Message 1: Japanese/Applied Ling: Lecturer, U of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USADate: 23-Sep-2004From: Kaoru Ohta <kaoruu.washington.edu> Subject: Japanese/Applied Ling: Lecturer, U of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA University or Organization: University of Washington Department: Asian Languages and Literature Job Rank: Lecturer Specialty Areas: Japanese Language Teaching Required Language(s): Japanese Description: The Department of Asian Languages and Literature at the University of Washington seeks to appoint a full-time lecturer of Japanese. The initial appointment, starting September 16, 2005, is for up to three years, with the possibility of renewal. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Japanese and an excellent command of English. Preference is given to applicants with at least the M.A. degree in Japanese, Linguistics, Foreign Language Teaching, or another relevant area. Applicants should have university-level experience teaching Japanese using proficiency-based methodology, materials development experience, and supervisory or teacher-training experience. Applicants should be able to teach Japanese at any level; upper level experience is desired. Opportunities to teach summer session are usually available. Priority will be given to complete applications received before January 15, 2005. Finalists will be asked to submit a teaching video. Send applications, including a cover letter explaining qualifications and teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, sample teaching materials, and three letters of recommendation to the address below. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Address for Applications: Prof. Davinder Bhowmik, Chair Japanese Lecturer Search Committee Department of Asian Languages and Literature Box 353521 University of Washington Seattle, Washington, 98195-3521 U.S.A. Application Deadline: 2005-01-15 Contact Information: Dr. Kaoru Ohta Email: kaoruu.washington.edu This announcement was not accompanied by a donation to the LINGUIST List. It is being posted as a service to the discipline. Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue |