Assistant Professor of Japanese

The Department of Foreign Languages anticipates hiring an Assistant Professor of Japanese beginning on June 15, 2021. The appointment will be for two years. Applications are invited from candidates who can contribute to the United States Air Force Academy mission by interacting with cadets, both in and out of the classroom.  Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential for teaching excellence, academic service, sustained intellectual contributions, and will have native or near native Japanese language skills.  Duties will include instruction ranging from introductory to advanced undergraduate courses. An earned doctorate (completed no later than 1 June, 2021), in Japanese Language, Japanese Literature, or another language related doctoral degree such as Second Language Acquisition or Foreign Language Education is required.  Proven experience as a Japanese instructor at the university level is highly desired.