• Pro Tem Instructor (Japanese) - Open Pool

    University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)


    Pro Tem Instructor (Japanese) - Open Pool

     

    Work type: Faculty - Pro Tempore

     

    Categories: Foreign Languages/Linguistics, Instruction

     

    Department: CAS East Asian Languages & Literature

     

    Rank: Instructor

     

    Annual Basis: 9 Month

     

    Review of Applications Begins

     

    Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Please provide a resume or CV and include names and contact information for three professional references.

    Department Summary

    The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures offers programs and courses related to the languages, literatures and cultures of China, Japan and Korea. The department has majors and minors in Japanese and Chinese and a minor in Korean. We also offer graduate programs across all three regions.

    Position Summary

    The Pro Tem Instructor of Japanese will teach Japanese language courses at a variety of levels and will take on other responsibilities associated with these courses such as developing teaching materials, supervising Graduate Employees and meeting and communicating with students. The Pro Tem Instructor of Japanese may also be asked to serve on department committees.

    Minimum Requirements

    • M.A. degree in Japanese language pedagogy, linguistics, or related field.

    • Experience teaching Japanese in a college, university, or other educational setting.

    • Sufficient language skills in the target language and English to teach at any level within the curriculum.

    Professional Competencies

    • Ability to teach effectively independently and a in a team environment at a variety of levels (beginning to advanced).

    • Knowledge of foreign language teaching methodologies.

    • Knowledge of teaching material development.

    • Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in implementing classroom technology.

    • Experience in using content-based teaching methodologies.

     

    All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

     

    The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttps://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

     

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    Advertised: April 25, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

     

    Applications close: April 25, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time