Teaching Assistant Professor of Japanese in Manhattan, Kansas

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rTeaching Assistant Professor of Japanese

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rKansas State University

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r*About This Role*

The Kansas State University Department of Modern Languages seeks a
dynamic individual for a full-time (non-tenure-track) one-year position
as Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor of Japanese. This is a
nine-month position for AY 2025-2026. The successful candidate will
teach up to seven courses throughout the academic year, across all
levels of the undergraduate minor in Japanese. We seek candidates with
experience or promise in teaching Japanese language and culture courses
from the beginning to the high intermediate levels. Experience or
qualifications to teach a graduate course in the teaching of English as
a foreign language are a plus. Service responsibilities may include
running a Japanese conversation table, planning Japanese cultural
events, and contributing to departmental initiatives and committees.

*About Us*

The Department of Modern Languages is a vibrant and dynamic place where
we foster multilingual and multicultural awareness and a sense of
belonging and identity that prepares students to become global citizens.
We offer courses and programs in Arabic, Chinese, Classical Studies,
French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Spanish Translation, and the Teaching
of English as a Foreign Languages (TEFL). There are undergraduate majors
in French, German, and Spanish as well as an MA in Modern Languages and
an MA and graduate certificate in TEFL. There is an undergraduate minor
in Japanese. Learn more at Department of Modern
Languages

*Worksite Option*

This position is on-site, Manhattan campus.

*What You’ll Need to Succeed*

Minimum Qualifications:

• Native, near-native, or advanced proficiency in Japanese
• Master’s degree in Japanese, Linguistics, Second Language
  Acquisition, Language Pedagogy, or a related field
• Interest in teaching Japanese language and culture across the
  curriculum of the undergraduate minor in Japanese
• Willingness to engage in departmental service, with a focus on
  providing co-curricular programming for the Japanese minor
• Candidates whose highest degree is a Master’s degree are eligible
  to be hired at the rank of Instructor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree or ABD in Japanese, Linguistics, Second Language
  Acquisition, Language Pedagogy, or a related field
• Experience teaching Japanese language and culture in a
  post-secondary setting
• Experience and interest in teaching a course for the MA program in
  Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
• Candidates whose highest degree is a doctorate (or ABD) are eligible
  to be hired at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing
basis without sponsorship

*How to Apply*

Please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications for the position

3. Contact information for 2-3 professional references

*Screening of Applications Begins*

For best consideration, apply by April 21, 2025.

*Anticipated Hiring Pay Range*

$48,000-$52,000

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