Assistant Professor- Languages, Cultures & Literatures -Japanese

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO – ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF JAPANESE

The Department of Languages, Cultures & Literatures at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Japanese to begin in August 10, 2026. This is a full-time, tenure-track position in Japanese language, culture, and literature. Applicants must have a PhD in Japanese Studies or a related field by the date of application. All application materials must be received by November 15, 2025.

The teaching load includes both undergraduate courses as well as courses in Japanese language at the intermediate and advanced levels, along with literature and culture courses in English in support of the Japanese track of the East Asian Studies major at the University of New Mexico. We seek scholars who specialize in Japanese literary studies, cultural studies, visual culture, and/or media studies and demonstrate skill and interest in Japanese language teaching.

Successful candidates will demonstrate potential for excellence in scholarly publication and undergraduate teaching, ability to contribute to UNM’s interdisciplinary programs, commitment to advising and mentoring our varied student population, and willingness to contribute to departmental and university service.

The duties include teaching undergraduate courses as well as courses in Japanese language at intermediate and advanced levels, plus literature and culture courses in English to support the Japanese track of the East Asian Studies major. The candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary programs and provide advising and mentoring to a diverse student body, along with active departmental and university service.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application consists of a 2-3-page cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications; a current curriculum vitae (please include email address and telephone number); a one-page teaching statement; a one-page research statement; and the names and contact information of three referees. Semi-finalists will be contacted for additional materials, including sample syllabi for upper-level courses in Japanese literary, cultural, and/or media studies, and a 20--25-page scholarly writing sample;

semi-finalists will also be asked to arrange to have three letters of reference sent at a later date. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration, please apply by 11/15/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.