Technical College Professor
こうとうせんもんがっこうきょうじゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Technical College and University Faculty
Summary
An educational position in technical colleges responsible for lectures and practical training in specialized fields, as well as research and development of educational curricula.
Description
Technical college professors are educators who teach students in specialized fields such as engineering, science, and technology through lectures, experiments, and practical training, laying the foundation for them to become engineers and researchers. They also promote their own research activities and industry-academia collaboration projects, undertake a wide range of tasks including planning and development of curricula, educational reform activities in internal committees, student support, career guidance, and coordination inside and outside the school.
Future Outlook
Amid declining student numbers due to falling birthrates and discussions on reorganizing technical colleges, the importance of specialized and practical education remains. Roles are expected to expand through industry-academia collaboration and regional contributions.
Personality Traits
Curious and Inquisitive / Good Team Player / Good at Explaining / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Concurrent Part-time Lecturer Possible / Concurrent Research and Education / Discretionary Work / Flexitime
Career Path
Assistant → Lecturer → Associate Professor → Professor → Graduate School Director / Dean of Faculty
Required Skills
Curriculum Design / Deep Knowledge in Specialized Field / Experimental Techniques / Paper Writing / Presentation Skills
Recommended Skills
Industry-Academia Collaboration Project Management / Instructional Technology / Reading and Writing English Papers / e-Learning Operations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Necessary for analyzing research problems and structuring lecture content. |
| Communication Skills | To convey specialized knowledge clearly to students and collaborators. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Necessary for creating research themes and devising lecture content. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To lead research groups and advance initiatives independently. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To continuously learn the latest technologies and knowledge. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | To perform mathematical analysis in engineering fields. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan lectures and research projects. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for solving educational and research challenges. |
Related Qualifications
- Doctorate (Ph.D.)
Aliases
- Kosen Professor
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