Lecturer - World Languages and Cultures

University of Wisconsin Stout•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. The appointment is fixed term; reappointment for subsequent terms depends on University needs, funding, and staffing requirements. Teaching may include remote online delivery, including courses delivered 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. Responsibilities include a 26-credit teaching load per academic year and potentially supervising independent studies for Japanese Studies thesis completion by majors. The position requires a master's degree in Japanese language or a closely related area and native or near-native Japanese proficiency. Native Japanese speakers are preferred. 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 an area closely related.
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.
Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

Native Japanese speaker preferred.
Ph.D. in Japanese language or an area closely related.
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.
Deliver courses that may include remote online instruction through the University of Wisconsin Collaborative Language Program.
Work closely with the ALLEX Fellow in teaching Japanese language and culture.
Meet a 26-credit teaching load per academic year.
Potentially supervise independent studies for completion of Japanese Studies theses for majors.
Participate in applicable safety rules, regulations, training, and drills.