Lecturer in Japanese

Position Summary The Department of Modern Languages invites part‑time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Japanese within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Position will teach first‑year Japanese courses and/or any other Japanese courses as needed. Faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and teaching responsibilities of part‑time faculty members include teaching and professional activities as assigned. Essential Functions Basic Instructional Duties: Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures. Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met. Be available outside class to help students learn and answer their questions (1 hour per 3‑hour class, physically and/or electronically). Adhere to all UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and beyond the classroom. Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Native or near‑native fluency in Japanese. Ability to deliver instruction online as needed. Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching. Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening, and weekend sections as needed. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA. Required Education Master of Arts Degree in Japanese or Master’s Degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Japanese. Required Work Experience One (1) year of teaching experience in Japanese with demonstrated instructional competency via student and peer evaluation processes. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Japanese. Two (2) years’ successful experience teaching at the undergraduate level, with documentation of student evaluations. Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations None specified. Work Hours Based on course assignment. Physical Demands Typical for faculty in this discipline. Posting Number UN1027PO Number of Vacancies 1 Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Desired Start Date 08/01/2026 Reports to Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Salary $2800/class (Master's); $3100/class (Doctorate) Open Date 05/11/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant N/A. Equal Employment Opportunity UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate). Title IX This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, the employee must promptly report any incident that they witness or receive information about Title IX violations, as set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter/Letter of Application Teaching Philosophy Unofficial Transcripts 1 Professional Reference Contacts Optional Documents Unofficial Transcripts 2 Unofficial Transcripts 3 Other Document Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? UIW Website HigherEdJobs.com Indeed LinkedIn WorkplaceDiversity.com HispanicDiversity.com BlackJobCenter.com WomensJobCenter.com VeteransConnect.com Personal Referral Employee Referral Other If you selected other, please tell us where? (Open Ended Question) * Do you have at least a Master of Arts in Japanese or a Masters in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Japanese? Yes No * How many years of teaching experience do you have in this language with demonstrated instructional competency via student and peer evaluation processes? Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 or more years * How many academic years of teaching in this language do you have at the college or university level? None 1 semester 1 academic year 2 academic years 3 academic years 4 academic years 5 or more academic years #J-18808-Ljbffr