Visiting Assistant Professor in Japanese Language, Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures

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Company: Wake Forest University

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Job Description Summary
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY’s Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Japanese language, beginning on July 1, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching Japanese language courses across multiple levels, including a Professional Japanese course. Applicants must possess native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, a M.A. or Ph.D. degree (or ABD status) in Japanese linguistics, pedagogy, or a related area, and have experience in teaching Japanese language courses of all levels at the college level (U.S. experience preferred). A strong grounding in proficiency-oriented teaching, a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment for students from a range of diverse backgrounds, and a command of instructional technology applied to language learning are also preferred qualities.

Job Description:

Applicants should apply via the University’s career website at: https://hr.wfu.edu/careers/. The application should be submitted as a single pdf file. A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching philosophy and pedagogy, two sample syllabi, a list of three professional references, and a link to a video teaching demonstration at the elementary, intermediate or advanced level. A second video at a different level is welcome but not required. Review of applications will begin January 31, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu. Inquiries about the faculty position or department should be directed to Andy Rodekohr, rodekoaj@wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate and professional education. Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top 50 national universities. With 5,200 undergraduates and 3,200 graduate and professional students, the student-faculty ratio is 11:1. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto “pro humanitate.” For quick facts about the University, go to http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html.

Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for final candidates upon their acceptance of an offer of employment.

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Time Type Requirement
Full time

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.