The State University of New York at New Paltz
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: April 15 for full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Other information: The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
