Visiting Assistant Professor in Japanese

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Colgate University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Japanese, beginning in the fall semester of 2026, for a one-year term. A PhD is expected prior to or shortly after date of hire, and native or near-native command of both Japanese and English is required. The applicant’s area of research specialization is open. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Japanese language courses at all levels, participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, and may be expected to teach a Japan-related course in English designed by the applicant. The teaching load is five courses for the year. 

Salary Range or Pay Grade

Salary range: $74,000 (for ABD candidates) to $78,000 (for candidates with PhD in hand).

Application Instructions

A letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference must be submitted through Interfolio at Interfolio. At least one letter of reference should address the candidate’s teaching experience and potential.

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In their cover letter, candidates must describe how their teaching might create an inclusive educational environment. Review of applications will begin March 23, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. 

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures can be found here. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at this website. 

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