Japanese Language Instructor

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Adjunct Faculty - Japanese Language Instructor

Job Title (for context): Adjunct Faculty - Japanese Language Instructor

Job Description

This position is a temporary, part-time appointment specifically for in-person instruction on Oahu. This semester-to-semester contract may only be teaching one class. There are no associated relocation benefits.

Applications will be reviewed by the program periodically and all candidates will be notified by email if they are chosen to interview for a position.

Job Summary

The Faculty of Culture, Language, & Performing Arts at BYUHawaii invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position in Japanese language instruction. The successful candidate may teach up to 9 credit hours in the fall and winter semesters, and 6 credit hours in the spring semester. Employment begins in the 2027 Winter semester.

Primary Responsibilities

Teach beginning, intermediate, and/or high-level Japanese language courses Prepare course materials and assessments following departmental standards Provide students with timely feedback and academic support Maintain regular office hours Manage student tutors and their time sheets

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Japanese, Language Education, or a related field
Fluency in Japanese and English
Commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching
Willingness to teach in-person on BYUHawaii's campus

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Japanese, Second Language Teaching, or related field
Prior experience teaching Japanese at the college level
Familiarity with communicative and student-centered teaching approaches

Compensation

Approximate starting adjunct semester contract $1,425 - $2,175 per credit. The wage offered is dependent upon applicants' degree and years of university-level teaching experience.

Employment Requirements

As an educational institution affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYUHawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the church in good standing, as authorized under 41 CFR § 60-1.5(a)(6). To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church's ecclesiastical clearance office. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through the hiring process successfully. An expired temple recommend will prevent consideration for hire.