Adjunct Instructor of Japanese

PeopleAdmin • Naperville, IL

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a non tenure-track adjunct position in Japanese Studies, to begin August 15, 2026. The duties in this role include: Plan and teach courses on Japanese culture and society. Formally evaluate students at least 4 times per semester. Provide timely feedback to and interact with students to promote the acquisition of class content. Communicate and report to WLC Chairperson and to NCC Registrar’s Office as needed.

Requirements

• Completed a Masters Degree or above in the field related to the class content
• A Masters degree in the field related to the class content
• Pedagogical experience teaching the class content or related topics
• Pedagogical experience and/or training in the modality of the course (i.e. in-person/hybrid/online)
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, as well as ongoing scholarship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with teaching Japanese or Japanese Studies topics that add to the current departmental offerings
• Demonstrated excellence in both teaching, training in pedagogical methods, and research.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses on Japanese culture and society.
• Formally evaluate students at least 4 times per semester.
• Provide timely feedback to and interact with students to promote the acquisition of class content.
• Communicate and report to WLC Chairperson and to NCC Registrar’s Office as needed.

What This Job Offers

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