Lecturer, East Asian Languages and Cultures - Japanese

Lecturer, East Asian Languages and Cultures - Japanese

University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA

Type:
Full-Time

Category:
World Languages and Literatures

University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office:
College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences:
East Asian Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Location:

Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia

Lecturer in Japanese Language

3-year General Faculty Position

The University of Virginia's Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Japanese Language Program, invites applications for a Lecturer in Japanese Language on the Academic General Faculty, expected to begin August 10, 2027. We seek candidates who can teach Japanese courses at all levels. The core responsibilities of this position include teaching six courses per year, three each during the spring and fall terms.

Expertise in language teaching methodologies and familiarity with effective uses of technology in language instruction are expected, as is preparation to engage in department service. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) teaching three courses per semester, contributing to the development of the Japanese program on Grounds and abroad, as well as active involvement in departmental service and student life.

This is a three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility but not the guarantee of renewal.

Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English and at least a master's degree in a relevant field.

The successful applicant will hold an MA or PhD in Japanese language pedagogy, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or a related field by the time of appointment. Candidates with demonstrated excellence in language teaching and program development are especially encouraged to apply.