Teaching Assistant Professor in Japan Studies

Job description

Description The Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLC) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), invites applications for a non-tenure-track position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor in Japan Studies. This is a one-year appointment, renewable contingent upon performance and funding, to begin Fall 2026. This innovative position combines academic instruction with scholarly expertise and research-based service. The selected candidate will: - Teach two courses per semester in Japan Studies (flexible teaching modality for Fall 2026) - Lead as Program Manager for the newly established UT Japan Center by working with the Center Directors to support strategic initiatives; coordinating conferences, workshops, and other events; managing student/faculty programs (internships, scholarships, faculty travel to Japan); and exploring grants/funding opportunities. Qualifications: - Master's degree or Ph.D. in Japan Studies or related fields by time of appointment (candidates with Ph.D. will be appointed as Teaching Assistant Professor; those with Master's will be appointed as Lecturer) - Demonstrated excellence in scholarly research - Significant formal training and teac...