Assistant Professor of Japanese

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Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the department, college, and university.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Required qualifications. (1) A PhD in Modern Japanese or East Asian Studies, specializing in literature, translation, linguistics, cultural studies, or a closely related field; (2) native/near native proficiency in Japanese; (3) an active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications related to field of specialization; and (4) the ability to teach Japan-related upper-level and graduate courses in different delivery modes, within and beyond the candidate's area of specialization.

Preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications: (1) teaching experience in higher education; (2) willingness to develop and teach courses in one or more of the following Japan-related subjects: literature, translation, linguistics, and cultural studies; and (3) demonstrated potential for external funding.

We seek scholars whose research agendas complement existing departmental strengths in literature, theory, cultural studies, film studies, and translation.

Application. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. For more information regarding the position and to apply electronically, go to https://jobs.charlotte.edu (position number ). Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission:

1. A cover letter that addresses the job requirements identified, as well as the candidate's teaching philosophy.

2. A current and complete curriculum vitae.

3. Only finalists for the position will be required to provide three letters of recommendation and transcripts.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to Criminal Background Check.

The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.

For additional information, please contact Phil Kaffen (pkaffen@charlotte.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Review of applications will begin on October 25 until the position is filled.

Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university.

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