Job Opening: Kiriyama Professor for Asia Pacific Studies, visiting position, University of San Francisco

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:       University of San Francisco
Location:          California, United States
Position:           Kiriyama Professor for Asia Pacific Studies, Center for Asia Pacific Studies

Job Summary:

The Center for Asia Pacific Studies at the University of San Francisco invites applications for The Kiriyama Professor for Asia Pacific Studies, a short-term visiting faculty appointment ranging from three to six months in the field of Asia Pacific Studies during the spring 2016 semester (January – May 2016). The Center facilitates research and teaching on Greater China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and India through public programs, academic conferences and symposia, and its peer reviewed journal.

The holder of the Chair should be a recognized leader in their field, who is not presently nor was previously on faculty at the University of San Francisco. The Chair should conduct research in line with the mission of the Center for Asia Pacific Studies (intercultural/cross cultural or transnational issues and/or research that pays attention to the contribution that religious, ethical, and cultural understanding can make to bridging cultures). While applications will be accepted from scholars focusing on the above areas, for spring 2016, the Center is particularly interested in receiving applications from a recognized leader in the field of Environmental Studies in the Asia Pacific region to spend part or all of the spring semester in residence at the University of San Francisco.

Payment will be in the form of a sabbatical supplement commensurate with experience and corresponding to the length of the appointment.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities for the position include:
• Teaching: leading a 3 part graduate workshop with on issues important for our understanding of the environment in the Asia Pacific today (1st two workshops will be for graduate students only, 3rd workshop will be for graduate students and the general public)
• Guest Lecture: deliver one guest lecture during residency
• Being a regular participant at events organized by the Center
• Being in residence at the Center three days per week during regular work hours to work on his/her independent research and to interact with USF faculty, students and staff

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in relevant field with excellent record of teaching and publication, ability and willingness during appointment to promote the Center for Asia Pacific Studies with his/her connections among both domestic and global academic communities, and research interests that correspond to the Center’s mission.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://apptrkr.com/701827

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The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. As a matter of policy, the University does not discriminate in employment, educational services and academic programs on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, and the other bases prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.

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Call for Papers: Yale InterAsia Connections Conference 2016

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Paula

call-for-papers-150-21Call For Papers: YALE INTERASIA CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE 2016

Friday February 26, 2016

Application:link. 

Deadline: December 15, 2015 at 11:59 pm EST.

Theme: Alternative Asias: Currents, Crossings, Connections

The Yale InterAsia Initiative cordially invites graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty from all disciplines and institutions to submit abstracts for the 2016 Yale InterAsia Connections Conference “Alternative Asias: Currents, Crossings, Connections,” to be held at Yale University, New Haven, CT, on February 26, 2016. Transcending traditional geographical and disciplinary boundaries, this conference will showcase recent and ongoing projects that explore transregional and transnational connections, and re-conceptualize Asia from the premodern period to contemporary times as an interlinked set of formations stretching from East and Southeast Asia, to South Asia, Inner Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, the North and South Americas, and the Pacific Islands with an Asian connection. Bringing together scholars with diverse geographical and disciplinary specialties, the conference, the first of its kind at Yale, seeks to present opportunities for future collaboration and to foster conversation among early-career scholars on remapping and re-imagining Asia in an age of ever-increasing global connections and shifting regional imaginaries.

We conceptualize “InterAsia” as an analytic that focuses on the ways that flows of people, objects, practices, and ideologies across time and space produce our objects of analysis in an imagined “Asia.” We aim to think in terms of “Asia as process,” which includes analyses of the connections as well as tensions and exclusions involved in the processes of creating “Asia” from the ground up. Our task is to examine the situated techniques and strategies by which Asian interconnections are made imaginable and serviceable for particular ends, and what its exclusions and political effects might be.

Key questions that the conference may explore include, but are not limited to:

  • How is “Asia” constructed and deployed by particular actors at particular times in history, and by what methods can we attend to the inclusions and exclusions happening at various scales in this process?
  • How has the flow of commodities, peoples, and ideas influenced the relationship among different parts of Asia as well as the place of Asia in the world? What power dynamics, truth-claims, contingencies, and inconsistencies constitute these connections?
  • What is the role of frontiers, borders and other internal divides in Inter-Asian connections?
  • How has Asia been interconnected in different periods from ancient to contemporary times, and how might this challenge modern land- or continent-based regional divisions?
  • How can micro- and macro-level perspectives and methodologies contribute to Inter-Asian studies?

All papers relating to “Asia,” broadly conceived, are welcome. The conference accepts proposals for individual papers, to be organized into panels of three to four presenters.  All talks will be no more than 20-25 minutes. All applicants should fill out the application with the following information: full name, email address, institutional affiliation, area of study, title of your paper, 250-300 word abstract, and five keywords for your presentation. The deadline for all applications is December 15, 2015 at 11:59 pm EST. Results will be announced in mid-January, and presenters will be strongly encouraged to submit draft papers or relevant other writing that might have been previously published by February 15, 2016. All papers will be made available to participants through a password protected link on the Inter-Asia website to facilitate sharing among invited participants and organizers at Yale to enrich the discussion at the conference. Please apply here.

The one-day conference will include presentations, a keynote speech, and a banquet for presenters and participants. The Yale InterAsia Initiative will provide round trip economy air fare or rail fare for participants from within the continental USA and Canada, and up to $750 towards a round trip international airfare for selected overseas participants. All participants will be expected to bear other travel related costs like airport transfers, visa fees, etc. All participants will be provided hotel accommodation and all meals at the conference at Yale.

Further information can be found on the conferencewebsite:   http://campuspress.yale.edu/interasia/events/interasiaconnections2016/

For specific inquiries, please contact yale.inter.asia@gmail.com.

