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Position URL: apply.interfolio.com/143626 Position Description Lecturer in Japanese, Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures and Cultures The Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Virginia invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Japanese with an anticipated start date of August 10, 2024. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position with the possibility of continuing employment after an initial three-year appointment. Qualifications Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English and at least a master’s level degree in a relevant field. Experience in teaching students at all levels is strongly preferred. Knowledge of current trends in language teaching methodologies and familiarity with effective uses of technologies in language instruction are expected, as is a commitment to department service. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) teaching three courses per semester, contributing to the development of the Japanese program on Grounds and abroad, and active involvement in departmental service and student life. Application Instructions To apply: Visit http://apply.interfolio.com/143626, complete the application, and attach the following: cover letter that includes: a brief statement of your credentials, relevant past teaching experience, reasons for applying; how your skills and experiences could advance the University's ambition to [...]

Position overview Salary range: See https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/15.pdf for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $66,259-$72,404. Percent appointments may vary. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: July 1, 2024  Application Window Open date: May 2, 2024 Next review date: Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Japanese Language. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Japanese language courses at all levels (elementary through advanced) and to work closely with the program coordinator to prepare course materials, to supervise teaching assistants, and to organize program-related events. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible appointment for the 2024-2025 academic year with possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the program. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United [...]

The Department of Linguistics at OHIO University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction of Japanese for the academic year 2024-2025. We are a dynamic linguistics department specializing in Applied Linguistics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with a solid theoretical foundation. The department prepares students for professional jobs and advanced study in the field and specializes in training instructors in ESL, TESOL, and TEFL at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Linguistics department also offers language programs in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Swahili. The Assistant Professor of Instruction position consists of the following duties: Teach eight courses in the Japanese Language Program. Responsible for coordinating extra-curricular Japanese cultural events Supervise Japanese TA’s. This Assistant Professor of Instruction position is a one year, full-time, benefitted position for the academic year 2024-2025 (from August 16, 2024, to May 15, 2025). Depending on departmental requirements, funding availability, and the candidate’s successful performance, there is a possibility of extending the position for additional years. Minimum qualifications: MA in Linguistics specializing in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) or related field by the start date of the position. University-level experience teaching undergraduate and graduate Japanese language courses. Native or near-native Japanese language proficiency. To apply for [...]

Kansai Gaidai University is seeking a full-time (rank open) instructor to teach all levels of Japanese Language for English speaking college students and one undergraduate course for native Japanese students. Responsibilities include 1) teaching 8 class sessions (12 hours) per week, 2) teaching Spoken Japanese as well as Reading & Writing Japanese classes, 3) teaching one undergraduate course related to teaching Japanese as a foreign language (TJFL), 4) supervising TJFL trainee teachers, 4) providing a few office hours per week. Qualifications: 1) M.A. or higher in a field related to teaching Japanese or linguistics (required by the end of the 2024 academic year), 2) College-level Japanese experience teaching to English speaking students from basic to advanced levels, 3) Native fluency in Japanese, 4) Excellent command of English (for advising international students and participating in meetings). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Materials required: 1) Cover letter addressing your qualifications and statement of purpose for this position, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) List of courses previously taught, 4) List of publications, 5) Brief summary of three publications. Appointment begins from February 1, 2025, but successful candidates should expect to attend preliminary meetings in late January. Applications will be accepted [...]

Description The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures at Virginia Tech invites applications for a part-time instructor of Japanese position to teach two courses, online synchronous or in-person, during the fall 2024 semester. Requirements include (1) an MA or equivalent by time of appointment in Japanese language, literature, culture, language pedagogy, second language acquisition, or related field; (2) experience teaching Japanese at a US university; and (3) legal eligibility for employment in the United States. Those interested should email Jeremy Sather jsather@vt.edu and include a current CV.”

