The Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian, and African Languages at Michigan State University is seeking a Japanese language program coordinator (fixed-term system faculty) at the level of Assistant Professor. This is a full-time, nine-month, academic year position beginning August 16, 2020, and is renewable contingent upon funding and performance.

The successful candidate will contribute to the College of Arts & Letters’ diversity and inclusive excellence through their teaching and service. The Coordinator oversees the daily operation of the Japanese language program in consultation with the Director of the Japanese Studies Program. The Coordinator is expected to hold the PhD degree in Japanese language pedagogy, applied linguistics, foreign language teaching, or related field, in addition to the minimum qualifications indicated below:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three to five years experience teaching college students from elementary through advanced level in a classroom setting in North America
• Experience using Japanese-language textbooks, such as Genki I & II and Tobira, as well as authentic materials for all levels
• Training in proficiency-oriented language instruction
• Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experiences
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (quantitative and sample of qualitative data from teaching evaluations)
• Basic instructional technology skills, including navigating through course management system such as D2L, Blackboard.

Required Degree: Doctorate.

Full job details: http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/502505/assistant-professorfixedterm