Contract Academic Position Details

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NOTE: Course offerings are subject to budgetary approval


Posting Reference: JPNS 1023 FR01B

Course Information

Course Prefix: JPNS Course Number: 1023
Course Section: FR01B Course Name: Introductory Japanese II
Term: Winter Campus:Fredericton
Faculty: Arts, Faculty of Department: Culture and Media Studies, Department of
Position Start Date: 2026-01-06 Position End Date: 2026-04-30
Posting Date: 2025-06-04 Application Deadline: 2025-06-22
Applications to be submitted via: email email cams@unb.ca
Requested By: Dr. Sophie Lavoie

Class Details

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.
Number of Positions Available: 1 Total Credit Hours: 3
Mode of Delivery: Face to Face Location: On Campus
Stipend Amount: $7,193

Curriculum Context

Elective


Course Description

Continuation of JPNS 1013. Focuses on communicative aspects as well as practice of reading and writing in Hiragana. Katakana and basic Kanji, the other writing system in Japanese, are introduced. Not open to native speakers. 


Qualifications

  • Master's (or graduate studies) in Japanese language or in a relevant discipline (Japanese culture, pedagogy, linguistics, etc.). 
  • Native or near-native proficiency in language of instruction (Japanese) and English. Instruction will be in English.
  • Experience teaching undergraduate courses at a university level.
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. 

Additional Notes

Applicants should include the following with their application:

 

  • Letter of Application highlighting academic credentials, experience, and expertise applicable to course
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three references (preferred, but not required)
  • Proposed course syllabus (preferred, but not required)
  • Teaching Dossier (containing, for example, summary of previous courses taught with syllabi and assignments, Student Opinion Surveys, a statement of Teaching Philosophy)

 

Preference in competition will be to persons holding Right of First Refusal in the course first. Other applicants will be considered at the end of posting if no persons with Right of First Refusal apply. https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/cae20222025.pdf

(https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/cae20222025.pdf )


Disposition

none

Is the instructor a Graduate Student Teaching Apprentice

none

Successful Applicant(s)


Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada