Teaching a range of undergraduate Japanese language courses at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels (typical teaching load: 12-13 credit hours per semester); Teaching content-based courses conducted in Japanese, including courses in Japanese culture, business Japanese, literature or film, and related fields; Mentoring and advising students inside and outside regular teaching hours; Contributing to the continued development of the Japanese program; Supporting and fostering exchange and collaborative relationships with partner institutions in Japan; Helping to build industry connections; Fostering community-engaged or experiential learning opportunities for students; Participating in USU ETE-Center for Empowering Teaching Excellence professional development opportunities; Participating in and helping to facilitate the student Japanese Club, with events on-campus in the Japanese Cultural Hub and community-engaged activities; Participating in recruiting, retention, and alumni communication efforts for the Japanese and World Languages & Cultures programs; Participating in service activities that support the department, college, and university; collaborating in activities within the department or with other units across campus. Minimum Qualifications: MA in Japanese, or Japanese language pedagogy, second language teaching, or applied linguistics with a specialty in Japanese, or education, or degree in a closely related field (Masters or PhD degree must be in hand and completed by July 1, 2027); Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese (ACTFL OPI Distinguished level or equivalent); and effective English communication skills; Experience teaching undergraduate Japanese courses in the North American higher education context; Demonstrated excellence in Japanese language teaching; Commitment to proficiency-oriented language teaching.