Assistant Professor (Japanese Language Pedagogy) (0083779)

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position in Japanese Language Pedagogy at the level of Assistant Professor to start Fall 2027, pending position clearance and availability of funds. The Department of EALL is among the largest departments of its kind in the country and offers a curriculum unparalleled in its breadth and scope in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language, linguistics, literature, and culture. We offer B.A. degrees in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean; MA & PhD in East Asian Languages and Literatures, with concentrations on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Linguistics and Literature. Our campus welcomes all students but given our responsibilities to the community in which we operate, as part of our strategic mission, we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is committed to integrating Native Hawaiian language, culture and/or values into its academic and campus environment.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Japanese Language, Japanese Linguistics, or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing (ABD will be considered; all requirements for degree must be completed by August 2027)
Demonstrated experience in teaching at the college level
Demonstrated expertise in Japanese pedagogy
Evidence of scholarly activity in the field of specialization
High level of proficiency in Japanese and English
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff and administrators

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop courses in interdisciplinary fields
Demonstrated experience in mentoring and service at the college level
Research capability in an additional area of Japanese linguistics beyond Japanese Pedagogy

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate content courses and Japanese language courses (introductory to advanced)
Teach graduate courses in area of specialization
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Serve on thesis/dissertation committees
Maintain an active agenda of scholarly research and publication in area(s) of specialization
Contribute service at the department, college, university, and community levels
Other duties as assigned by the Chair