Job Opening: Lecturer in Japanese Language for University of British Columbia, Canada

07 February 2011
Job Opening: Lecturer in Japanese Language for University of British Columbia, Canada
Deadline: 1 March 2011

Lecturer in Japanese Language

The University of British Columbia is accepting applications for one renewable 12 month lecturer position (1 year contract) in Japanese language, commencing July 1, 2011. Reappointment will be subject to performance. The successful applicant will teach 24 credits of Japanese Language courses, possibly from first to fourth- year, over the calendar year as well as assist the Coordinator of the Japanese Language Program in program administration and development.

Applicants are required to have native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics, Japanese Linguistics, Language Education, or related fields and extensive teaching experience at the college/university level in North America. Strong interest in technology-based/content-based instruction and in curriculum development is a plus. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please send applications, including a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, names of three references, a videotape or a DVD of a class taught, as well as a lesson plan for the class taped, no later than March 1 to:

Japanese 12-month Lecturer Search Committee,
Department of Asian Studies,
University of British Columbia,
1871 West Mall,
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T-1Z2.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Applicants in this group are encouraged to self-identify. For information about the Department, please visit www.asia.ubc.ca.

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