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More information on volunteering in Japan!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Paula

More great info from David Slater (who provided this previous list of volunteer opportunities) on how you can get to Japan this summer and help out. See below for details! Posted with permission. — Welcome to Post-3.11 Japan. As those … Continue reading →

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Job Openings: Translators/Interpreters and Legal Document Review

Posted on May 29, 2011 by LM

Via the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies: My name is Matt Clarke, I am a partner with the law firm Ryley Carlock & Applewhite.  My firm has a practice area that is dedicated to litigation and litigation support.  … Continue reading →

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Conference announcement: The 1st Annual Mechademia Conference

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Paula

The 11th Annual Schoolgirls and Mobilesuits (SGMS) Workshop Presents: The 1st Annual Mechademia Conference SGMS 2011: Culture and Direction September 30th-October 2nd, 2011 Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) Submission Information: Abstracts of no more than 200 words for … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Inter-Asian Connections III: Hong Kong

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Paula

Deadline: Friday, June 24, 2011 Inter-Asian Connections III: Hong Kong (June 6-8, 2012) The Hong Kong Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (HKIHSS) at the University of Hong Kong, the National University of Singapore (NUS), and the Social Science Research … Continue reading →

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Book announcement: Andreas Marks. Publishers of Japanese Woodblock Prints: A Compendium

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Paula

This announcement is actually from some time back, but it got lost in my files! Still, this book looks to be a unique resource so it’s definitely worth posting up here. — http://www.brill.nl/default.aspx?partid=210&pid=42855 Japanese woodblock prints exemplified by such iconographic … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Global COE Program “Reshaping Japan’s Border Studies”

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Paula

Institution Type:   Slavic Research Center, Hokkaido University Location:   Japan Position:   Post-Doctoral Fellow The Global COE Program “Reshaping Japan’s Border Studies” at the Slavic Research Center at Hokkaido University is seeking candidates to fill a position for a post-doctoral researcher for … Continue reading →

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Announcement: JET Alum Academics Group on LinkedIn

Posted on May 21, 2011 by LM

From Jet Wit: Steven Horowitz of JET Wit set up a new LinkedIn group for JETs, JET alums and friends of JET who work in academia or are interested in working in academia. This includes any professors, PhD candidates, masters … Continue reading →

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Job Openings: Kindergarten and First-Grade Teachers, Hinoki International School

Posted on May 19, 2011 by LM

From the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies mailing list: Positions: Kindergarten and First-Grade Teachers (English or Japanese) Location: Hinoki International School, Livonia, MI Hinoki International School has four positions (two of which will most likely be filled internally) … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Adjunct Instructor/Assistant Professor of Japanese Language & Literature

Posted on May 19, 2011 by LM

Online application at The University of Montana’s website. Position: Adjunct Instructor/Assistant Professor of Japanese Language & Literature Institution: The University of Montana Location: Missoula, MT Application Due: Open Until Filled Job Description The University of Montana seeks to appoint an … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Instructor

Posted on May 19, 2011 by LM

Full information and application at HigherEdJobs.com. Position: Part-Time/Adjunct Japanese Instructor Institution: Community College of Aurora Location: Aurora, CO Application Due: Open Until Filled Anticipated Start Date: August 2011 The Position Due to the continued growth in our language programs, we … Continue reading →

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