Visiting Instructor of Japanese Language

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Visiting Instructor of Japanese Language

Japanese Language

(Reference No.: FAH/DENG/CJS/VI/12/2023)

Academic Staff

The Centre for Japanese Studies (CJS) of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites applications for position of Visiting Instructor of Japanese Language. The candidate is expected to engage in teaching Japanese language courses as well as organizing the Centre’s student activities. The initial appointment is up to 10 months with a possibility of a second contract (10-month contract) upon mutual agreement.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in the field of Japanese Linguistics, Japanese Education, Japanese Literature, or Japanese Culture from an accredited program and some experience and/or qualifications in teaching Japanese language to non-native students. Applicants should have their degree in hand upon application. The successful candidates also need to possess excellent organizational abilities, strong communication skills, and effective leadership qualities. Excellent command of Japanese language is expected. Ability to speak Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) may be an advantage, but more important are abilities to work well with a multicultural staff. Academic research and publication are not required for this position.

The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in August 2024.

Remuneration

A taxable monthly remuneration starting from MOP25,480 (approximately USD3,145) will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% – 7% after various discretionary exemptions.

Application Procedure

Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details and apply ONLINE. The application should include 1) a cover letter and a curriculum vitae; 2) 3 recommendation letters; 3) a teaching portfolio that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and sample teaching materials; 4) institutional-administered teaching evaluations of recent two years (if any); 5) academic certificates and 6) graduate transcripts. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within 3 months of application.

Human Resources Section, Office of Administration
University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China
Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/; Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo
Tel: +853 8822 8699; Fax: +853 8822 2412

The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate.

***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***
**Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**