LINGUIST List 34.999
Thu Mar 23 2023
Jobs: Japanese; Language Acquisition: Japanese Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno
Editor for this issue: Lauren Perkins <laurenlinguistlist.org>
Date: 22-Mar-2023
From: Josh Martinmaas <jmartinmaas
unr.edu>
Subject: Japanese; Language Acquisition: Japanese Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA
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Department: Department of World Languages and Literatures
Job Location: Nevada, USA
Web Address:
https://www.unr.edu/world-languages Job Title: Japanese Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Lecturer
Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition
Required Language(s):
Japanese (jpn) Description:
The Department of World Languages and Literatures at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, continuing Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor position in Japanese with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2023. The successful applicant will teach 12 units each semester consisting of first through third-year language and culture courses beginning on July 1, 2023. This is a non-tenure-track, continuing position with opportunities for promotion. Non-tenure-track faculty in the Department of World Languages and Literatures teach 24 credits per year, typically 12 credits in each fall and spring semester. Non-tenure-track faculty additionally participate in professional development activities and perform service to the department, the college, and the University.
Required Qualifications:
- Native or near-native proficiency in English and Japanese;
- Master’s degree or PhD in Japanese language, literature, linguistics, or a related field (e.g., second language acquisition) in hand by July 1, 2023;
- A record of excellence in language teaching in the U.S. college setting and ability to teach Japanese culture course in English; and
- Knowledge and experience in instructional technology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in teaching of Japan/Japanese-related content courses in English
- Good communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse range of students and colleagues, as well as with teachers and administrators in the school district
- Willingness to teach Japanese in a flipped classroom setting
Contact Information for this position
Search Chair: Erin Edgington - eedgington
unr.edu
Search Coordinator: Joshua Martinmaas - jmartinmaas
unr.edu
Required Attachment(s):
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachments viewable to you will be the attachments to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachments to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate help desk at jobs
unr.edu
Please attach the following documents to your application:
- A curriculum vitae/resume with the
- A letter of application outlining qualifications and teaching philosophy
- Contact information for three professional/academic references.
- Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.
- Recent student teaching evaluations
This posting is open until filled.
For full consideration, applicant materials must be received by April 22, 2023.
The search committee will conduct interviews in early May. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Please apply via the link below.
Application Deadline: 22-Apr-2023 (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications:
https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Lecturer-II-Teaching-Assistant-Professor--Japanese_R0135954 Contact Information:
Search Chair Erin Edgington
Email: eedgington
unr.edu
Page Updated: 23-Mar-2023