Japanese Instructor

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

JAPANESE INSTRUCTOR
POSITION TYPE: Regular 50%
POSITION START: September 1, 2023

KPU proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.

FACULTY OVERVIEW:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in the South Fraser region and beyond. A leader in innovative, interdisciplinary education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education.

Within KPU, the Faculty of Arts has over 6000 full-time students and over 300 faculty members from across the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Faculty of Arts includes 19 departments and 21 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Faculty is also home to two Canada Research Chairs: the first in Lifespan Cognition, and the second in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies. Many of our programs offer opportunities for experiential education through practicums, co-ops, international field-schools and exchanges, service learning, community engagement, and research collaborations. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, please visit our website at: https://www.kpu.ca/arts.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Instructor of JAPANESE

The Department of Language and Cultures at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) invites applications for a Part-time (50%) Regular faculty position starting Fall 2023. The successful applicant will teach at least four sections of various levels of Japanese language as well as optional Japanese culture courses (taught in English) per academic year, The Candidate should be committed to providing KPU students with an excellent undergraduate educational experience, as well as departmental and institutional service.

The Language and Cultures Department is the home to the BA Minor in Language and Culture at KPU and offers courses in Cree, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Punjabi, and Spanish language, in Linguistics, and in Language and Culture courses. We take great pride in our student-centered approach to learning, our emphasis on engagement and innovation, and our teaching-focused faculty.

More information on the Language and Cultures Department is available at: http://www.kpu.ca/arts/language-cultures.

More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The preferred qualifications for this position are a Ph.D. in Japanese or related subject areas, including coursework and/or research in the Japanese language and Japanese culture; a proven record of relevant teaching and scholarship; and native or near-native fluency in Japanese. However, candidates with a Master’s degree and comparable academic experience may be considered. Experience with the use of multimedia and information technology in the classroom, as well as ability to teach Japanese culture courses in English, will be considered an asset. The successful applicant will be asked to take teaching assignments in fall, spring, and May and June summer semesters. Classes are taught during the day and/or evening, in person at our Surrey and Richmond campuses or in the online/blended teaching modes.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A complete application includes a cover letter; current curriculum vitae; a statement on teaching philosophy; samples of research/publications; copies of transcripts of graduate degrees; teaching evaluations; and the names of three referees able to comment on your teaching ability and academic accomplishments. Syllabi from previous courses taught are strongly encouraged.

Note to Applicants:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.