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Visiting Professor of Australian Studies 2012-13

Centre for Pacific and American Studies

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo

Thank you for your interest in this position.

Position: Visiting Professor

Open to: Australian citizens and permanent residents

Location: Centre for Pacific and American Studies, University of Tokyo, Komaba campus

Salary: Starting Salary ¥600,000 per month (before tax) (see also section 5)

Duration: 10 months.

Commencement of position: 1 October 2012

Closing date for applications: 5:00 pm, Friday 14 October 2011

Applications: Email applications to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with the words "Confidential Visiting Professor Tokyo" in the subject line.

Applicants must address the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae by the closing date. Please include the names, phone, and email addresses of three referees in your application (see also section 9 below).

Further Information:	Professor Kate Darian-Smith
	Tel: +61 3 8344 7232
	Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

1. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO AND CPAS

The University of Tokyo, one of the most prestigious tertiary institutions in Japan, has a long-standing commitment to the study of Australia and has for many years hosted Australian academics. The University created the Annual Visiting Professorship in Australian Studies in 1999 with support from the Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) and offers this Visiting Professorship to one Australian scholar per year.

The Centre for Pacific and American Studies (CPAS) is highly regarded for its academic research as well as high profile seminars. These were originally focused on the US and Japan/US relations; however, with the expansion of the Centre's geographical scope in 2000, there is an increasing focus on Pacific countries including Australia. Further information about the Centre can be found at: http://www.cpas.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/indexe.html.

2. AUSTRALIAN STUDIES

Australian Studies can be approached from an area studies perspective or from a comparative Australia-Japan perspective. Whilst Australia should remain as the main focus, we also welcome scholars whose field of study covers the broader Pacific regions including Oceania, Polynesia, Micronesia and North America, with an emphasis on issues that are of particular relevance to the changing dynamics in the political economy and cross-cultural interchange in the area.

Areas of interest include but may not be restricted to:

• Australian cultural studies and/or Australian cultural history

• Immigration policy and Australia's migrant experience

• Australian literature

• Multiculturalism in Australia including related policies

• Indigenous issues

• Australian politics

• Japan-Australia relations and trends

• Australia and its role in the Asia-Pacific region

• Foreign policy and diplomacy studies

Candidates may also wish to connect with academics from disciplines that compliment their own areas of expertise in addition to conducting CPAS activities. There is scope for academics to conduct presentations, collaborative research or other activities with other faculties at the University of Tokyo.

In contrast to most positions held by foreigners at Japanese universities, there is no English language teaching requirement within this position.

3. POSITION SUMMARY

Visiting Professorship in Australian Studies 2012-13

Centre for Pacific and American Studies, the Institute of Advanced Global Studies,

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo


This senior position will be based in the Centre for Pacific and American Studies (CPAS), part of the Institute of Advanced Global Studies within the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences of The University of Tokyo, and located at the Komaba Campus in inner Tokyo.

Teaching

CPAS requires the Visiting Professor to teach three subjects each semester: one subject for first and second year students, one subject for third and fourth year students, and one subject for postgraduate students. Overall, the Visiting Professor will teach six different subjects during their time at the University of Tokyo.

Please note that:

• Each class runs for 90 minutes per week.

• The total teaching time per week during semester is 4.5 hours.

• Class sizes can vary considerably, and are generally much smaller than at Australian universities. Students also take many subjects each semester, not the 3 or 4 subjects that are standard at Australian universities.

• The administrative demands associated with the subjects are not onerous.

The Visiting Professor is also expected to provide guidance and assistance to postgraduate students.

Research

The Visiting Professor is expected to conduct research during their time in Tokyo. In particular, the Visiting Professor is required to present a lecture for CPAS and to publish in the CPAS journal during the course of their stay.

Australian Studies Promotion

The Visiting Professor will be expected to develop and expand academic networks across Japan, working with the Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) and the Australian Studies Association of Japan (ASAJ). This will include promoting the development of institutional links between Japanese institutions (especially in the Tokyo region) as well as institutional and academic relationships between Japan and Australia.

The AJF actively supports the study of Australia in Japan and has for many years provided financial, administrative and other support to the Australian Studies Association of Japan.

