Instructor for Japan Studies

Application deadline 12 Nov 23:59 CET

Expected start 1 Feb.

• Institute for Culture and Society - Japan Studies, subject Jens Chr. Skous Vej 7 8000 Aarhus C
• Fixed-term part-time position 1 Feb 2027 - 31 May 2027 2 hours per week ID: 171545

Apply for the position

At Japan Studies in the Department of Global Studies, Institute for Culture and Society, there is a vacancy for the following instructor position to be filled as of 1 February 2027 in the following disciplines:

The employment period is 1 February – 31 May 2027

1 position in the following: Elementary language 1-2 Japanese (introductory) , 2nd semester BA, 2 teaching hours per week for 13 weeks, preparation 26 hours. Total working hours per semester 52.

It is assumed that the applicant is willing to participate in coordinating meetings regarding the planning and organization of the teaching and possibly participate in task allocation at the discretion of the individual teacher

The applicant must explain motivation, relevant pedagogical prerequisites and document good professional qualifications .

Please note that you must use your AU e-mail in connection with the application.

It is a condition of employment that one is an active student. The employment is subject to the necessary funding.

When evaluating applicants, emphasis is placed on insight into the subjects, recommendations and any teaching experience.

Notification of employment/ rejection will be given within 4 weeks after the application deadline.

Questions about the position should be addressed to the department coordinator Ida Toft Falkenstrøm, e-mail

Employment basis

Employment is in accordance with the Ministry of Finance and SUL (student instructors).

Applications must be accompanied by a copy of diploma and any documentation of previous teaching activity.

Aarhus University will be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and wishes for a culture where each individual can unfold and develop. We see gender equality and diversity as a resource and therefore encourage all interested to apply.

About Arts

Faculty of Arts is one of Northern Europe’s most important faculties for research and higher education within humanities, theology and pedagogy. Within this academic breadth the faculty houses around 700 researchers, 200 PhD students, 9,000 bachelor and master's students and 1,500 continuing and further education students. We believe that the best ideas arise at the meeting of different perspectives – and that research, teaching and innovation are developed best in dialogue with the society around us.

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Applications are submitted through Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.

Questions about the position ?

Ida Toft Falkenstrøm Departmental coordinator, Department of Culture and Society - Culture and Society, institute secretariat e-mail

Questions about the application and process ?

Administrative Center Arts - Arts HR +45 2338 2165 e-mail

Apply for the position Application deadline: Thursday, 12 Nov 2026 at 23:59 CET