Online application at The University of Montana’s website.

Position: Adjunct Instructor/Assistant Professor of Japanese Language & Literature
Institution: The University of Montana
Location: Missoula, MT
Application Due: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The University of Montana seeks to appoint an adjunct instructor or adjunct assistant professor (depending on qualifications) of Japanese language and literature, beginning Fall, 2011. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. ABD, Ph.D preferred; will consider M.A., in Japanese Language and Literature. Native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and English is essential.

Evidence of prior successful university-level language teaching experience (literature teaching experience also desirable). Research interest in an area of 20th–century Japanese literature OR medieval/early modern (Edo) literature is particularly sought.

Courses to include Japanese language (experience teaching with the Yookoso textbook highly desirable), Japanese literature (including a survey course taught in English), and introduction to Japanese civilization (taught in English).

Screening will begin on May 5, 2011 and continue until position is filled.

HOW TO APPLY

Upload the following materials: *Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

Letter of intent
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copy of recent teaching evaluations

Please send the following items via mail to
Professor Linda Gillison, Chair
Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812

Three (3) current letters of reference
DVD demonstrating teaching a university-level Japanese class

Required Skills

Native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and English is essential.
Evidence of prior successful university-level language teaching experience (literature teaching experience also desirable).
Research interest in an area of 20th–century Japanese literature OR medieval/early modern (Edo) literature is particularly sought.

Required Experience

ABD, Ph.D preferred; will consider M.A., in Japanese Language and Literature.