Assistant Professor of Japanese Linguistics

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Assistant Professor of Japanese Linguistics

Arts and Sciences | East Asian Languages and Literatures

Assistant Professor of Japanese Linguistics

Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures

College of Arts and Sciences

Position Overview

Position: Japanese Linguistics
Rank: Assistant Professor

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Japanese linguistics with a start date of August 15, 2027. We seek an outstanding scholar in any area of Japanese linguistics. The successful candidate will teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, helping them develop the analytical skills needed to investigate Japanese language data while engaging with current debates in linguistics and related fields.

Performance Objectives:

• Conducts a robust research program in Japanese linguistics, engaging with one or more subfields of the discipline and employing methodologically rigorous approaches to uncover new insights about the Japanese language while addressing significant research questions.
• Teaches undergraduate courses in Japanese linguistics, language, and culture , fostering students’ curiosity about language and helping them develop analytical skills and practical knowledge that enrich their understanding of the Japanese language and support their language learning for professional careers and academic success.
• Teaches and mentors M.A. and Ph.D. students in the Japanese graduate program , providing advanced training in Japanese linguistics and related research methodologies while contributing actively to graduate education and mentorship across all areas of the program (Linguistics, Language Pedagogy, Literature, Culture and Media Studies).
• Contributes to a collaborative intellectual environment by fostering synergies with faculty in the Japanese program, East Asian linguistics, and related programs across the university, and by participating in interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives.
• Contributes to the department, college, and university through service and committee work as appropriate to rank.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• PhD in Japanese linguistics or a related field in hand by August 15, 2027. ABDs welcome to apply.
• Native or near-native fluency in both English and Japanese

Desired:

• College-level teaching experience
• Ability to provide quantitative training to help students approach and understand Japanese interactions through language data

Additional Information

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

T he College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University is one of the largest programs of its kind in the United States. It offers major and minor degrees in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean language and literature, as well as M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Japanese and Chinese in the areas of literature, linguistics, and language pedagogy.

As a leading program offering B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Japanese, DEALL has built a strong reputation for training…