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Posted: 22-Apr-26
Location: Buffalo, New York
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Arts/Humanities
Internal Number: 7098797
Japanese Language Lecturer, Linguistics
Position Information
Position Title: Japanese Language Lecturer, Linguistics
Department: Linguistics
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62101
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Department of Linguistics within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo is seeking a Japanese Language Lecturer for a 10-month (academic-year commitment) full-time, non-tenure track position with an initial two-year appointment with possible renewal, contingent on performance, department need, and availability of program funding.
The successful candidates responsibilities include teaching three Japanese language courses per semester at assigned levels, as well as providing assistance to the Japanese Program Director such as supervising first-year language courses and Japanese internship, conducting placement tests, and material development. The successful candidate must be able to regularly teach in-person classes on the University at Buffalo campus beginning fall 2026.
Learn more:
The successful candidates responsibilities include teaching three Japanese language courses per semester at assigned levels, as well as providing assistance to the Japanese Program Director such as supervising first-year language courses and Japanese internship, conducting placement tests, and material development. The successful candidate must be able to regularly teach in-person classes on the University at Buffalo campus beginning fall 2026.
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in Japanese language pedagogy, linguistics, or a related field.
- Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching Japanese language at all levels to English-speaking students at the university level.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of experience teaching Japanese at the university level is preferred.
- Familiarity with contemporary second language teaching methodologies, instructional technologies and curriculum development is desired.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
Competitive
Job Type
Full-Time
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio (including a list of courses taught, sample syllabi for two different levels of Japanese language courses, teaching evaluations, a link to an approximately 30-minute teaching demonstration video), and email addresses of three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation.
Teaching portfolio materials are required for a complete application. The portfolio materials must be attached via the UB Jobs automated system.
Review of applications will begin 5/21/2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
All application materials must be submitted via UB Job at:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62101.
Teaching portfolio materials are required for a complete application. The portfolio materials must be attached via the UB Jobs automated system.
Review of applications will begin 5/21/2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
All application materials must be submitted via UB Job at:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62101.
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Mitsuaki Shimojo
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Professor & Director of Japanese Program
Contact's Email: shimojo@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-0131
Posting Dates
Posted: 04/21/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 08/17/2026
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The University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university, and is a New York State flagship university. UB's 30,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 500 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. UB offers 16 Division I intercollegiate sports that compete at the highest level of competition in the NCAA. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is the largest and most comprehensive university in the State University of New York system (SUNY), and is a member of the Association of American Universities, which is composed of America's leading research universities. UB is consistently recognized as one of the world’s most exceptional, most affordable universities.
Visit our website, https://buffalo.edu, to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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