26.5208, Jobs: Japanese; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, University of Florida

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-5208. Fri Nov 20 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.5208, Jobs: Japanese; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, University of Florida

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Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 10:36:37
From: Akintunde Akinyemi [akinyemi at ufl.edu]
Subject: Japanese; Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Lecturer, University of Florida, Florida, USA

University or Organization: University of Florida 
Department: Language, Literatures and Cultures
Job Location: Florida, USA 
Web Address: http://www.languages.ufl.edu/
Job Title: Lecturer in Japanese
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): Japanese (jpn)

Description:

Lecturer in Japanese
Institution: University of Florida

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Florida invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Japanese language and culture to begin August 16, 2016. This is a full-time, renewable, nine-month non-tenure accruing position. 

Duties: a) teach three undergraduate language classes per semester; b) contribute to a robust undergraduate major in Japanese language and literature by collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth articulation across the levels of language instruction and by participating in course design and creation; c) provide extracurricular support of the program through service that includes placement testing, weekly language tables, and other activities relating to extracurricular Japanese language use.

Requirements: M.A. degree or higher required in Japanese language or relevant area, including second language acquisition, linguistics and Japanese language pedagogy. Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English and US college/university level teaching experience is required. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in language learning technology are particularly welcome.

Compensation: Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.

Applications must be submitted on-line at the application website below. Complete application must include: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) personal statement about your qualifications and teaching philosophy, 4) sample sets of student evaluations, and 5) a link to a video recording of your recent classroom teaching (YouTube or other streaming sites). In addition, 3 confidential letters of reference should be submitted via email to akinyemi at ufl.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2016, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Akintunde Akinyemi, Chair, Japanese Search Committee (email below).

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The selection process will be conducted in accordance Florida's Sunshine and Public Records Laws. If an accommodation due to disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2016 (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/listing/ 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Akintunde Akinyemi 
	Email: akinyemi at ufl.edu 

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