Adjunct II in Japanese language

16 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Iceland

Department

Faculty of Languages and Cultures

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Iceland

Application Deadline

4 Mar 2024 – 23:59 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Negotiable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Up to full-time position of adjunct II in Japanese language in the Faculty of Languages and Cultures at the University of Iceland is open for application. Japanese language and culture are taught as beginner level studies, as a one-year diploma program and for a BA degree. Within the department, courses are taught in listening and pronunciation, grammar, writing etc. The program also offers courses in Japanese culture and history. The first two years in the BA program are taught at the University of Iceland and the third year spent on exchange abroad, usually in Japan. The languages of instruction are English and Japanese. 

Main tasks

• Teaching in Japanese language in diploma and BA studies. The courses start at the beginner level
• Up to 90% of the work is teaching and exam work
• At least 10% of the work consists of diverse tasks, including management and projects for the discipline

Requirements

Research Field

Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Japanese language or Japanese as a foreign  language
• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Teaching experience and it is desirable that the experience is at university level
• Good communication skills and flexibility in social relationships
• Interest in developing new teaching methods

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

JAPANESE

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Additional comments

Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag háskólakennara.

It is desirable that applicants are able to start working on July 1, 2024.

Applications must include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Overview of published research and/or other writing
• Certified copies of diplomas
• Contact information of reviewers, who are willing to provide recommendation upon request
• A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) stating what the applicant finds interesting about the position and how the applicant can contribute to the job

All applications will be answered, and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications are valid in the system for 6 months after the application deadline. 

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland. http://www.hi.is/haskolinn/jafnrettisaaetlun#markmid2  

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy. https://www.hi.is/haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands  

The University of Iceland is a growing community of knowledge and is a very dynamic and interesting workplace. Our values are academic freedom, professionalism, and equality. The University strives to provide flexibility and encourages participation in the progression of studies and research in all fields within the realm of the University.

 

Job percentage: 50-100%

Application deadline until end of: 04.03.2024

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Iceland

Country

Iceland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=36760&oj_Router=1N4IgTg9hAuIFwgPwGcC8BmAbAdkw…

Contact

City

Reykjavík

Website

http://www.hi.is

Street

Sæmundargata 6

Postal Code

101

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED