Adjunct Faculty in Japanese

Position

Adjunct Faculty in Japanese

Department

Undergraduate

Position Type

Part-time (one semester-based contract)

Location

City Campus (Sangen-jaya station) or Kyoto (Fujinomori station)

Visa Requirement

This position is only available to applicants who are eligible to work in Japan (the position does not include visa sponsorship).

Period

Spring and/or Fall semester 2027 with the possibility to continue in subsequent semester(s).

Salary & Benefits

In accordance with the pay-scale determined and used in the program.

Overview of TUJ and Japanese Major

Based in Philadelphia, Temple University is a public Carnegie-designated R1 research university, ranked in the top 50 public US universities by U.S. News and World Report for 2027. With approximately 30,000 students, Temple maintains a multi-campus system extending from Pennsylvania to Rome to Japan. 

Temple University Japan (TUJ) is the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan, offering a dynamic, multicultural academic environment in both Tokyo and its newly opened Kyoto location. As part of Temple University in Philadelphia, TUJ delivers world-class, American-style education to a diverse student body representing over 70 countries. Between Fall 2020 and Fall 2026, undergraduate enrollment has tripled to over 4,000 students. The new Kyoto location, launched in January 2025, expands TUJ’s reach into the Kansai region, offering innovative programs like the hybrid Master of Science in Communication Management. The Hillside Center in Kawasaki, opened in Fall 2026, offers an immersive first year experience. With record-high undergraduate enrollment and a growing portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree programs, TUJ is a leader in international education in Asia and an exciting place to build your career in higher education.

In one of the most dynamic cities in the world, we offer fourteen full undergraduate majors ranging from Art to International Business to Psychology. Our faculty and staff are international, with more than 130 full-time faculty joined by experienced administrators and many part-time adjunct faculty from the professions, business, and the arts. TUJ holds classes in the fall and spring semesters (15 weeks) and over a well-enrolled 10-week summer semester.  

The Japanese Language major program at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ), offers students a unique and immersive undergraduate experience centered around building proficiency in the Japanese language. This four-year program is specifically crafted in a Japanese as a Second Language (JSL) setting, emphasizing both linguistic mastery and a comprehensive understanding of Japanese culture, society, and literature. It prepares students for a range of professional opportunities where proficiency in the Japanese language and a deep understanding of its culture are valuable assets. The Japanese Language major of the Undergraduate Program at Temple University, Japan Campus seeks adjunct instructors of Japanese language for the Spring 2027 and/or Fall 2027. This is one or more part-time, position(s) for one or two course(s) taught in Spring 2027 and/or Fall 2027, with the possibility of a contract renewal.

Overview of Position

As enrollment in our Japanese language courses continues to grow, we are seeking qualified and experienced instructors who are able to teach courses at any level of the Japanese language curriculum.

Adjunct Instructors for the following courses:

• JPNS 1001 Japanese Elements I, 4 Credit Hours.
• JPNS 1002 Japanese Elements II, 4 Credit Hours.
• JPNS 2701 Japanese Intermediate I, 4 Credit Hours.
• JPNS 2702 Japanese Intermediate II, 4 Credit Hours.

Applicants will teach one to two sections of beginning and / or intermediate Japanese (first- and second-year Japanese language) based on the Genki textbook. Courses will be delivered in-person. Each course meets three days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) at regularly scheduled class periods. Applicants will have the opportunity to work with students with various majors.

These positions are part-time for the semester, with the possibility to continue teaching in the future. Successful applicants will teach up to two courses per semester.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree Requirements
MA, ABD, or PhD in Japanese language, Japanese linguistics, second language studies, language education instruction or equivalent. A master's degree is required (all degrees must be conferred by the time of hire).

Minimum Requirements

• MA or higher degree in Japanese language, linguistics, language acquisition, or related field
• Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English
• Basic instructional technology skills, including running Zoom classes and navigating through course management systems such as Canvas
• Eligibility to work in Japan
• Experience teaching Japanese language

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately. 

Required application materials to be submitted:

1. a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and what appeals to you about the position;
2. full academic/professional c.v.;
3. a list of Japanese teaching experience including the name of institutions, courses, levels, textbooks, teaching methodologies.
4. two references and their contact information (names, titles, institutional affiliations, and email addresses).

Only those applicants who make it past the initial review will be contacted.

Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal opportunity employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. All qualified applicants shall receive full and equal consideration for employment. The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply.