April 19, 2022
The Department of Asian Languages and Literature is searching for applicants to join the alternate pool for Japanese language Teaching Assistants, in case any of our current teaching assistants
must leave their positions for any reason. Alternates are not guaranteed a position but will be notified if they qualify for alternate status.
This search is for academic year 2022-2023 only. Students who applied for this position earlier this year may re-apply.
General Duties/Description:
Job duties include, but are not limited to, teaching Japanese language classes in Japanese, preparing/grading tests, homework, and assignments, keeping student records, participating in TA
meetings, attending course lectures, and collaborating with the supervisor and other TAs.
Requirements:
Graduate students accepted by or enrolled in the University of Washington are eligible to apply. Previous teaching experience is a plus. Strong Japanese language skills are required. TA positions
require strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work well both individually and as part of a team.
By the time of appointment, non-native English-speaking applicants will have to satisfy the English speaking proficiency requirements found in Graduate School Memo 15.