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Assistant Professor, Japanese (TE)
The Department of East Asian Studies in the School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SILLC) at the University of Arizona invites applications for an in-person tenure-eligible position at the rank of Assistant Professor to serve as Japanese Language Program Director. This position will begin in August 2026. We welcome applicants whose area of research specialization engages with theories of language, broadly conceived, especially the social and cultural dimensions of language acquisition and usage. While the area of expertise is open, preference will be given to candidates in Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics or Sociocultural Linguistics, Japanese Language Pedagogy, East Asian Studies, and related fields in an East Asian context. We seek a candidate who will provide leadership and innovation in our Japanese language program while pursuing a research agenda that compliments our departmental strengths in Japanese literature, religious studies, and history. Demonstrated success in developing online Japanese courses is especially desirable. Native or near-native proficiency in English and Japanese is required, and a Ph.D. in hand is required at the time of appointment. Application review begins November 15, 2025. Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will direct the Japanese Language Program, supervising instructors and teaching assistants across all levels of the language curriculum. Teaching responsibilities will include general education courses for undergraduates, upper-level undergraduate and graduate seminars in the candidate's area of expertise, and Japanese-language courses. The candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda with promise of scholarly achievement, contribute to and expand grant-related projects in Japanese language education, and support recruitment of undergraduate majors and graduate students in Japanese and East Asian Studies. Faculty members on the tenure-track in the College of Humanities with a regular workload at the University of Arizona typically teach two courses each semester. Language program directors receive course reductions. Direct the Japanese Language Program, including supervision of instructors and teaching assistants. Maintain an active research agenda and record of publication commensurate with a Research I institution. Assist in recruiting East Asian Studies majors and graduate students. Contribute to departmental, college, and university service priorities. Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in hand at time of appointment focusing on the social and cultural dimensions of language. Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English. Evidence or promise of scholarly achievement aligned with the expectations of a Research I university. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in innovative Japanese language curriculum development, course design, and program management. Experience with contributing to grant projects related to Japanese language education. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
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The Department of East Asian Studies in the School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SILLC) at the University of Arizona invites applications for an in-person tenure-eligible position at the rank of Assistant Professor to serve as Japanese Language Program Director. This position will begin in August 2026. We welcome applicants whose area of research specialization engages with theories of language, broadly conceived, especially the social and cultural dimensions of language acquisition and usage. While the area of expertise is open, preference will be given to candidates in Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics or Sociocultural Linguistics, Japanese Language Pedagogy, East Asian Studies, and related fields in an East Asian context. We seek a candidate who will provide leadership and innovation in our Japanese language program while pursuing a research agenda that compliments our departmental strengths in Japanese literature, religious studies, and history. Demonstrated success in developing online Japanese courses is especially desirable. Native or near-native proficiency in English and Japanese is required, and a Ph.D. in hand is required at the time of appointment. Application review begins November 15, 2025. Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will direct the Japanese Language Program, supervising instructors and teaching assistants across all levels of the language curriculum. Teaching responsibilities will include general education courses for undergraduates, upper-level undergraduate and graduate seminars in the candidate's area of expertise, and Japanese-language courses. The candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda with promise of scholarly achievement, contribute to and expand grant-related projects in Japanese language education, and support recruitment of undergraduate majors and graduate students in Japanese and East Asian Studies. Faculty members on the tenure-track in the College of Humanities with a regular workload at the University of Arizona typically teach two courses each semester. Language program directors receive course reductions. Direct the Japanese Language Program, including supervision of instructors and teaching assistants. Maintain an active research agenda and record of publication commensurate with a Research I institution. Assist in recruiting East Asian Studies majors and graduate students. Contribute to departmental, college, and university service priorities. Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in hand at time of appointment focusing on the social and cultural dimensions of language. Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English. Evidence or promise of scholarly achievement aligned with the expectations of a Research I university. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in innovative Japanese language curriculum development, course design, and program management. Experience with contributing to grant projects related to Japanese language education. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
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