This page only includes job openings related to Japanese language education. If your institution has an opening for a Japanese language instructor, which you would like to advertise on our site, please email the complete job description to our education department. Please note that all job descriptions may be edited for content and length. 

If you are a Japanese language teacher seeking employment, we suggest that you review the listings below and also the links, sponsored by the local Japanese language teachers' associations, at the following URL: http://www.jflalc.org/index.php?act=tpt&id=157. Additionally, the Association of Teachers of Japanese (ATJ) will post information on teachers who are seeking employment opportunities at the following URL: http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Newsletter/cand.html.

If you are interesting in posting your Japanese language education related job posting on our website, please send an email to jflaeducation"at"jflalc.org with the following information:

• Subject: JLE Employment Opportunity
• School Name (City, State Abbrivation)
• Job Title
• One sentence description of the position
• Application Deadline
• Contact Information including link to full job description

• Burr Elementary school (Chicago, IL)
  Japanese teacher for 4th-8th grade at Track E year-round school.
  Any interested persons can contact the school directly at 773-534-4090 and speak with Ms. Lopez (vice principal) or Ms. Scott (principal). The school will be closed now until August 2nd, however. Also, they may e-mail me at epclark@hotmail.com to ask any general questions about the position.
  (posted 7/26/2010)

• Diablo Nippongo Gakuen (Concord, CA)
  Our school is currently looking for Japanese language teachers to teach Japanese language and Japanese culture to K-12 students from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays, starting this September. We are looking for applicants with passion and responsibility, and are looking for applicants interested in working for long-term.
  Please send us your resume via email to us:
  info@diablonippongogakuen.org
  Please check our school website:
  http://www.diablonippongogakuen.org
  (posted 7/8/2010)
• Arlington High School (Arlington, WA)
  Japanese Teacher
  Japanese I, II, III and IV - with the three of the classes recently qualifying for college-in-the-high-school status with the Everett Community College.
  (posted 6/29/2020)
• Cactus Shadows High School (Cave Creek, AZ)
  Seeking: PT Japanese Teacher
  The job will most likely consist of three classes per day (a three-fifths schedule), one each of first- and second-year Japanese, and one class combining third- and fourth-year Japanese groups in the same period.
  This might be a good position for a graduate student who has a block of time free every day, if he or she could work out having the three lessons in a row and nail down mornings or afternoons with the administration. Or it might work for someone who has an evening job teaching community college, or someone who wants to gain some experience and build a resume.
  The link to the job description and an online application is at http://www.ccusd93.org. The position is currently listed as also Spanish, but if you are interested, please go ahead and apply anyway.
  (posted 6/16/2010)
• Magnolia Science Academy (San Diego, CA)
  PART TIME JAPANESE TEACHER
  We will be offering Japanese classes for 3 periods a day, 4 to 5 days a week in the afternoons (around 12pm to 3pm). Compensation is $25 per period and $25 extra for prep per day.
  Please email me your resume to Ismail Ozkay, MS Dean of Academics iozkay@magnoliascience.org to schedule an interview.
  (posted 6/9/2010)
• Oak Park River Forest HS (Oak Park, IL)
  Part Time Japanese Teacher
  To teach on section of Japanese in the afternoon
  Schmadeke, Yoko YSchmadeke@oprfhs.org
  (posted 6/9/2010)
• Auburn Mountainview High School (Auburn, WA)
  Seeking a long-term full-time Japanese sub (September 2010 - January 2011)
  Info: 4 Japanese classes (1st, 2nd and 3rd/AP Japanese and one Freshman Orientation class). AMHS is located right off of Kent-Kangley Road and is closer to Kent than Auburn. Japanese students at AMHS are really motivated and very well-behaved. We have a Japanese club and students are super enthusiastic about everything Japanese. If you are interested, or someone that might be, please contact Jessica Lee at leejc@live.com.
  (posted 6/8/2010)
• Carrboro City Schools (Chapel Hill, NC)
  Japanese Teacher
  Applications are being accepted for a Japanese Teacher at the High School Level for the 2010-11 school year. Licensure or eligibility for North Carolina licensure in Japanese is required. Candidates must be designated or be eligible to be designated as HIGHLY QUALIFIED in Japanese. Previous teaching experience at the high school level is preferred.
  Open until filled
  http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/employment/JobDetails1.asp?ID=846
  (posted 5/27/2010)
• The Appoquinimink School District (Middletown, Delaware )
  Seeking full-time Japanese teacher for the 2010-2011 school year
  For more information, please click on the link below, then go to Teaching/Professional Job Postings. The Japanese job is listed there. All applications for the district can be done online.
  https://www.astihosted.com/appo/JAM/DefaultApplicant.asp
  If you have any other questions or need more information you may contact me off the list at linnea.bradshaw@appo.k12.de.us
  (posted 5/25/2010)
• 南アラメダ郡仏教会、日本語学園
  SACBC日本語学園では、本年度も生徒数が増え講師を募集する予定です。
  授業時間：
  毎週土曜日、午前9時から12時（50分授業、10分休憩）
  祝祭日は、Fremont、Union CityのSchool Districtのカレンダーに順ずる。6月中から9月中は、夏季休校。
  募集内容：＊2010年09月より、高生クラス担任をすることが可能な方。
  ＊教員資格は、日本語講師資格は必要ありませんが、有資格者には、謝礼を考慮します。日本語教育に熱意のある方、できれば教育経験がある方を希望。
  住所： 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
  代表者連絡先： 大谷滋子（510）435-2048
  otanishigeko@hotmail.com
  (posted 5/24/2010)
• New Heights Academy Charter School (NY, NY)
  Languages Other Than English: Japanese, Italian, French, Other (not Spanish)
  Applicants certified in NYS are preferred. Other candidates must provide documentation of having begun the NYS certification process. Uncertified applicants will not be considered.
  http://www.newheightsacademy.org/aboutus5.htm
  (posted 5/18/2010)
• Evanston TWP High School (Evanston, IL)
  Certificated/World Languages/Japanese (0.6 FTE)
  http://www.applitrack.com/D202/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Certificated
  (posted 5/18/2010)
• Glenbrook South High School (Glenview, IL)
  World Language - Japanese - part-time (0.2 FTE)
  Applicants for these positions must possess or be eligible for an Illinois certificate with the appropriate endorsements.
  http://www.glenbrook225.org/hr/Pages/CertifiedStaffVacancies.aspx
  (posted 5/18/2010)
• John Stanford International School (Seattle, WA)
  Currently looking for a 1.0 FTE Japanese immersion teacher who will be teaching either kindergarten or first grade and who currently has or will be able to obtain a Washington State K-8 Elementary Education Teaching Certificate. Japanese immersion teachers at JSIS teach math, science and Japanese literacy completely in Japanese. Requirements for this certificated teaching position include: native or near-native Japanese speaking skills, the ability to design and implement lessons with both content and language objectives, skills in scaffolding language to support non-Japanese speaking students, the ability to collaborate with others, a positive and engaging approach to working with students and a love and appreciation of culture and global education. Experience in a language immersion or international school setting is highly preferred. John Stanford International School promotes diversity and the appreciation of all cultures. Applicants who share this passion are encouraged to apply! Applications and inquiries can be sent to:
  Mr. Kelly Aramaki, Principal
  John Stanford Int?fl School
  4057 5th Avenue NE
  Seattle, WA 98105
  kearamaki@seattleschools.org
  (posted 5/10/2010)
• Shaler Area School District (Glenshaw, PA)
  This position requires a teacher to teach Level I through AP Japanese (5th year) for 9th through 12th grade students. This program offers Flex Japanese and Japanese I in middle school (7th and 8th graders), where one teacher teaches. Our high school receives their students completing Level I, starting at Level II in high school, as well as new students beginning at Level I in high school.
  Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in Japanese is required, however, an out of state certified teacher might be considered. Interested teachers should access http://sasd.k12.pa.us/ and submit your online application at this site. Or contact, Mrs. Skundrich, 412-492-1200 X2802 or write skundrichd@sasd.k12.pa.us .
