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The Asian Studies Program at DePauw University invites applications for a part-time position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor beginning August 2025. MA is required or Ph.D. is preferred in Japanese Language Pedagogy; applicants with an MA and or ABD will be appointed at the rank of Instructor; applicants with a Ph.D will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor. A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting and evidence of effective and inclusive teaching are essential. The department specifically seeks candidates to teach Japanese Language courses. Teaching assignment is four courses per year, and funding is available for professional development and research with undergraduate students. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will provide Japanese cultural programming for students. Please see the following link for details. https://depauw.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DePauw_University/details/Part-time-Instructor-or-Assistant-Professor-of-Asian-Studies--Japanese-_JR100170

Position URL http://apply.interfolio.com/164234 Position Description Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for an adjunct position in the Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages to teach two courses in fall 2025 and one course in spring 2026. The fall courses will be Japanese 101 (Elementary Japanese I) and Japanese 201 (Intermediate Japanese I). The spring course will be Japanese 102 (Elementary Japanese II). The fall courses will be taught beginning Monday, August 25, 2025 and ending on December 14, 2025. The spring course will be taught beginning Tuesday, January 13, 2026, with the employment period extending for two weeks following the completion of the spring 2026 semester on May 2, 2026. Each course will meet in person three times a week for 50 minutes.The rank will be Adjunct Assistant Professor or Adjunct Instructor, depending on qualifications, and the salary is $7000 per course. Applicants should possess at minimum an M.A. in Japanese language/literature/pedagogy, or a related field. Teaching experience preferred. Candidates must submit the following items electronically via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/164234 : a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and graduate transcript (or, if approved by the Associate Dean, other documentation of equivalent professional expertise). Applicants should arrange for two letters of [...]

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Indiana University Bloomington’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Language and Linguistics, to begin August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be able to teach Japanese language and linguistic courses. Review of applications will begin immediately, with all applications received by May 23, 2025, guaranteed full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Japanese linguistics, language pedagogy or a related field. ABD candidates may be considered but it is expected that a selected candidate will have a doctoral degree in hand by August 1, 2025. The candidate should have native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English with one year’s experience teaching at the college level in the United States. Ability to teach Introduction to Japanese Linguistics or a Japanese-related content course in English is a plus. Required Application Materials: Application materials should include the following: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, a sample syllabus for Japanese language class (preferably first- or second-year level), a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three (3) references to provide letters of recommendation. [...]

The Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, invites applications for a non-tenure track Instructor of Japanese to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. Details are available at: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/details/Instructor-of-Japanese_R0070628-1?q=R0070628&locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249 Completed applications received by May 30, 2025, will be assured full consideration.

The Department of Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures (REALC) at Emory University invites applications for a teaching position in Japanese language for the academic year 2025-26, with an anticipated start date in August 2025. Applicants should possess a minimum of an M.A. in Japanese linguistics, language pedagogy, second language acquisition, or a closely related area and be highly proficient in both Japanese and English. A record of successful teaching at the college level and familiarity with technology in teaching is required. Responsibilities include teaching five Japanese language courses at the 1st and 2nd year levels during the term of appointment.  Also required is availability to teach between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Please submit by email a letter of application, CV with list of courses taught, statement of teaching philosohy and at least two letters of recommendation to Julie Darby (jdarby@emory.edu). Inquiries about the position can be sent to Cheryl Crowley at ccrowle@emory.edu. Review of materials will begin May 21st and continue until the position is filled. Emory cannot help applicants obtain visas. Only those who are authorized to work in the USA by the start of appointment should apply. Emory University is an AA/EOE employer.

Full-time Tenure-track Faculty Position, Graduate School of Global Communication and Language, Japanese Language Teaching Practices, Akita International University  The Graduate School of Global Communication and Language invites applications for Japanese Language Practitioner-Teachers（実務家教員）of the level of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor beginning on April 1, 2026 or September 1, 2026. For detailed information, please refer to the AIU website below. https://web.aiu.ac.jp/news/86713/ To be considered for the position, please complete the online application form below and upload the necessary documents. Online Application Form: https://forms.gle/nnMCyoAc1RxNGZzJA The initial screening of applicants will begin on July 1, 2025. Applications received after 11:59pm, June 30, 2025 (JST) will not receive consideration. Inquiries: Faculty Search Committee c/o Office of Faculty and Staff Support Akita International University Yuwa, Akita City, 010-1292, Japan TEL +81-018-886-5829 Email: f-search2@aiu.co.jp Web: https://web.aiu.ac.jp/