Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Overview

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Japanese linguistics. We seek candidates who have the ability to teach advanced undergraduate as well as graduate-level courses in Japanese linguistics, while also contributing to the department’s Japanese language and culture programs. Native or near-native fluency in both English and Japanese is required. The specialization in Japanese linguistics is open.

Performance Objectives

• Teaches courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels (e.g., Introduction to Japanese Linguistics, and other Japanese language/linguistics courses)
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a student body with many different backgrounds at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• PhD in Japanese linguistics or a related field in hand by August 15, 2026
• Native or near-native fluency in both English and Japanese

Desired:

• College level teaching experience

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials submitted in Workday must include: Cover letter (including a description of the types of courses you would be prepared to offer), Curriculum Vita (CV) (including the names and contact information for 3 references), Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching and Mentoring.