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To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.    Katsuo Tamaoka, Japanese Studies or Comparative Studies: Associate Professor, Nagoya University, Japan Message 1: Japanese Studies or Comparative Studies: Associate Professor, Nagoya University, Japan Date: 22-Aug-2010 From: Katsuo Tamaoka <ktamaokalang.nagoya-u.ac.jp> Subject: Japanese Studies or Comparative Studies: Associate Professor, Nagoya University, Japan E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Nagoya University Job Location: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan Web Address: http://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/global-info/employment/20100812.html Job Rank: Associate Professor Specialty Areas: Japanese Studies or Comparative Studies Description: The Global 30 International Graduate Program in Comparative Studies of Language and Culture, Nagoya University seeks to fill a full-time, non-tenure-track, Associate Professor position to teach introductory courses in Japanese Studies and/or courses in comparative studies in the humanities or social sciences. Possible courses that the successful candidate will be expected to teach: (a) Graduate Program 1. Courses pertaining to the candidate's field of expertise 2. Thesis writing (b) Undergraduate Program Liberal education courses in humanities and social sciences Minimum Qualifications 1. Doctoral degree in some area of either (a) Japanese Studies or (b) comparative studies in the humanities or social sciences. In the case of (a), a comparative approach would be advantageous. In the case of (b), some relevance to Japan or Japanese would be advantageous. In both cases however, strong candidates whose field of expertise does not include these attributes are encouraged to apply 2. Demonstrated ability with relevant experience to teach and advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels 3. Willingness to participate widely in the International Programs of the university including but not limited to teaching courses to Japanese students and some administrative duties 4. Strong inter-personal skills and evidence of effective interaction with students, faculty, administration, and community 5. English fluency to effectively teach above-mentioned courses 6. Non-Japanese citizenship Preferred Qualifications 1. Experience of working in a multicultural environment is preferred 2. Japanese language proficiency is welcome though not required Terms of Employment The initial contract will start in April, 2011, and terminate in March, 2014. Contingent upon job performance and funding of the Global 30 International Program, the contract may be renewable for an additional three-year term. Salary: JPY4,000,000-10,000,000/year (all inclusive)* Salary will depend on qualifications and experience, based on Nagoya University's Salary Rules. *Taxes and insurance will be withheld from the annual salary. Application Requirements 1. Cover letter 2. Full curriculum vitae - please include country of citizenship 3. Copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for the application process) 4. Three sealed letters of professional recommendation - written within a year of this application - with the referee's Name, Title, Name of Organization, Relationship and Length of Relationship with Applicant, and Contact Details included (note: we will conduct reference checks for candidates who clear the initial screening) a. At least two letters should address the applicant's teaching abilities b. At least one should address the applicant's ability to work in a multicultural environment 5. A one-page statement of teaching philosophy, addressing the applicant's ability to integrate creative thinking and global perspectives into the courses taught 6. Evidence of teaching excellence, such as any of the following items: a. Copies of past course syllabi - from at least two different courses - prepared and used by the applicant illustrating his/her teaching philosophy b. DVD of the applicant's teaching c. Student evaluation forms and summaries from at least two different courses d. Student letters e. Public commendations, prizes, and other awards for teaching excellence 7. List of all publications and copies of up to five (Ph.D thesis is acceptable) 8. List of current areas of research Application Deadline: 30-Sep-2010 Mailing Address for Applications: International Planning Division Furo-cho Chikusa-ku Nagoya 464-8601 Japan Contact Information: International Planning Division Email: G30lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 23-Aug-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.