Department of Languages

Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese – Clemson University College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities: Languages

Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese – Clemson University College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities: Languages

Location: Clemson, SC
Open Date: Apr 10, 2023

Description
We are hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese, beginning August 15, 2023, with possible renewal up to three years.

Specialization is open, but candidates should be able to teach Japanese language courses at all levels and may have the opportunity to teach content courses in their field. Teaching load will be three courses per semester. Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English are required. Candidates will be required to have their PhD in hand at the time of appointment.

Clemson University is an R1 institution and a highly selective public university situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Greenville, SC. Greenville boosts a thriving Japanese community with numerous Japanese and international businesses, while Atlanta has a Japanese consulate which acts as a Japanese cultural center. Additional information about Clemson University can be found at: http://www.clemson.edu/.

Application Instructions
Application materials must be submitted to Interfolio. Please submit the following documents via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/124101

  • Cover Letter addressing your research and teaching
  • CV
  • Teaching evaluations from one course
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Sample lesson plan (for a Japanese language class of any level)

Applications received by April 24th, 2023 are guaranteed review; however, the search will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Questions about the position or application materials can be addressed to Dr. Satomi Saito ssaito@clemson.edu, committee Chair.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.