Assocation-Teachers-Japanese
Assistant Teaching Professor in Japanese Studies
Assocation-Teachers-Japanese, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Position:
Assistant Teaching Professor in Japanese StudiesPosition Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Salary Range:Rank and SalaryRank: Assistant Teaching Professor.The salary range is $80,008 to $88,883. Offers within that range will be based on years of university teaching experience at the university/college level.The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University invites applications for a full-time, renewable, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Japanese Language and Culture, with a main or secondary specialization in Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy, translation and interpretation, Japanese for the professions, and/or Cultural Studies. The successful candidate must demonstrate superior ability to integrate the teaching of language, cultural awareness, and critical thinking at all levels of instruction, expertise with proficiency and Standards-based assessment, and creativity in course design and development. The appointment start date is September 1, 2025.The expected teaching load is seven undergraduate courses (lower to upper-division), distributed across three quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring), which constitutes 70% of any annual evaluation. Assistant Professor of Teaching positions at SCU also carry with them expectations of development in professional activity (15% of any annual evaluation) and service (the remaining 15% of any annual evaluation). The successful candidate will have a mentor appointed to assist them as they begin at SCU. Assistant Teaching Professors are appointed for a term of three years. Reappointment to subsequent terms of three years depends upon the availability of funds, persistent programmatic need, and superior teaching, service, and professional activity. Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and then to Teaching Professor is possible under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSPh.D. in the field of Japanese language and culture with a main or secondary specialization in areas such as applied linguistics, second language acquisition, translation/interpretation, Japanese for the professions, cultural studies or other related areas. ABDs may be considered provided they can show evidence of completion by the starting date.Evidence of at least two years of excellence in teaching as instructor of record in Japanese language at the university level.Demonstrated expertise with communicatively-oriented, proficiency-oriented and Standards-based language instruction and assessment.Native or near-native proficiency (oral & written production and comprehension) skills in Japanese and English.Solid proficiency with digital technologies and social media as they relate to teaching and service.Evidence of creativity in curriculum innovation as well as demonstrable potential in program development.Ability to promote diversity within curriculum and departmental extracurricular activities.Ability to serve as a mentor to students, especially those of diverse backgrounds.Ability and interest in enhancing students’ learning experience outside of the classroom.Ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner to contribute to departmental goals and priorities.Demonstrate understanding and support of the University’s Jesuit mission.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAbility to teach courses that connect with other disciplines.Experience with instructional technologies and language labs.Experience implementing experiential, and/or project-based learning.Interest and potential in mentoring undergraduates in internships.Experience with or working knowledge of inclusive pedagogical practices.Track record of success teaching underrepresented students.RESPONSIBILITIESDuties include but are not limited to:Teaching (70%) –
Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including:Planning and teaching courses as assigned.Teaching Core curriculum courses from approved syllabi.Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings.Designing creative learning experiences; assigning and evaluating oral and written work.Maintain weekly office hours at times reasonably convenient to students.Submitting student grades to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline.Administering numeric and narrative course evaluations to all students.Serving as an advisor and mentor to assigned students.Participating in curricular design and assessment projects.Collaborating with colleagues to enhance students’ learning experience outside of the classroom.Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned.Service (15%)Service is work other than teaching and professional activity that fosters and advances the missions and goals of the department, the college or school, or the University.Professional Activity (15%)Professional activity for non-tenure track faculty on the Teaching Professor track refers to scholarly or creative work.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Letter of application, including a statement regarding applicant’s teaching philosophy and experience working with diverse cultures.2. Graduate transcripts (unofficial, with official available upon request).3. Names of at least three references, with letters of recommendation to be provided at the interview stage.4. Evidence of teaching excellence (portfolio of sample syllabi and evaluations).5. Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide a recorded teaching demonstration.COVID-19 StatementThe health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.Work Authorization:SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.EEO StatementSanta Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
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Assistant Teaching Professor in Japanese StudiesPosition Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Salary Range:Rank and SalaryRank: Assistant Teaching Professor.The salary range is $80,008 to $88,883. Offers within that range will be based on years of university teaching experience at the university/college level.The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University invites applications for a full-time, renewable, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Japanese Language and Culture, with a main or secondary specialization in Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy, translation and interpretation, Japanese for the professions, and/or Cultural Studies. The successful candidate must demonstrate superior ability to integrate the teaching of language, cultural awareness, and critical thinking at all levels of instruction, expertise with proficiency and Standards-based assessment, and creativity in course design and development. The appointment start date is September 1, 2025.The expected teaching load is seven undergraduate courses (lower to upper-division), distributed across three quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring), which constitutes 70% of any annual evaluation. Assistant Professor of Teaching positions at SCU also carry with them expectations of development in professional activity (15% of any annual evaluation) and service (the remaining 15% of any annual evaluation). The successful candidate will have a mentor appointed to assist them as they begin at SCU. Assistant Teaching Professors are appointed for a term of three years. Reappointment to subsequent terms of three years depends upon the availability of funds, persistent programmatic need, and superior teaching, service, and professional activity. Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and then to Teaching Professor is possible under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSPh.D. in the field of Japanese language and culture with a main or secondary specialization in areas such as applied linguistics, second language acquisition, translation/interpretation, Japanese for the professions, cultural studies or other related areas. ABDs may be considered provided they can show evidence of completion by the starting date.Evidence of at least two years of excellence in teaching as instructor of record in Japanese language at the university level.Demonstrated expertise with communicatively-oriented, proficiency-oriented and Standards-based language instruction and assessment.Native or near-native proficiency (oral & written production and comprehension) skills in Japanese and English.Solid proficiency with digital technologies and social media as they relate to teaching and service.Evidence of creativity in curriculum innovation as well as demonstrable potential in program development.Ability to promote diversity within curriculum and departmental extracurricular activities.Ability to serve as a mentor to students, especially those of diverse backgrounds.Ability and interest in enhancing students’ learning experience outside of the classroom.Ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner to contribute to departmental goals and priorities.Demonstrate understanding and support of the University’s Jesuit mission.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAbility to teach courses that connect with other disciplines.Experience with instructional technologies and language labs.Experience implementing experiential, and/or project-based learning.Interest and potential in mentoring undergraduates in internships.Experience with or working knowledge of inclusive pedagogical practices.Track record of success teaching underrepresented students.RESPONSIBILITIESDuties include but are not limited to:Teaching (70%) –
Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including:Planning and teaching courses as assigned.Teaching Core curriculum courses from approved syllabi.Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings.Designing creative learning experiences; assigning and evaluating oral and written work.Maintain weekly office hours at times reasonably convenient to students.Submitting student grades to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline.Administering numeric and narrative course evaluations to all students.Serving as an advisor and mentor to assigned students.Participating in curricular design and assessment projects.Collaborating with colleagues to enhance students’ learning experience outside of the classroom.Fulfilling other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned.Service (15%)Service is work other than teaching and professional activity that fosters and advances the missions and goals of the department, the college or school, or the University.Professional Activity (15%)Professional activity for non-tenure track faculty on the Teaching Professor track refers to scholarly or creative work.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS1. Letter of application, including a statement regarding applicant’s teaching philosophy and experience working with diverse cultures.2. Graduate transcripts (unofficial, with official available upon request).3. Names of at least three references, with letters of recommendation to be provided at the interview stage.4. Evidence of teaching excellence (portfolio of sample syllabi and evaluations).5. Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide a recorded teaching demonstration.COVID-19 StatementThe health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.Work Authorization:SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.EEO StatementSanta Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
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