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Lecturer in Japanese Language 2016-2017

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Position description

The Program in Japanese Studies (http://japan.ucsd.edu/) within the Department of History (http://historyweb.ucsd.edu/) at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in Japanese language starting July 1, 2016. The initial appointment is one year with the possibility of renewal on a yearly basis based on performance and funding availability.

Qualified candidates must have native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English and an M.A. in linguistics, Japanese language, education, foreign language pedagogy, and/or other language education-related areas. Qualified candidates also must have at least five years of experiencing in teaching all levels of Japanese language courses (including as a teaching assistant) and in supervising and training teaching assistants.

The successful candidate is expected to work with existing faculty members to design and develop content-based courses, thematic-based courses and/or Japanese language for special purposes. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong or potential accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity.

The Program in Japanese Studies coordinates a variety of campus offerings related to the culture, history, political economy, and language of Japan and offers students the opportunity to major or minor in Japanese Studies. It offers six levels of Japanese language courses, including advanced Japanese and Japanese for Professional Purposes. A Ph.D. is desirable, but not required.

Salary is commensurate with teaching experience and is based on University of California salary scales.

Applicants must submit their applications by January 17, 2016 and no late applications are accepted. Review of applications begins on January 19, 2016.

Applications will be accepted electronically at https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00988. Submit cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, course evaluations, and personal statement summarizing past or potential contributions to diversity (see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp for further information).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Course Evaluations

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 letters of reference required