{"id":50082,"date":"2023-11-13T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=50082"},"modified":"2023-11-13T13:25:08","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T17:25:08","slug":"job-lecturer-university-of-pennsylvania-philadelphia-pa-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2023\/11\/13\/job-lecturer-university-of-pennsylvania-philadelphia-pa-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Lecturer – University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA, USA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Posted by Sydney Sparrow.<\/strong> Click here<\/a> to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Position:<\/strong> Lecturer in the Japanese Language Program
Posted by:<\/strong> University of Pennsylvania
Location:<\/strong> Philadelphia, PA, USA
Contract:<\/strong> Full-Time<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you to our friends at the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for this Job Posting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania announces the availability of a position as full-time Lecturer in the Japanese Language Program for the\u00a0academic year 2024-25<\/strong>. The appointment will be for an initial year with the possibility of annual renewal for up to an additional two years, contingent upon a satisfactory performance review and approval of the Dean. Employee benefits are provided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants for the position should demonstrate a primary focus on language education, and have received at least a Master\u2019s degree in Education, Japanese Language, Literature, Linguistics, or a related field.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Native or near-native competency in Japanese language and fluency in English are required. Preference will be given to applicants with significant teaching experience at all levels of Japanese language at post-secondary institutions in the United States. Knowledge of and experience in current trends in second\/foreign language teaching methodologies and meaningful application of technologies in language instruction are highly desirable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duties include<\/strong>: teaching Japanese language classes (five classes per academic year) at any assigned levels, holding regular office hours, attending weekly meetings of the Japanese Language Program, and working with the Director of the Language Program and East Asia faculty on curriculum development and program articulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

We seek candidates who share our strong commitment to research, teaching and mentoring, and to a scholarly community shaped by values of inclusive excellence.  The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania is committed to cultivating and sustaining a community of students, scholars, researchers, and staff that reflects the diversity of our world. We nurture working and learning environments that are affirming, equitable, and inclusive. As a community, we are committed to thoughtful discussions and dynamic interactions as we strive for an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Please see our School\u2019s Inclusion and Antiracism Initiatives to learn more about our active priorities: https:\/\/www.sas.upenn.edu\/2020-inclusion-and-anti-racism-initiatives<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Process<\/strong>: Candidates should apply online at –\u00a0https:\/\/apply.interfolio.com\/134945<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please submit: <\/strong>a cover letter, CV, teaching statement; and contact information for a minimum of three individuals who have agreed to provide a recommendation letter. We also encourage the applicants to upload additional documents if available: 1) recent teaching evaluations including written comments, 2) a link to a video recording of a class, and 3) a description of the video and relevant materials. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations is strongly committed to Penn\u2019s Action Plan for Diversity and Excellence and to creating a more diverse faculty (for more information see http:\/\/www.upenn.edu\/almanac\/volumes\/v58\/n02\/diversityplan.html<\/a>). The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities\/Women\/Individuals with disabilities\/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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