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× Professor or Associate Professor or Associate Professor (Lecturer) Tenure-track position Type Assistant professor / lecturer, professor Attendance On-Site Posted on 13 July 2026 Application Deadline 31 August 2026 Name Recruiting Committee Email The Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University, seeks a wide range of talents in the field of Macroeconomics. Job description Background of the recruitment and description of the project The Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University, seeks a wide range of talents in the field of Macroeconomics. Work content and job description • Research in the Macroeconomics • Educational activities for undergraduate and graduate school students. • For graduate students, in principle, the successful applicant will be required to teach two courses, including Macroeconomics I (2 credits) and Macroeconomics II (2 credits). For undergraduate students, in principle, the successful applicant will be responsible for teaching Macroeconomics (4 credits) and a general education course (2 credits). • For a professor, in principle, teaching at least 4 credits for graduate students and 6 credits for undergraduate students for each year is required. • For an associate professor, in principle, teaching at least 4 credits for graduate students each year, and at least 6 credits and 4 credits for undergraduate students every other years is required. • For an Associate Professor (Lecturer) *Tenure-track position , in principle, teaching at least 4 credits for graduate students and 4 credits for undergraduate students each year is required. • Administrative duties at the Graduate School of Economics and the University of Osaka. Assigned department Existing departments Department of Economics, Graduate School of Economics Job type • Professor level • Associate Professor • Lecturer level Wages Professor level • Annual Salary : 5 million yen ~ Associate Professor • Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ Lecturer level • Annual Salary : 3 million yen ~ 4 million yen Working hours 08:30-17:15 Break time : 12:15-13:00 Holidays Based on “Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Staff” Overtime and other explanations : The Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type will be applied with the applicant’s consent (deemed working hours: 8 hours a day) Application requirements • Qualifications • Education and Degree Requirements • Ph.D. / Doctor / Others • A doctoral degree (or must obtain a doctoral degree by the time of employment) • Work experience • Proficiency in Japanese at a business level or higher, and the ability to teach Graduate School of Economics courses in English Employment Type • Regular employee Contract period Professor level: Tenured - Non-tenure track Probationary period present 6 months. Associate Professor Tenured - Non-tenure track Probationary period present 6 months. Lecturer level Nontenured - Tenure-track The initial term of employment is five years, with the tenure review conducted by the end of the fourth year. Probationary period present 6 months. Work location 560-0043 Osaka 1-7, Machikaneyama, Toyonaka Graduate School of Economics, The University of Osaka (Toyonaka Campus). Application Considerations • Considerations for conducting interviews (e.g., those who live far away, such as overseas) • Applicants who are unable to visit Osaka University may request an online interview. Others Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted. Number of hired 1 person(s) Hiring date : 2027/04/01 Starting date : 2027/04/01 Application period 2026/07/02~2026/08/31 Deadline for receipt The application deadline is August 31, 2026, or until the position is filled. Application method Attached documents • Other online application forms • Applications should be submitted in English or Japanese and include the following: For Professor or Associate Professor • A Curriculum Vitae (including educational background, career history, and a list of research achievements). *Any form is acceptable. • Major original papers (up to five). • Name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional references who are willing to be contacted. For Associate Professor (Lecturer) Tenure-track position • A Curriculum Vitae (including educational background, career history, and a list of research achievements). * Any form is acceptable. • Major original papers (up to five). • Three letters of recommendation. *Recommendation letters must be submitted directly by the recommenders to the above email address. • Please ensure that adequate security measures should be taken before sending any attached files. • Personal information in the application documents will only be used for the purpose of screening and hiring procedures and will not be disclosed to any third party. Return of application documents We will dispose of all application documents responsibly. E-mail Application Accept: joe2026(at)econ.osaka-u.ac.jp • Please change (at) to @ and send it. Recruiting Institution's Web application system Not available Selection / Notification of result • Selection • Initial document screening will be followed by interviews. Notification of result Selected applicants will be notified within three weeks following the application deadline. Contact details The University of Osaka Recruiting Committee for the Faculty Position in Macroeconomics, Graduate School of Economics, The University of Osaka If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact us by e-mail.