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Job Opening: Director of International Engagement, University of Central Arkansas

Posted on January 24, 2012 by LM

More information and application on HigherEdJobs.com. Institution: University of Central Arkansas Location: Conway, AR Application Due: 03/15/2012 Type: Full Time The University of Central Arkansas seeks an accomplished professional to lead the strategic growth of its international programs. Bringing energetic … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Executive Director of the Center for the Pacific Rim in the College of Arts and Sciences, University of San Francisco

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Paula

Institution: University of San Francisco, Arts & Sciences Location: California, United States Position: Executive Director of the Center for the Pacific Rim in the College of Arts and Sciences Executive Director of the Center for the Pacific … Continue reading →

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Funding: JASSO Scholarship for Students Studying at Japanese Universities

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Paula

http://www.jasso.go.jp/scholarship/yoyakuseido_e.html Reservation Program for Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students Japan Student Services Organization (hereafter “JASSO”) offers Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students who attend a university or other institution of higher education in Japan. In conjunction with … Continue reading →

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Book announcement: Rethinking Japanese History

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Paula

Amino Yoshihiko Translated and with an Introduction by Alan S. Christy Preface and Afterword by Hitomi Tonomura A JOHN WHITNEY HALL BOOK Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies No. 74 Copyright 2012, xl + 317 pp., ISBN 978-1-929280-71-1 (paper), $20.00; ISBN978-1-929280-70-4 (cloth), $60.00. … Continue reading →

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Shinjo Ito Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japanese Buddhism

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Paula

University of California, Berkeley Deadline: February 15, 2012 With the generous support of the Shinnyo-en Foundation, the Center for Japanese Studies at UC Berkeley is pleased to invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral research fellowship. The term of the appointment … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: International Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, Humboldt State University

Posted on January 20, 2012 by LM

Via HigherEdJobs.com. Institution: Humboldt State University Location: Arcata, CA Application Due: Open Until Filled, Review Date 1/31/2012 Type: Full Time International Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, Student Services Professional IA (SSP IA) $2,872-$3,513/month. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Modern East Asian History, Helen Bruce Lectureship, University of Aberdeen

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Paula

Institution: University of Aberdeen, UK Location: United Kingdom Position: Helen Bruce Lectureship in Modern East Asian History UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN SCHOOL OF DIVINITY, HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY HELEN BRUCE LECTURESHIP IN MODERN EAST ASIAN HISTORY With the support … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Director, Asian/Asian American Studies, Syracuse University

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Syracuse University Location: New York, United States Position: Director, Asian/Asian American Studies Program SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY DIRECTOR, ASIAN/ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM Syracuse University seeks nominations and applications for the position of Director, Asian/Asian-American Studies, an interdisciplinary program … Continue reading →

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Opportunity for High-School Students: 2012 JET Memorial Invitation Program (JET MIP)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by LM

For full information and applications, go to the Japan Foundation Los Angeles’ (JFLA) page here. Exam registration (necessary to apply) deadline is Jan. 31, 2012. For any readers who are planning to go to university to get your B.A. in … Continue reading →

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Internship Opening: Marjorie Deane Internship in Japan at The Economist

Posted on January 18, 2012 by LM

Original post here. APPLICATIONS are invited for a new Marjorie Deane internship for 2012. This award, financed by the Marjorie Deane Financial Journalism Foundation, is designed to provide work experience for a promising journalist or would-be journalist resident in Japan who … Continue reading →

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