community is fully international with more than 50 countries represented. The absence of academic departments facilitates multidisciplinary research across and within faculty research units. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research.

The Faculty Affairs Office (FAO), led by the Dean of Faculty Affairs (currently, Prof. Evan Economo), oversees essential functions supporting the success of 91 faculty and ~500 researchers. Central to these activities are the recruitment of world-class new faculty, and the evaluation of existing faculty and their research groups in a rigorous and fair manner. Other responsibilities of the FAO include space allocation, the library, professional and pedagogical development, DEI, misconduct processes, and personnel management.

[Work content and job description]
Position Summary
The Associate Dean (AD) will be based in the Faculty Affairs Office working with the Dean of Faculty Affairs (DFA). The AD will lead a team (currently four staff members) that administers faculty searches and faculty evaluation (tenure, promotion, and research review) processes for 91 faculty and research units at OIST. The AD will work on the operational level, supporting committees of OIST faculty and external review panels in recruitment and review processes. In addition, the AD will work with the DFA and other University leaders to develop effective policies and procedures. The chosen individual should understand academic norms and processes, be flexible enough to adapt to unfamiliar systems, be able to communicate effectively with faculty, reviewers, and other stakeholders, and be committed to the highest standards of confidentiality.

Responsibilities:
1.Work with the Dean of Faculty Affairs to execute high-quality faculty recruitment and faculty evaluations (tenure, promotion, and research unit reviews).
2.Work with the Dean, senior university leadership, and faculty to develop effective and transparent policies, rules, and procedures for recruitments and evaluations.
3.Manage a team of experienced staff in the recruiting and evaluations section.
4.Support the administration and operation of faculty search committees.
5.Support the administration and operation of faculty tenure and promotion committees.
6.Organize periodic research unit reviews by distinguished external experts.
7.Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
8.Plan and execute budgets for the section.
9.Perform other duties assigned by the Dean of Faculty Affairs.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
904-0495 Okinawa Main Campus: Tancha1919-1,Onna, Kunigami-gun

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:10 million yen – 14 million yen
Wages description:Up to 17 million yen would be considerable for the very experienced candidates
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Holidays :2 days off per week
Overtime and other explanations:Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work (Deemed working hours: 7.5 hours/day) is applied.
Employment type:Contract employee
Employment type description:Full-time
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive).
This contract may be renewed.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:3-month

[Various systems]
Pay increase system:available

[Insurance]
Employees’ Health Insurance:available
Employees’ Pension Insurance:available
Worker’s accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Benefits:
・Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
・Annual paid leave and summer holidays
・Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
・Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
・Worker’s accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
・Access to Child Development Center
・Access to Schooling Options
・Language Education
・Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Country

Japan

City

Okinawa

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124020239&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Okinawa

STATUS: EXPIRED