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The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for full-time Teaching Track positions in Japanese language at the ranks of Senior Lecturer and Lecturer to begin in Fall 2025. Responsibilities include teaching or co-teaching all levels of modern Japanese language, supporting curriculum development, and creating/expanding teaching materials. Senior lecturer is expected to also lead and coordinate with other instructors in the Japanese language section to further develop and enhance the curriculum. Applicant Qualifications: Candidates for the rank of Senior Lecturer must have a PhD in Japanese linguistics, communicative/proficiency-based language pedagogy, second-language acquisition or a related field; native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English. Candidates must also have a minimum of the equivalent of six years of fulltime teaching experience and an extensive record of excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, advising, and service (such as mentoring and programmatic planning) consistent with Washington University’s teaching-track policies. The initial term of the appointment will be for three years at the senior lecturer rank, with renewal contingent upon performance. Candidates for the Lecturer position must have a minimum of an M.A., with strong preference for a Ph.D., in Japanese linguistics, [...]

Position Description The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Washington & Lee University invites applications for a renewable position, depending on qualifications and experience, as Instructor in Japanese to begin July 2025. This position carries a 6-course teaching load distributed over Fall and Winter terms (12 weeks each), and the university’s signature 4-week Spring Term. Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University’s mission and Strategic Plan. Qualifications The ideal applicant should have a M.A. or higher degree with native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, a demonstrated success teaching at the college/university level in the U.S., commitment to world language instruction, competence in developing teaching materials, a familiarity with language-learning technology, ability to offer one course in English during the spring term, and a willingness to create opportunities for use of Japanese outside the classroom. Primary responsibilities include the teaching of Japanese at all levels. Application Instructions We will review applications on a rolling basis until [...]

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. Pursuant to cultivating an inclusive college community, the search committee will holistically assess the qualifications of each applicant.  We will consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.  We will also consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to academic success. Individuals who need accommodation due to a [...]

Department: Chinese & Japanese Department Posting Number: AS580P About Vassar College Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the https://www.vassar.edu/land-acknowledgment. Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups. Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. Position Summary and Responsibilities Vassar College invites applications for Japanese Language Fellow for the 2025-26 academic year (late August, 2025 through May, 2026). The Language Fellow, who must be a native level speaker of Japanese, has the opportunity to work closely with experienced language instructors and to gain experience in teaching non-native speakers by conducting conversation classes and drill sessions that supplement language courses. The fellow assists the Japanese faculty members in preparing teaching materials. Language Fellows receive free room and board on Vassar’s campus for the academic year, a monthly stipend of $700 for 10 months, and international health insurance coverage. They take one [...]

Working/Functional Title Japanese Lang. Ast.Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term Position Summary The Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures at Michigan State University seeks one full-time Fixed-Term Japanese Language Instructor or Fixed-Term Assistant Professor of Japanese Language. This is a fixed-term, nine-month, academic year position beginning August 16, 2025, and is renewable contingent upon funding and performance. Rank is determined by highest degree, a Master’s degree required for an instructor position and a PhD required for an fixed-term assistant professor position. All degrees must be conferred by the time of hire. The successful candidate will contribute to diversity and inclusive excellence through teaching 6 Japanese Language courses each academic year (3 courses per semester) at all levels from beginning to advanced. Based on qualifications and Program need, the candidate may also be asked to teach an English-language course on Japanese language and society. The successful candidate will furthermore share service and outreach responsibilities with other Japanese faculty and participate in curriculum and program development, event planning, and language program coordination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. [...]

Colgate University. The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Japanese, beginning in the fall semester of 2025, for an initial one-year term with the possibility of renewal for a second year, contingent on department needs and an evaluation of teaching effectiveness. A Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after date of hire, and native or near-native command of both Japanese and English is required. The applicant’s area of research specialization is open. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Japanese language courses at all levels, participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, and may be expected to teach a Japan-related course in English designed by the applicant. The teaching load is five courses for the year. A letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference must be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/162242. At least one letter of reference should address the candidate’s teaching experience and potential. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their cover letter, candidates must describe how their teaching might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Review of applications will begin March 3, [...]