Assistant Professor of Japanese

Job Posting Number: 2025051TTL

Position Description
The Department of World Languages & Literatures at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Japanese. Area of Specialization: Open.

This is a full-time position with a nine-month academic year appointment to begin Fall 2026.

All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or ABD in Japanese or comparable field. Ph.D. in hand at the time of employment.
• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese.
• Demonstrated excellence in language teaching.
• Strong commitment to scholarly research, active student engagement, and academic program development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Open to online synchronous and asynchronous teaching. Interest in Digital and Applied Humanities.

Full Consideration Date: (Not specified)
Close Date: (Not specified)
Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52852

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit the quicklink or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is an emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.