Education Coordinator
The Education Coordinator supports academic and professional development of OIST PhD students by providing expertise in curriculum development, working with students on course advising, teaching science communication, and writing skills. The position is responsible for laboratories and allied equipment and consumables. The Education Coordinator also provides support for university events and contributes to the admissions selection of PhD students.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
- Serve as Curriculum Advisor to new students for selecting elective courses.
- Design, implement, conduct, and evaluate science writing skills training and communication support for students.
- Collaborate with faculty on science curriculum to develop new courses, and map course competences and prerequisites.
- Compile and analyze data, create reports, and make recommendations for process and other improvements.
- Assist with university events and outreach activities.
- Assist with PhD and RI admissions student screening, interviews, and selection.
- Manage and maintain laboratory equipment and consumables.
- Other duties as assigned.
(Required)
- PhD degree in science or related field.
- Broad knowledge of different fields of science and new frontiers in science or willingness to proactively gain this knowledge.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and collaboration skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take direction and to give and receive feedback.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite.
(Preferred)
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, chemical handling, safety, and new technology.
- Evidence of curriculum development and/or teaching, especially in sciences.
- Prior work experience in an academic environment.
- Evidence of strategic planning and evaluation skills.
Expected Annual Salary: 3,900,000 - 7,300,000 yen
*This amount represents the expected annual salary range for this position, which will be determined based on your experience and skills in accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations.
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)
- Tedako Child Development Center
- Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
Curriculum vitae in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will not be returned.
- Please view OIST policy for rules on external professional activities
- Further details about the University can be viewed on the OIST website www.oist.jp.
Full-time, fixed term appointment for 1-2 years. Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.
Flextime (core time 10:00-15:00) 7.5hrs per day (Multiplied by prescribed working days per month)