37.2638, Jobs: Japanese; Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Japanese (Tenure-Track) DePaul University, DePaul University

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Subject: 37.2638, Jobs: Japanese; Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Japanese (Tenure-Track) DePaul University, DePaul University

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Date: 10-Aug-2026
From: Nobuko Chikamatsu [nchikama at depaul.edu]
Subject: Japanese; Applied Linguistics, Language Acquisition: Assistant Professor of Japanese (Tenure-Track) DePaul University, DePaul University

Job Location: USA
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Japanese (Tenure-Track) DePaul
University
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Minimum Education: Ph.D.

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition

Specialty Language(s): Japanese (jpn, nucl1643)

Description:
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
nchikama at depaul.edu.
Application Site: https://apply.interfolio.com/188882
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:
https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
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).
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)
Close Date: Oct 31, 2026

Application Deadline: 31-Oct-2026
Web Address for Applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/188882
Application Instructions:
Applicant Documents
 - Cover Letter(1)
 - C.V.(1)
 - Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
 - Research Statement(1)
 - Teaching Statement(1)
Application Site: https://apply.interfolio.com/188882
Close Date: Oct 31, 2026
Contact Information:
        Nobuko Chikamatsu
        Email: nchikama at depaul.edu

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