Dynamic Lecturer - Japanese Language, Culture & Literature

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If you require any assistance with including the necessary documents in the application process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Resume parsing is not effective on documents which exceed one (1) page. As a result, it is not recommended to select Autofill with Resume when applying if using a resume or CV which exceeds one (1) page. Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. Job Title:Lecturer in Japanese Language, Culture, and Literature Department:Arts and Sciences | East Asian Languages and Literatures Position Overview The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Lecturer in Japanese Language and/or Literature. This is a 1-year appointment from August 15, 2026, through August 14, 2027. This position is posted as full-time; however, the appointment may range from 50% to 100% FTE depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and the needs of the department. We seek candidates who can teach Japanese language at the undergraduate level (required) and, ideally, Japanese literature and culture courses (desired) . Candidates who meet the language teaching requirement but do not have demonstrated ability to teach literature may be considered for a 50% appointment. Candidates with demonstrated ability to teach both Japanese language and literature may be considered for a full-time (100%) appointment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Japanese language courses and may also teach courses in Japanese literature and/or culture, depending on qualifications. Responsibilities include holding regular office hours, assessing and grading student work, and contributing to the instructional mission of the department. Performance Objectives Teach Japanese language courses at the undergraduate level (required) Teach Japanese literature and/or culture courses (desired), depending on qualifications Required Education and Experience Requirements Master’s degree or higher in Japanese language, literature, or a related field Ability to teach Japanese language at the college level Native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and English Desired Experience teaching Japanese language and or literature at the college level Additional Information How to Apply To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday Application Materials Submitted In Workday Must Include Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity. 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