Operation system

Outline of the Tenure-Track system


(I) Management and operation

Outline

(II) Working conditions and evaluation

  1. Term: 5 years from the date of adoption
  2. Evaluation of tenure track teacher: The Tenure-Track Evaluation Committee will evaluate the research achievements, leadership, management skills, external funding acquisition results, research-education-guidance skills for undergraduate and graduate students, etc. by reviewing the status of achievement of the research plan, interim research reports, and final research reports submitted by tenure track teacher at the following times.
    1. The status of achievement of the research plan will be reviewed at 1, 2, and 4 years of employment.
    2. An interim evaluation will be made on the month which two years and six months have passed after employment.
    3. Tenure examinations will be conducted in the month not exceeding 4 years and 6 months after employment, and assistant professors who pass the examination are hired as tenured instructors or associate professors, and associate professors who pass the examination are hired as tenured professors. The tenure here is not for life but retirement age (currently 65 years old).
  3. Salary: Annual salary system.
    1. Support allowances, managerial allowances, housing allowances, commuting allowances, special work allowances, overtime work allowances, and late-night work allowances shall be paid in accordance with Shizuoka University Teacher's Salary Regulations.
    2. Relocation travel expenses shall be paid separately in accordance with the regulations.
  4. Research support: In the first year, startup funds of 3.5 million yen per person and independent research space will be implemented. In addition, research funds of 1.4 million yen will be implemented in the second year and 700,000 yen each in the third, fourth, and fifth years. For the researcher selected as “Leading Initiative for Excellent Young Researchers”, research funds of total 12 million yen will be supported in the first and second years and will be implemented 3.5 million in the third, 1.4 million yen in the fourth, and 700,000 yen in the fifth years.
    1. At least 70% of the efforts related to research activities during the term of office are made.
    2. After arriving, one of the professors of the department will support you as a mentor.
    3. Research expenses will be subject to change depending on the future budget.
  5. Life event The employment period will be extended at the life events such as birth, childcare, and long-term care.