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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, [...]

Applications are invited for a one-year visiting position in Japanese language for 2025-26, with teaching to begin in September 2025 and the possibility of renewal for 2026-2027. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, the appointment will be made at the level of either a visiting lecturer or a visiting assistant professor. The teaching load will consist of two language courses in Fall 2025 and two in Spring 2026.Depending on the staffing needs, the position will also teach a three-week Winter Study sustaining course for Japanese 101 students in January 2026 with additional compensation. This is a full-time appointment. Salary is competitive and comes with full benefits. The review of applications will begin on February 28, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/. Qualifications Minimum requirements include an M.A. in Japanese language pedagogy, linguistics, literature, or a related field (a Ph.D. or ABD is preferred). Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in Japanese, strong teaching experience at the college level, and the ability to teach all levels of language courses either independently or collaboratively. Experience in team teaching and teacher training is preferred. [...]