Position Title: Japanese Language Lecturer
Position Type: Non-Tenure Track Lecturer (100% FTE)
Department Name: East Asian Languages and Cultures
Division Name: Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Indiana University Bloomington seeks a full-time lecturer in Japanese language to assume appointment in August 2022. The successful candidate will be appointed to a three-year contract and, assuming positive annual reviews and excellent performance, would receive annual reappointments for up to four years thereafter; during the sixth year, promotion to senior lecturer could result in receipt of a long-term contract. Duties include teaching Japanese language at all levels and active involvement with development of the Japanese Language Program within the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.

Basic Qualifications:
Required: Master’s degree or higher in Japanese language, language pedagogy, linguistics, or applied linguistics, or related field; native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English; prior experience and demonstrated success in teaching Japanese at the college level in the United States.

Additional Qualifications:
Preferred: Familiarity with assessment and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and graduate level training in Japanese language pedagogy.

Required application materials:
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio (which can include items such as course descriptions, syllabi, teaching evaluations, a teaching statement, and video clips of classroom teaching), graduate study transcripts, and three letters of recommendation from academic referees.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/11683. Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to Dr. Yasuko Akiyama, Chair, Japanese Lecturer Search Committee, at yakiyama@indiana.edu<mailto:yakiyama@indiana.edu>. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with all applications received by November 12, 2021 being assured full consideration.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.