Description
WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Williamstown MA 01267. Applications are invited for a one-year visiting position in Japanese language for 2026-27, with teaching to begin in September 2026. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, the appointment will be made at the level of either a visiting lecturer or a visiting assistant professor. The teaching load will consist of four language courses in 2026-2027. Depending on the staffing needs, the position will also teach a three-week Winter Study sustaining course for Japanese 101 students in January 2027 with additional compensation. This is a full-time appointment. The pay range for this position is $78,000-$80,000.
The review of applications will begin on February 28, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include an M.A. in Japanese language pedagogy, linguistics, literature, or a related field (a Ph.D. or ABD is preferred). Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in Japanese, strong teaching experience at the college level, and the ability to teach all levels of language courses either independently or collaboratively. Experience in team teaching and teacher training is preferred.
Application Instructions
Applications should include a cover letter (please include a statement on how your teaching will serve a diverse student population), curriculum vitae, three recommendation letters, and, if available, a 15-minute unedited, high-resolution video recording of the applicant teaching an actual language class, accompanied by a detailed lesson plan. Please indicate the links to the video recording in a word document and upload all application materials to Interfolio (Interfolio link here). Questions about this position can be addressed to Professor Shinko Kagaya, Professor of Japanese, Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (skagaya@williams.edu).
Application Process
This institution is conducting the search using Interfolio's Faculty Search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
Lie Detector Statement
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
