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Job Opening: International Fundraising Development Manager, Oxfam [UK]

Posted on June 1, 2013 by LM

Title: International Fundraising Development Manager Location: Oxford, UK Education: no requirement Deadline: 1 July 2013 About Oxfam A simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam. There’s enough wealth in this world to go around. It’s not unfortunate that … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Postdoc in childhood, education and youth in modern Japan/East Asia

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Paula

The University of Manchester is currently advertising a two year post-doctoral Research Associate position in the History of Childhood and Youth in East Asia, as part of the research project, ‘Remembering and Recording Childhood, Education and Youth in Imperial Japan, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: International Student Advisor, Center for English as a Second Language, Southern Illinois University

Posted on May 30, 2013 by LM

Via the JETWit.com Jobs Mailing List. Title: Education Coordinator (International Student Advisor) Institution: Center for English as a Second Language, Southern Illinois University Location: Carbondale, IL Education: Bachelor’s required, master’s preferred Start Date: August 1, 2013; term position, renewable contingent … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Asian Art History, Univ of Sydney

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Paula

Institution: University of Sydney, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Location: Australia Position: Assistant Professor, Lecturer Asian Art History FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SCHOOL OF LETTERS, ART AND MEDIA REFERENCE NO. 872/0512A Exciting opportunity for a … Continue reading →

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Internship Opportunity: Tofugu

Posted on May 28, 2013 by LM

Company: Tofugu Location: Portland, OR Education: not listed Type: unpaid Deadline: May 31, 2013 It is that time of the year again…An internship opportunity is available at Tofugu. Tofugu is a start-up for Japanese culture and language web applications The … Continue reading →

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Call for Contributions: “The Japanese Yakuza – Tattooed gangsters, modern Robin Hoods or sex-addicted gamblers?

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Paula

The Japanese Yakuza – Tattooed gangsters, modern Robin Hoods or sex-addicted gamblers? is the title of a planned anthology. The Japanese yakuza and especially their image in popular culture has not been part of any detailed research about the Yakuza … Continue reading →

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Internship Opportunity: Japan-America Society of Hawaii, Fall 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit jobs mailing list. Institution: Japan-America Society of Hawaii Location: Honolulu, HI Type: unpaid Dates: Fall 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 The Japan-America Society of Hawaii is currently looking for an intern in the fall. You will work closely … Continue reading →

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Information on volunteering in Japan

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Paula

For those of you who may be interested, David Slater of Sophia University in Tokyo has gathered the following information on volunteering opportunities in Japan: Its that time of year when foreign-based academics descend upon Japan. Volunteer work opportunities exist, … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Yoshino

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Paula

Now available: a brand-new anthology of poetry and prose about Yoshino in Nara prefecture, ranging from Kakinomoto Hitomaro to Tanizaki Junichiro; taking in Saigyo, Matsuo Basho and Ueda Akinari, and followed by a lively travel story which asks whether history can ever be separated from myth in … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Immersion Grade 1 Teacher, McDonald International School

Posted on May 26, 2013 by LM

Job Title: McDonald-EB-Language Immersion-Japanese-Grade 1-1.0-Teacher-Elementary Institution: McDonald Elementary School Job Type: Full-Time Location: Seattle, Washington Education: Bachelor’s degree, Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate Closing Date/Time: Wed. 05/29/13 5:00 PM Pacific Time 1st Grade Position: 1.0 FTE. Language Immersion model – … Continue reading →

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