Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor of Japanese

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The Department of Asian Languages and Literatures at Carleton College invites applications for a part-time visiting faculty appointment in Japanese Studies, at the rank of instructor or assistant professor, beginning September 1, 2026. This is a two-term appointment with a teaching load of 3 Japanese language courses in Carleton’s Fall 2026 term (September to November) and Winter 2027 term (January to March). The position is subject to a possibility of being extended to include 2 more Japanese language courses in the Spring 2027 term (March to June), making 5 Japanese language courses total. Candidates must at least have an M.A. degree in Japanese Studies, Japanese Linguistics, Teaching Japanese as a Second Language, or a related field with native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English. Experiences in teaching undergraduates in North America are desirable.

For more information about our Japanese program and offerings, please visit the Japanese program website at https://www.carleton.edu/asian-languages/Japanese/.

Carleton is committed to developing its faculty to better reflect the breadth of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups at Carleton are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please visit go.carleton.edu/carletonjobs to submit application materials, including a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement addressing the candidate’s teaching experience and interests. After passing through an initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for two references, including at least one who is able to specifically address teaching experience. Review of complete applications will begin in January 2026 and continue until the position is filled. For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Noboru Tomonari at: ntomonar@carleton.edu.

Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with a student body of approximately 2,000. Located in the thriving two-college town of Northfield, Minnesota, it is forty-five miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, in easy reach of a vibrant metropolitan area that is home to three million people and rich cultural resources. Information about Carleton, Northfield, and the Twin Cities is available at https://www.carleton.edu/faculty-candidates/.

Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $36,900 – $39,345. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees