Minimum qualifications: Master's degree and Native and near-Native proficiency in both Japanese and English are required, as well as the ability to teach all levels of Japanese along with prior minimum three years of college-level teaching experience. Also required are an explicit understanding of the linguistic properties of Japanese; knowledge of the cultural background necessary to teach the language, technology-related pedagogy and flexibility in using different teaching methodologies; and the ability to work both in a team and autonomously at all levels of the language.

Deadline for applications has been extended to November 7, 2022. Electronic submission of applications is required. Submit a letter of application (including remarks on teaching philosophy [max two pages]), an unedited classroom teaching video of a (max 50-minute) Japanese language class (provide online access link or on USB), CV, a sample course syllabi, a Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://facultydevelopment.cornell.edu/department-resources/recruitment/contribution-to-diversity/) and three letters of recommendation to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22548.

Teaching videos on USB should be directed to:

Japanese Language Search Committee, Department of Asian Studies, Cornell University, 350 Rockefeller Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-2502

The shortlist candidates may be encouraged to provide sample teaching material. Other inquiries can be made via e-mail to: asianstudiesjobs@cornell.edu