Adjunct Online Instructor of Japanese Salary $0.00 Annually Location Russellville, AR Job Type Adjunct Job Number 202600061 Division English/World Languages Opening Date 09/10/2026 Description Benefits Questions Your application will be saved and used to apply for future job openings. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Position Summary The Department of English & World Languages at Arkansas Tech University invites applications for an Online Instructor of Japanese beginning Spring 2027. The successful candidate will deliver 2-4 courses per semester in Japanese language and culture through our online learning management system (Blackboard), serving students pursuing Japanese language study, Japanese language minors, and study abroad preparation. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, student-centered educator who is passionate about language pedagogy in an online environment and who can bring authentic cultural and linguistic expertise to a growing program. This position is renewable via contract depending upon teaching/course evaluations and departmental/program needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver 2-4 online courses per semester across the Japanese language curriculum, which may include: Japanese Culture and Civilization — Japan's economic, political, and social structures, history, and culture Special Topics courses (e.

g., Japanese literature, anime/manga studies, Japanese gaming culture, or Japanese film), subject to department need, student demand, and instructor expertise Beginning Japanese I & II — foundational speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills within cultural contexts Intermediate Japanese I & II — continued development of communicative and comprehension skills Conversation and Composition I & II — advanced communication and comprehension through analysis of authentic texts and media Japanese Study Abroad — supporting students in Arkansas Tech-sanctioned study programs in Japan

• Deliver instruction via the Blackboard LMS, incorporating audio and video tools for language modeling, student practice, and assessment
• Design and administer listening, speaking, reading, and writing assessments appropriate to an online modality
• Maintain regular, meaningful interaction with students through video, audio, and written feedback
• Adapt course delivery to both traditional 16-week and (potentially) 8-week accelerated formats
• Participate in program assessment, curriculum development, and department/university service as appropriate
• Stay current with best practices in online language pedagogy and instructional technology

Minimum Qualifications & Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (minimum) in Japanese Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, East Asian Studies, Foreign Language Education, or a closely related field
• Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English Non-native speakers of Japanese must demonstrate a minimum proficiency of ACTFL Superior or JLPT N1
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Demonstrated ability (or strong potential) to teach using audio/video technology for language instruction, delivery, and evaluation
• Willingness and ability to teach fully online via Blackboard or comparable

LMS Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate or other relevant terminal degree.
• Prior online teaching experience in Japanese or another world language
• Experience preparing or supporting students for study abroad in Japan
• Interest or expertise in Japanese literature, film, or popular media (e.g., anime) as subjects of academic study
• Demonstrated success helping students achieve a recognized level of proficiency certification, such as the JLPT or ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), or comparable standardized assessment
• Familiarity with video game localization (Japanese to English and/or English to Japanese), gaming culture, or interest in supporting students from Video Game Design or related programs Location, Environment, & Physical Demands
• Remote Position Submission Requirements
• Letter of interest addressing: Your Japanese and English proficiency level(s), including relevant certifications (e.g., JLPT, ACTFL) if applicable Your online teaching experience Your teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact information for three professional references, or three letters of recommendation
• (Ideally) A link to an unedited video of a recent classroom or online language teaching session to HR@atu.

edu Arkansas Tech University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics. This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Do you have a Master's degree (minimum) in Japanese Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, East Asian Studies, Foreign Language Education, or a closely related field? Yes No 02 Do you have native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English? (Non-native speakers of Japanese must demonstrate a minimum proficiency of ACTFL Superior or JLPT N1) Yes No 03 Do you have strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills? Yes No 04 Are you able to upload a video to provide demonstrated ability (or strong potential) to teach using audio/video technology for language instruction, delivery, and evaluation? Yes No 05 Are you willing and able to teach fully online via Blackboard or comparable LMS? Yes No Required Question Employer Arkansas Tech University (AR) Address 105 W O Street Russellville, Arkansas, 72801 Phone (479) 968-0396 Website https://www.atu.edu