Teaching Faculty I, 12 Month Salaried (Japanese) at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida

Job Description:

Job Title: Teaching Faculty I, 12 Month Salaried (Japanese)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 56996
Department

Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics | College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University invites application for a Teaching Faculty I (12-month contract) in Japanese language beginning August 2024. The candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester at any assigned level in the Japanese program as well as lead the Japanese Language House on campus by coordination of cultural and linguistic enrichment activities.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctorate or highest-level terminal degree (conferred by August 2024) from an accredited institution in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching. Native or near native proficiency in Japanese and English is required. The successful candidate is expected to be competent in the use of instructional technology and communicative, proficiency-based, teaching methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with training in cultural studies, second language pedagogy, and/or assessment, second language acquisition, familiarity with ACTFL proficiency guidelines, OPI and other types of assessment. PhD preferred.

Contact Info

Any questions may be directed to Dr. Franz Prichard (fp23e@fsu.edu), Search Committee Chair.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!



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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applicants should submit a complete dossier including:

• Cover letter with a section addressing the candidate's approach to Japanese language teaching and prior experience teaching Japanese at the university level


• CV


• Research statement


• Statement of teaching philosophy


• Formal student evaluations (if applicable)


• Three letters of recommendation (see Other Information section below for instructions)

This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Follow the steps below to request these letters through our system:

After submitting your application, click the Careers link;
Click the My References link;
Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Review of applications will be March 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants who advance to the interview stage will be asked to submit evidence of teaching performance in video form.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

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