LINGUIST List 22.3579 Tue Sep 13 2011 Jobs: Japanese Lang & Literature: Asst Prof, The University of Montana Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Karen Blazevich , Japanese Language and Literature: Assistant Professor, The University of Montana, MT, USA Message 1: Japanese Language and Literature: Assistant Professor, The University of Montana, MT, USA Date: 13-Sep-2011 From: Apply Online Subject: Japanese Language and Literature: Assistant Professor, The University of Montana, MT, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: The University of Montana Department: Modern & Classical Languages and Literature Job Location: Montana, USA Web Address: http://umjobs.silkroad.com/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Ling & Literature Required Language(s): Japanese (jpn) Description: The University of Montana seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor of Japanese language and literature to begin Fall 2012. PhD required; ABD candidates may be considered. Expertise in late medieval/Edo (16th-19th c) or the modern period is particularly sought. Candidates with PhDs in Japanese second language pedagogy, Japanese applied or social linguistics may also be considered. In all cases, a strong graduate-level preparation in Japanese studies is essential; appointee will be required to teach a Japanese culture/civilization survey course. Other classes to include Japanese language and electives in candidate's field of expertise; for literature specialists, courses in early modern/modern Japanese literature. Applicants should provide evidence of prior successful JSL teaching experience, together with proof of a promising research agenda and/or publications. Native/near-native fluency in Japanese and English required. Supporting materials for the application are listed below. Screening will begin on Oct 1, 2011 and continue until position is filled. EO/AA Employer. How to Apply: Apply online directly at the application URL below. Candidates will be asked to upload the following materials: - Letter of intent - Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Copy of recent teaching evaluations - Media / DVD file, demonstrating teaching a university-level Japanese class Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation are required. Please instruct your references to submit the letters via e-mail to UmJobs@mso.umt.edu (in one of the following formats: doc, xls, txt, rtf, pdf, gif, jpg, htm, html) and include the position title and department in the e-mail. Application Deadline: 01-Oct-2011 (Open until filled) Web Address for Applications: http://umjobs.silkroad.com/ Contact Information: Apply Online Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 13-Sep-2011       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.