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Author Archives: Paula
Job Opening: Assistant Professor in the History of Japanese Art
The Institute of East Asian Art History at Heidelberg University, invites applications for a two-year, renewable untenured faculty position as *Assistant Professor in the History of Japanese Art* The appointment will commence September 1, 2012, tenable for two years with … Continue reading
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Tagged art history, assistant professor, Germany, Heidelberg University, Japan, Japanese art, Japanese art history
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Job Opening: Modern Japanese Studies (esp. Religion or Literature)
Institution: University of Manchester, UK, School of Languages, Linguistics & Cultures Location: United Kingdom Position: Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies Applications are invited for a permanent lectureship or senior lectureship in Japanese Studies. The post will … Continue reading
Postdoctoral Fellowships: “Empires in Asia”
National University of Singapore, History Postdoctoral Fellowships, Empires in Asia Invitation to Apply The Department of History, National University of Singapore, invites applications for Two (2) Postdoctoral Fellowships. Area of Expertise Postdoctoral Fellowship (Post 1) The successful candidate will be … Continue reading
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Tagged asia, empire, fellowship, Japan, National University of Singapore, postdoc, Singapore
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Book Announcement: Coffee Life in Japan
Merry White Paperback, 240 pages ISBN: 9780520271159 May 2012 $24.95, £16.95 Hardcover, 240 pages ISBN: 9780520259331 May 2012 $60.00, £41.95 http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520271159 This fascinating book—part ethnography, part memoir—traces Japan’s vibrant café society over one hundred and thirty years. Merry White traces Japan’s … Continue reading
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Tagged books, coffee, food culture, Japan, Japanese culture
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Conference open to the public: Medicine, Politics, and Culture in the Japanese Empire
On May 10-11th, the Japan Committee of the University of Chicago is sponsoring the Tenth Japan at Chicago Conference on the theme of “Medicine, Politics, and Culture in the Japanese Empire.” The three panels will explore the circulation of medical … Continue reading
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Tagged conference, empire, Illinois, Japan, medicine, politics, University of Chicago
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No Fun Link Friday today
Sorry guys, I’m flying off to California for a wedding, so Fun Link Friday will have to wait til next week. More great blog things to come, though! Have a great weekend!
Job Opening: Asian Librarian – University of California, Berkeley
Job Opening: University of California, Berkeley C. V. STARR EAST ASIAN LIBRARY LIBRARIAN FOR THE JAPANESE COLLECTION Hiring range: Associate Librarian I Librarian II $49,464 – $77,976, based upon qualifications This is a full-time appointment available starting June 2012. DEADLINE: … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Japan, Japanese collection, job opening, librarian, library, University of California: Berkeley
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Call for participation: 2012 Intellectual Exchange Programme between Japan and Europe
Japanese Study Seminar – Taisho Prewar (Showa) Centre Européen d’Etudes Japonaises d’Alsace (CEEJA) and the Japan Foundation (JF) would like to invite you to submit an application to participate in the Japanese Study Seminar – Taisho/Prewar (Showa) which is scheduled … Continue reading
Job Opening: Modern Japan Hist., St. Mary’s College CA, pt time lecturer
Institution: St. Mary’s College – California, History Location: California, United States Position: Lecturer in Modern Japan Lecturer in Modern Japan Saint Mary’s College of California Closing Date/Time: Sun. 05/13/12 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: Depends on Qualifications
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Tagged California, history, Japanese history, job opening, modern, modern Japan, St. Mary's College
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Job Openings: History (including Asia), Assistant and Associate Professor
Institution: Kyoto University, The Hakubi Center for Advanced Research Location: Japan Position: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, up to 20 positions, all fields Call for Applications Kyoto University, Hakubi Center for Advanced Research Associate/Assistant Professor, up to 20 positions, … Continue reading
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Tagged assistant professor, associate professor, Japan, japanese studies, job openings, Kyoto University
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What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies? 