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• Teach core Japanese language and culture units from beginner to advanced levels
• Level A or Level B position available - Refer to the attached Position Descriptions for detailed information
• Full time or part time, ongoing role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Associate Lecturer/Lecturer in Japanese is a teaching-intensive position and key member of the schools teaching team. This role is primarily responsible for the delivery of high-quality teaching and teaching-related activities. The role also a research allocation that contributes to the field of research related to Japanese language or related teaching program.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the teaching of core Japanese language and culture units, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Develop effective interdisciplinary links inside the School and University, and lead strategic engagement with the school sector and with wider community.
• Play a key role in developing community-facing initiatives that promote Japanese language and culture across Tasmania.
• Undertake high-quality scholarly activities under limited supervision either independently or as a member of a team in order to meet and regularly exceed the University’s performance expectations for Level A or B.
• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.­

What we’re looking for:

• A four-year tertiary qualification in Japanese studies or other relevant field and/or equivalent qualifications.
• A PhD or equivalent in Japanese studies or other relevant field. (Level B)
• Experience in University-level teaching and learning. 
• A good record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of Japanese or language studies, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations at conferences and preferably success in securing external competitive and other funding.
• A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, school sector and wider community.

Salary details

Appointment to this role at an Academic Level A and will have a total remuneration package of up to $125,877 comprising base salary within the range of $83,198 to $107,587 plus 17% superannuation.

Appointment to this role at an Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Alana Mann, Head of School, alana.mann@utas.edu.au or 03 6324 3503.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 502082 - Associate Lecturer in Japanese - Level A.pdf

 Position Description - 502082 -Lecturer Japanese - Level B.pdf

Applications close Wednesday 4 March, 11.55pm 

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present. 

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.