Three-Year Visiting Position in Japanese

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Description

WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Williamstown MA 01267. The Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Williams College invites applications for a three-year visiting appointment in Japanese, to start July 1, 2026. We aim to appoint a Visiting Assistant Professor who will be responsible for teaching four courses over two semesters, as well as meaningful participation in the Winter Study curriculum which is during January. We seek a candidate who can teach all levels of Japanese language courses in close coordination with departmental colleagues. The candidate’s expected specialization can include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, literature, or any related field.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

For full consideration, please submit the application by October 22, 2025.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a Ph.D., or all requirements for the Ph.D. degree, by July 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will have native or near-native fluency in Japanese, the ability to teach at all levels in our language program, and strong experience teaching at the college level in North America.

Application Instructions

Applications should include cover letter, CV, a list of three references who have agreed to write on behalf of the candidate and submit the letter in a timely manner (letters will be requested and due in late October from applicants who advance to the semi-finalist stage), and an unedited video (maximum 15 minutes) of the applicant teaching a Japanese language class, accompanied by a detailed lesson plan. In your cover letter, please speak to your ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Please indicate the link to the video recording in a Word document and upload all application materials to Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/169981). Questions about this position can be addressed to Shinko Kagaya, Professor of Japanese, Dept of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (skagaya@williams.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.