Adjunct Faculty - Japanese Culture and Language

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 11,160 - 22,320; Part time

Job summary

University of Delaware in Newark, DE seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Japanese language and culture courses beginning Spring 2027. In-person instruction is preferred, with online instruction considered.

Responsibilities include teaching languages and culture classes as needed and contributing to program development. Candidates should have an MA or PhD in Japanese studies and native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, plus US teaching experience and work authorization.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have MA or PhD in Japanese Language, Literature, Linguistics or Culture.
• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English.
• Experience teaching college-level Japanese language and culture courses in the US is highly desired; work authorization in the US is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Japanese language and culture classes as needed by the department.
• Contribute to development of the Japanese program.
• Hold one hour of student office hours per course per week.

Skills

Native Japanese

English fluency

Teaching experience

Work authorization

Education

MA or PhD in Japanese Language, Literature, Linguistics, or Culture

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Japanese Culture and Language

College / VP Area: College of Arts & Sciences
Work type: Staff, Part-Time
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Part Time, Adjuncts / Instructors

Anticipated Start Date: Spring Semester 2027 - classes begin February 8, 2027

Schedule: up to 10 course credits per semester

Location: Newark, Delaware campus

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE, seeks a dynamic and innovative instructor to teach Japanese culture and language courses as needed starting in Spring 2027. Culture classes may cover film, literature, manga, anime, videogames or a range of these; languageclasses may be at any level from elementary through to advanced, depending on needs of the program. In-person instruction is preferred, but online instruction willalso be considered.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have an MA or PhD in Japanese Language, Literature, Linguistics, or Culture, and should have native or near-native fluency in bothJapanese and English. Experience teaching college-level Japanese language and culture courses in the US is highly desired; authorization to work in the US isrequired.

The core responsibilities of this position include teaching Japanese language and culture classes as needed by the department and contributing to the

• development of the Japanese program. Candidates should be:
• committed to high-quality instruction in a collaborative, communicative-based learning environment;
• able to work with a wide range of students and learning styles;
• willing to collaborate with colleagues to advance student outcomes; and
• experienced with using technology to foster student learning.

The instructor is also expected to hold one hour of student office hours per course per week.

Hiring Timeline

Application Review: ongoing through November 2026

Interviews: ongoing through November 2026

Offers Extended: by 1 December 2026, or sooner if a qualified applicant is found

Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

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