What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor in Japanese, East Asian Languages and Literatures position at Washington and Lee University?
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Description
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Washington & Lee University invites applications for a renewable position, depending on qualifications and experience, as Instructor in Japanese to begin July 2025. This position carries a 6-course teaching load distributed over Fall and Winter terms (12 weeks each), and the university’s signature 4-week Spring Term.
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 vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University’s mission and Strategic Plan.
Qualifications
The ideal applicant should have a M.A. or higher degree with native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, a demonstrated success teaching at the college/university level in the U.S., commitment to world language instruction, competence in developing teaching materials, a familiarity with language-learning technology, ability to offer one course in English during the spring term, and a willingness to create opportunities for use of Japanese outside the classroom. Primary responsibilities include the teaching of Japanese at all levels.
Application Instructions
For any questions about the search, contact Janet Ikeda at ikedaj@wlu.edu.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