  (posted 5/10/2010)
• Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School (Glendale Unified)
  Dual Immersion Teacher - Japanese Language - Kindergarten and First Grade 2010-2011
  http://www.edjoin.org/viewPosting.aspx?postingID=318836&countyID=19
  (posted 4/27/2010)
• Part Time Japanese Teacher (Oak Park, IL)
  Yoko Schmadeke
  Oak Park River Forest HS
  708-434-3386
  yschmadeke@oprfhs.org
  (posted 4/9/2010)
• Glenbrook South High School (GBS)
  Part time teacher to teach one class
  Contact: Yasuko Makita-Discekici (847) 486-4276
  (posted 4/6/2010)
• Woodside Priory (Portola Valley, CA)
  Woodside Priory, a private Benedictine school in Portola Valley, is looking for a semester-long sub to fill a Japanese language teacher opening for the Fall 2010 semester. This will involve teaching two instructional periods, each meeting three times a week. The current teacher will be on maternity leave. If interested, please send your resume to Ruth Benz, World Language Department Head, at rbenz@prioryca.org.
  (posted 2/10/2010)
• North Shoreview Montessori (San Mateo, CA)
  Part-time
  North Shoreview Montessori, a public school in San Mateo, is looking for a part-time Japanese teacher to start in the fall of 2010. S/he would be teaching 7th and 8th grade Japanese. 8th graders will have had one year of language study and 7th graders will be starting from the beginning. This will involve four classes a week total, only two mornings. Another option for California-certified public school teachers, if interested, is to join the team as a full time 8th grade teacher, teaching both Japanese and science.
  If interested, please send your resume to Phyllis Harrison, principal, at pharrison@smfc.k12.ca.us. The current Japanese teacher is also available for questions about the school/program - heathernodelman@gmail.com.
  (posted 2/10/2010)
• Murray State University (Southwestern Kentucky)
  Japanese language teachers the opportunity to start up and sustain Japanese language programs in the public school districts of our service region. After the grant period, we anticipate that the teachers will be hired into full-time positions by their school districts.
  Interviews will be conducted in February and March, and hiring decisions will be made around April 10. Certification is desirable, but not necessary, for these positions. (An alternative certification option is available.)
  If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, or know someone who is, please contact Tom Lough of Murray State University, at <tom.lough@coe.murraystate.edu
  (posted 2/10/2010)
• Aragon High School (San Mateo, CA)
  Position: Japanese teacher who can teach one period this semester Class level and time slot is flexible
  Contact: Barbara Vele-Basques (department head) at 650-867-0135 or 650-348-6629.
  (posted 1/4/2010)
• Technology Access Foundation Academy (TAFA)
  Location is in north west Kent
  Hours: 7:45-11:55 (.567 FTE)
  Classes: Period 1: 7th grade Japanese 1
  Period 2: Planning
  Period 3: 6th grade Japanese 1
  Period 4: 9th & 10th Japanese 1
  Period 5: 8th grade Japanese 1
  TAFA is a 6th-12th school. It was established last year, has 6th
  -10th graders this year, and is going to add 11th graders next year.
  Each class has no more than 25 students, and I am using the same
  lesson plan for all classes this year since they are all Japanese 1.
  I was told that this position will become full-time next year.
  Contact: fbledsoe@gmail.com
  (posted 11/2/2009)
• West Linn High School (West Linn, Oregon )
  Position: PT Japanese Teacher.
  Info: Teach Japanese to grades 9-12. Educate the whole person intellectually, emotionally, physically, and technically. Plan instructional needs of all students using a variety of assessments. Establish rapport with students, staff, and parents. Additional duties as assigned.
  Contact: Kathe Monroe P.O. Box 35 West Linn, Oregon 97068 503-673-7000 hr@wlwv.k12.or.us
  Website: http://www.edzapp.com/applicant/default.aspx?page=ViewJobFree&jobofferid=35671
  Deadline: Open until filled .
  (posted 6/9/2009)
• Richardson ISD (Richardson, Texas )
  Position: Bilingual Elementary School Teachers.
  Info: RISD is currently offering a $3500 stipend for fully bilingual-certified elementary teachers working in a bilingual classroom.
  Contact: http://www.risd.org/employment/openings.htm
  (posted 5/14/2009)

• Washington University in St. Louis
  Information about the position is online here:
  https://jobs.wustl.edu
  JOB ID# is 20396.
  This is a full-time position at the rank of lecturer. Responsibilities will include teaching or co-teaching Japanese language at all levels. Requirements include an M.A. or higher degree in Japanese language pedagogy, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or related fields. Candidates must demonstrate a native or near-native command of Japanese and provide evidence of experience and commitment to language teaching. All interested applicants should apply online. Review of applications to begin at once and continue until the position is filled. E-mail inquiries should be directed to Professor Rebecca Copeland at Copeland@wustl.edu, telephone inquiries
  to 314-935-5156 or 935-5110.
