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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/

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 [...]