Department Lecturer in Japanese

This position is a great opportunity for a suitably qualified and highly effective scholar to develop their career through teaching and research in the field of Classical Japanese language and linguistics at Oxford. The successful candidate will also play an active and valued role in the examination and administration of the Faculty’s undergraduate and graduate courses in the area.

 

You will have completed, or be close to completing a doctorate in Japanese linguistics, Classical Japanese language or a related field, and possess a strong command of modern and classical Japanese language. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to teach on Classical and modern Japanese primary sources and their translation into English, and possess sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge to develop and teach lectures and tutorials on various aspects of the field. You must have a commitment to communicating and publishing research in your field of study. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are also essential, alongside a willingness and ability to undertake administrative tasks and provide pastoral support for students.

This position is based in central Oxford.  This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 30th September 2026.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 20th March 2025

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