  (posted 7/6/2010)
• University of North Texas (Denton, TX)
  Seeking: Lecturer in Japanese
  Full-time position to begin September 1, 2010 (classes begin 8/26/10). This is a one-year appointment, with full benefits and possibility of renewal.
  M.A. in Japanese or related field, native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English. Teaching experience in Japanese is also required, two years preferred.
  Teaching load: Four undergraduate courses per semester. Participation in departmental activities and committees.
  Contact: Peggy Hardt
  Japanese Lecturer & Program Coordinator
  University of North Texas
  (940) 565-3582
  peggyhardt@unt.edu
  (posted 6/17/2010)
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  Seeking part-time faculty appointment at the Department of Languages and Culture Studies beginning August 2010 with the possibility of continuation based on satisfactory performance and completion of duties.
  Required academic qualification:
  Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline, e.g., Japanese Studies, Linguistics, Applied linguistics, Japanese pedagogy
  Candidates must possess a native or near-native fluency in Japanese and good command of English. Duties will include teaching language courses at all levels. In addition to teaching courses, responsibilities will include: active participation in Japanese Studies program meetings and events, and advising and assisting students with Program requirements.
  Documentation: a letter of application (by e-mail), a current CV (by e-mail), three letters of recommendation (by mail).
  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
  Send the application documents by e-mail/mail to: Dr. Fumie Kato (fkato@uncc.edu).
  (posted 6/14/2010)
• Highline Community College (Highline, WA)
  Japanese instructor for fall of 2010.
  Please go to this link for more information: http://www.highline.edu/admin/hr/job/current/ptf_Japanese.htm
  (posted 6/4/2010)
• Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
  Part-time Japanese Lecturer
  Responsibilities include teaching first-year Japanese and curriculum-related activities.
  Applicants with a master's degree in foreign/Japanese language pedagogy, second language acquisition and related fields, and experience teaching in a rigorous language program are preferred. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching is essential. Eligibility to work in US is required, and candidates interested in part-time positions only are encouraged to apply. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience.
  Send letter of application, CV and two recent references to Japanese Search Committee, Program of African and Asian Languages, Kresge Hall 4-400, 1880 Campus Drive, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208-2209.
  Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Queries may be addressed to Yumi Shiojima, Co-coordinator of Japanese Language Program at shiojima@northwestern.edu.
  (posted 5/18/2010)
• University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR)
  Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures
  Position: Full-Time Lecturer in Japanese
  Japanese Program Web site: http://www.uark.edu/misc/japanlg/
  (posted 5/12/2010)
• North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC)
  half-time instructor in Japanese language
  Duties will include instruction at the first and second-year levels.
  Desirable qualifications include native or near- native proficiency in Japanese; plus at least an MA degree or concurrent enrollment in an MA program. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  For information and inquiries, please contact Dr. Mertz at John_Mertz@ncsu .edu.
  Review of applications will commence immediately and remain open until satisfied.
  (posted 5/10/2010)
• The University of Memphis (Memphis, TN)
  The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures invites applicants for a one-year, non-tenure track position starting August 2010.
  M.A. in Japanese, linguistics, or language pedagogy required, native or near-native fluency in Japanese. Successful teaching experience in lower and upper-division courses as demonstrated by recent student and supervisor evaluations.
  Applicants must upload an application letter, CV, transcript, email addresses for three references, teaching philosophy, and last two years of teaching evaluations at http://workforum.memphis.edu.
  Please contact Dr. Yuki Matsuda
  (posted 4/28/2010)
• Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX)
  Post faculty in Japanese, Fall 2010. MA minimum, PhD preferred; fluency in target(s) and English; prior teaching experience; scholarly accomplishment/ promise desirable. Up to four classes (Japanese I through Japanese IV), depending on the student enrollment. Four classes is full-time with insurance and benefits. Advise the Japanese Culture Club. Expected to coordinate at least one Japanese event on campus every semester. Competitive by-course salary. Letter of interest, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations (all electronic preferred) to Dr. Debra D. Andrist, Chair of Foreign Languages, Box 2147, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341. andrist@shsu.edu
  (posted 4/28/2010)
• Lone Star College-Montgomery で、日本語の非常勤講師を探しています。興味のある方は、Dr. David Zimmermann (David.H.Zimmermann@Lonestar.edu)までご連絡ください。
  (posted 4/28/2010)
• Beloit College
  Sumer Teaching Positions in Japanese
  June 9 through August 6, 2010
  Minimum qualifications for senior instructors include an M.A., teaching experience preferably in an immersion environment, native or near- native proficiency in Japanese, and advanced proficiency in English. An advanced degree in Japanese, applied linguistics, or foreign language education is desirable. For graduate teaching assistants, an M.A. in progress is required. Salary is competitive, and includes room and board.
