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Japanese Tutor
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Job ID 5433
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer Asian Languages and Cultures
Date Posted Feb 19, 2026
Category Academic (AY)
Job Description

Job Functions and/or Special Projects include:

  • Tutoring students who study Japanese
  • Assisting faculty in teaching and research, including correcting homework
  • Clerical tasks (e.g. copying/scanning teaching materials)
  • Proctoring exams
  • Working with Department Coordinator to keep bulletin boards updated
  • Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements

Qualifications necessary to perform the duties of this position are:

  • Fluency in both English and Japanese
  • Ability to read authentic Japanese text
  • Ability to discuss complex matters in formal and informal registers
  • Organizational skills
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • A spirit of hospitality

Non-native Japanese speakers who reach the finalist stage will be given an oral and written exam.

Single semesters available; please indicate in notes.

By applying for this position, the Asian Languages and Cultures department may contact the Title IX and Nondiscrimination Office to inquire about an applicant's disciplinary status with the college. Current or past policy violations do not automatically disqualify or exclude an applicant from this selection process. However, they may be taken into consideration.

Benefits

Sick and Safe Time

  • Student employees accrue sick and safe time at an accrual rate of one hour for every 30 hours paid. 
  • Sick and safe time is not paid out upon departure. 
  • Review the full sick and safe time policy on the Student Employment website. 
Available Openings 8
Hours 3.0 to 8.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $16.37/hour
Time Frame Academic Year 2026-2027
Contact Name Karen Flannery
Contact Email kflanner@macalester.edu
Work Location N/A
Phone N/A


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