Western Washington University, WA
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 the chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Shannon Dubenion-Smith: dubenis [at] wwu.edu.
