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One-Year Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Japanese

2026-10-02T16:09:21-06:00October 2, 2026|Institution: Colby College, ME|

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Colby College seeks applicants for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in Japanese during the 2027-2028 academic year. The successful applicant will teach four Japanese language classes, two in the fall semester and two in the spring semester, at a range of levels. Expected qualifications include a graduate degree in Japanese language, literature, or a related field; native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English; prior […]

Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS) Postdoctoral Fellowship

2026-09-25T09:52:09-06:00September 25, 2026|Institution: Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies|

The Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies invites applications for the KCJS Postdoctoral Fellowship for the academic year 2027-28, with the possibility of extension. Based at Doshisha University in Kyoto, KCJS is an undergraduate study abroad program governed by a consortium of twelve American universities and administered by the Center for Undergraduate Global Engagement at Columbia University.

The KCJS Fellow is expected to engage in their own research and teach one course each semester in Kyoto. One […]

Assistant Professor, Japanese Language Pedagogy

2026-09-24T07:57:19-06:00September 24, 2026|Institution: University of Hawai'i at Mānoa|

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures of the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position in Japanese Language Pedagogy at the level of Assistant Professor to start Fall 2027, pending position clearance and availability of funds.

The Department of EALL is among the largest departments of its kind in the country and offers a curriculum unparalleled in  its breadth and scope in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean […]

Lecturer in Japanese Language

2026-09-23T13:52:55-06:00September 23, 2026|Institution: Columbia University, NY|

Description

The Japanese Language Program (JLP) in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University invites applications for a position at the rank of Lecturer in Japanese beginning July 1, 2027. The position is full-time with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review. Primary responsibilities include teaching two to three courses in Japanese language each semester in consultation with the JLP Director and EALAC department administration. Administrative […]

Assistant Teaching Professor, Japanese Cultural Studies (Non-Tenure-Track)

2026-09-23T08:55:34-06:00September 23, 2026|Institution: University at Buffalo|

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9836607

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for a 10 month full-time, non-tenure-track qualified rank teaching position in Japanese Cultural Studies. The appointment will be made in the Asian Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences. The position is designed for an educator whose primary professional commitment is undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, and […]

Japanese Language Education Director

2026-09-19T16:32:54-06:00September 19, 2026|Institution: Aozora Community, NY|

Position: Japanese Language Education Director

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000 ~ $105,000

Reports To : Executive Director

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 3 weeks paid time off; and free lunch on school days (approximately 180 days during the school year), 401K, Life Insurance

Overview: The Japanese Language Education Director is a key member of Aozora Community’s leadership team, responsible for overseeing the […]

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Japanese Linguistics

2026-09-14T12:39:20-06:00September 14, 2026|Institution: The Ohio State University|

Position Overview

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Japanese linguistics with a start date of August 15, 2027. We seek an outstanding scholar in any area of Japanese linguistics. The successful candidate will teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, helping them develop the analytical skills needed to investigate Japanese language data while engaging with current debates in linguistics […]

Substitute and Tutor Pool: Japanese (online)

2026-09-10T13:29:46-06:00September 10, 2026|Institution: The Well-Trained Mind Academy (Online)|

The Well-Trained Mind Academy is hiring individuals to join our substitute and tutoring pool for middle school and high school Japanese. 

Our world language instructors use a combination of Comprehensible Input and explicit grammatical instruction, fitting with the goals of a classical education. Applicants should be well versed in second language acquisition theory and the ACTFL world-readiness standards for language learning. The successful candidate […]

Adjunct Instructor in World Languages and Cultures

2026-09-03T14:14:29-06:00September 3, 2026|Institution: Old Dominion University, VA|

Job Description
The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Old Dominion University seeks part-time instructors in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and World Cultural Studies. Selected candidates will be hired as part of an adjunct pool and assigned courses as needed. Our greatest need is typically for instructors who can teach daytime, on-campus courses between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Position Type
  • Part-Time
Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in the subject to […]

Japanese-Speaking Elementary School Teacher

2026-08-29T12:07:20-06:00August 28, 2026|Institution: Japanese Academy of San Diego (JASD)|

Position: Full-Time or Part-Time
Grade Levels: Kindergarten–5th Grade
Subjects: Japanese Language Arts & Mathematics

About Japanese Academy of San Diego

Japanese Academy of San Diego (JASD) is a private bilingual Japanese-English elementary school serving students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Our program provides students with a strong academic foundation in both Japanese and English while fostering cultural awareness, creativity, independence, and respect for others.

We are seeking a Japanese-Speaking Elementary School Teacher who is passionate about education […]

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) – Modern Languages, Japanese (27-28)

2026-08-10T11:34:18-06:00August 5, 2026|Institution: DePaul University, Chicago IL|

To apply for the position, please click the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/188882

Position Description:

The Department of Modern Languages in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Japanese, beginning in Fall 2027.

DePaul’s interdisciplinary Japanese Studies program offers a major and a curriculum that integrates advanced Japanese-language study with area studies courses in Japanese culture, literature, history, religion, art, politics, and related fields.

The […]

Mandarin and or Japanese Part Time Teacher

2026-07-29T11:48:52-06:00July 29, 2026|Institution: Midwest Academy for Gifted Education, Chicago IL|

Full job description

If you can’t come to us in person to 900 N. Franklin St., Chicago IL, 60610, please, don’t apply!

We are looking for a Japanese teacher to come:

Japanese – 1 time per week and work with 2 groups of 6-12 students for 1.5 hrs (2 classes Japanese)

and or

Mandarin Chinese – 2 times per week and work with 4-6 groups of 4-12 students for 3 hrs (4 classes of Mandarin)

The work […]

Assistant Professor of Teaching in Japanese (Clinical Faculty)

2026-02-27T10:43:21-07:00November 13, 2025|Institution: Purdue University, IN|

Department: East Asian Languages, School of Languages and Cultures (SLC), Purdue University
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Appointment Status: Non-tenure-track, benefits-eligible, three-year renewable contract

Position Summary

The School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching (Clinical Faculty) in Japanese, to begin in Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will normally teach four three-credit courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities will include various courses in Japanese—such as […]

Part-time Japanese Language Instructor

2025-02-20T13:08:37-07:00February 20, 2025|Institution: Japan Society, NY|

TITLE

Part-time Japanese Language Instructor 

LOCATION

Japan Society, New York, NY 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese culture, business, and society with audiences in New York and around the world through innovative programs in arts and culture, public policy, business, sustainability, and education, online and on-site at our headquarters in a landmarked New York City […]

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