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Korean Language Teaching Associate Professor

University of Wisconsin Madison
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 19, 2025
Job Summary: The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching associate professor position in Korean language, starting in spring 2025. This position will contribute to the growth and vibrancy of the Korean Language Program through engaging teaching and service activities. The successful candidate will teach Korean language courses across all levels and assist with new curriculum development. Service responsibilities may include training graduate teaching assistants, student placement in Korean language courses, and community outreach activities. Language instructors of all ranks are also expected to engage in regular professional development with support from the department. Principal Duties: 1. Teaching: -Teach a minimum of two Korean language courses per semester, across all levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). -Design and deliver proficiency-based courses aligned with the Korean Language Program, Professional Korean certificate program, and undergraduate Korean Major. -Develop and maintain syllabi, teaching materials (including potential adaptations), and assessments. -Hold regular office hours, advise students, and supervise graduate teaching assistants. 2. Proficiency Assessment: -Collaborate in coordinating Korean language proficiency assessments for program/major/certificate students. 3. Instructional Technology Integration: -Lead the vision and implementation of technology-enhanced curriculum and materials within the Korean Language Program. -Actively engage and contribute to the development process. 4. Grant Work: -Develop grant proposals to support instructional development and teaching. -Participate in the administration of instructional grants and program. Responsibilities: Please note: The process for placement into the Teaching Professor and Research Professor titles is to be determined. Designs and facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction within an academic discipline to ensure quality delivery of instruction and integration of content within an academic work unit. Each department must define the specific substantive criteria for level advancement, however, differences between successively higher title levels must reflect demonstrable differences in experience and knowledge gained, applied to the specific duties of the function. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record. 10% Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction 5% Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study 35% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance 10% May supervises student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction 10% Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline 5% Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations 5% Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit 20% Teach Korean Language courses. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required PhD degree in Korean language or linguistics, applied linguistics, language education, second language acquisition, or a related field. Qualifications: Native or near-native fluency in Korean and professional competency in spoken and written English required. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience (experience can be gained as a student): -At least one-year experience teaching Korean as a foreign or second language at the US college level required, with three years' experience preferred. -Experience in teaching all levels of Korean preferred. -Experience in teaching Heritage/Business/Conversation/Media Korean preferred. -Experience with technology-enhanced instructional design, assessment, curriculum development or Korean language program coordination desired. -Experience in developing instructional development grants, coordinating budget or personnel for an instructional grant, or other experience with an instructional grant program desired. -ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Tester training in Korean desired. All requirements must be met by the start date. Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: MARCH 30, 2025 Salary: Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months) The starting salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. To apply for this position, please submit the following as one document: 1) A cover letter of application. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above. 2) A curriculum vitae. 3) A statement on teaching philosophy. 4) A sample Korean language course syllabus for each level (beginning, intermediate, and advanced). 5) A link to a 50-minute teaching demonstration video. 6) A summary of student evaluations. 7) Contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice. Contact: Byung-Jin Lim byungjin.lim@wisc.edu 608-262-3341 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Teaching Associate Professor(TL056) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/ASIAN LANGUAGES & CULTURES Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 309460-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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