The ASAJ is a network for teachers of Australian studies in Japan with over 200 members throughout the country covering a broad range of fields of study. The ASAJ provides a solid basis for understanding Japanese approaches to teaching about Australia.

In conjunction with both the AJF and ASAJ the Visiting Professor is expected to develop a program of Australian Studies activities which may include a symposium, workshops, seminars, and some possible contributions to the Japanese academic journal(s).

4. DURATION

The appointment is for a ten month period. The Visiting Professor is expected to spend most of his/her time in Tokyo engaged in research and teaching in Tokyo. The period of appointment commences from 1 October 2012 and the appointee must arrive in Tokyo in advance of this date. The starting date is not negotiable as it coincides with the commencement of the academic semester.

The candidate must also be in Tokyo and available to students immediately before and after the teaching periods.

The teaching periods are as follows:

First Semester: First week of October to the end of January

Second Semester: First week of April to the fourth week of July

5. SALARY AND OTHER REMUNERATION

Remuneration is set to a sliding scale commensurate with the candidate's academic qualifications and teaching/ work experience. The salary range starts at approximately ¥600,000 per month (before tax). It should be noted that all other candidate expenses relating to spouses and/or other family members are the responsibility of the candidate. The University of Tokyo and the AJF are not responsible for any other costs (eg family-related costs, including removals expenses, insurances and school tuitions for children, etc).

Academics at Japanese national universities also receive a research allowance (for books, stationery and domestic travel).

Accommodation will normally be made available for the Visiting Professor at the University of Tokyo’s accommodation (for low-cost rental).
In the unusual event that this is not available, the Centre for Pacific and American Studies will endeavour to assist the successful applicant
to secure reasonable cost accommodation elsewhere in Tokyo. To that end, it would be appreciated if applicants could provide details
indicative of family unit composition during the period of stay in Japan.

A return economy class airfare is also provided by the University of Tokyo to the successful applicant. A settling-in allowance may also be available.

Applicants should also note that there is a deduction of approx. 3-5% of the monthly salary for health insurance. This is a mandatory deduction.

6. ELIGIBILITY

Please note the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

• Due to University of Tokyo regulations, candidates must be aged under 65 for the duration of their time as Visiting Professor.

7. SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential Criteria

• PhD degree or significant achievement at senior level in Government or community.

• An outstanding record of tertiary teaching, as demonstrated by 1) course and subject development and 2) a willingness to encourage and mentor students.

• Demonstrated potential to contribute to the broad intellectual aims of the Centre for Pacific and American Studies and increased awareness and understanding in Japan of shared interests with Australia.

• Demonstrated commitment to research collaboration.

• Outstanding inter-personnel skills and a demonstrated capacity to communicate Australian studies in a cross-cultural environment.

Desirable

• Demonstrated excellence in research publications (a full publication record must be submitted with the application) as appropriate to a senior academic position.

• Demonstrated excellence in research achievement both nationally and internationally.

8. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sufficient time is available for the candidate to meet the following responsibilities:

1. Teach three subjects each semester: one subject for first and second year students, one subject for third and fourth year students, and one subject for postgraduate students. Overall, the Visiting Professor will teach six different subjects during their time at the University of Tokyo.

2. Provide guidance and assistance to postgraduate students.

3. Present a lecture for CPAS, publish in the CPAS journal during the course of the stay and contribute to academic activities at CPAS as requested.

4. Conduct a research program of outstanding achievement, both nationally and internationally, whilst at CPAS.

5. Development of professional, industry and academic links between Australia and Japan, including the development of links between Australian researchers and members of the Japanese Australian Studies Association.

6. Submission of a short report to the AJF outlining the activities undertaken during the term of the appointment within two months of completion of the program.

7. Provision of other promotional and reporting information as requested by CPAS, the AJF and InASA.

9. APPLICATIONS

1. Application Text (must include the following)

Biographical Details

Applications should be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday 14 October 2011

Email applications to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with the words "Confidential Visiting Professor Tokyo" in the subject line.

Any enquiries regarding the selection process should be directed to Professor Kate Darian-Smith.