34.999, Jobs: Japanese; Language Acquisition: Japanese Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

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Subject: 34.999, Jobs: Japanese; Language Acquisition: Japanese Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno

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Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:11:07
From: Josh Martinmaas [jmartinmaas at unr.edu]
Subject: Japanese; Language Acquisition: Japanese Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Nevada, Reno 
Department: Department of World Languages and Literatures
Job Location: Nevada, USA 
Web Address: https://www.unr.edu/world-languages
Job Title: Japanese Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition 

Required Language(s): Japanese (jpn)

Description:

The Department of World Languages and Literatures at the University of Nevada,
Reno invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, continuing
Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor position in Japanese with an anticipated
start date of July 1, 2023. The successful applicant will teach 12 units each
semester consisting of first through third-year language and culture courses
beginning on July 1, 2023. This is a non-tenure-track, continuing position
with opportunities for promotion. Non-tenure-track faculty in the Department
of World Languages and Literatures teach 24 credits per year, typically 12
credits in each fall and spring semester. Non-tenure-track faculty
additionally participate in professional development activities and perform
service to the department, the college, and the University. 

Required Qualifications: 
 - Native or near-native proficiency in English and Japanese;
 - Master’s degree or PhD in Japanese language, literature, linguistics, or a
related field (e.g., second language acquisition) in hand by July 1, 2023;
 - A record of excellence in language teaching in the U.S. college setting and
ability to teach Japanese culture course in English; and 
 - Knowledge and experience in instructional technology

Preferred Qualifications: 
 - Experience in teaching of Japan/Japanese-related content courses in English
 - Good communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse range of
students and colleagues, as well as with teachers and administrators in the
school district
 - Willingness to teach Japanese in a flipped classroom setting

Contact Information for this position
Search Chair: Erin Edgington - eedgington at unr.edu
Search Coordinator: Joshua Martinmaas - jmartinmaas at unr.edu

Required Attachment(s): 
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachments viewable to
you will be the attachments to the resume/CV section of the application. Any
additional required attachments to the cover letter, references, additional
documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you
submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application
for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the
committee review of applications, please contact the candidate help desk at
jobs at unr.edu

Please attach the following documents to your application:  
 - A curriculum vitae/resume with the
 - A letter of application outlining qualifications and teaching philosophy
 - Contact information for three professional/academic references.
 - Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would
contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment
in the role for which you are applying.
 - Recent student teaching evaluations

This posting is open until filled.
For full consideration, applicant materials must be received by April 22,
2023.
The search committee will conduct interviews in early May. Qualified
individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close
without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a
hiring decision has been made.

Please apply via the link below.



Application Deadline: 22-Apr-2023 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Lecturer-II-Teaching-Assistant-Professor--Japanese_R0135954 
Contact Information:
	Search Chair Erin Edgington 
	Email: eedgington at unr.edu 


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