Japanese Language Sessional Lecturer I- Part Time

Position Details

The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at the University of Lethbridge is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for JPNS 1000 : Beginner Japanese I (Course description ).

The appointment will be for the Fall 2024 semester, September 4 to December 20.

Qualifications :

• Native or advanced speaker of Japanese preferred
• Previous teaching experience is preferred
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in language teaching, linguistics or a Japanese language teaching certificate is desirable
• Experience with using the Genki textbook series is desirable
• Successful candidates must be eligible to work in Canada
• Availability to teach in person is preferred, but online may be considered

The hiring salary for Sessional Lecturer I is $6,709 for the appointment period, plus 4% vacation pay, with 10% of the total being paid in August 2024, and the remainder paid in equal installments from September to December 2024.

Our University : The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching.

Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day.

With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,900 students.

Our Values : The University of Lethbridge recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and our community and is fundamental to excellence in teaching, learning, and research.

The university as a whole embraces equity as a core value to be truly inclusive of the communities of which we are a part, and this requires ongoing intentional and systemic action.

Through recruitment and support of individuals who further enhance our diversity, the University strives to create a diverse and inclusive community where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive.

Our Application Process : All applications must be submitted online, and should include a letter of application, a curriculum-vitae, a one-page teaching statement (that includes information about where and when courses were taught and the textbooks that were used), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact details of three references.

For details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources website at and choose this position under the Academic openings.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process.

If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at so that accommodations can be put in place to support you.

All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

The deadline for applications is June 15, 2024. All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our Contact Information : For inquiries about the position, please contact Abigail McMeekin at [email protected]. Position Category