  For more information about the summer language programs, please call 608-363-2277 or visit our Web site at http://www.summerlanguages.com.
  (posted 4/27/2010)
• The University of North Carolina (Charlotte, NC)
  one-year, part-time faculty appointment at the Department of Languages and Culture Studies beginning August 2010
  Dr. Fumie Kato (fkato@uncc.edu), Coordinator of Japanese Studies,
  Department of Languages and Culture Studies, UNC Charlotte.
  (posted 4/5/2010)
• Bates College (ME)
  Position: learning associate and lecturer in Japanese language for the academic year 2010-2011
  Requirements: The successful candidate will have an MA or higher degree in Japanese language pedagogy or related field as well as training and experience in Japanese language teaching especially at the intermediate and advanced levels. A native/near native proficiency in Japanese is required.
  Duties include tutoring Japanese language students and assisting the regular classroom instructor in the fall semester and spring short term. In the winter semester they include teaching two intermediate level courses--one at the second-year level and one at the third-year level. Room and board are provided in addition to salary. To apply, submit a letter of application, vita, academic transcripts, course syllabi, and at least two letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin March 29 and remain open until the position is filled. For more information about Asian Studies at Bates, see our webpage (www.bates.edu/asia.xml).
  (posted 3/19/2010)
• TUFTS UNIVERSITY (MA)
  Part-time Lecturer in Japanese Language; Fall 2010; possibility of renewal.
  Requirements: native or near native fluency in Japanese and good command of English; experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching Japanese, preferably at the college level in the U.S.; commitment to language teaching and curriculum innovation; college degree required, MA desirable.
  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
  To facilitate the application process, applications can be submitted by e-mail to kiyomi.kagawa@tufts.edu.
  (posted 3/5/2010)
• University of Minnesota (MN)
  The Department of Asian Languages and Literatures in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota seeks a pool of applicants to teach language courses in Japanese. Positions will be full-time appointments for the fall 2010 semester (08/30/10 - 01/12/11) and spring
  2011 semester (01/13/11 - 05/29/11). If filled, these positions are for day, evening, or a combination of day/evening courses, taught on a semester basis. Full time appointments are eligible for benefits. Salary range is competitive based upon qualifications. Positions may be renewable annually depending on departmental need, funding and performance.
  Full description and application procedures found at:
  http://employment.umn.edu. Search for requisition number 164863 and follow the instructions. Please attach a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin *March 1st, 2010 *and continue until the position is filled. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
  (posted 2/10/2010)
• UC Irvine 東アジア言語文学科日本語プログラムでは、春学期 ( 授業自体は３月 29 日から 10 週間 ) 　に初級（１年生）日本語クラスを担当できる講師のかたを募集しています。授業時間は、 9-9:50, 11:00-11:50, 2-2:50 の３クラスです。（但し一人が担当できるのは、１クラスか２クラス。）教科書は「ようこそ」 Vol. １の第５章から７章をカバーします。応募規定については、大学のオフィシャルサイト ( http://www.oeod.uci.edu/ads/index_other.asp#Other_Hum ) をご覧ください。その他のご質問は森岡までメール ( akemi@uci.edu ) 　でご連絡ください。よろしくお願いします。
  (posted 2/9/2010)
• DePaul University
  Teacher to teach classes in downtown between 3/29 and 6/11.
  It will be Monday and Wednesday night (5:45~8:15pm) Nakama 1B Lesson 9 through 12!
  All the lesson plans will be provided by Depaul
  IF you or your friends are interested in, please contact Chikamatsu-sensei directly!
  (posted 2/8/2010)
• Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)
  Lecturer in Japanese Language
  The Arabic and Asian Language Office at the Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in Japanese Language.
  Review of materials begins on March 15, 2010 and continues until the position is filled.
