Nomination and Selection of Head of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo

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Published: February 26, 2024

Exterior view of the College of Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University

In response to the establishment of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo on October 1 2024, Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University convened a joint selection meeting for the head of the new corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Joint Meeting") on February 22, 2024. The selection criteria and methods, term of office, and other matters have been decided and are hereby announced.

Candidates for head of the integrated corporation are required to meet the qualifications, abilities, etc. described in the "Selection Criteria for the Inaugural Head of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo" (see below) established by the Joint Meeting.

The head's term of office will be from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2028. Nominations and applications must be received between February 26 (Monday) and March 21 (Thursday), 2024.

For more details on the selection process and the "Selection Criteria for the Inaugural Head of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo," please see below.

Rules and regulations of the Joint Meeting, etc.

Selection Criteria for the Inaugural Head of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo

February 22, 2024
Joint Meeting for Selection of Head of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo

The Joint Meeting for selection of the inaugural head of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo has established its selection criteria as listed below.
For the selection of candidates by the Joint Meeting, we call for diverse individuals with qualities and capabilities as specified in the criteria, such as management experience in a university or other organization of any size, from both universities, through nomination or self-recommendation. Following the selection process, the candidate who is considered most suitable for bearing the ultimate responsibility for the national university corporation will be appointed as its inaugural head. It is our consensus that the head will lead the newly established Institute of Science Tokyo to completely eradicate the closed organizational culture that Japanese universities have tended to fall into in the past, and build an environment that is open to society at large with a diverse group of members working with the “free and equal human relationships” mindset, which should be fundamental to academia.

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Selection Criteria for the Inaugural Head of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo

Joint Meeting for Selection of Head of National University Corporation
Institute of Science Tokyo (February 22, 2024)

Towards the goal of "creating a new type of university, which no other university has been able to achieve," and in order to forge a vibrant future as a center of international excellence in education and research, the newly established Institute of Science Tokyo aims to:

1.: academically deepen the traditional science and engineering and medical and dental sciences of both universities, and create a free-spirited education and research environment in which researchers can conduct research rooted in their interests,
2.: develop convergence science based on collaboration that transcends the boundaries of fields and departments, and maximize the newly acquired comprehensive knowledge to contribute to the realization of a prosperous and sustainable society,
3.: develop highly specialized talents capable of forging a vibrant future based on an educational system that organically links liberal arts education with specialized education, and
4.: embody the content and spirit of the "Basic Agreement on Integration of Corporations and Universities," which includes achieving a high degree of diversity, inclusiveness, and equity for all.

Therefore, Institute of Science Tokyo is committed to respecting diversity in expertise and roles, taking on challenges without fear of failure, based on "free and equal human relationships." It aims to build an organizational culture based on the well-being of its members.

The inaugural head of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo will be expected to have the following qualities and capabilities:

1.: Be of high character and academic excellence with a profound understanding of university education and research.
2.: Capable of establishing pioneering governance to match the objectives of the integration, with the necessary leadership skills and organizational management experience and skills to preside over the national university corporation.
3.: Have the foresight and leadership ability to accurately grasp domestic and international situations and trends, and to guide faculty, staff, and students toward the future of the university.
4.: Possess high ethical standards and advanced communication skills that lead to the building of "free and equal human relationships" by embracing organizations with diverse and different cultures.
5.: Be able to establish a sound financial base and realize optimal allocation of resources through broad cooperation with society in order to enhance the environment as an internationally outstanding education and research base.
6.: Be able to earn a strong reputation from both within and outside the university, as well as possessing an international perspective worthy of conducting world-class education and research activities in an internationally competitive environment, in addition to strong communication capabilities.

Public Announcement on Selection Process for Candidates

Public Announcement on Call for Nominations and Applications for Candidates

Call for Nominations for Candidates for Head of National University Corporation (February 22, 2024)

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*: This article has been updated to correct a "Call for Nominations for Candidates for Head of National University Corporation (February 22, 2024) (PDF)" error on April 3.
*: This article has been updated to correct a English version of the document published on April 2.
*: This article has been updated to correct a English version of the document published on March 4.
*: This article has been updated to correct a typographical error on March 1.
*: This article has been updated to correct a "Regulations on the Selection of Head of National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo (PDF)" error on February 28.