Lecturer in Japanese

Requisition #: A-158408-3

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences

Department/Program: Center for Language Education

Salary: $58,000 - $60,000 annually

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21218

Closing Date: 01/15/2025 at 11:59 PM US Eastern Time

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/158408

General Description

The Center for Language Education (CLE) at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in JAPANESE for the 2025 Academic Year. The position is renewable based on performance and enrollment.

CLE is seeking an individual who is familiar with the textbooks "Genki" Vol. I and II and Tobira," as well as materials for upper-level courses. The successful candidate's responsibilities include teaching 12 contact hours per week. IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION ONLY.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are:

1. M.A. or Ph.D. in linguistics and pedagogy, Japanese literature, and related field.
2. Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English
3. At least 3 years of experience in teaching Japanese as a foreign language at the university level in the U.S.
4. Strong grounding in proficiency-oriented instruction
5. Strong computer literacy
6. Must currently be eligible to be employed in the U.S.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must submit their application and all supporting materials by January 15, 2025, and include:

1. Letter of application (cover letter) including a statement of teaching philosophy
2. Curriculum vitae
3. List of names and email addresses only of three references
4. A video demonstration of your teaching, including an introduction of yourself in English and Japanese at the beginning of the video. (We do not accept DVDs by surface mail. A YouTube link address with a password is acceptable.) 

Applications must include all four required items, and no additional materials to be considered. Inquiries may be sent to Yuki Johnson at [email protected].

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

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