Japanese Language/Film/Literature/Culture Job (Tenure Track)

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Furman University (South Carolina)
	Assistant Professor of Japanese, Tenure Track

The Departments of Asian Studies and Modern Languages and Literatures 
invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Japanese 
Language. Tenure-track position.  Salary competitive.  Specialization 
open; ability to teach courses in  literature, cultural studies or film 
studies highly desirable.  Native/near native fluency in Japanese and 
English required. The position emphasizes language teaching at the 
beginning, intermediate, and advanced intermediate levels.  Other 
responsibilities of Japanese faculty may include: directing or 
recruiting for study away programs; supervising the Japanese Language 
House; teaching in the first-year seminar program.  Furman expects a 
strong commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching, but 
places high value on scholarship and professional development as well.  
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, three letters of 
recommendation, and sample course syllabi.  Complete dossiers to be on 
file by November 21, 2011.  Interviews scheduled at Modern Language 
Association convention, January 5-8, 2012.  All applications 
acknowledged.  Send to Dr. William G. Allen, Department of Modern 
Languages and Literatures, Furman University, Greenville, SC 29613.  
Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to 
increasing the diversity of its faculty.