Victoria University - Wellington, School of Languages and Cultures
The Senior Lecturer in Japanese will contribute to academic leadership in the Asian Languages and Cultures Programme.
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New Zealand |
Position: | Lecturer |
Senior Lecturer in Japanese
School of Languages and Cultures
Applications are invited for the position of Senior Lecturer in Japanese. This is a permanent full time position and expected to commence either in July 2017 or February 2018.
The Senior Lecturer in Japanese will contribute to academic leadership in the Asian Languages and Cultures Programme, particularly in relation to developing its research profile and teaching expertise in Japanese Studies as well as enhancing research expertise in the study of Asia within the School and wider University. The Senior Lecturer will maintain a high quality research record consistent with the research strategy of the School and of the University and enhance the School’s capacity to supervise MA and PhD theses.
The successful applicant will be involved in administering and teaching Japanese language and culture courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and will have native or near-native Japanese and English language ability. Academic staff in the School are normally expected to teach an average of 7-8 hours per week.
Areas of research specialisation and teaching competence are open, but must complement and reinforce the existing strengths of staff in the Asian Languages and Cultures Programme, as well as enhancing the broader research strategies of the University. The successful applicant will contribute to building opportunities for new postgraduate supervision and promoting strategic interdisciplinary research, collaborations and engagement with stakeholders and the wider community, and foster a productive and collegial environment. Possible areas of interest might include but are not limited to translation studies, literature, popular culture, applied linguistics and sociolinguistics, film, media, visual culture or inter-Asian cultural studies.
Further information can be obtained from Dr Sally Hill, Head of School, email sally.hill@vuw.ac.nz or phone +64 04 463 5298.
Please complete the online application form and submityour CV and cover letter by attachment at
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/careers/current-vacancies
Applications close on Sunday, 30 April 2017 New Zealand time.
Reference 1533.
Contact: |
Further information can be obtained from Dr Sally Hill, Head of School, email sally.hill@vuw.ac.nz or phone +64 04 463 5298. |
Website: | http://www.victoria.ac.nz/about/careers/current-vacancies |
Primary Category: | Languages |
Secondary Categories: | Linguistics Research and Methodology |
Posting Date: | 03/29/2017 |
Closing Date | 04/30/2017 |