Author Archives: LM

Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 1

Posted on August 31, 2011 by LM

Part 1: What is a Coordinator for International Relations? For many fairly recent college graduates with degrees in Asian Studies, the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is the next stop on their career path. Last year, we ran several … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Documentary on Keiko Fukuda, Judo’s Only Female 10th Degree

Posted on August 26, 2011 by LM

“The belt ranks for women were very old fashioned and sexist. There was nothing above 5th degree for women.” -Keiko Fukuda Today’s Fun Link is a trailer for Yuriko Gamo Romer’s documentary Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful: The Story … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Coordinator, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

Posted on August 25, 2011 by LM

Via Harvard University. Business Title Program Coordinator (Coordinator II) School/Unit Faculty of Arts and Sciences Location USA – MA – Cambridge Job Function General Administration Time Status Full-time Schedule Monday through Friday Department Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Duties & … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Staff Assistant II

Posted on August 23, 2011 by LM

Via Harvard University. Please note that this position has changed since it was originally posted. Prior to the change, the position was more oriented toward international studies, and the new position is more of a general social studies administrative assistant … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Associate or Full Professor: Comparative Politics and/or International Relations

Posted on August 23, 2011 by LM

Via HigherEdJobs.com. Institution: Old Dominion University Location: Norfolk, VA Application Due: 10/15/2011 Type: Full Time The Department of Political Science and Geography and the Graduate Program in International Studies at Old Dominion University invite applications for a tenured position in … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Institutional Researcher

Posted on August 22, 2011 by LM

For full details, see posting at HigherEdJobs.com. Institution: Lane Community College Location: Eugene, OR Application Due: 09/12/2011 Type: Full Time Notification: Lane Community College is seeking an Institutional Researcher for a two-year temporary faculty assignment. Continuation of the position will … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Full-time Adjunct Position in Japanese, Modern Languages

Posted on August 22, 2011 by LM

Via HigherEdJobs.com. Full-time Adjunct Position in Japanese, Modern Languages, Fall 2011- Spring 2012, One Year Institution: Saint Mary’s College of California Location: Moraga, CA Application Due: 09/12/2011 Responsibilities: Fall 2011 * First-semester Japanese (Elementary Japanese) MWF from 10:20-11:20 and Tuesdays … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: A Place in Public: Women’s Rights in Meiji Japan

Posted on August 21, 2011 by LM

A Place in Public: Women’s Rights in Meiji Japan Marnie S. Anderson This book addresses how gender became a defining category in the political and social modernization of Japan. During the early decades of the Meiji period (1868–1912), the Japanese … Continue reading →

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Business Luncheon: Exporting to Japan: Lessons Learned from the Meat Industry

Posted on August 18, 2011 by LM

Via the Japan America Society of Colorado. Please join Japan America Society of Colorado and the World Trade Center Denver for a presentation by Phil Seng, President & CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Mr. Seng will offer insight … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: International Services Advisor

Posted on August 13, 2011 by LM

Via HigherEdJobs.com. Institution: University of Nebraska at Kearney Location: Kearney, NE Application Due: Open Until Filled (Preference given to applications received by Aug. 19, 2011) Type: Full Time International faculty visa and immigration support [40%]: Advise UNK Department Chairs and … Continue reading →

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