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Konan University invites applications for a position of specially appointed lecturer (3-year contract) to teach and coordinate Japanese language classes for the Year-in-Japan Program (https://www.konan-u.ac.jp/kiec/english/year-in-japan.html) to begin in Fall 2025. For the details, please refer to the following links (all pages are in Japanese): Recruitment information: https://www.konan-u.ac.jp/gakuen/recruit/ Recruitment details: https://www.konan-u.ac.jp/pdf/recruit/2025/2025-celas-japanese-youkou02.pdf CV format: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.konan-u.ac.jp%2Fpdf%2Frecruit%2F2025%2F2025-celas-japanese-rirekisyo02.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Research Achievements format: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.konan-u.ac.jp%2Fpdf%2Frecruit%2F2025%2F2025-celas-japanese-gyoseki02.xls&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

The Japanese Section of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Western Washington University seeks applicants for one non-tenure-track instructor (lecturer) position for the 2025-26 academic year (September 16, 2025-June 15, 2026). The load will be seven courses distributed across three quarters (2-2-3), specifically seven Japanese language courses at the first-, second-, and third-year levels. Qualified candidates must have an M.A. or Ph.D. (or ABD status) in Japanese or a related field and must have native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English with Japanese language teaching experience using the communicative approach. The successful candidate is expected to design their own teaching materials, develop classroom activities, and hold regular office hours. This is a one-year limited-term position with the possibility of renewal for the 2026-27 academic year depending on programmatic need. Salary is commensurate with level of education and experience. Candidates should submit a CV and a letter of application that describes their teaching philosophy and addresses the qualifications above. Selected candidates will be interviewed through Zoom. All application materials must be submitted to the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures vacancy pool: https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=502003 Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2025 and will continue until a candidate has been selected. Please direct inquiries to [...]

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: [...]

URL to Apply: https://rosehulman.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/9/home/requisition/668?c=rosehulman Posting Title: Visiting Faculty in Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts for 2025-2026 Location: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803 Posting: The Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT) seeks candidates for a one-year, sabbatical replacement, Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese to begin August 2025. Candidates will be either ABD or hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Japanese language, pedagogy, linguistics, literature, or other related disciplines at the time of employment. Successful candidates must demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching. We are especially interested in candidates capable of teaching Japanese language classes at a range of student proficiency levels. Essential job functions include classroom teaching, research and other professional development activities, and service to the department. The mission of RHIT is to offer students “the world’s best undergraduate science, engineering and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.” Our campus in west-central Indiana is home to 2,100 students with a passion for learning. The visiting assistant professor will join a multidisciplinary liberal arts department that teaches all Rose-Hulman students, offering many popular minors—including Japanese—and a second major in [...]

Department: Chinese & Japanese Department Posting Number: F132P For full consideration applicants should apply by: 04/01/2025 About Vassar College Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications to contribute to meeting Vassar College’s educational objectives and its institutional needs, which includes promoting a respect for difference and creating a learning environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact employment@vassar.edu Vassar is a highly selective, coeducational liberal arts college of about 2400 undergraduate students, located in the Hudson Valley, seventy-five miles north of New York City. Vassar stands upon the https://www.vassar.edu/land-acknowledgment. The College is located in Poughkeepsie, home to a culturally diverse community, and benefits from convenient commuter rail access to New York City. Vassar faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, and [...]

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 [...]