The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan invites applications for a renewable one-year Lecturer position in Japanese language starting September 1, 2011. Responsibilities include 10-12 instructional hours a week at any assigned levels and active involvement in teamwork and program affairs.

Applicants should have an MA in a relevant field, native or near-native competence in oral/written Japanese and English, at least two years of experience in teaching Japanese as a second or foreign language at the college/university level, knowledge of US educational system, and familiarity with language teaching methodologies as well as computer-assisted language instruction. Expertise and experience in curriculum and program development are preferred.

A complete dossier includes a letter of application explaining your qualifications and teaching philosophy, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation. A teaching demo videotape/DVD and samples of materials development are required.

Application materials, except for letters of recommendation and teaching demo, must be submitted electronically. Please submit your materials as email attachments to japaneselecsearch@sharepoint.umich.edu. The subject of your email must appear as follows: “Last name, First name”

For example: Doe, Jane

Send letters of recommendation and teaching demo to:

Japanese Lecturer Search
Department of Asian Languages and Cultures
The University of Michigan
202 South Thayer Street, Room 6111
Ann Arbor, MI  48104-1608

The deadline for applications is January 30^th, 2011 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Mayumi Oka (mayoka@umich.edu.)

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Terms and conditions for this position are subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers’ Employee Organization.