36.3478, Jobs: Japanese Family; Japanese; Language Acquisition: Clinical Assistant Professor of Teaching in Japanese, Purdue University

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Subject: 36.3478, Jobs: Japanese Family; Japanese; Language Acquisition: Clinical Assistant Professor of Teaching in Japanese, Purdue University

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Date: 13-Nov-2025
From: Joni Hipsher [jlhipshe at purdue.edu]
Subject: Japanese Family; Japanese; Language Acquisition: Clinical Assistant Professor of Teaching in Japanese, Purdue University


Job Location: Midwest, USA
Web Address: https://www.cla.purdue.edu/academic/slc/index.html
Job Title: Clinical Assistant Professor of Teaching in Japanese
Job Rank: Assistant Professor, Other
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Minimum Education: Ph.D.

Specialty Areas: Language Acquisition

Specialty Language(s): Japanese (jpn)
                       Japanese Family

Description:
Assistant Professor of Teaching in Japanese (Clinical Faculty)
Department: East Asian Languages, School of Languages and Cultures
(SLC), Purdue University
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Appointment Status: Non-tenure-track, benefits-eligible, three-year
renewable contract
Position Summary:
The School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) in the College of Liberal
Arts at Purdue University invites applications for a full-time,
non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching (Clinical Faculty) in
Japanese, to begin in Fall 2026.
The successful candidate will normally teach four three-credit courses
per semester. Teaching responsibilities will include various courses
in Japanese—such as Japanese food culture, Japanese linguistics,
advanced-level Japanese language, and courses related to the
candidate’s area of specialization—as well as courses in the College
of Liberal Arts’ Integrated Cornerstone First-Year Curriculum, which
focuses on written and oral communication (e.g., SCLA 101, SCLA 102).
In addition to teaching, service activities within SLC and the
Japanese Program are expected, including participation in
extracurricular events, community engagement, and program development
or promotion. Additional special assignments related to program
initiatives or community outreach may also be available.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and
qualifications. This benefits-eligible position begins with a
three-year renewable contract, with a promotion pathway to Associate
and Full Professor of Teaching.
Required Qualifications:
 - Ph.D. in Japanese Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition (with a
focus on Japanese), or a closely related field, completed by the start
date of the appointment.
 - Demonstrated excellence in teaching and experience teaching various
levels of Japanese language at the college level.
 - Evidence of ability to contribute to program growth, curriculum
innovation, and inclusive teaching practices.
Application Procedure:
Applicants should submit:
1. Cover letter addressing qualifications and relevant experience.
2. Curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Teaching statement that outlines teaching philosophy and includes
evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., student evaluations, sample
syllabi, or teaching awards).
4. Names and contact information of three references (letters not
required at the initial stage).
Applications should be submitted via this link:
https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Clinical-Assistant-Professor-of-Teaching-in-Japanese/39432-en_US/.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Ms. Joni Hipsher
at jlhipshe at purdue.edu.
Review of applications will begin after December 12, 2025, and
continue until the position is filled. The appointment begins August
17, 2026.
A background check will be required for employment.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications:
https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Clinical-Assistant-Professor-of-Teaching-in-Japanese/39432-en_US/
Contact Information:
        Joni Hipsher
        Email: jlhipshe at purdue.edu



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