"Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Practice in Japanese"

Job Details

Description

The School of Languages and Linguistics (SLL) at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIU) invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track (NTT) Japanese Assistant Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Practice, beginning August 11, 2026. This is a full-time, nine-month, annually renewable appointment with benefits. The successful candidate will teach a 4-4 course load (eight courses per academic year) and contribute to the Languages, Cultures, and International Studies (LCIS) program. The ideal candidate will be an excellent instructor of Japanese language and culture and possess experience that can substantially support one or more other areas within the school such as Linguistics, International Studies, or East Asian Studies.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

1. Teach a 4-4 course load (eight courses per academic year).
2. In addition to teaching Japanese language (all levels) and Japanese culture, instruct courses in one or more other areas in the school such as Linguistics, International Studies, East Asian Studies, or other relevant curricula based on candidate’s areas of expertise program needs within the school.
3. Maintain professional currency in the field of language pedagogy, Linguistics, and/or International Studies.
4. Support and positively contribute to SIU’s mission of student success and retention through actions and responsibilities within this role.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's degree or higher.
2. Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English.
3. Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
4. Ability to teach in one of the school’s interdisciplinary areas (Linguistics, International Studies, East Asian Studies, etc.), both in person and online.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated experience incorporating technology (e.g., Learning Management Systems, Innovative Technologies) into foreign language instruction.
2. Experience advising and mentoring students in Japanese, Linguistics, or International Studies.

Required Documents: A letter of application, CV, graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), evaluations of past courses, a statement of teaching philosophy of no more than two pages and three references (including at least one with knowledge of your teaching).

Contact: Mary Bricker, mbricker@siu.edu

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.