Assistant Professor (Japanese Language Pedagogy)

University-of-Hawaii-System; Honolulu (HI); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Hawai at Manoa invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Japanese Language Pedagogy to begin Fall 2027. The department offers BA degrees in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean; MA & PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, and contribute to scholarly research while engaging in service at multiple

Formación

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Japanese Language, Japanese Linguistics, or closely related field; ABD considered; must complete by August 2027.
• Demonstrated experience teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated expertise in Japanese pedagogy.
• Evidence of scholarly activity in the field of specialization.
• High level of proficiency in Japanese and English.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff and administrators.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate content courses and Japanese language courses (introductory to advanced).
• Teach graduate courses in area of specialization.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Serve on thesis/dissertation committees.
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarly research and publication in area(s) of specialization.
• Contribute service at the department, college, university, and community levels.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Japanese pedagogy

Scholarly activity

Japanese/English proficiency

Collaborative skills

Educación

Ph.D. or equivalent in Japanese/related field

Descripción del empleo

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2026-02032

Position Number

0083779

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Hiring Unit: East Asian Languages and Literatures/College of Arts, Languages & LettersLocation: Manoa

Date Posted: September 22, 2026

Salary Information: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa 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 language, linguistics, literature, and culture. We offer B.A. degrees in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean; MA & PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures, with concentrations on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Linguistics and Literature.

Our campus welcomes all students but given our responsibilities to the community in which we operate, as part of our strategic mission, we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is committed to integrating Native Hawaiian language, culture and/or values into its academic and campus environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate content courses and Japanese language courses (introductory to advanced);
• Teach graduate courses in area of specialization;
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students;
• Serve on thesis/dissertation committees;
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarly research and publication in area(s) of specialization;
• Contribute service at the department, college, university, and community levels;
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Japanese Language, Japanese Linguistics, or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing (ABD will be considered; all requirements for degree must be completed by August 2027);
• Demonstrated experience in teaching at the college level;
• Demonstrated expertise in Japanese pedagogy;
• Evidence of scholarly activity in the field of specialization;
• High level of proficiency in Japanese and English;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff and administrators.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to develop courses in interdisciplinary fields;
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and service at the college level;
• Research capability in an additional area of Japanese linguistics beyond Japanese Pedagogy

Inquiries

Dr. Kazue Kanno, Search Committee Chair, [e-mail]

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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