Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Linguistics

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Indiana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Language and Linguistics, starting August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will teach Japanese language courses and may lead Introduction to Japanese Linguistics, requiring a Ph.D. and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English.
• At least one year's experience teaching at the college level.
• ABD candidates may be considered but must have a Ph.D. by August 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Teach Japanese language and linguistic courses.
• Ability to teach Introduction to Japanese Linguistics or related content in English is a plus.

Skills

Japanese language proficiency

English language proficiency

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Japanese linguistics, language pedagogy, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Indiana University Bloomington's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Language and Linguistics, to begin August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be able to teach Japanese language and linguistic courses. Ability to teach Introduction to Japanese Linguistics or a Japanese-related content course in English is a plus.

Application materials should include the following: Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, a sample syllabus for Japanese language class (preferably first- or second-year level), a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three (3) references to provide letters of recommendation. Candidates may be invited to submit a link to a teaching video after initial screening.

Review of applications will begin immediately, with all applications received by May 23, 2025 being guaranteed full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Basic Qualifications

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Japanese linguistics, language pedagogy or a related field. ABD candidates may be considered but it is expected that a selected candidate will have a doctoral degree in hand by August 1, 2025. The candidate should have native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English with at least one year's experience teaching at the college level in the United States.

Department Contact for Questions

Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to [e-mail] . Questions regarding the submission process using the PeopleAdmin application submission interface may be directed to Mr. Zac Muller, HLS Assistant Director of Faculty Relations at [e-mail] .

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at (link here).