Lecturer - World Languages and Cultures

Universities of Wisconsin•Whitewater, WI

About The Position

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a full-time instructor to teach several levels of Japanese language in an interdisciplinary setting involving the Department of World Languages and Cultures and Japanese Studies. This is a fixed-term appointment; reappointment for subsequent terms depends on University needs, funding, and staffing requirements. The role may include remote online course delivery, including courses offered from a UW System campus to other UW System institutions through the University of Wisconsin Collaborative Language Program. The instructor will work closely with the ALLEX Fellow, a professionally trained, native-speaking Japanese instructor who assists with teaching Japanese language and culture. Teaching responsibilities include a 26-credit load per academic year and may include supervising independent studies for Japanese Studies thesis completion by majors. The position does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout the employment term.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Japanese language or a closely related area.
Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese.
Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Willingness and ability to participate in applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

Native Japanese speakers preferred.
Ph.D. in Japanese language or a closely related area.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting undergraduate student success.
Dedication to working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Teach several levels of Japanese language.
Carry a 26-credit teaching load per academic year.
Work closely with the ALLEX Fellow in teaching Japanese language and culture.
May deliver courses remotely online, including through the University of Wisconsin Collaborative Language Program.
May supervise independent studies for completion of Japanese Studies theses by majors.
Actively participate in applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.