Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese

COLLEGE CORNER; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Charleston seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese to teach language at all levels and offer interdisciplinary English-language courses on Japanese culture, literature, history, or society. The appointee will direct Japanese, engage in recruiting and advising for the minor, and help grow the program while representing Japanese language and culture campus-wide.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in the discipline and near-native proficiency in Japanese and English.

Qualifications

• Requires Ph.D. in the discipline.
• Near-native proficiency in Japanese and English.

Responsibilities

• Teach Japanese language at all levels and interdisciplinary courses in English.
• Serve as Director of Japanese and recruit/adivse students for the Japanese minor.
• Develop and grow the program; act as ambassador for Japanese language and culture across campus.

Skills

Near-native proficiency in Japanese &英

Education

Ph.D. in the discipline

Job description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The successful candidate will teach Japanese language at all levels as well as interdisciplinary courses in English related to Japanese culture, literature, history, or society. The selected applicant will serve as the Director of Japanese, with the expectation of active engagement in recruiting and advising students for the Japanese minor, program development and growth. We are looking for a colleague who is not only an excellent teacher but also an enthusiastic ambassador for Japanese language and culture across campus.

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Internal Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese

Position Type

Position Type Visiting

School/Area

School/Area School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs

Department

Position Description

Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese

Asian Studies Program, College of Charleston

The Asian Studies Program at the College of Charleston invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese to begin August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach Japanese language at all levels as well as interdisciplinary courses in English related to Japanese culture, literature, history, or society. The selected applicant will serve as the Director of Japanese, with the expectation of active engagement in recruiting and advising students for the Japanese minor, program development and growth. We are looking for a colleague who is not only an excellent teacher but also an enthusiastic ambassador for Japanese language and culture across campus.

The position is benefits-eligible, and the salary is competitive. The teaching load is 3-4. Requirements for this position include a Ph.D. in the discipline and near-native proficiency in Japanese and English. Visiting opportunities at the College of Charleston are made on an annual basis, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and need.

Please direct inquiries to Dr. Garrett Davidson, Director of the Asian Studies Program, at [e-mail].

The successful candidate will teach Japanese language at all levels as well as interdisciplinary courses in English related to Japanese culture, literature, history, or society. The selected applicant will serve as the Director of Japanese, with the expectation of active engagement in recruiting and advising students for the Japanese minor, program development and growth. We are looking for a colleague who is not only an excellent teacher but also an enthusiastic ambassador for Japanese language and culture across campus.

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/05/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 12/06/2026

Open Until Filled? Yes

Posting Number

Posting Number F2026027P

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

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