Assistant Professor of Japanese – Language & Culture

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (DE); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Japanese to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will teach Japanese language and culture courses and contribute to program growth.

Responsibilities include advising students and study abroad coordination, collaboration with related programs, scholarly research, and service to the department and university.

Formación

• PhD or EdD in Japanese language and culture, or closely related discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in Japanese.
• ABD applicants may be considered; however, PhD/EdD must be confirmed by Aug 1, 2027; if not, appointment at Lecturer rank for the first year and PhD must be confirmed by July 1, 2028.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Japanese and English.
• Evidence of an active research agenda.
• Potential to contribute to courses in the Japanese minor.
• Experience teaching Japanese as a foreign language at the university level.

Responsabilidades

• Teach Japanese language and culture courses and advise students.
• Work with the Japanese minor program coordinator to offer study abroad programs in Japan.
• Advise students and relevant student organizations; collaborate with related programs.
• Produce scholarship and provide department and university service.
• Offer at least one course on contemporary Japanese language, culture, or society.

Conocimientos

Japanese language teaching

Bilingual English/Japanese

Active research agenda

University-level instruction

Educación

PhD in Japanese language and culture

ABD considered; PhD by Aug 2027/2028

Descripción del empleo

The Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Japanese to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will teach Japanese language and culture courses and contribute to program growth.

Responsibilities include advising students and study abroad coordination, collaboration with related programs, scholarly research, and service to the department and university.