Lead as Program Manager for the newly established UT Japan
Center by working with the Center Directors to support strategic
initiatives; coordinating conferences, workshops, and other events;
managing student/faculty programs (internships, scholarships,
faculty travel to Japan); and exploring grants/funding
opportunities.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Japan Studies or related fields by
time of appointment (candidates with Ph.D. will be appointed as
Teaching Assistant Professor; those with Master's will be appointed
as Lecturer)
- Demonstrated excellence in scholarly research
- Significant formal training and teaching experience
- Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and
English
- Experience in Japanese-language teaching preferred
- Background in engagement with industry, government agencies,
and/or public outreach preferred
Application Instructions
Candidates should apply through Interfolio at
https://apply.interfolio.com/173864
. Please submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing your
interest in the position and research and teaching experience,
evidence of past teaching ability/experience (such as syllabi or
evaluations), and the names and email addresses of three
references. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025,
and will continue until the position is filled
All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Noriko Horiguchi, Search
Committee Chair, Department of World Languages and Cultures,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996 (
njh@utk.edu ).
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