[University of Pennsylvania] East Asian Languages and Civilizations
Full-time Lecturer in Korean Language
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the
University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the position of a
full-time Lecturer in Korean language, beginning Fall 2017. The
appointment will be for an initial year with the possibility of annual
renewal for up to an additional two years, contingent upon a
satisfactory performance review and approval of the Dean. Applicants for
the position should demonstrate a primary focus on language education,
and have received at least a Master’s degree in applied linguistics,
foreign/second language education, or a related field. Native or
near-native competency in Korean language and fluency in English are
required. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching
experience at all levels of Korean language at post-secondary
institutions in the United States. Knowledge of and experience in
current trends in second/foreign language teaching methodologies and
meaningful application of technologies in language instruction are
highly desirable. Duties include teaching Korean language classes (six
classes per academic year) at any assigned levels, participating in
meetings and activities of the Korean language program, and working with
the Director of the language program and East Asia faculty on curriculum
development.
Candidates are to apply online at:
http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/1128
Please submit: a cover letter, CV, teaching statement; and contact
information for a minimum of two individuals who have agreed to provide
a recommendation letter. The University will contact the referees with
instructions on how to submit their letters. We also encourage the
applicants to upload additional documents if available: 1) recent
teaching evaluations including written comments, 2) a link to a video
recording of a class, and 3) a description of the video and relevant
materials.
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled.
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations is strongly
committed to Penn’s Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and
to establishing a more diverse faculty (for more information see:
http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html.) The
University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minorities/Women/Individuals with disabilities/Protected Veterans are
encouraged to apply.
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