Lecturer - Japanese

Utah State University; Logan (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University in Logan, Utah invites applications for a Lecturer in Japanese. This teaching-centered position, located on the Logan campus, aims to attract an individual with excellence in language teaching and a strong commitment to student success.

The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027. The role is 90% teaching and 10% service, teaching undergraduate Japanese courses at multiple levels, plus content-based courses in Japanese, mentoring students, and helping to expand the program

Qualifications

• MA in Japanese or related field with degree in hand by July 1, 2027.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese; strong English communication.
• Experience teaching undergraduate Japanese courses in North American higher education.
• Demonstrated excellence in Japanese language teaching.
• Commitment to proficiency-oriented language teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of undergraduate Japanese language courses at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels (12-13 credit hours/semester).
• Teach content-based courses conducted in Japanese, including culture, business Japanese, literature or film.
• Mentor and advise students inside and outside regular hours.
• Contribute to continued development of the Japanese program.
• Support exchange and collaborative relationships with partner institutions in Japan.
• Help build industry connections and foster community-engaged learning.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate Japanese

Japanese language teaching

Curriculum development

Education

MA in Japanese

PhD or Masters in related field

Job description

Overview

The Department of World Languages & Cultures at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a position at the rank of Lecturer in Japanese. For this teaching-centered faculty position, the department seeks to hire an individual with experience and demonstrated excellence in Japanese language teaching and a strong commitment to student success. This position is located on the Logan, Utah campus. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• This role is 90% teaching, 10% service, with teaching as the area of excellence.
• Teaching a range of undergraduate Japanese language courses at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels (typical teaching load: 12-13 credit hours per semester);
• Teaching content-based courses conducted in Japanese, including courses in Japanese culture, business Japanese, literature or film, and related fields;
• Mentoring and advising students inside and outside regular teaching hours;
• Contributing to the continued development of the Japanese program;
• Supporting and fostering exchange and collaborative relationships with partner institutions in Japan;
• Helping to build industry connections;
• Fostering community-engaged or experiential learning opportunities for students;
• Participating in USU ETE-Center for Empowering Teaching Excellence professional development opportunities;
• Participating in and helping to facilitate the student Japanese Club, with events on-campus in the Japanese Cultural Hub and community-engaged activities;
• Participating in recruiting, retention, and alumni communication efforts for the Japanese and World Languages & Cultures programs;
• Participating in service activities that support the department, college, and university; collaborating in activities within the department or with other units across campus.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA in Japanese, or Japanese language pedagogy, second language teaching, or applied linguistics with a specialty in Japanese, or education, or degree in a closely related field (Masters or PhD degree must be in hand and completed by July 1, 2027);
• Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese (ACTFL OPI Distinguished level or equivalent); and effective English communication skills;
• Experience teaching undergraduate Japanese courses in the North American higher education context;
• Demonstrated excellence in Japanese language teaching;
• Commitment to proficiency-oriented language teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach a Business Japanese course and courses in Japanese culture.
• Willingness to build industry connections and community-engaged or experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Experience developing new courses or in curriculum development.
• Experience supporting study abroad, exchange, or other international education initiatives.

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