Professor / Associate Professor in Japanese Language and Linguistics

Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3); Leading Researcher (R4)

Positions: Other Positions

Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Asia/Tashkent)

Country: Uzbekistan

Type of Contract: To be defined

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Termez State University invites applications from highly qualified international academics for a Professor / Associate Professor position in Japanese Language and Linguistics.

The position is intended to strengthen teaching and research in Japanese language, linguistics, language education and related fields, expand foreign-language academic programmes, introduce contemporary approaches to language teaching, and promote international academic and research cooperation.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses in Japanese and/or English;
• conduct high-quality academic research and publish scholarly work;
• contribute to the development and improvement of curricula, syllabi and teaching materials;
• supervise and mentor students and early-career researchers;
• contribute to international academic and research cooperation;
• participate in the development of research projects and grant proposals;
• contribute to the internationalisation and academic development of Termez State University.

Priority teaching and research areas include:

• Japanese Language;
• Japanese Linguistics;
• Applied Linguistics;
• Japanese Language Teaching Methodology;
• Second Language Acquisition;
• Japanese Grammar and Lexicology;
• Japanese Phonetics and Phonology;
• Japanese Literature and Culture;
• Translation and Interpreting Studies;
• Intercultural Communication;
• other closely related areas.

The specific academic unit and teaching assignment will be determined during the Zoom interview, taking into account the candidate’s academic specialisation, professional experience and the current needs of Termez State University.

Where to apply

E-mail: ilmiy@tersu.uz

Requirements

Research Field: Language sciences » Languages
Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Research Field: Language sciences » Linguistics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Research Field: Language sciences » Philology
Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Research Field: Language sciences » Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate should hold a PhD, DSc, or an internationally recognised equivalent doctoral degree in Japanese Language, Japanese Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Language Education, Translation Studies, Japanese Studies, or a closely related field.

The successful candidate should demonstrate strong teaching and research competence in Japanese language and linguistics, experience in university-level teaching, the ability to conduct academic research and publish scholarly work, and the capacity to supervise and mentor students and early-career researchers.

Experience in curriculum development, Japanese language teaching methodology, international academic cooperation, research projects, grant applications, translation, intercultural communication, and modern approaches to language education will be considered an advantage.

Specific Requirements

• PhD, DSc, or equivalent doctoral qualification in Japanese Language, Japanese Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Language Education, Translation Studies, Japanese Studies, or a closely related field;
• for Associate Professor-level appointments, PhD holders are expected to have at least 3 years of professional experience in higher education and/or research;
• for Professor-level appointments, an academic title of Professor;
• a strong record of academic publications and professional achievements;
• experience in university teaching and/or academic supervision;
• excellent proficiency in Japanese;
• ability to communicate and teach in English;
• ability to contribute to curriculum development, academic cooperation, research projects and the international development of Termez State University.

Languages: JAPANESE
Level: Excellent

Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good

Research Field: Language sciences » Languages; Language sciences » Linguistics; Language sciences » Philology; Language sciences » Other

Additional Information

Benefits

The salary will be discussed and agreed during the Zoom interview, taking into account the candidate’s academic qualifications, academic title, professional experience, research achievements, and the responsibilities associated with the position.

Additional benefits and support may include:

• one-time one-way airfare;
• visa and relocation support;
• standard medical insurance;
• university campus accommodation may be available for faculty members relocating individually;
• annual reimbursement for essential teaching and office supplies;
• partial reimbursement of expenses related to participation in international conferences and other relevant academic events.

The exact financial and administrative arrangements concerning airfare, medical insurance, accommodation and relocation support will be discussed and agreed during the Zoom interview.

Faculty members may also have opportunities to participate in national and international research grant projects and other academic initiatives.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must hold a PhD, DSc, or an internationally recognised equivalent doctoral qualification in Japanese Language, Japanese Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Language Education, Translation Studies, Japanese Studies, or a closely related field.

For Associate Professor-level appointments, PhD holders are expected to have at least 3 years of professional experience in higher education and/or research. For Professor-level appointments, an academic title of Professor is required.

Candidates are expected to have:

• a strong record of academic publications and professional achievements;
• experience in university teaching and/or academic supervision;
• excellent proficiency in Japanese;
• good command of English for academic communication and teaching;
• experience in curriculum development and modern language teaching methodologies;
• the capacity to contribute to research, academic cooperation and the international development of Termez State University.

The position is open to qualified candidates from all countries, and applications will be assessed on academic merit and professional qualifications.

Selection process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The review process will begin as soon as the required application documents are received by e-mail. Candidates do not need to wait until the application deadline for their application to be assessed.

The selection process will include:

• preliminary review of the submitted documents;
• verification of compliance with the academic and professional requirements;
• assessment of the candidate’s teaching and research profile;
• a Zoom interview conducted in English;
• where appropriate, a sample lecture and/or research presentation.

During the Zoom interview, the parties will discuss and agree on the salary, duration of the employment contract, proposed starting date, specific academic unit and teaching assignment, airfare, medical insurance, accommodation, relocation arrangements and other relevant employment conditions.

The candidate’s academic qualifications, publication record, teaching and research experience, language proficiency, international academic activities, and potential contribution to the development of Termez State University will be considered.

Additional comments

Candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Motivation Letter;
• copy of the PhD, DSc or equivalent doctoral diploma;
• List of Publications;
• information on Scopus, Web of Science and/or other relevant academic profiles, if available;
• brief information on teaching and research experience;
• evidence of Japanese language proficiency, if available;
• contact details of at least two academic referees.

Applications and supporting documents will be accepted only by e-mail at:

ilmiy@tersu.uz
mirqosimtilovov@gmail.com

The application deadline is 31 October 2026 at 23:59 (Asia/Tashkent). However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to a Zoom interview before the application deadline.

The employment starting date is flexible and will be agreed during the Zoom interview, taking into account the selected candidate’s availability, current professional commitments, visa procedures and relocation needs.

The salary, duration of the employment contract, specific academic unit and teaching assignment, and other relevant employment conditions will be discussed and agreed during the Zoom interview.

Website for additional job details: https://tersu.uz/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Termez State University

Country: Uzbekistan

State/Province: Surkhandarya Region

City: Termez

Postal Code: 190111

Street: 43 Barkamol Avlod Street

Contact

State/Province: Surkhandarya Region

City: Termez

Website: https://tersu.uz/

Street: 43 Barkamol Avlod Street

Postal Code: 190111

E-Mail: ilmiy@tersu.uz
mirqosimtilovov@gmail.com