Instructor of Japanese Position Available In Cumberland, North Carolina

Instructor of Japanese Instructor of Japanese
locations
Fayetteville
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id

R0070628

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Faculty – Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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Department:

Department of World Languages

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, invites applications for a non-tenure track Instructor of Japanese to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. This nine-month, non-tenure track instructor position will teach four classes per semester of Japanese language courses at all levels (beginners to advanced learners) and will assist in curriculum development in the basic language component of the Japanese Program and in administering the official Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT; an international certification examination authorized by the Japanese government) on campus. The position involves teaching in close collaboration with other instructors teaching the same class. The University is especially interested in candidates who can collaborate effectively and contribute to the excellence of the academic community. The initial appointment is for a period of one academic year. The opportunity for reappointment will be based on performance and continued need. For the annual renewal, candidates should provide at least one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
About the

Department:

The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures promotes an international understanding and global academic exchange. Through the Center for World Languages, courses in 13 languages and participation in many interdisciplinary programs across campus, faculty members empower students to become proficient communicators and acquire a working knowledge of cultures and literatures around the world.

For more information visit https:

//wllc.uark.edu/index.php
Duties will include:
• 90% Teaching
• 10% Service

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
Master’s degree in Japanese Linguistics, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field
Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English
At least one year of college level teaching experience to English-speaking students as instructor of record

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in preparing students for the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.