Japanese Language Lecturer: Remote & Interdisciplinary

University of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a Lecturer to teach several levels of Japanese language in an interdisciplinary setting. This is a full-time fixed-term appointment with potential remote delivery for some courses and close collaboration with the ALLEX Fellow.

The department seeks candidates with a Master’s in Japanese and native or near-native proficiency; a Ph.D. is preferred. Teaching load is 26 credits per academic year along with supervision of Japanese Studies Thesis for majors.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Japanese language or a closely related field; native or near-native proficiency required.
• Native Japanese speakers preferred; fluency in Japanese essential.
• Ph.D. in Japanese language or a closely related field is preferred.
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse backgrounds and communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach several levels of Japanese language at UW-Whitewater.
• Collaborate with ALLEX Fellow to support instruction.
• Handle a 26-credit teaching load per academic year and supervise Japanese Studies Thesis (majors only).
• Some remote online course delivery may occur.

Skills

Native Japanese proficiency

Intercultural communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Japanese language or closely related field

Ph.D. in Japanese language or closely related

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking a Lecturer to teach several levels of Japanese language in an interdisciplinary setting. This is a full-time fixed-term appointment with potential remote delivery for some courses and close collaboration with the ALLEX Fellow.

The department seeks candidates with a Master’s in Japanese and native or near-native proficiency; a Ph.D. is preferred. Teaching load is 26 credits per academic year along with supervision of Japanese Studies Thesis for majors.