Overview

Department of East Asian Studies — Fall 2026 Term

Course: EAST 305 Current Topics: Japanese Studies 1 (3 credits) section 001

Teaching Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:05AM – 11:25AM

Course Start/End Date: August 31, 2026 – December 4, 2026

Contract Dates: August 31, 2026 – January 5, 2027

Location: TBA

Topic: Development of modern Japanese culture and society, with an emphasis on critical approaches to the study of culture.

Salary (current rate for 3-credit course teaching): $11,479

Salary (rate for 3-credit course teaching as of September 1st, 2026): $11,824

Position Summary / Responsibilities

• Preparation of the Course and Course plan
• Delivery of the Course
• Evaluation of students
• Submitting to the University a report on student attendance and student grades
• Supervision of Teaching Assistants or other teaching support staff
• Review of studen...