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The faculty of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, non-tenure track position at the rank of Instructor of Japanese to begin August 16, 2025. The position is a 9-month appointment with a teaching load of 8 courses for the academic year. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. Candidates must have a minimum qualification of a Master’s degree or higher in Japanese or a related field, completed by August 15, 2025, with evidence of two years of successful teaching experience at the college level, and native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester (eight courses per year) in the Japanese language from introductory through advanced levels. Capability in teaching reading and writing skills involving phonetic alphabets and kanji Chinese characters is preferred. The successful candidate will maintain an excellent record of teaching, while actively engaging in various instructional responsibilities with full participation in program affairs and service. Experience with leading study abroad program is a plus. At the University of South [...]

Position Description: The Program in Asian Studies at Bates College invites applications for a two-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in Japanese (or Visiting Instructor depending on terminal degree), beginning July, 2025, and ending in June, 2027. We are looking for applicants with expertise in teaching Japanese language at all levels. The successful applicant will teach five courses each academic year, at least four of which will be language courses. Additional responsibilities include supervising a language assistant, contributing to co-curricular programming, and possible thesis advising. We are looking to hire a colleague with expertise in and a passion for language teaching, someone who will be able to welcome many students into our Japanese language program, build a strong foundation with them, and encourage them to continue on into their intermediate and advanced courses. Bates students come from a variety of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds, and we are committed to each student’s success. Therefore, candidates should share evidence of their skills and experience supporting a diverse student body. This evidence may take the form of a separate, additional document or it may be integrated into the teaching statement. We encourage applications from individuals from historically marginalized groups and [...]

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. [...]

1. Position/Number of openings One (1) full-time instructor on a renewable three-year contract (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2028). 2. Duties Teaching of intermediate and advanced Japanese, mostly to graduate students from North American universities who intend to become researchers or pursue other Japan-related work. Teaching Japanese language classes (including discipline-specific classes on law, religion, and/or courses on classical Japanese or kanbun). Developing new teaching materials. Other work related to the IUC’s Japanese language classes. 3. Qualifications Master’s degree required; PhD desirable. Ideally will have majored or minored in some other field in addition to Japanese/Japanese Language Pedagogy at university or graduate school Must have teaching experience in intermediate or advanced Japanese at a university or other institution of higher learning. Must be a native Japanese speaker or have equivalent Japanese language skills. IUC's retirement age is 65. 4. Terms of Employment Working hours are 9:30–4:30 weekdays. Wednesday afternoons may be used for study or training outside the workplace. Days off: Saturday, Sunday, national holidays, and school holidays (New Year’s vacation, summer vacation, etc.). Teaching hours: Maximum of 13 classes a week (one class = 50 minutes). Pay: In accordance with IUC pay regulations. Benefits: Pension, health insurance, long-term care insurance [...]

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 [...]