To Apply: https://jobs.lcc.edu/en/job/493203/adjunct-instructor-japanese Job Summary: Adjunct Positions are filled by semester on an as needed basis. Applicants in this applicant pool are reviewed when the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy.  Review of applications will then stop for the semester once the vacancy has been filled. Adjunct (part-time) faculty to teach courses in Japanese. Depending upon the program’s needs and the candidate’s qualifications, teaching assignments may be on LCC’s downtown campus, at an extension center (within 40 miles of the downtown campus), and/or via online delivery methods. Adjunct faculty are expected to work collaboratively with senior department faculty to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi, to deliver course instruction to students and to be available for student assistance and advising outside of class. Additional responsibilities may include participation in course assessment, department/program meetings, professional development activities and other duties as assigned. Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community. Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in Japanese Studies OR Master's Degree in related field (e.g. linguistics, second-language acquisition, language pedagogy) with [...]

Description The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a full-time lecturer (or Teaching Assistant Professor without tenure) in the Japanese language, to begin in the fall of 2024 (pending budget approval). Appointment to this position will be for a term of one year and will be renewable. A master’s degree in Japanese-language pedagogy, second language acquisition, linguistics, or a related field is required for a lecturer by the time of appointment. A doctoral degree is required for a teaching assistant professor. Qualifications Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching Japanese-language courses to non-native speakers at the college level, and familiarity with current language pedagogy and with the use of technology to enhance language learning. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate Japanese language at all levels (12 hours each semester) in various modes of instruction, including in‐person and online classrooms, and in collaboration with faculty in the Japanese Program. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English and who may serve as a coordinator for the lower-division Japanese language courses. Application Instructions Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2024 and will [...]

Tenure-track Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor or Lecturer in the Japanese Language, Akita International University The Graduate School of Global Communication and Language invites applications for a position in Japanese Language Teaching Practices at the Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor level, beginning April 1, 2025 or September 1, 2025. For detailed information, please refer to this document in Japanese. To be considered for the position, please complete the online application form and upload the necessary document: https://web.aiu.ac.jp/news/81497/ The initial screening of applicants will begin on June 1, 2024. Applications received after May 31, 2024, may not receive consideration. Inquires: Faculty Search Committee c/o Office of Faculty and Staff Support Akita International University Yuwa, Akita-city, 010-1292, Japan TEL +81-18-886-5929 Email f-search2@aiu.ac.jp Web  https://web.aiu.ac.jp/

DEPARTMENT Undergraduate Program POSITION TYPE Full-time Faculty (TUJ faculty contracts are renewable. In accordance with university standards and Japanese law, successful faculty are eligible for a continuing contract after five years.) VISA REQUIREMENT Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is able to sponsor a visa for this position PERIOD Desired Start Date:  Fall Semester 2024. TUJ faculty contracts are renewable. In accordance with university standards and Japanese law, successful faculty are eligible for a continuing contract after five years. SALARY & BENEFITS In accordance with the pay scale determined and used in this program. Support is also offered for conferences, travel, and other research/creative related expenses. Annual bonuses are possible. OVERVIEW OF THE JAPANESE PROGRAM AND TUJ: The Japanese major program at Temple University, Japan Campus is a unique undergraduate degree program designed to offer a comprehensive four-year Japanese language curriculum in a JSL (Japanese as a Second Language) setting. It aims to achieve advanced and well-balanced proficiency in Japanese so that students will be well-equipped with linguistic skills and fully prepared to examine socio-cultural aspects of Japan and Japanese literature.Based in Philadelphia, Temple University is a public Carnegie-designated R1 research university that ranks in the top 350 of all universities [...]

College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences Position #: 002338-00 JOB DESCRIPTION The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers a BA in Languages, Literatures & Cultures with concentrations in Chinese, French & Francophone Studies, German, Italian, Japanese and Russian. We also offer minors in these six languages, as well as Hebrew, and electives in Arabic. The department is composed of 16 faculty members with research and teaching expertise in major world languages and cultures. We prepare and engage students to become informed international citizens, who develop effective multi-lingual and cultural communication expertise and problem-solving skills. Our students apply their linguistic and cultural competencies to a wide variety of majors, careers, and future global challenges, while deepening their empathy for and curiosity about the diversity of human experiences. Our Japanese curriculum prepares students to engage in a global world, equipped with advanced Japanese language skills, literary and cultural knowledge. Our faculty and students collaborate on opportunities that advance scholarly inquiry, cultivate critical and creative thought, and work to better our local and global communities. Our students are double and triple majors in a variety of disciplines, such as computer science and international studies. They frequently receive highly competitive scholarships, internships [...]