The Japanese Studies Program is currently accepting applications for the JAPN Non-Student Tutor (NST) position for Fall 2019.

We have successfully expanded our Japanese Language Program and the NSTs play a key role. We are looking for qualified individuals who are capable of assisting our instructors and students in learning Japanese at all levels. NSTs must follow instructors' instructions to complete tasks and assist students within their available hours. NSTs will have standard tasks each week (office hours, tutorial section instruction, grading, etc.) and will also be asked to complete additional tasks based on that week’s needs (proctor tests, assist with conversation tables, etc.) within their available hours.

As of today (July 30, 2019), we are looking for applicants who are available between 11:00am and 4:00pm to teach two to four JAPN tutorial sections on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout the Fall Quarter (from September 27 to December 13, 2019). NSTs are required to attend a weekly TA meeting (every Tuesday, 5:00-6:30pm) in addition to the mandatory annual 3-day TA Orientation/Training on September 23, 24, and 25, 2019. (Note: The JAPN TA Orientation is only offered in fall and not available in winter or spring.)

[Qualifications]
- Applicants should have a native or near-native competence in the language, should speak the standard variety of Japanese, and should have knowledge of fundamental Japanese grammar and culture. Qualified candidates must have a four year college degree. Preference will be given to candidates with degrees in linguistics, Japanese language, education, foreign language pedagogy, and/or other language education-related areas. Applicants with prior teaching experience will be given preference.
- NSTs are required to have exceptional interpersonal communication skills, understanding of the collective business culture, and strong sense of team work as they team-teach and work closely with the instructors and other teaching assistants. Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and understanding of the program's mission.
- All applicants hired by UC San Diego will be required to provide proof of United States citizenship or eligibility/authorization to work in the United Sates.

[How to apply]
1. Complete the below online application form
2. Submit the following documents via email at japan@ucsd.edu. (If this is not the first time you are applying for this position, you do not need to resubmit your CV or statement of purpose.)
            a. Statement of purpose, handwritten in Japanese ("Kaisho" de kaite kudasai.)
            b. Resume or CV, detailing language and teaching background (in English)

[Application Deadline]
August 4, 2019

NST contracts are valid for one quarter with the potential for re-hire based on enrollment needs and availability of funds. All Current NSTs must reapply each quarter for the position.

Please contact Kumi Obayashi-Ward at japan@ucsd.edu should you have any questions regarding this recruitment.