Adjunct Faculty - Japanese Culture and Language in Newark, Delaware at University of Delaware
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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware, 19716, United States
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University of Delaware
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html
Job No: 503459
Work Type: Staff, Part-Time
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Part Time, Adjuncts / Instructors
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html
Job No: 503459
Work Type: Staff, Part-Time
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Part Time, Adjuncts / Instructors
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty in Japanese
Anticipated Start Date: Spring Semester 2027 - classes begin February 8, 2027
Estimated Pay: This is a temporary, part-time, non-benefited position. Rate of pay is based on level of education:https://www.udel.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/payroll/resources/suppay/2026spring/
Schedule: up to 10 course credits per semester
Location: Newark, Delaware campus
The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE, seeks a dynamic and innovative instructor to teach Japanese culture and language courses as needed starting in Spring 2027. Culture classes may cover film, literature, manga, anime, videogames or a range of these; language classes may be at any level from elementary through to advanced, depending on needs of the program. In-person instruction is preferred, but online instruction will also be considered.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have an MA or PhD in Japanese Language, Literature, Linguistics, or Culture, and should have native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and English. Experience teaching college-level Japanese language and culture courses in the US is highly desired; authorization to work in the US is required.
The core responsibilities of this position include teaching Japanese language and culture classes as needed by the department and contributing to the
- development of the Japanese program. Candidates should be:
- committed to high-quality instruction in a collaborative, communicative-based learning environment;
- able to work with a wide range of students and learning styles;
- willing to collaborate with colleagues to advance student outcomes; and
- experienced with using technology to foster student learning.
The instructor is also expected to hold one hour of student office hours per course per week.
Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and CV. Contact information for references will be requested from short-listed applicants. Additional materials may also be requested at that time, such as course evaluations and teaching philosophy.
Hiring Timeline
Application Review: ongoing through November 2026
Interviews: ongoing through November 2026
Offers Extended: by 1 December 2026, or sooner if a qualified applicant is found
Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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