Institution: Florida International University, Modern Languages
Location:   Florida, United States
Position:   Assistant Professor (tenure-track) , Japanese Language and Culture

Florida International University is a multi-campus public Research-Extensive university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city.  The Asian Studies Program and Department of Modern Languages at Florida International University invite applications for a tenure-track position in Japanese language and culture at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 15, 2012, with Modern Languages serving as the tenure-home department.  Japanese studies is one of the fastest growing language and culture programs in the School of International and Public Affairs at FIU, and will constitute a new track in the Asian Studies B.A. degree. The successful candidate will teach Japanese language as well as literature and culture courses (or other area of his/her specialization) in the target language and in translation. Ph.D. in hand and native or near-native fluency in Japanese are required. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching and research. A record of publication and excellence in undergraduate teaching as well as ability to teach courses focused on the broader East Asia are plusses. FIU is an urban Research-Extensive institution with substantial research expectations of its faculty.

Applications must be made online at https://www.fiujobs.org. Look for Assistant Professor: Japanese Studies, under the Modern Languages Department. Attach letter of application, CV, and writing sample to online application. The writing sample can be either a published article or a thesis chapter. Send three letters of reference and transcripts to Japanese Search Committee, Asian Studies Program, SIPA 505, Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33199. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; review of applications will begin 12/1. Send inquiries to: heines@fiu.edu.

FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional and doctoral degree programs to over 42,000 students.  As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement and is committed to finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our times.FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact: Steven Heine, Professor of Religious Studies and History Associate Director, School of Int’l and Public Affairs Director of Asian Studies, SIPA 504 Florida International University Miami, FL 33199

Tel: 305-348-1788 | Fax: 305-348-6586
Cell: 786-218-7546
heines@fiu.edu | asian.fiu.edu
Website: https://www.fiujobs.org/