Lecturer in Japanese

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Job Title:

Lecturer in Japanese

Department:

Arts and Sciences | East Asian Languages and Literatures

Position Overview

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) seeks to appoint one (1) full-time Lecturer position (non-tenure track) in Japanese starting in autumn semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal. 

Performance Objectives

The position will involve teaching eight (8) courses in Japanese language at all levels in various modes of instruction, including in-person or online classroom as well as in-person and distance instruction in the Individualized Instruction program.  These courses will take place over two (2) semesters during the academic calendar (Autumn & Spring) and the candidate is required to participate in staff meetings and discussions.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Master’s degree in Japanese language pedagogy or a related field. Preference will be given to applicants who are highly proficient in both Japanese and English; have demonstrated excellence in teaching Japanese language courses to speakers of other languages at the college level; have familiarity with current language pedagogy; especially the performed culture approach, and have experiences of using technology to enhance language learning.  

Additional Information:

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday.  Application materials must include:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum Vita (CV)

3. Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success. 

The Department

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University is one of the largest programs of its kind in the United States. It offers undergraduate degrees in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language and literature. The graduate program offers the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in both Chinese and Japanese in the disciplines of literature, linguistics, and language pedagogy. DEALL's undergraduate language programs offer one of the most extensive and diverse curricula in the country. They include innovative programs such as the Individualized Track and the Intensive Track language programs. DEALL faculty also teach many courses in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean literature, linguistics, folklore, cultu