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Konan University invites applications for a position of specially appointed lecturer (3-year contract) to teach and coordinate Japanese language classes for the Year-in-Japan Program (https://www.konan-u.ac.jp/kiec/english/year-in-japan.html) to begin in Fall 2025. For the details, please refer to the following links (all pages are in Japanese): Recruitment information: https://www.konan-u.ac.jp/gakuen/recruit/ Recruitment details: https://www.konan-u.ac.jp/pdf/recruit/2025/2025-celas-japanese-youkou02.pdf CV format: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.konan-u.ac.jp%2Fpdf%2Frecruit%2F2025%2F2025-celas-japanese-rirekisyo02.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Research Achievements format: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.konan-u.ac.jp%2Fpdf%2Frecruit%2F2025%2F2025-celas-japanese-gyoseki02.xls&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

The Japanese Section of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Western Washington University seeks applicants for one non-tenure-track instructor (lecturer) position for the 2025-26 academic year (September 16, 2025-June 15, 2026). The load will be seven courses distributed across three quarters (2-2-3), specifically seven Japanese language courses at the first-, second-, and third-year levels. Qualified candidates must have an M.A. or Ph.D. (or ABD status) in Japanese or a related field and must have native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English with Japanese language teaching experience using the communicative approach. The successful candidate is expected to design their own teaching materials, develop classroom activities, and hold regular office hours. This is a one-year limited-term position with the possibility of renewal for the 2026-27 academic year depending on programmatic need. Salary is commensurate with level of education and experience. Candidates should submit a CV and a letter of application that describes their teaching philosophy and addresses the qualifications above. Selected candidates will be interviewed through Zoom. All application materials must be submitted to the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures vacancy pool: https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=502003 Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2025 and will continue until a candidate has been selected. Please direct inquiries to [...]

Position: Adjunct Instructor of Japanese Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures Description & Duties:  The Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures is seeking a part-time instructor of Japanese. This position will begin in August 2025. The instructor will teach one undergraduate course per semester. Each course is 4 credits, and meets three days a week. Salary is $1,333 per credit hour ($10,665 per academic year for teaching 8 credits). Duties include course preparation, teaching using department-approved objectives following ACFTL guidelines, grading and assessing student achievement of learning outcomes, meeting with students during office hours, and communicating with students outside of class through Brightspace, e-mail, or telephone. There is no work visa available for this position. Qualifications: Master's Degree, near-native fluency in English and Japanese required. Second Language Acquisition degree and online teaching experience are preferred. Evidence of successful teaching is also desirable. How to Apply (Contact Information): Electronic submissions required. Candidates will be required to submit a cover letter, CV and contact information for three professional references. Please apply by emailing your application materials to llc-adjunct-search@newpaltz.edu. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3675. The University’s posting of this ad can be found here. Deadline: [...]

URL to Apply: https://rosehulman.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/9/home/requisition/668?c=rosehulman Posting Title: Visiting Faculty in Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts for 2025-2026 Location: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803 Posting: The Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT) seeks candidates for a one-year, sabbatical replacement, Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese to begin August 2025. Candidates will be either ABD or hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Japanese language, pedagogy, linguistics, literature, or other related disciplines at the time of employment. Successful candidates must demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching. We are especially interested in candidates capable of teaching Japanese language classes at a range of student proficiency levels. Essential job functions include classroom teaching, research and other professional development activities, and service to the department. The mission of RHIT is to offer students “the world’s best undergraduate science, engineering and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.” Our campus in west-central Indiana is home to 2,100 students with a passion for learning. The visiting assistant professor will join a multidisciplinary liberal arts department that teaches all Rose-Hulman students, offering many popular minors—including Japanese—and a second major in [...]

Department: Chinese & Japanese Department Posting Number: F132P For full consideration applicants should apply by: 04/01/2025 About Vassar College Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting Vassar College’s educational objectives and its institutional needs, which includes promoting a respect for difference and creating a learning environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact employment@vassar.edu Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the https://www.vassar.edu/land-acknowledgment. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and [...]