Assistant Professor, Japanese

Posting Number:337 Job Title:Assistant Professor, Japanese Is this a tenure track position?Yes Position Status:Full-time Position Summary: The Department of Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, and Russian Studies at Colorado College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Japanese Studies to commence in August 20 Requirements include a Ph.D. in Japanese Studies or related field and native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English. A record of strong teaching potential preferred. Teaching assignments typically include 6 courses per year at the college\'s block plan, including all levels of Japanese language as well as topics courses in the candidate\'s area of interest (for more information on the block plan, please see: www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/blockplan). The area of specialization is open, but the successful candidates should be able to make connections to at least one area beyond Japanese studies itself, such as environmental studies, feminist and gender studies, queer studies, race and ethnic studies, or film and media studies. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the Asian Studies program. They should also demonstrate commitment to continue to build the Japanese program by working closely with students and engaging them through co-curricular and community-building programming such as activities at the Asian Languages House, field trips, or other events. While applicants are not required to teach abroad, potential a Colorado College and the Japanese Program are strongly committed to antiracism, diverse perspectives and inclusive and equitable practices and policies. Candidates should indicate their commitment to ADEI (antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion) in their application materials and can find information about our commitment to antiracism here: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/antiracism-commitment/ Preferred Qualifications: A record of strong teaching potential preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Japanese Studies or related field and native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English. Job Open Date:08/31/2022 Application Deadline (at 11:59 PM Mountain Time): Open Until FilledYes Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit the following by Nov. 1, 2022: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement; 4) a research statement; and 5) a ADEI statement. All applicants will be required to provide contact information of references. References will receive an email with instructions to upload a letter of recommendation. A select group of candidates will then be invited for an interview via Zoom in December. Campus visits will be scheduled for January and February. For any questions, contact the chair of the search committee Dr. Christiane Steckenbiller mailto:csteckenbiller@coloradocollege.edu When will references be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation? E-Verify Information This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov. Accommodation Statement In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College\'s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or mailto:HR@ColoradoCollege.edu Benefit Information Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/ Leave Information Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/handbooks/ Pay Information Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/employee-compensation/ A record of strong teaching potential preferred.