Job Description:

The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction of Japanese for the academic year 2024-2025.

We are a dynamic linguistics department specializing in Applied Linguistics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with a solid theoretical foundation. The department prepares students for professional jobs and advanced study in the field and specializes in training instructors in ESL , TESOL , and TEFL at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Linguistics department also offers language programs in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Swahili.

The Assistant Professor of Instruction position consists of the following duties:

• Teach eight courses in the Japanese Language Program.

• Responsible for coordinating extra-curricular Japanese cultural events

• Supervise Japanese TA’s.

This Assistant Professor of Instruction position is a one year, full-time, benefitted position for the academic year 2024-2025 (from August 16, 2024, to May 15, 2025). Depending on departmental requirements, funding availability, and the candidate’s successful performance, there is a possibility of extending the position for additional years.

Please see our website (https://www.ohio.edu/cas/linguistics/languages/japanese) for more information about our Japanese Language Program and the Linguistics Department.

Ohio University (https://www.ohio.edu/about) : Established in 1804, Ohio University has a rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. Athens, home of Ohio University, provides a classic and vibrant residential learning environment for over 28,000 students, and is a family-friendly and culturally rich community. The charm of treelined brick walkways on the University’s College Green makes you feel as if you are at a small college rather than a large university. Our picturesque campus is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains amidst scenic state and national parks, and is just 75 minutes southeast of Columbus, Ohio. Recently, Athens was rated the Best College Small Town by the readers of USA Today. Ohio University has joined the highest level of research institutions in the country by earning the R1 Classification (https://www.ohio.edu/news/2022/01/ohio-university-joins-highest-level-research-institutions-nation) in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Why Choose Ohio University?

• https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio

• https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA in Linguistics specializing in Second Language Acquisition ( SLA ) or related field by the start date of the position.

• University-level experience teaching undergraduate and graduate Japanese language courses.

• Native or near-native Japanese language proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Linguistics specializing in Second Language Acquisition ( SLA ) or a related field.

• Experience teaching Linguistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level

• Experience teaching and conducting research with both domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students

• Experience teaching language and/or pedagogy abroad

• Experience teaching language and/or pedagogy to undergraduates

• Experience with and skill in using digital modes of instruction.

• International travel or overseas living experience

Planning Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

Department: Linguistics

Campus: Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Julie Masterson, Employment Coordinator, masterso@ohio.edu

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.