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| Contentid | 9095 |
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| Content Type | 1 |
| Title | Two Japanese Positions |
| Body | Grand Valley State University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Instructor of Japanese, pending budgetary approval, with an initial one-year contract and the opportunity to renew for up to three years. The successful candidate will have an MA or higher in Japanese language, pedagogy, or a related field, previous experience teaching Japanese to English-speaking students at the college level, and familiarity with the use of technology for language teaching. Primary responsibilities include the teaching of three sections per semester of first- and second- year Japanese language. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience, and includes an excellent benefits package. Send letter of application, current CV and two letters of recommendation to Anne Caillaud, Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, MAK B-2-243, One Campus Drive, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, 49401. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through the end of March, with interviews to be conducted at the 2009 meeting of the Association for Asian Studies in Chicago. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you plan to attend the conference. --- The Department of Modern Languages at Ursinus College invites applications for a three-year renewable full-time position in Japanese language, to begin August 2009. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or higher in a related discipline, including such fields as Japanese pedagogy, applied linguistics, or second language acquisition, and should be able to demonstrate expertise in teaching Japanese at the college level. Native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and English is required. The successful candidate will teach Japanese language courses at all levels, elementary to advanced; offer independent study courses, including advanced grammar and pedagogy, as required; work with students in our public school teacher certification program in Japanese language; and participate in service activities for the Department, including student advising, and the Japanese language program, including coordinating the Japanese language table and advising for the study abroad program. Ursinus offers a minor in Japanese and a major in East Asian Studies. Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts setting. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Established in 1869, Ursinus College is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college with a tradition of academic excellence and a strong commitment to undergraduate research in a student body of approximately 1,700. It is located in Collegeville, PA, 25 miles from center-city Philadelphia. Ursinus College is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with the college’s historic commitment to equality, women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. Send application letter, c.v., three confidential letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and evidence of language teaching excellence (including a video of a class) to Matthew Mizenko, Chair, Department of Modern Languages, Ursinus College, Collegeville PA 19426-1000. Completed applications received by March 20, 2009 will receive fullest consideration. |
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| Inputdate | 2009-03-01 08:15:25 |
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