Nonprofit
Call for Associate Professors,Assistant Professors,Research Associates at UTokyo College of Design, The University of Tokyo (Field: Design)
Details
Description
Job Description
Faculty members are responsible for a range of educational activities (including but not limited to teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring students, participating in their extracurricular activities, etc.) and carrying out the administrative tasks (including curriculum and organization management, and admissions) required to maintain an effective academic environment.
The faculty team will be made up of Japanese and international people who are from a range of different design-related expertise and interest areas.
Expertise areas include but are not limited to:
⚫ Industrial / Product Design
⚫ Design Engineering
⚫ Digital Fabrication
⚫ Mechatronics (Creative Technologists)
⚫ Interaction Design
⚫ Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Design
⚫ Communication Design (all types)
⚫ Experience Design (XD)
⚫ Brand and Identity Strategy
⚫ Data Visualization
⚫ New Media Design
⚫ Critical / Speculative Design
⚫ Design Futures
⚫ Narrative / Storytelling Design
⚫ Design Research
⚫ Research through Design
⚫ Exhibition Design
⚫ Ethics & Design Specialists
⚫ Strategic Design
⚫ Service Design
⚫ Business Design
⚫ Design Management
⚫ Innovation Design
⚫ Creative Leadership
⚫ Design Entrepreneurship
⚫ Policy / Governance Design
⚫ Systems Design
⚫ Sustainable Design
⚫ Environmental / Ecological Design
⚫ Social Design
⚫ Inclusive / Universal Design
⚫ Urban / Spatial Design
We welcome candidates who are pioneering new forms of design practice and inquiry, and who can help shape the next generation of design leaders capable of addressing complex societal challenges with creativity, responsibility, and vision.
In addition, we will be looking for people with interests in the following social issues and opportunities
⚫ Health and Well-being and Design
⚫ Food Systems and Sustainable Innovation
⚫ Climate Action and Environmental Design
⚫ Disaster Preparedness and Resilient Design
⚫ Cultural Heritage and Local Identity in Design
⚫ Emerging Technologies (AI, AR, VR) for Creativity
⚫ Inclusive Design and Accessibility
⚫ Social Entrepreneurship and Impact-Driven Design
⚫ Legal System Innovation and Justice Design
⚫ Educational Design and Lifelong Learning
⚫ Urban Mobility and Sustainable Cities
⚫ Ecosystem Design and Biodiversity Conservation
Qualifications
Required (Design)
- A university degree (bachelor’s level or higher) in a field related to design—this may include, but is not limited to, areas such as product design, communication design, interaction design, architecture, engineering, the arts, social sciences, or other disciplines where design plays a central role.
- At least two years of proven design education work experience or equivalent (skilled recent graduates may also be considered if the candidate has other outstanding experience or attributes). Note: We are looking for both early career and established applicants and will take this into account when judging experience.
- Adaptable to respond to a new and pioneering project.
- Effective teamwork skills for successful work between different individuals and teams (internal and external).
- The candidates must have the ability to communicate professionally in English.
Desirable (Design)
- Experience in planning and delivery of new curriculum, taking part in admission systems, program promotion, design program resources and facility planning (e.g. , workshops and equipment)
- Experience working in an academic research environment and communicating with researchers.
See below for details;
Job Description
Faculty members are responsible for a range of educational activities (including but not limited to teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring students, participating in their extracurricular activities, etc.) and carrying out the administrative tasks (including curriculum and organization management, and admissions) required to maintain an effective academic environment.
The faculty team will be made up of Japanese and international people who are from a range of different design-related expertise and interest areas.
Expertise areas include but are not limited to:
⚫ Industrial / Product Design
⚫ Design Engineering
⚫ Digital Fabrication
⚫ Mechatronics (Creative Technologists)
⚫ Interaction Design
⚫ Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Design
⚫ Communication Design (all types)
⚫ Experience Design (XD)
⚫ Brand and Identity Strategy
⚫ Data Visualization
⚫ New Media Design
⚫ Critical / Speculative Design
⚫ Design Futures
⚫ Narrative / Storytelling…
Benefits
Benefits
Commuter allowance (conditions apply) JPY55,000 per month maximum
Paid Leave
Annual paid leave, refreshment leave, congratulatory or condolence leave, etc. Annual paid leave is 20 days per year (the number of paid leave days in the year of employment differs depending on the month of appointment).
Available insurances
Eligible for MEXT* Mutual Aid Association (health insurance and pension schemes), employees’ pension, employment insurance, and workers’ accident compensation insurance in accordance with laws and regulations.
MEXT: Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Benefits
Commuter allowance (conditions apply) JPY55,000 per month maximum
Paid Leave
Annual paid leave, refreshment leave, congratulatory or condolence leave, etc. Annual paid leave is 20 days per year (the number of paid leave days in the year of employment differs depending on the month of appointment).
Available insurances
Eligible for MEXT* Mutual Aid Association (health insurance and pension schemes), employees’ pension, employment insurance, and workers’ accident compensation insurance in accordance with laws and regulations.
MEXT: Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Level of Language Proficiency
English language confidence.
The candidates must have the ability to communicate professionally in English.
English language confidence.
The candidates must have the ability to communicate professionally in English.
Location
How to Apply
There will be approximately 3 rounds of selection starting around the end of June 2025.
The call will close once the positions are filled. We encourage early applications. Please read through the application guidelines;
There will be approximately 3 rounds of selection starting around the end of June 2025.
The call will close once the positions are filled. We encourage early applications. Please…
