Instructor of Japanese - 1-year term

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Chinese and Japanese invites applications for a 1-year appointment in Japanese at the Instructor level (M.A.) beginning Fall 2023. The candidate should have M.A. in Japanese pedagogy, second language acquisition, or related field. Candidates are expected to describe their strategy for building an inclusive classroom composed of students from diverse backgrounds. The teaching load is five language courses over two semesters.

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by June 15, 2023. Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), a link to a video of teaching demonstration, and provide names and email addresses to request three confidential letters of recommendation.  Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Mariko Schimmel, at JapaneseSearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3070.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.