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University of British Columbia Lecturer in Japanese Language

IHHWA Kim — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:46:11 +0000

Application Deadline: January 5, 2026

The Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver Campus) invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Japanese Language, commencing August 1, 2026.
This is a full-time appointment for a term of up to five years, including a probationary first year. Lecturer positions at UBC are appointments without review (i.e., non-tenure-track), renewable for successive terms subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association.
A full‐time Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts is responsible for 24 teaching credits annually (i.e., eight 3‐credit courses), typically with a 3‐3 load in the Winter sessions and two courses or one intensive 6‐credit course in one of the Summer sessions. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Japanese Language courses at all levels. The workload for this position also includes service assignments.

Qualifications
We seek an exceptional and experienced teacher of Japanese Language courses with demonstrated interest and expertise in innovative curriculum design and pedagogy.
Requirements include: a Master’s degree or PhD degree in Japanese Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Teaching Japanese as a Second or Foreign Language, or a closely related field; evidence of teaching excellence; full professional fluency in both Japanese and English; extensive experience in teaching all levels of Japanese language courses at the college or university level in North America; experience in supervising, training and/or working collaboratively with colleagues, including parallel session instructors and/or TAs; experience in organizing co- and extra-curricular activities; evidence of teaching innovation (e.g., technology-enhanced instruction, community-based learning); a strong track record of full participation in team work and program affairs; and evidence of keeping abreast with recent developments in the field. Experience and a commitment to teaching upper-level content-based or special-purpose courses such as business Japanese, Japanese media, or topics on Japanese language, culture, and society will be an asset.

Expectations
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching, engage actively in professional development, and team-based curriculum design and development of teaching materials, perform instructional responsibilities in coordination with other instructors, as well as participate actively in program affairs, service, and student engagement.

Salary
The expected pay range for this position is $6,867 – $8,583/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Application Materials:
The application dossier should include the following:

Application letter 2. Curriculum vitae (with the names and contact information for three referees who will provide confidential letters of recommendation)
Statement of teaching philosophy
Sample teaching videos for two courses, preferably one for a lower-level course and one for an upper-level one
*Applicants are required to upload their teaching demos to YouTube as unlisted public videos and to send the links as part of their application submission.
Lesson plans for each of the lessons shown in the sample teaching videos
Two sample course syllabi, preferably one at the lower-level and one at the upper-level
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
A 1-page statement about your experience working with a culturally diverse student body and contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Submission Process

All application materials should be submitted online at https://asia.ubc.ca/about/job-opportunities/ .
The deadline for receipt of application materials is January 5, 2026.
Applicants must also arrange for three confidential reference letters (in PDF format) to be sent directly by the referees to asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca by the deadline.
Equity and Diversity
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
For inquiries, please contact: asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca.
For information about the Department, please visit https://asia.ubc.ca.

Job posting: Lector/Senior Lector I, Japanese at Yale University

IHHWA Kim — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 03:56:42 +0000

Yale| East Asian Languages and Literatures SearchAY ‘24-25
Position Title Lector/Senior Lector I, Japanese
Position URL http://apply.interfolio.com/152585

Position Description

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale University seeks a Lector/Senior Lector I in Japanese language with a3-year full-time appointment starting on July 1, 2025 and continuing until June30, 2028. Renewal is contingent on excellent performance and sufficientenrollments. Primary duties include teaching six courses or the equivalent peryear, which can be realized through teaching five term courses in the languagesequence with a sixth equivalent of effort in, for example, administration andcourse coordination.

Salary and rank are commensurate with experience andqualifications. If the initial appointment is at the rank of Lector, apromotion review for Senior Lector I must take place in the fifth year orearlier. Senior lectors at Yale are expected to participate in teaching-relatedprofessional activities (e.g., workshops, seminars, training activities,conferences) and have no limits on reappointment, provided there is successfulperformance and ongoing curricular need. Lectors are eligible for Yale’s generous package ofbenefits, including health coverage, and they are encouraged to participate inthe wide range of professional development opportunities offered through theCenter for Language Study, the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning, and theFaculty of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office.

Qualifications Applicantsmust have: 1) native or near-native fluency in Japanese; 2) a bachelor’s degreeor the equivalent, by the time of hire. It is strongly preferred thatapplicants have: 1) experience teaching Japanese in a U.S. university orequivalent to heritage and non-heritage learners, using current teachingmethodologies; 2) M.A. or Ph.D., by the time of hire, in second-languagepedagogy, Japanese language/linguistics, applied linguistics, or other relatedfield. Experience in curriculum development and incorporating technology in theclassroom is desirable. Research profile in foreign language pedagogy is a plus.

Application Instructions Pleasesubmit a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy (notto exceed one page), three confidential letters of recommendation, evidenceregarding teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations or supervisorreviews), a sample syllabus (or other relevant teaching materials), and any additionalrelevant material online at Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/152585.Reviewof applications will begin October 21, 2024. Initial interviews will be heldvia Skype or Zoom, with finalists invited for campus visits. If you do not havea free dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create oneduring the application process. Assistance is available from Interfolio’sCustomer Support – help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807. Email inquirymay be addressed to maura.kelly@yale.edu.

EqualEmployment Opportunity Statement Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Yale values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff and stronglyencourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, protectedveterans, and underrepresented minorities.