  Contact: Salah Ayari or Carol Newsom 979-845-6811
  (posted 2/5/2010)
• Phillips Exeter Academy (Exeter, NH )
  Position: teacher of Japanese as a one year sabbatical replacement
  Info: Native or near-native mastery of the language, teaching experience and the ability to teach all levels of language and literature (elementary to AP) are expected. Advanced degree preferred. Responsibilities include teaching four courses, dormitory service, coaching a sport and/or other student activity.
  Contact: Candidates should send resume to Dr. Kathleen Curwen, Dean of Faculty, Phillips Exeter Academy, 20 Main St. Exeter, NH 03833. Information about the school is available at www.exeter.edu.
  (posted 12/11/2009)
• Soka University of America (Aliso Viejo, CA)
  Position: Soka University of America (Aliso Viejo, California) seeks a Professor of Japanese language and culture (at any rank) to fill a full-time, tenure-track position that begins on August 1, 2010.
  Info: PhD in Japanese pedagogy, literature, linguistics, second language acquisition, or related fields; native or near-native command of Japanese; demonstrable commitment to and excellence in teaching Japanese language and culture courses at all levels; ability and willingness to teach across disciplines with colleagues from other areas in some of SUA’s multi-disciplinary courses and to contribute to the General Education program.
  Contact: For full consideration send letter of application, CV, sample publications or internet links to publications, student evaluations (if available), and three letters of reference to: Japanese Position c/o Edward M. Feasel, PhD Dean of Faculty Soka University of America 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Phone: 949-480-4133 Fax: 949-480-4263 E-mail: facultyrecruiting@soka.edu
  Deadline: Postmark deadline is January 22, 2010. Review of applications will begin immediately after the deadline.
  (posted 12/7/2009)
• Kenyon College
  Position: two-year position as Japanese Teaching Fellow beginning in Fall 2010.
  Info: The successful candidate will teach three courses during the academic years. Minimum qualifications include an M.A. in Japanese language pedagogy, applied linguistics, or related fields; native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English; and experience in teaching Japanese to English-speaking students at the college level. To learn more about the department, please visit www.kenyon.edu/mll.xml .
  For application instructions, visit https://employment.kenyon.edu .
  Review of applications will begin March 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
  (posted 11/16/2009)
• Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI )
  Position: Assistant Professor, full-time, tenure-track of Japanese, Department of World Languages
  Qualifications: Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written Japanese and an excellent command of English required
  Info: Job Link
  (posted 11/05/2009)
• Palomar College
  Position: The World Languages Department at Palomar College has immediate openings for qualified Japanese instructors to teach Japanese
  Qualifications: Master's in Japanese OR Bachelor's in Japanese AND Master's in another language or linguistics or equivalent
  Contact: Send a cover letter, application Palomar College Part-Time Faculty Application ( click here to download and current resume to Martha Evans, Department Chair via email at mevans@palomar.edu fax to (760) 761-3518
  (posted 11/05/2009)
• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)
  Position: Chinese or Japanese Teaching Specialist/Lecturer
  Info: http://employment.umn.edu
  (posted 9/16/2009)
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI )
  Position: part-time Teaching Assistant or an Ad hoc Associate Lecturer of Japanese language for the 2009-10 academic year.
  Info: The position is contingent upon enrollment and budget approval. Responsibilities include teaching five (5) class hours (50 minutes) plus office hours and participation in weekly meetings. The Teaching Assistant position is required to be admitted to the Graduate School at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Graduate students who are enrolled in the Master of Arts in Foreign Language and Literature (MAFLL) are preferred.
  Minimum qualifications: BA and teaching experience is preferred. The successful candidate must have native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English and be able to teach all levels of Japanese language courses. Familiarity with the use of technology in language teaching is highly desirable.
  Contact: For Teaching Assistantships, please visit and download the form at the following site and return to Professor Fred Eckman (eckman@uwm.edu). http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/mafll/ta.cfm. For the Ad hoc Associate Lecturer position, please send a Letter of Application stating your experience (including levels taught, duties performed and textbooks used), your resume/C.V., a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation (at least one should be a work-related supervisor) to sugaatsu@uwm.edu : Atsuko Suga Borgmann, Dept. of Foreign Languages and Linguistics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
  Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately > and will continue until the position is filled.
  (posted 6/19/2009)

• Orange Coast Gakuen, Inc.
