Professor in Japanese Program (Open Rank)

28 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Temple University, Japan Campus

Research Field

Anthropology
Criminology
Ethics in health sciences
Demography
Ethics in physical sciences
Cultural studies
Ethics in natural sciences
Ethics in social sciences
Communication sciences
Educational sciences
Arts
Economics
History
Geography
Sociology
Juridical sciences
Language sciences
Psychological sciences
Philosophy
Management sciences
Religious sciences
Political sciences
Literature

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
OVERVIEW OF POSITION
Temple University Japan invites applications for a full-time faculty member with a specialization in Japanese Language Pedagogy. The position is open rank: senior scholars may be hired at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. This faculty member will teach and design courses primarily within the Japanese Program, although they may also be invited to teach other undergraduate courses in their areas of expertise. This new position will oversee the curriculum and pedagogy of the program in order to best meet the needs of TUJ’s students in today’s global and technological environment. As such, it is imperative that candidates demonstrate expertise in contemporary research and practice of second language acquisition. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential.

Our ideal candidate is a passionate teacher and researcher of teaching Japanese as a second language. Given the interdisciplinary nature of language education and the current makeup of our program faculty, we will consider candidates who are trained in Ph.D. with roots in the fields of Japanese second language pedagogy, Japanese applied linguistics, and education, linguistics, or other multidisciplinary studies that provide a foundation for the effective teaching of our students. Possible specializations include but are not limited to: culture and education, cognition, teaching and learning, bilingual education, and Japanese language education in Japan. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in all areas of Japanese language education, but we require knowledge and experience in US higher education.
https://www.tuj.ac.jp/joblistings/f-ft-ug-professor-japanese-program

[Work content and job description]
OTHER DUTIES
-Develop instructional materials for the Japanese Program curriculum
-Mentor new Japanese Program faculty
-Maintain active and on-going research or creative activity
-Fulfill university service duties through participation in faculty committees, indirect teaching activities, etc.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
154-0004 Tokyo 1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:1 person(s)

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:5 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Break time:12:00-13:00
Employment type:Contract employee
Employment type description:Full-time
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:2 years with an extension
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Trial period 12 months

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[Insurance]

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[Supplementary explanation of compensation]

Additional comments

Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal opportunity employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. All qualified applicants shall receive full and equal consideration for employment. The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Temple University, Japan Campus

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

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Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124030958&ln_jor=1

STATUS: EXPIRED