Part Time Adjunct Faculty, Japanese Culture and Language

University of Delaware • Newark, NJ

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE, seeks a dynamic and innovative instructor to teach Japanese culture and language courses as needed starting in Spring 2027. Culture classes may cover film, literature, manga, anime, videogames or a range of these; language classes may be at any level from elementary through to advanced, depending on needs of the program. In-person instruction is preferred, but online instruction will also be considered.

Requirements

• MA or PhD in Japanese Language, Literature, Linguistics, or Culture
• Native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and English
• Authorization to work in the US

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching college-level Japanese language and culture courses in the US
• Committed to high-quality instruction in a collaborative, communicative-based learning environment
• Able to work with a wide range of students and learning styles
• Willing to collaborate with colleagues to advance student outcomes
• Experienced with using technology to foster student learning

Responsibilities

• Teaching Japanese language and culture classes as needed by the department
• Contributing to the development of the Japanese program
• Holding one hour of student office hours per course per week

Benefits

• This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level