About the Department

Title: Lecturer (Japanese)
Position Number: pending
Hiring Unit: College of Arts, Languages & Letters, Dept. of East Asian Languages and Literatures
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: April 05, 2016
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: Minimum $1,978 per credit hour; commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: For placement in department adjunct lecturer pool for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026. Mainly part-time employment, contingent on approval to fill, course offerings (ranging from 3 to 12 credits), position clearance, availability of funds, and sufficient enrollment. Appointments offered on a semester basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

To teach basic language skill courses in the target language.

Minimum Qualifications

MA in the target language or related discipline required. High-level fluency in the target language and English.

Desirable Qualifications

College-level classroom experience in teaching Japanese language.

To Apply:
Submit cover letter of interest for the position, CV, transcripts (copies are acceptable; official transcripts will be required at time of hire) and 3 letters of recommendation to the address below.

Address:
East Asian Languages and Literatures
1890 East-West Road, Moore 382
Honolulu, HI 96822

Inquiries:
Dr. Mary Shin Kim, Chair; 808-956-8940; [email protected]

Position Duties

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