Villanova University seeks Japanese Adjunct Professor (updated 2/11/2026)
The Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies at Villanova University invites applications for an adjunct teaching position (part-time) in the Japanese language from the 2026 fall semester and subsequent semesters.
As for the 2026 fall semester, we are particularly looking for instructors who can teach the following drill sections of Japanese language courses:
Mondays
Basic I drill class JPN 1111 Sec 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sec1 8:30-9:20; Sec2 9:35-10:25; Sec3 10:40-11:30; Sec4 12:50-1:40) (50min class each)
Intermediate I drill class JPN 1121 Sec 1 (Sec1 1:55-2:45) (50min class)
We use Genki Textbooks I and II. The schedule will be restructured in subsequent semesters.
For more details and an application link, please visit: https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/28747
Since the adjunct instructor recruitment link is open throughout the year, please ignore the information of 2024.
Instead, refer to the above 2026 info.
If you have any questions, please email: Kayo Shintaku (kayo.shintaku@villanova.edu).
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The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia seeks Japanese Language Instructors (updated 8/26/2025)
The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia seeks Japanese Language Instructors for its Japanese Classroom. This is a contract position which will receive a 1099 tax form at year end for filing purposes. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to provide all required documentation.
JASGP’s goal is to make Greater Philadelphia a nationally and globally known center of Japanese art, business, and culture by promoting mutual friendship and understanding between Greater Philadelphia and Japan. At JASGP, we continually celebrate cultural flexibility and curiosity through ongoing training and professional development. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our staff and board are representative of our varied stakeholders, including our neighbors in Philadelphia’s West Park and the Japanese heritage community in the Philadelphia region.
Using the Japan Times’ “Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese,” instructors will have great leeway in lesson planning and out of class assignments. Class meetings will be weekly 90 minute evening sessions for ten consecutive weeks. There are 3 semesters per year; a Spring semester (February to April), a Summer Semester (May to August) and a Fall Semester (September to December). The classes are currently being held over Zoom, with the possibility of returning to in person lessons at some point in the future. Depending on availability, instructors should expect to teach one to two classes per semester, mostly in the 100 level range. Class size is set to be no more than 12 students at this time.
More information about the position click here.
Contact Information:
https://japanphilly.org/about/work-with-us/
Candidates should send a cover letter and resume by email to:
Mike Lewis
Program Manager
mlewis@japanphilly.org
No phone calls, please.
The Diamond Law Library at Columbia University has an opening for a Librarian for East Asian Law
https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#!/137690
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