Santa Clara University
Assistant Teaching Professor in Japanese Language and Culture
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, United States, 95050
Assistant Teaching Professor In Japanese Language and Culture
The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a full-time, renewable, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Japanese Language and Culture, with a main or secondary specialization in Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy, translation and interpretation, Japanese for the professions, and/or Cultural Studies. The successful candidate must demonstrate superior ability to integrate the teaching of language, critical thinking and cultural awareness at all levels of instruction, expertise with proficiency and Standards-based assessment, and creativity in course design and development so as to contribute to our department's continued efforts to promote global competence in the Jesuit model of education. The teaching load is seven courses (both lower- and upper-division), distributed across three quarters (e.g. 3-2-2), which constitutes 70% of any annual evaluation. Assistant Professor of Teaching positions at SCU also carry with them expectations of activity in professional development (15% of any annual evaluation) and service (the remaining 15% of any annual evaluation). Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the successful candidate will have a mentor appointed to assist them as they begin at SCU. Assistant Teaching Professors are appointed for a term of three years. Reappointment to subsequent terms of three years depends on the availability of funds, persistent programmatic need, and superior teaching, service, and professional activity. Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and then to Teaching Professor is possible under the terms of the CBA. Located in the heart of northern California's Silicon Valley, Santa Clara is a Catholic, Jesuit University committed to promoting social justice in a liberal arts educational setting and educating students who will build a more humane, just, and sustainable world. As with most of the departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is strictly an undergraduate program. Basic Qualifications Ph.D. in the field of Japanese language and culture with a main or secondary specialization in areas such as applied linguistics, second language acquisition, translation/interpretation, Japanese for the professions, cultural studies or other related areas. ABDs may be considered provided they can show evidence of completion by the starting date. Evidence of at least two years of excellence in teaching as instructor of record in Japanese language at the University level Demonstrated expertise with communicative-oriented, proficiency-oriented, and standards-based language instruction and assessment Native or near native proficiency (oral & written production and comprehension) skills in Japanese and English Solid proficiency with digital technologies and social media as they relate to teaching and service Evidence of creativity in curriculum innovation as well as demonstrable potential in program development Ability to serve as a mentor to students, especially those of diverse backgrounds Ability and interest in enhancing students' learning experience outside of the classroom, including organizing cultural events, academic presentations, internships, etc. Ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner to contribute to departmental goals and priorities Demonstrated understanding and support of the University's Jesuit mission Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse undergraduate student population. Preferred Qualifications Ability to teach courses that connect with other disciplines (e.g. STEM, Business, Environmental Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, History, Ethnic Studies) and/or for our Core Curriculum (which may include courses in English). Experience with instructional technologies and language labs, OPI certified tester. Experience implementing experiential and/or project-based learning. Interest and potential in mentoring undergraduates in internships. Responsibilities Teach courses as assigned, which may include elementary through advanced (upper-division) courses in language and culture. Teaching load is seven courses (over three quarters) per year. Design creative learning experiences, provide students with timely feedback, measure student learning outcomes within the context of departmental and Core objectives and the ACTFL World Readiness Standards, and submit grades by the designated deadline. Maintain weekly office hours on campus at times reasonably convenient to students. Serve as an advisor and mentor to students. Participate in curricular design and assessment projects appropriate to program needs. Collaborate with colleagues in creative efforts to enhance students' learning experience outside of the classroom (e.g. organizing cultural events, academic presentations, etc.) and to promote the Japanese Studies program. Engage in professional activity that is appropriate to the discipline and that contributes to their primary responsibility for teaching. Engage in service activity that is appropriate to the discipline and that contributes to their primary responsibility in teaching. Fulfill other instructional, academic, and service duties as may be assigned by the Chair of the Department or the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. The employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 ("Local 1021"; see ) Deadline for Applications 09/15/2025 Start Date 09/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit the following materials through the hiring portal at https://jobs.scu.edu Letter of application, including a statement/ information regarding: applicant's teaching philosophy and experience working with people of diverse cultures and identities. applicant's vision for promoting student interest in Japanese Studies. the applicant's commitment to the Jesuit model of educating the whole person. how the applicant meets required and desirable qualifications. Curriculum vitae Graduate transcripts (unofficial, with official available upon request) Names of at least three references, with letters of recommendation to be provided on request at the interview stage Evidence of teaching excellence (small portfolio of sample syllabi, faculty evaluations and student teaching evaluations from most recent position) Telecommute Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states. Work Authorization: SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. EEO Statement Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/. Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Clery Notice of Availability Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences. Americans with Disabilities Act Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.
