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Paula lives in the vortex of academic life. She studies medieval Japanese history.

Job opening: Lecturer, Art & Visual Culture of Japan, Leiden University

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Leiden University Location:   Netherlands Position:   Assistant Professor The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime lectureship in the Art & Visual Culture of Japan. Initial appointment will be fixed-term from September 2011 or as soon … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Teaching Fellow, East Asian Cinema and Media Studies

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Paula

The Japan Studies Committee of the Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Chicago announces a teaching fellowship in East Asian Cinema and Media Studies with a focus in Japanese film. This two-year, non-renewable appointment provides a salary … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Urban Culture: Literature and the City in Early Modern Asia

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Paula

Venue: Modern Language Association: Seattle, Jan 5-8, 2012 Panel Title: Urban Culture: Literature and the City in Early Modern Asia Now inviting proposals for papers exploring new forms of urban cultural expression in literature and popular media in premodern East … Continue reading →

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Four Job Openings: Faculty of Liberal Arts, Lecturer on Anthropology/Japan Studies; Political Science; Philosophy/History; Economics

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Paula

Institution Type:   College / University Location:   Japan Position:   Lecturer Website: http://www.laureate.net Laureate International Universities (www.laureate.net), an international network of more than 50 universities in 24 countries, offering more than 130 undergraduate degree, graduate degree, and certificate programs in fields including … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Do you know your prefectures?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Paula

Back to some fun game links, this week we’re featuring two prefectural guessing games to see if you know your Japan geography! They’re simple, but very addictive. The first, from http://www.purposegames.com/ is Prefectures of Japan. Each prefecture has a little … Continue reading →

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Society of East Asian Anthropology Annual Prizes

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Paula

For those of you interested in the anthropology field, the Society for East Asian Anthropology has three potential prizes now open for competition. — The Society for East Asian Anthropology (SEAA) announces the return of its annual prizes for outstanding … Continue reading →

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One year Assistant Professor, East Asian History

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Paula

Institution Type:   College / University Location:   Colorado College, United States Position:   Assistant Professor The History Department of Colorado College invites applications for a one year position at the assistant professor level beginning in September 2011. Teaching responsibilities will be in … Continue reading →

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DISCO International Boston Career Forum for Law Students

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Paula

For those looking into doing law using their Japanese language skills, JETs with J.D.s has posted a great introduction to the DISCO International Boston Career Forum. See the following link for more details: http://jetswithjds.wordpress.com/2011/01/22/discos-career-forum-for-jets-with-j-d-s/

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Blog Review: Surviving in Japan (Without Much Japanese)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Paula

Anyone who has been to Japan before mastering the language has had to learn the very valuable art of surviving in Japan without much Japanese. Whether it’s an important word like “トイレ” (toilet) or simple self-introduction, a little bit can … Continue reading →

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Position Available: Executive Director, Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Paula

The Japan-United States Friendship Commission (JUSFC) seeks to recruit an Executive Director. The JUSFC, a US Government agency located in Washington, DC, makes grants to non-profit organizations, especially in higher education, for research and exchange with Japan. Applications may be submitted only online. Recruitment will … Continue reading →

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