LINGUIST List 15.168

Mon Jan 19 2004

Jobs: Communication/Japanese: Rank Open, Japan

Editor for this issue: Sarah Murray <sarahlinguistlist.org>

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1. swkbys, Communication: Rank Open, Gunma Prefectural Women's University

University or Organization: Gunma Prefectural Women's University,
		 	 Japan
Department: International Communication
Rank of Job: Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Prof.
Specialty Areas: Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal
		 Communication, TESL
Required Language(s): English (Code = ENG); Japanese (Code = JPN)


Description:

Gunma Prefectural Women's University, Japan, invites applications for
a tenure-track faculty appointment as Professor, Associate Professor
or Assistant Professor in Communication, effective 1 April 2005, for a
new faculty (Faculty of International Communication) which will be
open on 1 April 2005.

Applicants should have a solid background in intercultural
communication, interpersonal communication or mass communication, and
preferably have experience in teaching English as a foreign language
at the university level. Duties will include teaching undergraduate
in communication studies and English language (a total of five or six
90-minutes classes a week, 30 weeks a year), and BA thesis
supervision. (The faculty will not have yet started a graduate course
on 1 April 2005, but probably will start it at April 2009, and then
teaching graduates may be included.) Collaborative, interdisciplinary
research and teaching are encouraged.

As a member of a Japanese university, applicants are expected to have
an excellent command of Japanese, (if applicants are native speakers
of Japanese, academic experience in an English-speaking country is
preferred) and to contribute to various aspects of the development of
the faculty. Candidates must have an MA or equivalent (preferably a
PhD) in the relevant area, a demonstrated record of research
achievement, and a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate
and graduate teaching.

The deadline for applications is 21 February 2004.

Please submit to the address below a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
three samples of published work, a summary of research experience and
plan (A4, 2 pages), an essay on your teaching plans and strategies for
English and content (i.e. communication studies) classes and your
ideas regarding curriculum development (A4, 2 pages).

If possible, please email your cover letter and curriculum vitae to
swkbysgpwu.ac.jp

When candidates are short-listed, they will be invited to come to the
University for interview. Unfortunately, we are unable to pay for
travel or accommodation expenses incurred by the interviewee.

Dr. Shigenori Wakabayashi
The Committee of the New Faculty,
Gunma Prefectural Women's University
1395-1 Kaminote, Tamamura, Gunma 370-1193 Japan

email address: swkbysgpwu.ac.jp
Phone: +81 (0) 270 65 8511
Fax: +81 (0) 270 65 9538
Web site: http://www.gpwu.ac.jp/

Around half of the members of the new faculty will be new to the
university. We intend to establish a strong institute both in English
language teaching and research.



Address for Applications:

	Attn: Dr. Shigenori Wakabayashi
	GPWU 1395-1 Kaminote
	Tamamura
	Sawa, Gunma 370-1193
	Japan	

	Applications are due by 21-Feb-2004 

Contact Information:
	Dr. Shigenori Wakabayashi
	Email: swkbysgpwu.ac.jp
	Tel: +81(0)270 65 8511
	Fax: +81(0)270 65 9538
	Website: http://www.gpwu.ac.jp/