Job Details

Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese

Position Number: 7010622
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Foreign Languages & Literatures

Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese

Requisition Number: 70681
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 19-Apr-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in pre-modern Japanese literature for the academic year 2026-27. Candidates should have their PhD conferred prior to the start of the appointment. The successful candidate will have well-focused research objectives and contribute to the department's Japanese curriculum by teaching courses on Japanese literature and culture, including Classical Japanese language, at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations (ALC), founded in 1982, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Chinese and Japanese, five minor programs, as well as language, literature and culture courses in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi/Urdu, Japanese and Korean. ALC brings global diversity to the curriculum and the Boulder campus of CU. Our department's focus on a broad swath of the non-Western world puts us in a position to share worldviews and traditions of literature, culture, thought, and artistic expression developed by civilizations in pre-modern, modern, and contemporary South Asia, East Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Teaching three courses per semester to undergraduate and graduate students in Japanese literature and culture.

What You Should Know

This is a one-year appointment for the academic year 2026-2027. The anticipated course load for this appointment will be three courses each semester for a total of six courses.
Candidates must have a PhD degree conferred prior to the start of appointment on August 13, 2026.

What We Can Offer

The starting salary for this 100% appointment is $62,500 over the 9-month academic year.
A moving allowance of up to $3000 will be available to the successful candidate in accordance with University policies.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

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What We Require

PhD in Japanese literature, culture, or a related field.
Ability to teach courses in Japanese literature and culture to undergraduate and graduate students.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Sample Syllabus
Writing Sample

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who will be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation immediately in the recruitment process.

Please apply by April 19th, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-of-Japanese/70681