University of British Columbia Assistant Professor of Teaching in Japanese Language and Culture (Tenured-Track)教員募集

IHHWA Kim — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:47:13 +0000

The Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites
applications for a tenure-track position in the field of Japanese Applied Linguistics at the rank of　Assistant Professor of Teaching, with responsibility for teaching undergraduate courses at all　levels, developing curriculum in Japanese language and culture, and coordinating portions of the　Japanese language program. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in and coordinating a Japanese language program at the post-secondary level in North America.
Requirements include: advanced proficiency in Japanese and English; a Ph.D. in Japanese
Language and Linguistics, Japanese Applied Linguistics, Japanese language pedagogy, or a
closely-related field; exceptional organizational and leadership skills; evidence of experience and excellent teaching ability in Japanese at the post-secondary level in North America; experience preparing teaching materials independently or collaboratively; a strong track record of full participation in team work and program affairs; and evidence of keeping abreast with recent developments in the field. Individuals with experience in community outreach, program
coordination and design, and teaching innovative Content-Based Instruction (CBI) curriculum for advanced learners of Japanese are particularly encouraged to apply. We seek an exceptional teacher with a track record of (or demonstrated potential for) employing innovative pedagogies in their own classrooms, such as community-based learning, flexible and/or online learning, and the potential to coordinate such classes. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an excellent record of teaching, service, and educational leadership.
The normal teaching load of an Assistant Professor of Teaching is six 3-credit courses over the
academic year. Courses will range from first- to fourth-year undergraduate courses, including CBI courses taught in Japanese. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the Japanese Language Program Director and may also be assigned program coordination duties.
Where a significant level of additional service is assigned, teaching reduction may be granted.
The application dossier should include: application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement about your experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student course evaluations, peer review of teaching, and any other evidence of teaching effectiveness), and two sample course syllabi (preferably one at the beginner level and one at the advanced level).
Applicants should also prepare sample teaching videos (from two different levels, such as beginner and advanced level), uploaded to YouTube (or equivalent platform) as unlisted videos with links sent as part of their application submission; please also include lesson plans for each of the lessons shown in the sample teaching videos as part of your application.
In addition, applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation
(preferably by language teaching professionals) sent directly from the referees to the Department by email to: asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca by the same deadline.
All application materials should be submitted electronically through the Department’s careers
website, https://asia.ubc.ca/department/careers/, by November 27, 2023. Inquiries may be sent to　asia.jobsearch@ubc.ca.
Other hiring information:
The anticipated start date of employment is July 1, 2024. The starting salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
As this is a tenure-track position in the Educational Leadership stream, the successful candidate hired at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For a description of the Educational Leadership stream ranks and criteria for reappointment and promotion, visit:
http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/collective-agreements/appointment-faculty/.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C.
Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

トロント大学東アジア学科より教員募集のお知らせ

Hinako Ishikawa — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:19:33 +0000

トロント大学東アジア学科ではフルタイムの日本語教員 [Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream (continuing)] を募集します。詳細は以下のリンクからご覧いただけます。

Posting Date: August 14. 2023

Application Deadline: November 10. 2023

https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor%2C-Teaching-Stream-Japanese-Language-ON/572996617/

Yale University 日本語教員公募

Mamoru Hatakeyama — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:03:54 +0000

Yale大学より日本語教員公募の通知が参りましたのでご案内いたします。

詳細は下記ご覧ください。

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Lector/Senior Lector I, Japanese search 2022

Position Description

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Yale University seeks a Lector/Senior Lector I in Japanese language, start date July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026. This is a 3-year full-time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on excellent performance and sufficient enrollments. Primary duties include teaching six courses or the equivalent per year, which can be realized through teaching five term courses in the language sequence with a sixth equivalent of effort in, for example, supervising graduate students in their language teaching assignments. Collaboration on curriculum development expected.

Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. If the initial appointment is at the rank of Lector, a promotion review for Senior Lector I must take place in the fifth year or earlier. Senior lectors at Yale are expected to participate in teaching-related professional activities (e.g., workshops, seminars, training activities, conferences) and have no limits on reappointment, provided there is successful performance and ongoing curricular need. Lectors are eligible for Yale’s generous package of benefits, including health coverage, and they are encouraged to participate in the wide range of professional development opportunities offered through the Center for Language Study, the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office.

Applicants must have: 1) native or near-native fluency in Japanese; 2) a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, by the time of hire. It is strongly preferred that applicants have: 1) experience teaching Japanese in a U.S. university or equivalent to heritage and non-heritage learners, using current teaching methodologies; 2) M.A. or Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) by the time of hire, in second-language pedagogy, Japanese language/linguistics, applied linguistics, or other related field. Experience in curriculum development and incorporating technology in the classroom is desirable. Research profile in foreign language pedagogy a plus.

Please submit a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy (not to exceed one page), three confidential letters of recommendation, evidence regarding teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations or supervisor reviews), a sample syllabus (or other relevant teaching materials), and any additional relevant material online at http://apply.interfolio.com/118435. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2023. Interviews will be held via Skype or Zoom. If you do not have a free dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one during the application process. Assistance is
available from Interfolio’s Customer Support – help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807. Email inquiry may be addressed to maura.turner@yale.edu.

Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

トロント大学東アジア学科日本語教員（Associate Professor, Teaching Stream）公募のお知らせ

Mamoru Hatakeyama — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:34:27 +0000

トロント大学東アジア学科より日本語教員（Associate Professor, Teaching Stream）公募のお知らせが参りましたのでご案内いたします。詳しくは下記リンクご覧ください。

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Contractually Limited Term Appointment - Japanese Language

MIT日本語教員公募のお知らせ

Mamoru Hatakeyama — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:46:47 +0000

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) より日本語教員公募通知が参りました。

2022.11.1.Japanese-Lect-position-v8 ダウンロード