Junko Markovich

Junko Markovich has been a Lecturer in Japanese at the University of Cincinnati since 2009, teaching courses ranging from introductory to second-year Japanese. She serves as Faculty Coordinator for the Japanese American Student Society (JASS), fostering cultural exchange between UC students, Japanese exchange students, and local communities. Since 2022, she has held leadership roles in the Ohio Association of Teachers of Japanese (OATJ), first as Vice President and then as President, promoting Japanese language education across Ohio through professional development workshops.

Key Affiliations:

• University of Cincinnati: Lecturer in Japanese (2009–Present)
• Japanese American Student Society: Faculty Coordinator (2013–Present)
• Ohio Association of Teachers of Japanese: President (2022–Present), Vice President (2020–2022)

Research Interests: Junko’s work centers on Japanese language pedagogy, cultural exchange initiatives, and enhancing educational frameworks for Japanese studies in academic settings.

Professional Service: She has taught courses such as BASIC JAPANESE 1 & 2 and SECOND-YEAR JAPANESE I & II, and contributed to study abroad programs focused on Japan.

Contact: Office located in Clifton Court Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio. Phone: (513) 556-2735.