World Language Teaching Assistant (WLTA) in Japanese
About The Position
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a World Language Teaching Assistant (WLTA) in Japanese, starting August 2026. The position is annually renewable and contingent on funding and performance. The WLTA in Japanese will assist full-time faculty members in teaching the first- and second-year Japanese language courses. Primary teaching responsibilities include independently teaching drill sessions, grading homework, holding office hours, planning weekly Japanese table activities, and assisting with special events in the department. Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for rigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University’s mission and Strategic Plan.
Requirements
- Native level speaker of Japanese
- B.A. degree
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English
Nice To Haves
- Degree preferably in Teaching Japanese as a Second Language, Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition or related fields
- College/University level teaching experience
Responsibilities
- Independently teaching drill sessions
- Grading homework
- Holding office hours
- Planning weekly Japanese table activities
- Assisting with special events in the department
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
