Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MA 01267
Website:williams.edu
Company Description:
Established in 1793 with funds bequeathed by Colonel Ephraim Williams, the college is private, residential, and liberal arts, with graduate programs in the history of art and in development economics. The undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,000 students.
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| One-Year Visiting Position in Japanese Language | |
| Salary Range: | Location: | Williamstown |
| Job Type: | Category: | Full Time | Education/Training |
| Education Level: | Work Experience: |
| Master's Degree | |
| Description: | |
One-Year Visiting Position in Japanese Language Williams College: Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Location: Williamstown, MA Open Date: Jan 06, 2025 Deadline: Description WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Williamstown MA 01267. Applications are invited for a one-year visiting position in Japanese language for 2025-26, with teaching to begin in September 2025 and the possibility of renewal for 2026-2027. Depending on the candidate's qualifications, the appointment will be made at the level of either a visiting lecturer or a visiting assistant professor. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities or those whose experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to academic excellence and innovation to apply. The teaching load will consist of two language courses in Fall 2025 and two in Spring 2026. Depending on the staffing needs, the position will also teach a three-week Winter Study sustaining course for Japanese 101 students in January 2026 with additional compensation. This is a full-time appointment. Salary is competitive and comes with full benefits. The review of applications will begin on February 28, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/. Qualifications Minimum requirements include an M.A. in Japanese language pedagogy, linguistics, literature, or a related field (a Ph.D. or ABD is preferred). Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in Japanese, strong teaching experience at the college level, and the ability to teach all levels of language courses either independently or collaboratively. Experience in team teaching and teacher training is preferred. Application Instructions Applications should include a cover letter (please include a statement on how your teaching will serve a diverse student population), curriculum vitae, three recommendation letters, and, if available, a 15-minute unedited, high-resolution video recording of the applicant teaching an actual language class, accompanied by a detailed lesson plan. Please indicate the links to the video recording in a word document and upload all application materials to Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/161415). Questions about this position can be addressed to Professor Shinko Kagaya, Professor of Japanese, Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (skagaya@williams.edu). Application Process This institution is conducting the search using Interfolio's Faculty Search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/161415 Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1b589be804ea5c41a6f9d91831df0ca4 | |