Visiting Assistant Professor Of Japanese Studies

University of Richmond

Richmond, Virginia, US
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Japanese language instruction
Japanese culture study
Teaching at all levels
** The University of Richmond is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Studies to begin in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Japanese Studies and a commitment to effective teaching, particularly in inclusive pedagogies, while contributing to a vibrant academic community. **

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will teach three courses each semester, including Japanese language, culture, cinema, media studies, and literature.
  • The University of Richmond is a private university with approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and a strong commitment to student-centered learning.
  • The University seeks to model a relentlessly welcoming and inclusive campus community that values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success.

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** The University of Richmond is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Studies to begin in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Japanese Studies and a commitment to effective teaching, particularly in inclusive pedagogies, while contributing to a vibrant academic community. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Japanese language instruction
  • Japanese culture study
  • Teaching at all levels
  • Critical thinking about global issues

Nice-to-have

  • Inclusive pedagogies
  • Holistic student development
  • Relentlessly welcoming campus community

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Japanese Studies required
  • Teaching philosophy statement required
  • Commitment to diverse student body required
  • Academic transcripts required

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