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Visiting Professor of Linguistics: Japanese Language and Culture and Linguistics (Non-Tenure Track)
Athens, OH
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Posted: | 05/26/2026 |
| Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials |
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for this position, please complete the online application and upload the following documents when prompted:
1. A detailed cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy and experience (uploaded under the document type titled "Teaching Philosophy Statement")
4. Unofficial transcripts (Undergraduate and Graduate), combined into one file
Additionally, you will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including email addresses. These referees will receive an email and link inviting them to upload a recommendation letter on your behalf.
Review of application materials will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by the close date listed below.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.
Posting Number: 20163150F
Job Description
The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a full-time Visiting Professor. We are a dynamic linguistics department specializing in Applied Linguistics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with a solid theoretical foundation. The department prepares students for professional jobs and advanced study in the field but specializes in training instructors in ESL, TESOL, and TEFL at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Linguistics department also offers language programs in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Swahili.
This Visiting Professor position is a full-time, nine-month position for the academic year 2026-2027 (from August 16, 2026 to May 15, 2027). The position consists of the following duties:
Minimum Qualifications
MA in Linguistics specializing in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) or related field by the start date of the position.
University-level experience teaching language courses.
PhD in Linguistics specializing in either Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Technology Enhanced Language Teaching, or a related field. Research experience in SLA, Technology Enhanced Language Teaching, or a related field and more than one publication in one of these areas. Also:
Linguistics
Pay Rate: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
05/22/2026
Posting Close Date
06/22/2026
Job Category: Visiting Professor
Months
9 month
Planning Unit: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus: Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Nancy Vandeman, vandemn1@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for this position, please complete the online application and upload the following documents when prompted:
1. A detailed cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy and experience (uploaded under the document type titled "Teaching Philosophy Statement")
4. Unofficial transcripts (Undergraduate and Graduate), combined into one file
Additionally, you will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including email addresses. These referees will receive an email and link inviting them to upload a recommendation letter on your behalf.
Review of application materials will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by the close date listed below.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.
Posting Number: 20163150F
Job Description
The Department of Linguistics invites applications for a full-time Visiting Professor. We are a dynamic linguistics department specializing in Applied Linguistics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with a solid theoretical foundation. The department prepares students for professional jobs and advanced study in the field but specializes in training instructors in ESL, TESOL, and TEFL at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Linguistics department also offers language programs in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Swahili.
This Visiting Professor position is a full-time, nine-month position for the academic year 2026-2027 (from August 16, 2026 to May 15, 2027). The position consists of the following duties:
- Teach seven courses in Japanese language and culture and general linguistics per year.
- Direct Japanese Study Abroad programs
- Advise visiting Japanese students from Chubu University and other Japanese Universities
- Supervise Japanese TA's.
Minimum Qualifications
MA in Linguistics specializing in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) or related field by the start date of the position.
University-level experience teaching language courses.
- Experience with and skill in teaching using digital modes of instruction.
- Native or near-native Japanese language proficiency.
- Experience studying a second language.
PhD in Linguistics specializing in either Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Technology Enhanced Language Teaching, or a related field. Research experience in SLA, Technology Enhanced Language Teaching, or a related field and more than one publication in one of these areas. Also:
- Experience teaching Linguistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level
- Experience teaching and conducting research with both domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students
- Experience teaching language and/or pedagogy abroad
- Experience teaching language and/or pedagogy to undergraduates
- International travel or overseas living experience
- Experience of managing study abroad programs
Linguistics
Pay Rate: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.
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Job Open Date05/22/2026
Posting Close Date
06/22/2026
Job Category: Visiting Professor
Months
9 month
Planning Unit: College of Arts & Sciences
Campus: Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Nancy Vandeman, vandemn1@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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