Instructor (I-2) – Japanese

Industry: University of Hawai’i at Manoa – CALL – Department of East Asian Language & Literatures

Company: University of Hawaii

Location : Honolulu, HI

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 2024-02334

Department: University of Hawai’i at Manoa – CALL – Department of East Asian Language & Literatures

Opening Date: 10/21/2024

Position Number:: TBD

Description

Title: Instructor (I-2) – Japanese
Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages & Letters, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: October 21, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous – application review begins January 2, 2025
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Non-tenure-track, annually renewable
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General Funds

Other Conditions:
The University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, invites applications for an Instructor of Japanese. This is a non-tenure track and annually renewable, dependent on satisfactory performance. Appointment to begin August 1, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate Japanese language courses at all levels;
• Teach 24-credits per academic year;
• Assist in curriculum development and assessment instruments;
• Participate in the design and development of online courses, as necessary;
• Engage in student recruitment and undergraduate advising;
• Maintain an appropriate program of professional development;
• Participate in departmental committees;
• Engage in departmental, university, and community service;
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair

Minimum Qualifications:

1. M.A. in Japanese, foreign language pedagogy, or relevant field from a college or university of recognized standing;
2. Teaching experience at the college level;
3. High-level of written and spoken proficiency in Japanese and English;
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff and administration.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of curriculum development;
2. Familiarity with on-line courses, ACTFL proficiency standards and pedagogical practices that align with current trends in language teaching.
3. Demonstrated ability to support the university’s mission of diversity, equity and inclusion.

To Apply:
Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

1. Cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and are qualified to perform duties;
2. Current CV;
3. Names and contact information for three professional references;
4. Graduate transcripts (copies acceptable at time of application, however, original transcripts required upon hire).
5. Student and/or peer evaluations if available;
6. Sample video of language teaching in Japanese

Inquiries: Dr. Atsushi Hasegawa, Search Committee Chair; atsushih@hawaii.edu
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