LINGUIST List 6.978

Mon Jul 17 1995

Jobs: Japanese and Chinese at U of Otago

Editor for this issue: Ann Dizdar <dizdartam2000.tamu.edu>

Directory

1. jaejung song, Jobs in Japanese and Chinese

The University of Otago (Dunedin, New Zealand) invites applications for the
following positions in Japanese and Chinese. Interested people should
contact the person designated in the advertisements that follow, NOT the
messenger.

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(A) LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER
 IN JAPANESE


Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in
Japanese within the School of Languages. Applicants should have native or
near-native fluency in both Japanese and English; experience in teaching
advanced Japanese to English-speaking students at tertiary level; and
research and teaching expertise in either Japanese linguistics, or in a
field of Japanese literature, film, and/or drama. In addition, candidates
will need the following: for appointment to a senior lectureship, a PhD
together with a substantial record of publications; and for a lectureship,
a completed or near-completed PhD.

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching Japanese language
and topics relating to the area of his or her expertise at appropriate
levels. The appointee will also be expected to pursue and supervise
research in the area of their expertise.

Appointment will be at an appropriate step on the lecturer's scale,
$NZ37,440 - $NZ45,448 per annum, or the senior lecturer's scale, $NZ46,800
- NZ$67080. The position is available from 1 December 1995, and it is
hoped that the successful applicant will be able to assume responsibilities
as close as possible to that date.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor A. G. Fox, Head, School of
Languages, University of Otago, (Fax No (64) (3) 479-8689; e-mail
agfoxgandalf.otago.ac.nz), or from the Registrar, Mr D. W. Girvan,
University of Otago, P. O. Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand (Fax No (64) (3)
474 1607).

Applications quoting reference number A / close with the Registrar on
31 August 1995.

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.



(B) LECTURER IN CHINESE


Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Chinese within the
School of Languages. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency
in both Chinese and English, and experience of teaching Chinese at tertiary
level. Ability to lecture fluently in English is essential. In addition,
candidates should have a completed or near-completed PhD in an area of
Chinese language, literature, or culture, together with a record of
research publications. Preference may be given to candidates with
expertise in Classical Chinese.

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching courses in
Chinese language and civilization at undergraduate level, in the first
instance. The appointee will also be expected to pursue research in the
area of his or her expertise.

Appointment will be at an appropriate step on the lecturer's scale,
$NZ37,440 - $NZ45,448 per annum. The position is available from 1 February
1996, and it is hoped that the successful applicant will be able to assume
responsibilities as close as possible to that date.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor A. G. Fox, Head, School of
Languages, University of Otago, (Fax No (64) (3) 479-8689; e-mail
agfoxgandalf.otago.ac.nz), or from the Registrar, Mr D. W. Girvan,
University of Otago, P. O. Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand (Fax No (64) (3)
474 1607).

Applications quoting reference number A / close with the Registrar on
31 August 1995.

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