Assistant Professor of Japanese (Tenure Track)

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Industry: WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURES

Company: Virginia Jobs

Title: Assistant Professor of Japanese (Tenure Track)

Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Location: Norfolk, VA

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Job Description:
The Department of World Languages & Cultures at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Japanese to begin in Fall 2025. This is a 10-month annual tenure track appointment. The area of specialization is open, but the department strongly encourages applications from qualified candidates who can contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, mentoring, and service.

This Assistant Professor will teach 9 credit hours of Japanese classes per semester (3:3 load) at the undergraduate level, including Advanced Japanese Language and content courses in the appointee’s specialization. They will also contribute to program development for the new Japanese major. The Japanese program focuses on communicative competence. Additional required service includes committee work, curriculum development, and mentoring students through extra-curricular activities. A significant record of publications is expected for tenure and promotion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Additional Considerations:

• Specialization in Sociolinguistics.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Japanese language and culture using communicative methods.
• A growing publication record.