Assistant Professor - Japanese
Company: Central Washington University
Location: Ellensburg
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary
The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Central
Washington University (CWU) invites applications for a full-time
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Japanese for the Academic Year
2023-2024.World Languages and Cultures is a multi-disciplinary
department that is home to five major programs, two minor programs,
and two certificate programs. WLC majors include Deaf and Sign
Language Studies; Japanese; French Studies; Russian Studies; and
Spanish and Heritage Spanish. Minor programs include German and
Chinese. World Languages and Cultures offers a wide range of
language and culture courses, with emphasis on accessibility of
language education and equitable pedagogies, such as HyFlex and
critical pedagogies. We offer interdisciplinary curricula that
encompass cultural studies, translation and interpretation,
sociolinguistics, cross-cultural communication, and literary
studies courses among others. Our research strengths include
translation and interpretation; sociolinguistics and second
language acquisition; equity and access in higher education;
cultural studies; film studies; popular culture and globalization
studies. World Languages and Cultures features diverse educational
opportunities to uphold CWU's mission of "equity and belonging:"
including but not limited to diverse study abroad options,
community service learning, community partnerships, undergraduate
research opportunities, and internships.The Japanese language and
culture program is a vibrant unit with over sixty majors and
minors, featuring robust study abroad participation and
contributions to student life on campus. The new faculty member is
expected to: (1) teach all levels of Japanese language classes and
existing Japanese culture courses; (2) contribute to Asian Studies
interdisciplinary program; (3) develop Japanese curriculum
according to the needs of CWU students and their scholarly
interests; (4) coordinate the Japanese program; (5) contribute to
the study abroad partnerships in collaboration with Office of
International Studies and Programs.Who we are: We are a team of
individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what
job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our
students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education
provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university
campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find
diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full
service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small
to large, recreation centers, housing for -10,000 students, health
services, police and public safety. For the seventh time in eight
years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education
Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity
magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and
create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.Tour our campus
in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9AWhat we
offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a
healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer
medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and
optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your
dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program
for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program.
Learn more: www.cwu.edu/hr/benefits-perks-discounts.
Minimum Qualifications
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Appointment:
Full-Time, Tenure-Track, 9 Month Appointment. Additional Summer
teaching may be available. Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive
benefits package including health insurance, retirement and
optional savings plans, life and disability insurance.
http://www.cwu.edu/hr/benefits Additional Information: For
additional information about the University, visit:
http://www.cwu.edu
For additional information about Ellensburg, visit:
http://www.myellensburg.com
OR http://www.kittitascountychamber.com
Keywords: Central Washington University, Yakima , Assistant Professor - Japanese, Education / Teaching , Ellensburg, Washington
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