  Seeking qualified teachers of Japanese language for classes starting July 17, 2010. Our school has between 75 and 100 students, ranging from the kindergarten level to high school. Our classes are divided into tracks for heritage language learners and foreign language learners. Classes are held Saturday mornings from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., in Huntington Beach. For more about the school, our website is: http://www.orangecoastgakuen.org/index.php
  If interested in applying, please contact Hiromi Kishimizu (kishimiz...@cox.net, 949-363-5638). You will be asked to fill out a short questionnaire and provide a resume, followed by an interview.
  (posted 7/2/1010)
• Seattle Japanese Language School
  Seeking an intermediate 3 level teacher for classes on Saturday mornings 9-11:30am from Sept.-June.
  “Genki “ textbook is used. Students are mainly in middle school to high school ages, about 15 of them.
  Pay is 4 hours, include prep time and other necessary time spend, per Saturday.
  Wage start around $15. Depending on experience.
  Must have Visa to work.
  Contact:
  Machiko Wada
  Office manager
  Japanese Cultural and Community Center of WA
  Nikkei Heritage Association of WA
  machikow@jcccw.org
  206-568-7114
  (posted 6/29/2010)
• blendedschools.net (Online)
  Seeking Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and Latin
  Instructors to teach online courses, grades 4-16.
  Part-time/full-time-- paid a fee per student per course.
  Masters degree, PA certification, and experience teaching online courses preferred.
  Submit resume and 3 references to Evon Zundel at ezundel@blendedschools.net
  (posted 5/18/2010)
• Business Japanese Language Instructor (Part-time)
  Required: Master’s degree in linguistics, Japanese language or related field, and minimum 2 years of relevant teaching experience, or equivalent qualifications. Native fluency in Japanese and English. Willingness to work collaboratively. Desirable: Experience in business or multicultural educational setting. Experience in teaching adults. Knowledge/training in pragmatics-focused instruction.
  Send resume and contact information for 3 references to Chiharu Iwamoto,
  Email: ciwamoto@jaims.org
  (posted 4/30/2010)
• Part-time Japanese Teaching Position
  - Hills Learning (New York City, NY)
  - Part-Time Japanese Language Instructor
  - A part-time position in New Jersey or New York City to teach the Japanese language in private lessons or group classes.
  - Ongoing admission
  - recruit@hillslearning.com, http://www.hillslearning.com/classes/japanese-teacher-signup/
  (posted 4/13/2010)
• Solartech
  bilingual instructors to teach Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel and PowerPoint only) online
  Languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean and Thai
  Qualified candidates should have one of these languages as their native languages and proficient in English. Need to have extensive user experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (2007 preferably in your own language’s version) and have great presentational skills and phone voice.
  If you have any further questions, please contact me.
  cfortes@solartechnj.com (Christian Fortes)
  201-807-9889 ext. 106
  (posted 2/19/2010)
• Le Tutor Language School (Tempe, AZ )
  Position: Part Time Japanese Teacher Wanted
  Info: Le Tutor Language School teaches conversational Japanese classes to adults at our School in Tempe. Classes meet Monday and Wednesday evenings for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Students learn to have beginner level conversations in common situations. Teachers must be fluent in Japanese and English must be an intermediate level. Our classes are fun, engaging and interactive. Some teaching experience is preferred but not required as training will be provided to motivated applicants. If you love to Teach Japanese to enthusiastic students please email or call our office immediately.Website: http://www.letutor.com
  Contact: Aaron Kuroiwa 480-626-5180 or jobs@letutor.com
  (posted 9/18/2009)

• 国際交流基金(ジャパンファウンデーション)
  日本語上級専門家・日本語専門家・日本語指導助手
  平成22(2010)年 8月16日 月曜日 (必着)
  http://www.jpf.go.jp/j/about/adoption/japan_23.html
  (posted 7/21/2010)
• University of London
  Principal Lector in Japanese.
  Closing date of application: 8 June 2010
  Info: http://jobs.soas.ac.uk
  (posted 5/11/2010)
• University of British Columbia
  Department of Asian Studies
  Visiting Lecturer Position in Japanese Language
  Professor Ross King
  University of British Columbia
  Department of Asian Studies
  1871 West Mall
  Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2
  jrpking@interchange.ubc.ca
  (posted 4/7/2010)

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