University Associate Professor
だいがくじゅんきょうじゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Technical College and University Faculty
Summary
A profession that conducts education and research in specialized fields at universities, contributing to the creation and transmission of knowledge through student guidance and academic activities.
Description
University associate professors serve as educators in their affiliated faculties and graduate schools, handling lectures, exercises, and seminars in their specialized fields, and providing guidance on student learning and research. They also undertake a wide range of duties, including writing papers based on their research themes, conference presentations, conducting research projects, securing external funding (such as Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research), peer review for academic journals, committee activities, and participation in university governance committees. They are required to balance education and research, and contribute to academia and society through collaborative research with domestic and international researchers and industry-academia-government collaboration activities.
Future Outlook
Although the number of university entrants is declining due to the falling birthrate, demand for personnel with both expertise and educational skills is expected to continue due to improvements in the quality of higher education, industry-academia-government collaboration, and the growing need for online education.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Curious and inquisitive / Excellent communication skills / Has initiative
Work Style
Career Path
Graduate Student → Postdoctoral Researcher → Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor
Required Skills
Educational Technology / Research Ability in Specialized Field (Advanced) / Research Proposal Writing / Statistical Analysis
Recommended Skills
Conference Presentation / English Paper Writing and Presentation / Project Management / e-Learning Tools
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced logical thinking is required for planning research and writing papers. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required in paper writing and teaching material preparation. |
| Communication Skills | Because clear explanatory skills are needed for student guidance, conference presentations, and collaborative research. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because proactivity is required to advance research projects and educational programs independently. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous learning is necessary to deepen specialized knowledge and acquire research in new fields. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the ability to plan and manage research projects and class operations is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves desk work and lectures, with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
Aliases
- Associate Professor
Related Jobs
- Assistant Professor
- Lecturer
- Part-time Lecturer
- University Professor