"Instructor, East Asian Studies"

Position Highlights

The Department of East Asian Studies in the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona invites applications for an Instructor in Japanese Language starting August 18, 2025. The selected candidate will teach modern Japanese language classes, depending on department needs. It is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal depending on quality of performance and availability of funding. Applications will be reviewed starting August 1, 2025. The Department of East Asian Studies offers Bachelor of Arts degrees and offers programs leading to Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in East Asian Studies, Chinese (modern history, religion and thought, literature, and linguistics) and Japanese (linguistics, literature, and religion). This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching up to four modern Japanese language classes at all levels per semester based on department needs.
• Working collaboratively to further the development of the Japanese language program.
• Holding office hours.
• Developing and preparing teaching materials independently and collaboratively.
• Attending meetings and/or events as requested.
• Actively recruiting Japanese majors and minors.
• Actively recruiting students to departmental courses in Japanese.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Japanese Linguistics, Japanese Pedagogy, or related field by August 2025.
• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English is required.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience and a record of excellence in teaching at colleges in the US.

Preferred Qualifications

An excellent command of digital/online resources and experience of utilizing them for teaching the language.

Rank

Instructor

Tenure Information

Career-Track (CT)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Contact Information for Candidates

Anita Evans, evansa4@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Candidates are asked to submit (all in English unless otherwise noted. Please upload your CV and cover letter for full consideration, please do not type directly into the application system): Cover Letter, Curriculum vitae (CV), In the Additional Document slot, please include a Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Finalists will submit a sample syllabus, a sample lesson plan, and a teaching demonstration upon request. Please note: Within a few business days after submitting your application you will receive an email asking you to provide contact information for 3 references (do NOT click the "Submit" button until you have added all 3 references using the plus "+" sign button). Please contact the Department of East Asian Studies or UA Human Resources if there are any technical difficulties.