University Japanese Lecturer

Japanese Lecturer - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Employment Type: Full Time, Regular

Job Category: Academic Staff

Job Profile: Teaching Faculty I

Compensation: $30,355 - $38,500 per year

• Assist in defining the objectives of the Japanese Program and play a major role in carrying out program duties.
• Develop teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and the program’s strategy.
• Supervise the day‑to‑day activities of instructional support employees as needed.
• Assess learner performance and prepare reports recommending instructional improvements.
• Provide classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, including grading.
• Assist in developing techniques and/or model programs for instructional goals, and identify ways new techniques could assist the program.
• Teach all levels of Japanese language courses.
• Develop and teach upper‑division elective courses in Japanese.
• Participate in organizing and promoting program events.
• Contribute to program development and community outreach.

• MA in Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, or a related field.
• Two or more years of teaching experience at the post‑secondary level, or at least four years teaching at the primary, intermediate or secondary levels.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse academic community.
• Minimum Superior (ACTFL) or C2 (CEFR) level proficiency in all Japanese language skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing.

• Experience organizing events.
• Experience using the course management system Canvas.
• Ability to teach either Chinese or Korean.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.