Department of Culture Studies and Oriental languages

Temporary 50 % University Lecturer Position in Japanese Language

Job description

A 3-year temporary 50% position of university lecturer (SKO 1009) in Japanese language is available at the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages (IKOS), University of Oslo.

The main teaching responsibilities of the university lecturer will be within Japanese language. The person employed must have experience with teaching Japanese language at bachelor level. They will teach Japanese language courses at bachelor level and will be responsible for examinations and grading together with the other language lecturers in Japanese language at the department. Teaching includes both spoken and written Japanese (conversation, translation, grammar, vocabulary etc.), as well as exercises and testing.

The teaching will normally be at bachelor level. Within the normal duties and academic competence, the person appointed may also be directed to work outside his/her department. The appointment is made on condition that changes to the subject area and tasks may be determined by the employer.

Qualification requirements

• Applicants must have a master’s degree or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in Japanese language
• Applicants should be a native speaker of Japanese or have near native competence in Japanese
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position
• Good teamwork skills and experience

In the evaluation of the applicants, emphasis will be placed on:

• Pedagogical qualifications and practice, mainly from universities or higher education institutions, see How to document your pedagogical skills
• Applicants with skills in a Scandinavian language may be given preference
• Professional competence in and relevant contributions to the field

The successful candidate who at the time of appointment cannot document basic teaching qualifications will be required to obtain such qualifications within a two-year period.

We offer

• University lecturer: salary NOK 532 200 – 624 500 per annum depending on qualifications
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• Pension agreement with Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Attractive welfare benefits
• The possibility to apply for promotion to senior lecturer and docent at a later stage

How to apply

The application must include:

• Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications, research and motivation for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
• Educational certificates
• List of publications, if applicable

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “Apply for this job”.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and a trial lecture.

Formal regulations

Within the normal duties and academic competence, the person appointed may also be directed to work outside his/her department. The appointment is made on condition that changes to the subject area and tasks may be determined by the employer.

See also Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts

Following the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) § 25, Chapter 2, information about the applicant may be used in the public list of applicants even if the applicant opts out from the entry in the public application list.

The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

For questions about the position:

• Professor Aike Rots

For questions on how to apply in Jobbnorge

• HR Officer Janne Gjestad

  Apply for this job