Teaching Assistant Professor of Japanese

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.

  • 519412
  • Manhattan
  • Modern Languages
  • Academic / Faculty - 9 month
  • Opening on: Mar 21 2025
  • On-site

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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Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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