Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Non Tenure Track - Japanese
Department
SAS- Asian Languages & Cultures
Salary
Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary
The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, invites applications for a renewable appointment in Japanese beginning September 2023. The position will be full-time, non-tenure-track with an initial one-year contract, subject to continued renewal with satisfactory performance review. Salary and title to be commensurate with qualifications and experience; the position carries a full package of University benefits. Teaching duties for the position a) Teach up to 24 credit hours or 7 classes per year, which will be a combination of courses in Japanese Language, Culture, and/or Translation depending on the qualifications of the Instructor and the needs of the Department.
b) Hold Office hours at least once a week for students who seek guidance and advice.
c) Commitment to dynamic and effective teaching and demonstrate preparedness to teach general courses in Japanese. d) Coordinate multiple sections and supervise adjunct instructors (if necessary).
e) Participate in curriculum development for the major and minor programs in Japanese. f) Related duties such as: supervisory, advisory, administrative, etc.
An application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, and names of two referees should be submitted electronically. Recommendation letters will be requested from referees for finalists only.
Position Status
Full Time
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement
Under Policy 60.1.35, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Number
23FA0458
Posting Open Date
04/26/2023
Posting Close Date
05/12/2023
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Minimum qualifications are an MA in Japanese language, culture, linguistics, JFL education or translation, and native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and English. The applicant should have experience teaching courses at the college level in one or more of these areas.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Candidates should show evidence of commitment to dynamic and effective teaching and demonstrate preparedness to teach language as well as related courses in Japanese studies. Candidates will be favorably considered who have two or more years of experience teaching courses at the college level in one or more of these areas.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement
An application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and names of two referees should be submitted electronically. Review of complete applications will begin May 12th, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Recommendation letters will be requested from referees for finalists only.
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/198449
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City
State
NJ
Location Details
https://asianlanguages.rutgers.edu/about-us/about-us
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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