Lecturer in Japanese

Lecturer in Japanese UIW Mission Position Summary The Department of Modern Languages invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Japanese within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Position will teach first-year Japanese courses and/or any other Japanese courses as needed. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and teaching responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the University include teaching and professional activities as assigned. Essential Functions Basic Instructional Duties: Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures. Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met. Be available outside class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically). Adhere to all UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and beyond the classroom. Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Native or near-native fluency in Japanese; Ability to deliver instruction online as needed; Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching; Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening, and weekend sections as needed; Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures; Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. Required Education Master of Arts Degree in Japanese or Master's Degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Japanese. Required Work Experience One (1) year of teaching experience in Japanese with demonstrated instructional competency via student and peer evaluation processes. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Japanese; Two (2) years' successful experience teaching at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations. Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations None specified. Work Hours Based on course assignment. Physical Demands Typical for faculty in this discipline. UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). #J-18808-Ljbffr Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.