Job description
Posting Number
req34185
Employment Type: Faculty
Faculty Type
Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department
Languages Cultures & Literatures (856A)
Academic Location
College of Arts & Sciences
Campus: Main – Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position SummaryUNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO – ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF JAPANESE
The Department of Languages, Cultures & Literatures at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Japanese to begin in August 10, 2026. This is a full-time, tenure-track position in Japanese language, culture, and literature. Applicants must have a PhD in Japanese Studies or a related field by the date of application. All application materials must be received by November 15, 2025.
The teaching load includes both undergraduate courses as well as courses in Japanese language at the intermediate and advanced levels, along with literature and culture courses in English in support of the Japanese track of the East Asian Studies major at the University of New Mexico. We seek scholars who specialize in Japanese literary studies, cultural studies, visual culture, and/or media studies and demonstrate skill and interest in Japanese language teaching. Successful candidates will demonstrate potential for excellence in scholarly publication and undergraduate teaching, ability to contribute to UNM’s interdisciplinary programs, commitment to advising and mentoring our varied student population, and willingness to contribute to departmental and university service.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
1. Ph.D. in Japanese Literary or Cultural Studies, or a closely related field such as Asian Studies, Media Studies, and/or Comparative Literature, with a research specialization in Japanese Studies, in hand by the date of application.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Native or near-native command of both Japanese and English
2. Demonstrated strengths in teaching Japanese using communicative methods
3. Strengths in teaching Japanese literary, cultural, or media studies at the undergraduate level
4. Demonstrated potential for scholarship in an area of Japanese literary, cultural, and/or media studies, with a well-defined research and publication trajectory
5. Ability to mentor students at the undergraduate level
6. Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary programs in the department and at the university
7. A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.
Application InstructionsOnly applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
How to apply
A complete application consists of a 2-3-page cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications; a current curriculum vitae (please include email address and telephone number); a one-page teaching statement; a one-page research statement; and the names and contact information of three referees. Semi-finalists will be contacted for additional materials, including sample syllabi for upper-level courses in Japanese literary, cultural, and/or media studies, and a 20–25-page scholarly writing sample; semi-finalists will also be asked to arrange to have three letters of reference sent at a later date. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 11/15/2025. This position will remain open until filled.
