Instructor, Introduction to East Asian Cultures

The Modern Languages Studies Department at Vancouver Island University invites applications for a Sessional Instructor in East Asian Cultures.

The Modern Languages Studies Department is committed to high standards in teaching, student engagement, and community connection. We offer culture and language courses in French, Spanish, and Japanese, including a two-year Certificate Program in Language and Culture for each language, emphasizing the development of linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding to meet a wide range of student needs and goals.

Duties:

Responsibilities include teaching a face-to-face section of Introduction to East Asian Cultures (ASIA 100) in the Spring term, which is scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 14:30-1600. This course provides basic knowledge and understanding of the cultures of Asian countries (China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam), including elements from arts and cultures, social rituals, religions, philosophies, history of the region, socio-economic and political structures.

Required Qualifications:

M.A. in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution. Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in teaching at the post-secondary level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in a related field from an appropriately accredited university. Experience with instructional technology and its applications to classroom teaching will be considered an asset.

Salary Information

$8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.