Instructor in Japanese Language

Job Summary

The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a non-tenure track appointment as Instructor in Japanese language to begin August 2021. Requirements include an M.A. in Japanese language, linguistics, pedagogy, or other related discipline; the ability to teach all levels of Japanese language; and one year of full-time or part-time experience in teaching Japanese language at the university level. M.A. degree must be conferred by August 16, 2021. Job duties include teaching courses in Japanese language to undergraduate and graduate students and service to the University.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations, founded in 1982, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Chinese and Japanese, four minor programs, two certificate programs, as well as language, literature and culture courses in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi/Urdu, Japanese and Korean. Students receive a thorough grounding in the modern language, an introduction to the classical language and literature and a broad familiarity with the literary and cultural history of their selected area. Students interested in Chinese or Japanese are encouraged to broaden their academic horizon through a double major, combining either language with another field of interest. Likewise, students in all Asian Languages and Civilizations programs as well as programs outside the department can pursue one of the department's minors or certificates as a way of broadening their career options. Recent graduates have found positions in such fields as government service, international business and secondary-school teaching; others have gone on to graduate study in Chinese or Japanese.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Job duties include teaching courses in Japanese language to undergraduate and graduate students and service to the University.

What We Can Offer

The salary range is $52,000 - $54,000. The department is willing to offer reimbursement for moving expenses pending the current location of the future hire. There will be no other additional compensation.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• MA in Japanese language, linguistics, pedagogy, or other related discipline.
• One year of full-time or part-time experience in teaching Japanese language at the university level.
• Ability to teach all levels of Japanese language.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Syllabus/Syllabi

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references and we will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2021; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu