Lecturer in Japanese

Johns Hopkins University, MD

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. 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.

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 yuki.johnson@jhu.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/158408

November 1, 2024
January 15, 2025
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