• Assistant Professor of Japanese

    Texas State University (San Marcos, TX)


    Posting Information

     

    Position TitleAssistant Professor of Japanese

     

    Job Posting Number2025051TTL

     

    Job LocationSan Marcos

     

    DepartmentDepartment of World Languages and Literatures

    Position Description

    TheDepartment of World Languages & Literatures (https://www.worldlang.txst.edu/) Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Japanese. Area of Specialization: Open

     

    This is a full-time position with a nine-month academic year appointment to begin Fall 2026.

     

    All positions are subject to availability of funds.

    Required Qualifications

    + Ph.D. or ABD in Japanese or comparable field. Ph.D. in hand at the time of employment.

    + Native or near-native fluency in Japanese.

    + Demonstrated excellence in language teaching.

    + Strong commitment to scholarly research, active student engagement, and academic program development.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Open to online synchronous and asynchronous teaching. Interest in Digital and Applied Humanities.

    Application Procedures

    Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52852

    For full consideration, please submit the following byNovember 21, 2025:

    + Cover letter addressing required qualifications

    + Current curriculum vitae

    + Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

     

    As part of our application process, we are requesting the contact information for three (3) academic references in theReference Lettersection of the application.

     

    The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

     

    Proposed Start Date8/15/2026

     

    Posting Date05/30/2025

     

    Review Date11/21/2025

     

    Close Date

     

    Open Until Filled?Yes

     

    Legal Notices

     

    Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

     

    Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

     

    This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

    Reasonable Accommodation

    If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

     

    Record Checks and Verifications

     

    Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

     

    Eligibility for Employment

     

    Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

     

    Why Work at Texas State?

     

    Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

     

    Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

     

    Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52852

     

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