University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures
Korean Language Program Director - Lecturer III
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Michigan, United States |
Position: | Lecturer |
The University of Michigan Department of Asian Languages and Cultures invites applications for the position of Korean Language Program Director (LEO Lecturer III) starting September 1, 2017. This is a non-tenure-track position with a university-year appointment. This position will provide supervision and leadership for the faculty teaching Korean language. Responsibilities include 6-9 instructional hours per week, active leadership in curricular and program affairs, and supervision of program faculty. The Director of the Korean Language Program is a member of the department’s Language Program Committee. A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer III in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three courses per semester, or the equivalent in other duties.
A Ph.D. in Korean language pedagogy or applied linguistics is required. Expertise and experience in curriculum development, and evidence of scholarly work related to language teaching or linguistics is essential. Familiarity with digital and multi-media language instruction and innovative approaches to engaged and experiential learning is highly desired. Native or near-native competence in both English and Korean is required. Excellence in teaching and instructional service will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.
A complete dossier includes a letter of application explaining your qualifications, separate statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a current CV, evidence of teaching excellence, three letters of recommendation, and examples of publications. A teaching demo and samples of materials development are recommended. Application materials must be submitted electronically. Please go to http://tinyurl.com/zta74k3 to apply. Inquiries should be directed to Patrice Whitney (pwhitney@umich.edu). The deadline for applications is January 13, 2017. Review of applications will begin immediately after the deadline and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Based on the expected supervisory responsibilities associated with this position, it is anticipated that it will be excluded from the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers’ Employee Organization.
Contact: |
Patrice Whitney |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | Languages Linguistics |
Posting Date: | 10/17/2016 |
Closing Date | 01/13/2017 |