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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Modern Languages, Japanese (27-28)
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Posting Details
Job ID: 186597
Rank: Assistant Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Position Description:
The Department of Modern Languages in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Japanese, beginning in Fall 2027.
DePaul's interdisciplinary Japanese Studies program offers a major and a curriculum that integrates advanced Japanese-language study with area studies courses in Japanese culture, literature, history, religion, art, politics, and related fields.
The successful candidate will serve as Director of the Japanese Studies Program and coordinate the Japanese-language curriculum. Teaching responsibilities will include Japanese-language courses at all levels; courses in Japanese linguistics, translation, Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum (FLAC), culture, and literature; and teaching in the First-Year and Liberal Studies Programs. The candidate will be expected to maintain a rigorous and productive research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and other scholarly contributions appropriate to the candidate's field. Additional responsibilities will include supervising study-abroad and international internship programs; serving as the content-area advisor for the Japanese concentration in World Language Education in the College of Education; advising students; contributing to curriculum development and program growth; and providing leadership for community-engaged initiatives with local educational, cultural, and business organizations.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Japanese linguistics, second-language acquisition, language pedagogy, Japanese literature, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and experience teaching Japanese language at multiple levels in a college or university setting.
A record of, or clear potential for, scholarly research leading to publications and conference presentations.
A record of, or clear potential for, service to the university, the profession, and relevant academic organizations
Evidence of the ability to contribute to program growth, curricular innovation, student advising, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Near-native or native proficiency in Japanese and English to carry out the teaching, advising, and administrative responsibilities of the position.
Application Instructions:
1. A cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications and relevant experience.
2. A curriculum vitae
3. A statement of teaching philosophy*.
4. A statement describing the applicant's research agenda*.
5. Three letters of recommendation
* Applicants may also submit evidence of effective teaching, including student teaching evaluations, awards and sample syllabi, and evidence of research, including scholarly works such as peer-reviewed journal articles, dissertation chapters, etc.
Reviews of eligible applicants will begin on November 1, 2026, and continue until the position has been filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Nobuko Chikamatsu, Chair of the Search Committee, at .
General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: .
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Close Date: Oct 31, 2026
Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $67,600 - $71,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicant Documents
Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
Research Statement(1)
Teaching Statement(1)