The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a full-time, renewable, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Japanese Language and Culture, with a main or secondary specialization in Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy, translation and interpretation, Japanese for the professions, and/or Cultural Studies. The successful candidate must demonstrate superior ability to integrate the teaching of language, critical thinking and cultural awareness at all levels of instruction, expertise with proficiency and Standards-based assessment, and creativity in course design and development so as to contribute to our department's continued efforts to promote global competence in the Jesuit model of education. The teaching load is seven courses (both lower- and upper-division), distributed across three quarters (e.g. 3-2-2), which constitutes 70% of any annual evaluation. Assistant Professor of Teaching positions at SCU also carry with them expectations of activity in professional development (15% of any annual evaluation) and service (the remaining 15% of any annual evaluation). Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the successful candidate will have a mentor appointed to assist them as they begin at SCU. Assistant Teaching Professors are appointed for a term of three years. Reappointment to subsequent terms of three years depends on the availability of funds, persistent programmatic need, and superior teaching, service, and professional activity. Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and then to Teaching Professor is possible under the terms of the CBA. Located in the heart of northern California's Silicon Valley, Santa Clara is a Catholic, Jesuit University committed to promoting social justice in a liberal arts educational setting and educating students who will build a more humane, just, and sustainable world. As with most of the departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is strictly an undergraduate program. Basic Qualifications Ph.D. in the field of Japanese language and culture with a main or secondary specialization in areas such as applied linguistics, second language acquisition, translation/interpretation, Japanese for the professions, cultural studies or other related areas. ABDs may be considered provided they can show evidence of completion by the starting date. Evidence of at least two years of excellence in teaching as instructor of record in Japanese language at the University level Demonstrated expertise with communicative-oriented, proficiency-oriented, and standards-based language instruction and assessment Native or near native proficiency (oral & written production and comprehension) skills in Japanese and English Solid proficiency with digital technologies and social media as they relate to teaching and service Evidence of creativity in curriculum innovation as well as demonstrable potential in program development Ability to serve as a mentor to students, especially those of diverse backgrounds Ability and interest in enhancing students' learning experience outside of the classroom, including organizing cultural events, academic presentations, internships, etc. Ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner to contribute to departmental goals and priorities Demonstrated understanding and support of the University's Jesuit mission Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse undergraduate student population. Preferred Qualifications Ability to teach courses that connect with other disciplines (e.g. STEM, Business, Environmental Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, History, Ethnic Studies) and/or for our Core Curriculum (which may include courses in English). Experience with instructional technologies and language labs, OPI certified tester. Experience implementing experiential and/or project-based learning. Interest and potential in mentoring undergraduates in internships. Responsibilities Teach courses as assigned, which may include elementary through advanced (upper-division) courses in language and culture. Teaching load is seven courses (over three quarters) per year. Design creative learning experiences, provide students with timely feedback, measure student learning outcomes within the context of departmental and Core objectives and the ACTFL World Readiness Standards, and submit grades by the designated deadline. Maintain weekly office hours on campus at times reasonably convenient to students. Serve as an advisor and mentor to students. Participate in curricular design and assessment projects appropriate to program needs. Collaborate with colleagues in creative efforts to enhance students' learning experience outside of the classroom (e.g. organizing cultural events, academic presentations, etc.) and to promote the Japanese Studies program. Engage in professional activity that is appropriate to the discipline and that contributes to their primary responsibility for teaching. Engage in service activity that is appropriate to the discipline and that contributes to their primary responsibility in teaching. Fulfill other instructional, academic, and service duties as may be assigned by the Chair of the Department or the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. The employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 ("Local 1021"; see ) Deadline for Applications 09/15/2025 Start Date 09/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit the following materials through the hiring portal at https://jobs.scu.edu Letter of application, including a statement/ information regarding: applicant's teaching philosophy and experience working with people of diverse cultures and identities. applicant's vision for promoting student interest in Japanese Studies. the applicant's commitment to the Jesuit model of educating the whole person. how the applicant meets required and desirable qualifications. Curriculum vitae Graduate transcripts (unofficial, with official available upon request) Names of at least three references, with letters of recommendation to be provided on request at the interview stage Evidence of teaching excellence (small portfolio of sample syllabi, faculty evaluations and student teaching evaluations from most recent position) Telecommute Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states. Work Authorization: SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. EEO Statement Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/. Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Clery Notice of Availability Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences. Americans with Disabilities Act Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.