Job Description

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Lecturer in Japanese Studies at our Pittsburgh, PA campus, responsible for teaching a wide range of courses in Japanese language and culture studies. Specific duties include: (i) delivering instruction for multiple undergraduate and graduate courses in Japanese language and cultural studies; (ii) assessing student progress, including creating and grading student assignments; (iii) providing verbal and written feedback to students; (iv) preparing detailed course syllabi and instructions; (v) selecting varied, top-notch teaching materials; (vi) coordinating language courses; (vii) developing online materials, courses, and assessments; and (viii) participating in Professional Development to remain current in the field.

Must have a Master?s degree in Japanese Studies, Languages and Cultures, Language Education, or Applied Linguistics.

Must have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence in the field, knowledge of Japanese culture, and have native speaker level proficiency in Japanese. 

Applicants should submit 1) a current CV, 2) the names and contact information for three professional references.

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information.  Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders. Consistent with this commitment, Carnegie Mellon will no longer be requiring or considering applicant diversity statements. If you are interested in this position and have not yet submitted a diversity statement, please do not do so. If you have already submitted a diversity statement, please know that any diversity statements submitted by applicants for this opportunity will not be considered in the hiring decision.

About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon ( is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 12,000 students in the university’s seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon’s main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California’s Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico.

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