Full Time Japanese Lecturer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Japanese Language Lecturer, Linguistics
Department
Linguistics
Posting Number
F260044
Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62101
Employer
State
Faculty Appointment Term
Term
Position Type
UUP Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year
2025-2026
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 candidate's 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.
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Minimum Qualifications

• Master's 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
Driving Requirements
This position does not drive a university owned vehicle
Salary Range
Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
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
Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
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
References
Number of References Required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.