Employment Opportunities

PROFESSOR OF JAPANESE

The University of Florida, Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures, is seeking applicants for a position as visiting professor of Japanese literature or culture. Scholars in Japanese history, film, and the visual arts, or the study of material culture, are also welcome. The position is a one-year, full-time appointment beginning August, 2006. Teaching load is 2-2 and salary is competitive. We are particularly interested in candidates who can offer classes in literature and post-colonialism, but the field of specialization is open. Minimum qualifications include ABD/PhD in a related field and near-native proficiency in Japanese and English. Applicants should forward a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching experience, and two letters of recommendation to J.A. Murphy, Associate Professor, Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures, P.O. Box 115565, University of Florida, Gainesville FL 32611-5565. E-mail J.A. Murphy, subject line "Japanese Search." Materials should be received by July 10, 2006, to assure full consideration, but we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

KOREAN LANGUAGE LECTURER

The University of Florida, Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures, is seeking applicants for an annually renewable full-time position as Lecturer in Korean Language beginning Fall 2006. Candidates should have an MA in linguistics, Korean language teaching pedagogy, applied linguistics, second language acquisition or related field, and native/near-native proficiency in Korean and English. Preference is given to candidates with experience teaching at the US college level. Familiarity with current technologies in language teaching is a plus. Teaching duties include language instruction at all levels (course load 3/3). Salary and benefits are competitive. Send cover letter, CV, teaching demonstration video, teaching philosophy statement, sample syllabi/exams, and three letters of  recommendation to Chair, Korean Search Committee, PO Box 115565, University of Florida, Gainesville FL 32611-5565. Application deadline: March 10, 2006. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE LECTURER

The University of Florida, Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures, is seeking applicants for a full-time position as Lecturer in Japanese Language beginning Fall 2006. Candidates should have an MA in linguistics, Japanese pedagogy, or related field, and native/near-native fluency in Japanese and English. Preference is given to candidates with experience teaching at the college level. Familiarity with CALL/ACTFL is a plus. Teaching duties include language instruction at all levels (course load 3/3). Salary and benefits are competitive. Send cover letter, CV, teaching demonstration video, teaching philosophy statement, sample syllabi/exams, and three letters of  recommendation to Chair, Japanese Language Search, PO Box 117365, Turlington 3312, University of Florida, Gainesville FL 32611-7365. Application deadline: December 1, 2005. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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