Job postingsInst/Ast Prof - Fixed TermBack to search results Apply now Job no: 934828 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Arts And LettersDepartment:Linguistics, Languages, And Cultures 10004543Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary:Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation: East Lansing Categories: Education/Training, Fixed Term Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Union Working/Functional TitleKorean Instructor/Ast Professor Fixed TermPosition SummaryThe Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures is seeking one part-time fixed-term Instructor or Assistant Professor of Korean Language to teach two Korean language courses in the fall semester and one Korean language course in the spring semester beginning August 16, 2024. Rank is determined by highest degree, with a Master’s degree required for an instructor position and a PhD required for an assistant professor position. All degrees must be conferred by the time of hire. Salary is commensurate with experience.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.Required DegreeDoctorateMinimum Requirements
Master’s degree or higher in Korean language teaching and learning, linguistics, applied linguistics, foreign language teaching, second language acquisition, Korean language and culture, or related field.
Master’s degree required for an instructor position and a PhD required for an assistant professor position.
Two to three years' experience teaching Korean language courses to college students in a classroom setting.
Native or near-native proficiency in both Korean and English.
Training in proficiency-oriented/communicative language instruction.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching materials, quantitative and qualitative data from teaching evaluations).
Demonstrated proficiency in online teaching and/or appropriate technologies in language instruction.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to teach Korean language courses from beginning to advanced levels.
At least two years of teaching experience in North America.
OPI certification.
A strong record of participation in team work and program events.
Active involvement in profession.
Required Application MaterialsQualified applicants should submit
a cover letter
current curriculum vitae
Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including course syllabi and instructional materials, and student evaluation summaries
A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU’s DEI efforts, seehttps://inclusion.msu.edu/. For more information about writing diversity statements, seehttps://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements/
the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a video link of their classroom teaching to the search committee chair.
Special InstructionsReview of applications will begin April 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources websitehttp://careers.msu.edu.For more information, contact Ho-Hsin Huang, Chair of the Search Committee [email protected] with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.Review of Applications Begins On04/08/2024Websitelilac.msu.eduDepartment StatementThe College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion. MSU StatementMichigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.Advertised: Mar 15, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time