Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Language

Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Language

Knox College invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Language beginning September 2022. This position has a one-year initial appointment with possibility of renewal. 

We invite applications from Japanese language specialists with a commitment to undergraduate education. The successful candidate will have a strong interest and experience in teaching language in a proficiency-oriented and inclusive program. Teaching responsibilities will be at the beginning and intermediate levels in Japanese. Disciplinary specialization is open, and candidates will have the opportunity to work with students with varied academic interests. The normal teaching load is two courses per ten-week trimester. 

Knox is a diverse college with over 35% of the student body identifying as American students of color and an additional 15% international students. Asian Studies faculty work hard to enroll a diverse group of students at all levels of instruction and successful candidates should be prepared to work to make Japanese appealing and welcoming to all of Knox’s students. Experience working with diverse populations of students and a commitment to teach successfully in a multicultural environment are expected. 

Visiting faculty members at Knox are included in the professional and intellectual life of the College. The visiting faculty member will have a modest annual conference travel budget and access to research resources. Pay is commensurate with entry-level faculty positions at the College. 

Qualifications: 

Ph.D. expected in Japanese language, language pedagogy, linguistics, or related humanities field, but strong ABD candidates will be considered.  Experience with Japanese language instruction.

Candidates should submit: 

a cover letter addressing the candidate’s preparation for inclusive teaching at a diverse liberal arts college;  a curriculum vitae;  an unofficial graduate transcript; three confidential letters of recommendation. 

Submission via Interfolio:  http://apply.interfolio.com/96547

Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. 

Questions may be addressed to Professor Weihong Du at japanesesearch@knox.edu. 

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