Author Archives: Paula

About Paula

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

Job Opening: Premodern Japanese humanities, Harvard University

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Paula

The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University is conducting a search for a tenure-track position in premodern Japanese humanities. We are particularly interested in applications from scholars in pre-Tokugawa history, pre-Meiji literature, and other fields of … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Regional and Cultural Studies-Asia, Air University (U.S. Air Force)

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Paula

United States Air Force, Air Force Culture and Language Center Assistant Professor of Regional and Cultural Studies – Asia Location: Alabama, United States The U.S. Air Force Culture and Language Center at Air University invites applications for the position of … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Twenty-Third Annual Japan Studies Association Conference

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Paula

Twenty-Third Annual Japan Studies Association Conference 5-7 January 2017 Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawai’i In January 2017 we will meet in Honolulu to share our continuous and new pedagogical and research interests in Japan’s literary and cultural traditions, historical … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese History, Cornell University

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Paula

Institution: Cornell University Location: New York, United States Position: Tenure Track Faculty The Department of History at Cornell University seeks applicants for an open-rank, tenure-track position in the history of Japan, period of specialization open, to begin July 2017. We … Continue reading →

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Resources on Sexual Assault in Japan

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Paula

It is an unfortunate reality that sexual crimes occur all over the world, no matter where you live or who you are. In Japan, where sexual crimes are seldom discussed openly, crime is perceived as far lower than other countries, and … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Intimacy and Reproduction in Contemporary Japan

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Paula

Intimacy and Reproduction in Contemporary Japan By Genaro Castro-Vázquez © 2016 – Routledge 214 pages | 1 B/W Illus. https://www.routledge.com/Intimacy-and-Reproduction-in-Contemporary-Japan/Castro-Vazquez/p/book/9781138640443 About the Book This book presents an ethnographic investigation of intimate and reproductive behaviour in current Japanese society, grounded in … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Asian Religions, Occidental College

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Paula

Institution: Occidental College, Religious Studies Location: California, United States Position: Assistant Professor The Department of Religious Studies at Occidental College invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin August 2017. We seek a scholar with expertise in Asian religions. We … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Paula

Institution: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Department of Asian Studies Location: Israel Position: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor Tenure-track position in Japanese Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Open call to candidates for a tenure-track position in Japanese … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: English Learning and Global Communication, University of Tokyo

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Paula

Institution: University of Tokyo, ALESS and ALESA Programs, Center for Global Communication Strategies Location: Japan Position: Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track Faculty The University of Tokyo is Japan’s premier university. We are currently looking for an adventurous, enthusiastic scholar with a … Continue reading →

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Funding: Abe Fellowship Program

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Paula

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) announce the annual Abe Fellowship Program competition. Funding for the Abe Fellowship Program is provided by the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership. The Purpose of … Continue reading →

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