Lecturer - Japanese Language

Lecturer - Japanese Language (#F2919PO)
The School of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Vermont invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position in Japanese language, at the rank of Lecturer. The initial appointment term is for the 2024-25 academic year and is renewable, based on the factors outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. The position will start in the Fall of 2024 (August 19, 2024).
The successful candidate should:
· Hold a M.A. or higher degree in Japanese language pedagogy or relevant areas;
· Have native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and English, and at least two-year experience teaching Japanese to students in North America at the college level.
The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities that include:
Teaching Japanese language at all levels, organizing extracurricular Japanese language and cultural activities, and being actively engaged in the Japanese Program matters through working cooperatively with other faculty members.
· The position is a full-time position at 1.0 FTE, with eight courses anticipated for the academic year.
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated start date is August 19, 2024. Please apply online, see posting #F2919PO at www.uvmjobs.com. Applicants are asked to include:
· a curriculum vitae (CV);
· a letter of application with a link to a 50-minute classroom teaching video;
· contact information for three professional references. The reference providers will be emailed with instructions to upload their letters.
For more information about the position, please contact Joseph Acquisto, Director of the School of World Languages and Cultures, by applying to this job posting. 
For more detailed information about us, visit our web pages at the School of World Languages & Cultures’ website, https://www.uvm.edu/cas/swlc; the College of Arts & Sciences’ website, www.uvm.edu/cas; and the University of Vermont’s website, www.uvm.edu.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.