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Kofu City, Japan
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Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU) was established in 1946. Today it is part of a comprehensive education institution that includes a kindergarten, elementary school, high school, college and graduate school. The university is located in Kōfu, the capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The majority of the northern area of the city is part of the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, which offers numerous hiking trails. On all four sides, Kōfu is surrounded by mountains and to the south is Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain at 3,776 metres. The city of Kōfu has become the centre of Japanese wine production and is home to various wineries, offering wine tasting and tours. Academically the university is organised into five departments: department of law; department of politics and public administration; department of business administration; department of nutrition and department of sport science. It also has the Graduate School of Social Science and the International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA). The International Exchange Centre is responsible for overseeing the university’s international activity including student exchanges and academic collaboration. The university offers students a Foreign Language Learning Programme and an Overseas Training Programme to prepare them for studying abroad. Notable alumni of the university include over 40 Olympians, 10 of which competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Yuka Kato was the first ever Japanese female swimmer to win a medal in three swimming events at the Olympics. Naito Ehara, Olympic swimmer, graduated from the university in 2015 and won a bronze model at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. In 2004 the university received an award from the Japan Olympic Committee in recognition of their excellence in the sporting world.

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$86,113 - $132,892

Posted

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LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

La Trobe University

Australia, Bundoora

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La Trobe University

Australia, Bundoora


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$118,530 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata)

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AALTO UNIVERSITY

Aalto University

Finland

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Aalto University

Finland


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Salary

Competitive

Posted

5 Jun 2026

Lecturer - Applied Innovation

SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Swinburne University of Technology

Australia, Hawthorn

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Swinburne University of Technology

Australia, Hawthorn


Join Design Factory Melbourne at Swinburne University Full-time, 2 year fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campus Academic Level B + 17% super and attractive staff benefits About the Role Drive Contemporary Applied Innovation in a Practice-Led Environment Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a Lecturer, Applied Innovation (2-year fixed term) to join Design Factory Melbourne (DFM) - a globally connected innovation hub embedded at the intersection of academia, industry and emerging startup ecosystems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Swinburne’s Ad Astra 2030 ambitions, shaping future-focused, industry-integrated learner experiences while advancing contemporary approaches to applied innovation in both teaching and research. At DFM, you will work within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that draws on real-world innovation practices from industry, startups and broader ecosystems. 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Salary

Competitive

Posted

5 Jun 2026

Head of Department of Portuguese

UNIVERSITY OF MACAU

University of Macau

Macao

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University of Macau

Macao


(Ref. No.: FAH/DPT/HOD/06/2026) The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized research-oriented comprehensive public university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 145 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 285 in the QS World University Rankings. With a scenic campus of approximately 1 km2 on Hengqin island, UM has achieved significant progress in the past decade as evidenced by its rising international repute, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, and the establishment of three State Key Laboratories in microelectronics, Chinese medical sciences, and internet of things for smart city. 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It may be noted that English is the working language and the primary medium of instruction at UM. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites applications for the position of Head of Department of Portuguese (at the rank of Full/Associate Professor). The Department of Portuguese is an established and lively scholarly community. The Department offers an undergraduate degree in Portuguese Studies concentrating on Portuguese with selected courses in Language, Linguistics, Literature, Culture, History and Translation. At the undergraduate level, the Department also teaches Portuguese language within the Faculty of Law and offers elective courses in Portuguese as a foreign language to students from all faculties of the University. At the postgraduate level, the Department offers two Master programmes (i) Portuguese Language and Intercultural Studies; (ii) Translation Studies (Portuguese-Chinese), as well as one PhD programme covering various areas of Portuguese Studies. Qualifications The successful applicant will possess: A PhD in any area of Portuguese Studies: Linguistics, Literature, Culture, Translation or Language Teaching, or related areas; Demonstrable competence in departmental management, planning, and communication, along with the ability to provide leadership within the Department; An outstanding track record of internationally recognized research and scholarship; Experience and success in supervising postgraduate students and a proven track record of excellence in teaching; Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese and the experience in teaching the above-mentioned subjects; A good command of English; knowledge of Chinese is an advantage. The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in 2027. Remuneration A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP1,052,800 (approximately USD129,980) will be commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification and relevant professional experience. 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Human Resources Section, Office of Administration University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/; Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo Tel: +853 8822 8699; Fax: +853 8822 2412 The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances. ***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only*** ** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**

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A taxable annual remuneration starting from MOP1,052,800

Posted

5 Jun 2026

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