Lecturer in Japanese

Position Details

Position Information


Position Title
Lecturer in Japanese


Academic Year
2026-2027


UIW Mission


University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

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.

In all matters, 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 at the University include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

Benefits


This position is not benefits eligible.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:

1. Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
2. Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
3. Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
4. Be available outside class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
5. 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.
6. Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and beyond the classroom.
7. Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
8. 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.