Administrative duties include curriculum development (both individual and collaborative) and assisting with the design and execution of program events. MA degree required, PhD or EdD preferred. High value is placed on ability to work closely with colleagues in the program. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Minimum Degree Required: MA degree in hand by the time of appointment, with specialization in Japanese linguistics, Japanese language pedagogy, second language acquisition, applied linguistics, or a related field. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have professional-level proficiency in Japanese, excellent command of English, and experience teaching at the college-level in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: A doctoral degree is preferred. Experience teaching Japanese at various levels, demonstrated leadership in collaborative projects and curriculum innovation, and experience with instructional technology are also desirable. All applications must be submitted through Columbia University?s Academic Search and Recruiting system (ASR). Applicants should upload the following required materials: cover letter, CV, brief statement of teaching philosophy, teaching portfolios (including course descriptions and sample syllabi), samples of student teaching evaluations, contact information for three professional references, and a sample teaching video (please provide a link to a sample lesson or lecture hosted on YouTube, Google Drive, or a similar platform). Professional references will not be contacted without prior notification to the applicant. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Pay Transparency Disclosure The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. $75,000 ? $85,000
