ASIAN - Lecturer in Korean Language

ASIAN - Lecturer in Korean Language-08430
Description

The Department of Asian Studies at Cornell University invites applications for a three-quarter time Lecturer position in Korean language beginning July 1, 2008. The responsibilities of Lecturers include classroom teaching as well as consultation with students, cooperative participation in course development, and contribution to the design, pedagogy, and organization of courses. Lecturers are expected to attend department meetings and may serve on departmental committees. One-year probationary contract (at full time) with three-year renewable contract to follow contingent upon merit and the continued need and availability of program funding. Deadline for applications is May 5, 2008. Electronic submission of applications is preferable. Send letters of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation (also a teaching demo CD or videotape is strongly recommended) to: Korean Language Search Committee Cornell University Department of Asian Studies 350 Rockefeller Hall Ithaca, NY 14853-2502 e-mail: asianstudiesjobs@cornell.edu Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and native speaker level competency in Korean is required, as is prior college-level teaching experience and ability to teach all levels of Korean. Also required is an explicit understanding of the linguistic properties of Korean; knowledge of the cultural background necessary to teach the language; familiarity with language-teaching methodologies, including technology-related pedagogy, and ability to work both in a team and autonomously at all levels of the language. Supervisory experience preferred.
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