26.2949, Jobs: Japanese; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, University of Oregon

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Subject: 26.2949, Jobs: Japanese; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, University of Oregon

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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:07:29
From: Kaori Idemaru [idemaru at uoregon.edu]
Subject: Japanese; Applied Linguistics: Instructor, University of Oregon, Oregon, USA

 
University or Organization: University of Oregon 
Department: East Asian Languages and Literatures
Job Location: Oregon, USA 
Web Address: http://eall.uoregon.edu/
Job Title: Instructor of Japanese
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Japanese (jpn)

Description:

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures is conducting a search
for a career instructor of Japanese.  This is to fill a one-year full-time
position with contract renewal contingent upon the quality of performance,
available funding, and need.  We seek highly qualified candidates able to
teach Japanese language courses at all levels and to participate in the full
range of language program activities.  The position begins September 16, 2015.
 

Required are at least an M.A. degree in Japanese language pedagogy,
linguistics, or a related field, experience teaching Japanese at the
university level, and native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and
English.  Preferred strengths include knowledge of foreign language teaching
methodologies, knowledge of teaching materials development, strong background
in classroom technology, experience in content-based teaching, experience in a
multi-section teaching environment, and an interest in pedagogical or
linguistic research. Position is subject to a criminal background check.

Duties will include teaching Japanese language courses, collaborating with
other faculty members in team-teaching situations, supervising graduate
assistants, sharing extracurricular responsibilities with other faculty, and
participating in curriculum and program development. Candidates who promote
and enhance diversity are strongly desired.  Salary is commensurate with
qualifications. 

Located 110 miles south of Portland, the University of Oregon has an
enrollment of 25,000. The Eugene metro area (pop. 215,000) is in a region
noted for its dynamic quality of life and progressive cultural environment. We
are about an hour's drive from the Pacific coast and the Cascade mountains.
The University is an AAU research institution and a member of the Pac-12
conference.

Candidates must apply online at the application website below by submitting a
cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, statement of teaching
philosophy and experience (including levels taught, teaching approaches, and
textbooks used), a sample of course materials, and evidence of teaching
effectiveness (e.g., copies of course evaluation summaries).  To ensure
consideration, please submit applications by 7/16/2015.  The position is open
until filled.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action
institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act.  The University encourages all qualified individuals to
apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status,
including veteran and disability status.



Application Deadline: 16-Jul-2015 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://academicjobsonline.org/ 
Contact Information:
	Associate Professor Kaori Idemaru 
	Email: idemaru at uoregon.edu 


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