World Language Teaching Assistant (WLTA) in Japanese

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a World Language Teaching Assistant (WLTA) in Japanese, starting August 2026. The position is annually renewable and contingent on funding and performance. The WLTA in Japanese will assist full-time faculty members in teaching the first- and second-year Japanese language courses. Primary teaching responsibilities include independently teaching drill sessions, grading homework, holding office hours, planning weekly Japanese table activities, and assisting with special events in the department. Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for rigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University's mission and Strategic Plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

The candidate must be a native level speaker of Japanese with a B.A. degree, preferably in Teaching Japanese as a Second Language, Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition or related fields; native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English. College/University level teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Application Instructions:

Applications should include the following items: Application letter Curriculum vitae If available, link to a web-accessible teaching demo (approximately 20 minutes) included in letter, CV or separate document Names and contact information of three references who have agreed to provide a confidential letter of recommendation. There is a References section on the application form. Please upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Complete applications received by June 1, 2026, will be given full consideration. The review process will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Professor Janet Ikeda at ikedaj@wlu.edu. Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities/jobs-at-w-l.

Position Type:

Non-Exempt, Part Time, Non-Benefit Eligible - Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations, all in the service of the university's mission. Washington and Lee is a welcoming, friendly, and mutually supportive community. Our students, faculty, and staff prize the trusting, respectful, and civil environment on our campus. We are united by our mission, diverse in our thinking, perspectives, and interests, and devoted to each other and to W&L. The university is committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, backgrounds, points of view, and interests. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting the work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and professional development of employees. Explore jobs.wlu.edu to learn more about W&L, our vibrant community, and the exceptional employee benefits. Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Request an Accommodation