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Michigan State University Japanese Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
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Japanese Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term
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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Arts And Letters
Department:Linguistics, Languages, And Cultures 10004543
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Fixed Term Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Working/Functional Title
Japanese Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures is seeking one full-time Japanese Language Instructor or Assistant Professor of Japanese Language. This is a fixed-term, nine-month, academic year position beginning August 16, 2024 and is renewable contingent upon funding and performance. Rank is determined by highest degree, with a Master’s degree required for an instructor position and a PhD required for an assistant professor position. All degrees must be conferred by the time of hire. This is a fixed-term, nine-month, academic year position beginning August 16, 2024 and is renewable contingent upon funding and performance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
M.A. or higher degree in Japanese Language pedagogy, linguistics, foreign language teaching, or related field
Two to three years experience teaching college students in a classroom setting in North America
Experience using Japanese-language textbooks, such as Genki I & II, Quartet and Tobira, as well as authentic materials for all levels
Training in proficiency-oriented language instruction
Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching materials, and quantitative and qualitative data from teaching evaluations)
Demonstrated proficiency in online teaching and/or appropriate technologies in language instruction
Desired Qualifications
Experience teaching Japanese at all levels from elementary through advanced, particularly at 3rdand 4thyear levels
Experience with ACTFL proficiency standards and proficiency-based approaches to teaching Japanese
Experience coordinating at the individual course level
Ability to teach course (in English) on Japanese language and society
OPI certification
Event planning experience
Active involvement in profession
Required Application Materials
Qualified applicants should submit
a cover letter
current curriculum vitae
Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including course syllabi and instructional materials, and student evaluation summaries
A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU’s DEI efforts, seehttps://inclusion.msu.edu/. For more information about writing diversity statements, seehttps://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements/
the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a video link (or a DVD) of their classroom teaching to the search committee chair.
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin January 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources websitehttp://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 911543.
For more information, contact David Humphrey, Chair of the Search Committee at dhumphre@msu.edu.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
Review of Applications Begins On
01/08/2024
Website
lilac.msu.edu
Department Statement
The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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