Title: Language Partner - Japanese - 998445
Position Number: 998445
Unit/Department: Department of World Languages and Cultures
FTE: Part-time (Fall Semester)
Salary: $13.00/hour
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, complete the online application and upload: (1) a letter of application and (2) a current resume or curriculum vitae including the names and contact information for three references online.
If you have questions about this position, please contact Professor Chinatsu Sazawa (chinatsu.sazawa@drake.edu).
Department Summary:
The Department of World Languages and Cultures provides opportunities to develop and enhance functional linguistic and cultural capabilities, fostering and nurturing communicative growth to prepare world citizens for the interconnected global community. The Department supports cultural competencies and prepares students for meaningful academic, professional, and personal experiences in a variety of contexts.
Learn more about World Languages & Cultures at: https://www.drake.edu/wlc/.
Job Summary:
Drake University's Department of World Languages and Cultures invites applications for
a part-time Japanese language partner position starting in August, 2023.
The language partner will conduct Japanese practice sessions with students learning Japanese. Native or near-native fluency in Japanese is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Native or near-native fluency in Japanese
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior foreign language coaching, tutoring, or teaching experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, complete the online application and upload: (1) a letter of application and (2) a current resume or curriculum vitae including the names and contact information for three references online.
If you have questions about this position, please contact Professor Chinatsu Sazawa (chinatsu.sazawa@drake.edu).
Review of Applications Begins:
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
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At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
