Assistant Professor (Japanese Academic Specialist)

Who May Apply: US Citizens and non-US Citizens with valid US Work Authorization. This position is a TERM time limited position tenure track. The initial appointment is not to exceed (NTE) 13 months, and may be extended upon mission, funding and management discretion.

• Applicants who do not possess a current, valid U.S. work authorization may not be appointed for 13 months but will receive an appointment aligned to their work authorization status, to include those who may only be appointed for less than one year, who will receive a TEMPORARY Tenure 0 appointment.
• This position is a TERM time limited position, tenure track. The initial appointment is not to exceed (NTE) 13 months, and may be extended upon mission, funding and management discretion.

POSITION WILL BE FILLED AT ONE RANK: AD-1701-04 Assistant Professor.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant work experience and education level (degree and year awarded); official transcripts/foreign transcript evaluation will be requested upon selection.

• Must be able to speak, read and write in English fluently.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in Japanese fluently.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Basic Requirement:

Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in Foreign Language Education, Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESOL/TEFL), Linguistics, Language (English included), Second Language Acquisition Literature, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Translation & Interpretation, Cross-Cultural Studies, or Educational Administration. (NOTE: Attach a copy of your transcripts for verification).

AND

Two years of specialized experience which is defined as formal classroom instruction of a language foreign to adult learners. Formal classroom instruction normally includes such activities as class preparation, course preparation/modification, testing, tutoring, and counseling in a structured, education environment. In addition, at least two years' experience in diagnostic assessment, and curriculum development.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Communications
• Computer Skills
• Education and Training
• Foreign Language
• Learning and Program Evaluation
• Teaching Others