Japanese Language Sessional Lecturer I- Part Time

University of Lethbridge, Canada

Updated: 16 days ago

Location: Lethbridge North, ALBERTA

Deadline: 15 Jun 2024

Posting Details
Position Information

Job Title	Japanese Language Sessional Lecturer I- Part Time
About the University	It’s your time to shine! Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,900 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
Rank	Sessional Lecturer/Instructor
Tenure Information	Not Applicable
Position Details	The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at the University of Lethbridge is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for JPNS 1000: Beginner Japanese I (Course description here ). The appointment will be for the Fall 2024 semester, September 4 to December 20. Qualifications: Native or advanced speaker of Japanese preferred Previous teaching experience is preferred A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in language teaching, linguistics or a Japanese language teaching certificate is desirable Experience with using the Genki textbook series is desirable Successful candidates must be eligible to work in Canada Availability to teach in person is preferred, but online may be considered The hiring salary for Sessional Lecturer I is $6,709 for the appointment period, plus 4% vacation pay, with 10% of the total being paid in August 2024, and the remainder paid in equal installments from September to December 2024. Our University: The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,900 students. Our Values: The University of Lethbridge recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and our community and is fundamental to excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The university as a whole embraces equity as a core value to be truly inclusive of the communities of which we are a part, and this requires ongoing intentional and systemic action. Through recruitment and support of individuals who further enhance our diversity, the University strives to create a diverse and inclusive community where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive. Our Application Process: All applications must be submitted online, and should include a letter of application, a curriculum-vitae, a one-page teaching statement (that includes information about where and when courses were taught and the textbooks that were used), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact details of three references. For details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources website at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/careers https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca and choose this position under the Academic openings. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2024. All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Our Contact Information: For inquiries about the position, please contact Abigail McMeekin at [email protected].
Position Category
Faculty	Faculty of Arts & Science
Campus	Lethbridge

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	05/09/2024
Close Date	06/15/2024
Open Until Filled
Desired Start Date	08/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)	12/31/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment Equity	The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record. The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.