Working/Functional Title Japanese Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term
Position Summary The Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures is seeking one full-time Japanese Language Instructor or Assistant Professor of Japanese Language. This is a fixed-term, nine-month, academic year position beginning August 16, 2024 and is renewable contingent upon funding and performance. Rank is determined by highest degree, with a Master's degree required for an instructor position and a PhD required for an assistant professor position. All degrees must be conferred by the time of hire. This is a fixed-term, nine-month, academic year position beginning August 16, 2024 and is renewable contingent upon funding and performance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree Doctorate
Minimum Requirements M.A. or higher degree in Japanese Language pedagogy, linguistics, foreign language teaching, or related field Two to three years experience teaching college students in a classroom setting in North America Experience using Japanese-language textbooks, such as Genki I & II, Quartet and Tobira, as well as authentic materials for all levels Training in proficiency-oriented language instruction Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching materials, and quantitative and qualitative data from teaching evaluations) Demonstrated proficiency in online teaching and/or appropriate technologies in language instruction Desired Qualifications Experience teaching Japanese at all levels from elementary through advanced, particularly at 3 rd and 4 th year levels Experience with ACTFL proficiency standards and proficiency-based approaches to teaching Japanese Experience coordinating at the individual course level Ability to teach course (in English) on Japanese language and society OPI certification Event planning experience Active involvement in profession Required Application Materials Qualified applicants should submit
a cover letter current curriculum vitae Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including course syllabi and instructional materials, and student evaluation summaries A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU's DEI efforts, see . For more information about writing diversity statements, see the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a video link (or a DVD) of their classroom teaching to the search committee chair. Special Instructions Review of applications will begin January 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website . Posting number 911543. For more information, contact David Humphrey, Chair of the Search Committee at .
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
Review of Applications Begins On 01/08/2024
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