New 
Visiting Lecturer in Japanese Language
 Amherst College | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Amherst | |
| 6 East Drive (Show on map) | |
 Dec 23, 2025 | |
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Visiting Lecturer in Japanese Language Department of Asian Languages and Civilization Location: Amherst, MA Open Date: Dec 22, 2025 Description Amherst College's Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations invites applications for a visiting lecturer in Japanese language, beginning July 1, 2026. This is a full-time appointment with an initial one year term and the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and the departmental needs. This is a purely instructional position and carries the equivalent of a three/three course load. The successful candidate will offer courses in elementary through advanced levels of the Japanese language. Amherst College is one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country. The college is committed to providing financial aid that meets 100 percent of every student's demonstrated need, and nearly 60 percent of Amherst students receive financial aid. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring a broad range of students. The college is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff and works to support all members of its community. Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of all genders, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply.Candidates must have native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English and will have demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching Japanese language courses. The academic field of specialization may be linguistics, language education, second language acquisition, Japanese language and literature, or another related field. A Ph.D. degree is preferred, and a master's degree is required. Interested candidates are asked to provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, and a personal statement outlining their philosophy of language teaching. Candidates are asked to apply electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/179475. Review of applications will begin on January 26, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Professor Wako Tawa (wtawa@amherst.edu). The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 to $96,000. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for benefits information. Amherst College participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts in the Five College Consortium. The five institutions are located within eleven miles of one another and about eighty miles west of Boston in the Connecticut River valley. More information about Amherst College for prospective candidates is available here: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/provost_dean_faculty/faculty_hiring/for-candidates. Statement of Nondiscrimination Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the chief equity and inclusion officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request. For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/179475 Amherst College shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). 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