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The Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU) invites applications for two summer instructor positions. Period of appointment: June 8 – August 7, 2025. Qualifications: A master’s degree or higher, preferably in Japanese language pedagogy, applied linguistics, or a related field in education or Japanese studies. Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching all levels of Japanese at the college level in the United States. Responsibilities: Teach a maximum of 18 hours per week of Japanese-language courses (Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced). Additional responsibilities include student advising and contributing to the Center's activities and services. Housing: JCMU will provide rent-free housing at the Center, which includes basic furniture, appliances, and utensils. Utility expenses must be paid by the tenant. JCMU will cover airfare for the shortest route from the instructor’s nearest airport to Japan. Salary: Starting from ¥632,000, depending on teaching experience and highest degree earned. Participants are responsible for their own social insurance and tax obligations. Transportation: JCMU will cover airfare for the shortest route from the instructor’s nearest airport to Japan. To Apply: Please submit the following documents: Letter of application Curriculum vitae Two syllabi for different course levels One lesson [...]

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY’s Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Japanese language, beginning on July 1, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching Japanese language courses across multiple levels, including a Professional Japanese course. Applicants must possess native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, a M.A. or Ph.D. degree (or ABD status) in Japanese linguistics, pedagogy, or a related area, and have experience in teaching Japanese language courses of all levels at the college level (U.S. experience preferred). A strong grounding in proficiency-oriented teaching, a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment for students from a range of diverse backgrounds, and a command of instructional technology applied to language learning are also preferred qualities. Applicants should apply via the University’s career website at: https://hr.wfu.edu/careers/. The application should be submitted as a single pdf file. A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching philosophy and pedagogy, two sample syllabi, a list of three professional references, and a link to a video teaching demonstration at the elementary, intermediate or advanced level. A second video at a different level is welcome but not required. Review of applications will begin January [...]

Job Description: The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position at the rank of Instructional Assistant Professor, beginning August 16, 2025. Applicants will have an M.A. in Japanese, Japanese Language Pedagogy, Japanese Linguistics, or related field, or applicants will complete the MA by August 15, 2025. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. The successful applicant will a) contribute to the development and teaching of Japanese language and culture courses including online); b contribute to a robust undergraduate major in Japanese language and culture by collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth articulation across the levels of language instruction and by participating in course design and creation; c) provide extracurricular support of the program through service that includes placement testing, weekly language tables, and other activities relating to extracurricular Japanese language use. The typical teaching assignment for a lecturer is three courses per semester. The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is home to multiple language programs. It offers training in languages and cultures from all corners of the globe. UF is [...]

Position Description The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University anticipates one or more possible openings for a full-time Language Instructor/Teaching Assistant in Japanese expected to begin August 1, 2025 and to extend through June 30, 2026. Language instructors (formerly Drill Instructors) teach small-group sections in Japanese language classes under the supervision of a course head and assist the course head in preparing class materials, grading, and providing individual assistance to students. Should this opening become available, this will be a term appointment for one year, with the possibility of renewal dependent on performance and curricular need. Basic Qualifications Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in all modalities of Japanese (reading, writing, listening, and speaking); a bachelor’s degree or higher; experience teaching Japanese, preferably at the college level to students whose native language is English; and computer literacy. Special Instructions Interested candidates should submit to the job portal at https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/14424: A cover letter, including a description of teaching experience and philosophy and comments on any efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging. A Curriculum Vitae Names and contact information of three referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation [...]

Position Description The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University seeks applications for a full-time Preceptor in Japanese. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025. The preceptor will be responsible for acting as instructor in charge of one of the levels of Japanese taught at Harvard, between elementary and advanced (fifth year level), and for training and supervising instructors in the Japanese program. This is a term appointment of three years, renewable for a term of up to five years (eight years in total), contingent on performance, enrollments, curricular need, position availability, and divisional dean authorization. Basic Qualifications The successful applicant should have native or near-native command of modern standard Japanese, both written and spoken, be able to teach modern Japanese at any level, elementary through advanced, to learners whose native language is English, and be well trained in the issues of teaching Japanese as a foreign language. Additional Qualifications An M.A. degree or higher in Japanese Linguistics, Japanese Pedagogy, Foreign Language Education, Second Language Acquisition, or a closely related field, and several years of experience teaching modern Japanese at the college level in the United States are preferred. Experience in computer-assisted language teaching [...]

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The George Washington University (https://eall.columbian.gwu.edu/ ) invites applications for a full-time, specialized faculty appointment at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor in Japanese Language expected to begin Fall 2025. The initial term is 3 years and the position is renewable upon successful review. The successful candidate is expected to teach all levels of Japanese language with a 4-3 teaching load and to be actively engaged in contemporary teaching approaches and use digital technologies and social media in teaching and service. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to curriculum and program development and academic and student events. Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in the field of Japanese language and culture, native or near native fluency in Japanese and English, and evidence of excellence in teaching Japanese at the college level, as demonstrated by evaluations. ABD applicants will be considered but must have PhD in hand by date of appointment. Salary of $75,000-$80,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for GW’s employee benefits including medical, dental, and retirement. A full explanation of those benefits is available at https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits To apply: Complete the online faculty application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/116363 [...]

Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor fixed-term position in Japanese to begin in August 2025. The Japanese program at UNCW is currently small but also over capacity, with high student interest and enrollment demonstrating the potential for growth. We seek a candidate with exceptional language teaching capability and a vision for contributing to continued program development, with the goal of demonstrating how enrollments justify the creation of a full-time tenure-track position. Teaching responsibilities include a regular load of four courses per semester with the possibility of course reductions for active research. The successful candidate is expected to be an expert in Japanese language pedagogy from the beginning to upper-intermediate levels of proficiency. Special consideration will be given to candidates with the demonstrated ability to lead study abroad programs and build connections with other academic, extracurricular, or community-based programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for at least one course on an aspect of contemporary Japanese language, culture, or society (e.g. arts and entertainment, business and finance, demographic challenges, politics, sociolinguistics, technology, tourism and recreation, and so [...]

The Department of World Languages & Cultures at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Japanese to begin in Fall 2025. This is a 10-month annual tenure track appointment. The area of specialization is open, but the department strongly encourages applications from qualified candidates who can contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, mentoring, and service. This Assistant Professor will teach 9 credit hours of Japanese classes per semester (3:3 load) at the undergraduate level, including Advanced Japanese Language and content courses in the appointee's specialization. They will also contribute to program development for the new Japanese major. The Japanese program focuses on communicative competence. Additional required service includes committee work, curriculum development, and mentoring students through extra-curricular activities. A significant record of publications is expected for tenure and promotion. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Japanese by no later than August 2025. Native or near-native Japanese. Experience teaching Japanese at all undergraduate levels. Demonstrated use of ACTFL proficiency guidelines and the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages in the classroom. Preferred Qualifications: Specialization in Sociolinguistics. Demonstrated excellence in teaching Japanese language and culture using communicative methods. A growing publication record. Interested candidates should [...]