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Job Opening: Program Assistant, Asian Studies Program, University of Louisville [part time]

Posted on March 9, 2016 by LM

Program Assistant Sr Institution: University of Louisville Location: Louisville, KY Type: Part-Time Job ID: 32764 Dept: Asian Studies Program Minimum Qualifications High school diploma, two years of college training or business school and two years of responsible office experience. Additional experience … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Executive Assistant, Harvard University

Posted on March 9, 2016 by LM

Knowledge about Japanese culture desired for this science-related admin job. Institution: Harvard University Location: Cambridge, MA Posted: 03/02/2016 Type: Full Time Duties & Responsibilities: Provide high-level administrative and logistical support to senior faculty members with very active and complex laboratories … Continue reading →

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Workshop: 2016 Early Modern Japan Summer Workshop: Reading Kuzushiji

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Paula

The Japan Committee of the University of Chicago is pleased to announce the 2016 Early Modern Japan Summer Workshop: Reading Kuzushiji. The workshop will meet from June 13-17. The workshop will be led by Professor Aratake Ken’ichiro of Tohoku University’s Northeast Asia … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Resident Director, Tokyo, Council on International Educational Exchange

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Paula

Institution: Council on International Educational Exchange, Study Abroad Location: Japan Position: Resident Director, Tokyo CIEE: A nonprofit, non-governmental organization, CIEE is the world leader in international education and exchange. For 65 years CIEE has helped thousands of people … Continue reading →

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Funding: Isaac Alfred Ailion Foundation Fellowship

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Paula

We are happy to announce that the Isaac Alfred Ailion Foundation now accepts applications for fellowships at Leiden University’s Asian Library. All information can be found on the website at http://library.leiden.edu/special-collections/scaliger-institute/research/isaac-alfred-ailion-fellowship.html The closing date for applying for the Isaac Alfred … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Visiting Assistant Professor, East Asian History, DePauw University

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Paula

The Department of History invites applications for a one-year term appointment as Assistant Professor of History (ABD’s will enter at the Instructor level) starting in August 2016. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment and … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: The Art Lover’s Guide to Japanese Museums

Posted on March 6, 2016 by LM

Via University of Washington Press. The Art Lover’s Guide to Japanese Museums SOPHIE RICHARD $30.00S PAPERBACK (9780955997716) hardcover not available PUBLISHED: December 2015 SUBJECT LISTING: Travel; Art History / Asian Art BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: 176 pp., 6 x 8 in. TERRITORIAL … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor in Japanese History, Connecticut College

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Paula

One-year, 2/3 appointment, visiting, assistant professor or instructor in Japanese history Japanese History, Connecticut College The Department of History invites applicants for a one-year visiting position, beginning in July 1, 2016. This is a benefits eligible, two-thirds appointment, carrying a 2-2 … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Joint East Asian Studies Conference – SOAS

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Paula

Call for Papers – Joint East Asian Studies Conference – SOAS, University of London, 7-9 September 2016 Joint East Asian Studies Conference (JEAS) 2016 7th to 9th September, SOAS, University of London The JEAS Conference is a triennial meeting held by … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Visiting Assistant Professor, East Asian History

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Paula

Kalamazoo College, History Department Visiting Assistant Professor, East Asian History The Department of History at Kalamazoo College invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position for one year—September 2016 through June 2017. The successful applicant will contribute to teaching … Continue reading →

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