Lecturer - World Languages and Cultures at Universities of Wisconsin in Whitewater, WI

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Lecturer - World Languages and Cultures Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Lecturer Job Duties: Attention: The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a full-time instructor position to teach several levels of Japanese language in an interdisciplinary setting (Department of World Languages & Cultures and Japanese Studies). This will be a fixed term appointment. Reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon the needs of the University, funding, and staffing requirements. For information on fixed term contracts: UW System Admin Policy 1250: Job Security. Job Details: The position will include teaching several levels of Japanese language and may include some remote online delivery, as some courses may be delivered from a UW-System campus to other UW-System institutions through the University of Wisconsin Collaborative Language Program. In addition, the Japanese language instructor will be expected to work closely with the ALLEX Fellow, a professionally trained, native-speaking Japanese instructor who assists in teaching Japanese language and culture to our students. CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization. Key Job Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities involve a 26-credit teaching load per academic year as well as supervising potential independent studies for completion of Japanese Studies Thesis (for majors only). Department: World Languages and Cultures The UW-Whitewater Department of World Languages & Cultures is housed in the College of Letters and Sciences. The department offers programs in World Languages & Cultures, including American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. The World Language & Cultures programs support other programs and serve the general student population in fulfilling BA or other language requirements. Compensation: Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting annual salary of $50,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure . Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Japanese language or an area closely related Native Japanese speakers preferred; native or near-native proficiency in Japanese required Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Japanese language or an area closely related Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students and a dedication to working with diverse populations Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills. How to Apply: Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents. If submitting more than five application materials, you'll need to combine files prior to uploading and label with an appropriate name. Cover Letter Resume Unofficial graduate transcripts Name and contact information for three professional references Two (2) current