Instructor of Japanese
University of Arkansas
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Faculty - Non-Tenure
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department of World Languages
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, invites applications for a non-tenure track Instructor of Japanese to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. This nine-month, non-tenure track instructor position will teach four classes per semester of Japanese language courses at all levels (beginners to advanced learners) and will assist in curriculum development in the basic language component of the Japanese Program and in administering the official Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT; an international certification examination authorized by the Japanese government) on campus. The position involves teaching in close collaboration with other instructors teaching the same class. The University is especially interested in candidates who can collaborate effectively and contribute to the excellence of the academic community. The initial appointment is for a period of one academic year. The opportunity for reappointment will be based on performance and continued need. For the annual renewal, candidates should provide at least one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
About the Department:
The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures promotes an international understanding and global academic exchange. Through the Center for World Languages, courses in 13 languages and participation in many interdisciplinary programs across campus, faculty members empower students to become proficient communicators and acquire a working knowledge of cultures and literatures around the world. For more information visit https://wllc.uark.edu/index.php
Duties will include:
• 90% Teaching
• 10% Service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
Master’s degree in Japanese Linguistics, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field
Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English
At least one year of college level teaching experience to English-speaking students as instructor of record
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in preparing students for the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Completed applications received by May 30th, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Tatsuya Fukushima at tatsuya@uark.edu.
Applicants must submit:
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter/letter of application
• Transcripts for masters and beyond only if applicable
• Brief statement on second-language teaching philosophy
• A sample course syllabus
• A video recording of a regular class meeting (preferably unlisted and unedited YouTube file), together with the lesson plan used for the recorded class
• List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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