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The Yale InterAsia Initiative is a collaborative effort between Yale and six other institutions and think tanks around the world that aims to shift paradigms of how Asia is conceptualized by promoting research, scholarly networking and public policy connections. Pushing inquiries beyond nation-states, land-based demarcations, imperial zones, and cultural boundaries, the Initiative promotes conversations that address transregional connections. In addition to Yale University, the main members of the InterAsia Initiative include the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKIHSS), Gottingen University (Germany), the Arab Council for the Social Sciences (Lebanon), Koc University (Turkey). It receives support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, as well as the Asia Councils and the MacMillan Center at Yale University.

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Job Opening: East Asian history, Winona State University

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:  Winona State University, History
Location:     Minnesota, United States
Position:     Assistant Professor

We welcome applications from candidates focusing on any period in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and East Asian History.

Teaching is at the heart of what we do at WSU, and the position includes a 12 credits (4 classes) per semester teaching load.  We are looking for faculty to teach dynamic survey courses in Modern World and East Asian history, as well as upper division classes in their area of specialization.  Candidates will also have the opportunity to lead the department’s historical methods and senior seminar courses and should have a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness.

The History Department at WSU believes that our strength as scholars directly contributes to our pedagogy as teachers.  We, therefore, seek candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing scholarly research in areas of East Asian History as well as a commitment to service to the liberal arts, and the University community.

Candidates may have the opportunity to teach in a variety of different formats, including study abroad and travel study programs, traditional face-to-face classes at Winona and Rochester campuses, as well as online, hybrid or distance learning classes.

Contact:Minimum Qualification(s):
• Ph.D. in East Asian history or East Asian studies by date of hire.
• Substantive coursework and dissertation in East Asian history.

Preferred Qualification(s):
Preference will be given to those candidates whose thematic interests complement the department’s existing strengths, those with additional teaching or research fields in Asia and the World, Environmental History or Legal Studies.

The department also has a preference for candidates that would contribute to the university’s many interdisciplinary programs, such as Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Education, Global Studies or our emerging Ethnic Studies program.

Preferred candidates will also have interest in study abroad programs or other experiences living in China, Japan or Korea

The department also has a preference for candidates that demonstrated a commitment to student mentoring and development and those with plans to contributing to university life.

WSU has an increasingly diverse community of learners and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. We especially encourage applicants that will support this mission and all applicants should demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations.

Website:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winona

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Job Opening: Performing Arts Program Assistant, Japan Society (NY)

Posted on November 13, 2015 by LM

job opening - 5Employer: Japan Society
Location: New York City
Education: BA
Posted on November 10, 2015

Job description
Founded in 1907, New York’s, Japan Society is an internationally recognized nonprofit, nonpolitical organization that provides access to information on Japan, offers opportunities to experience Japanese culture, and fosters sustained and open dialogue on issues important to the United States, Japan, and East Asia.

Performing Arts Program Assistant

Reporting to the Artistic Director, the Performing Arts Program Assistant assists in all aspects of the Performing Arts Program’s activities and program-wide coordination, including program planning, fundraising, marketing & PR, and performance production preparations and executions. Working closely with the Artistic Director (AD), Deputy Director of Performing Arts (DD) and Performing Arts Program Officer (PO), specific duties include: coordinating travel arrangements for performers; obtaining performance visas and processing waivers of tax withdrawal for non-American performers; obtaining PR materials from Japanese artists and translating Japanese materials into English; preparation of grant reports for funds raised from grant-making organizations in Japan; audience outreach (including NY-based Japanese communities); recruiting and training interns and volunteer ushers; Raisers Edge maintenance for PA’s contacts; maintenance of archives, press book and tracking; responding to performing arts related inquires received in Japanese language; coordinating business travel arrangements for AD and departmental staff, and other administrative duties.

Qualifications

  • BA required, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  • English-Japanese bilingual with strong writing skills in Japanese language
  • Excellent communication skills and customer services skills in both languages
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • 1-2 years of experience in the area of non-for-profit performing arts is preferred
  • Familiarity with and/or deep interests in performing arts is preferred. Knowledge of
  • Japanese performing arts is a plus
  • Business experience in Japan is a plus
  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Raisers Edge). Familiarity with Mac-OS video editing is a plus)
  • Excellent research skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Flexible schedule to work in evenings and weekends to attend Performing Arts
  • Program’s events and its related events

Full details on Idealist.org.

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Fun Link Friday: Rare photo of Hachikō found

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Paula

People the world around know the story of Hachikō, the faithful Akita dog taken in by Hidesaburō Ueno, a professor in the agriculture department at the University of Tokyo, in 1925. Hachikō greeted his owner at the end of each day at Shibuya Station until his owner passed away 1925 and did not return at the end of the day. Every day for the next ten years (until his death), Hachikō awaited Ueno’s return at the station, eventually attracting the attention of local commuters and the country as a whole. There is now a “Hachikō” exit of Shibuya station where a statue of the dog stands as a popular local site and tribute to the pair.

The Yomiuri Shimbun has just reported that a rare photograph of Hachikō has been unearthed in the collection of the late Isamu Yamamoto, a former bank employee who lived in Shibuya and photographed the area as a hobby. The photo, seen below, shows Hachikō relaxing in front of Shibuya station, just another fixture of the area along with the various passersby. What an incredible find! Find out more information at the article here.

hachiko

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Resource: Yamasa Japanese Language School

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Paula

Doing my New Year’s cleaning, I discovered this link buried in my ‘look into later’ pile, and remembered that it had once been my intention to make a more comprehensive list of language schools for Japanese study in Japan that were open to anyone (not just study abroad affiliates).

Granted, I only have experience with the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies, so I cannot personally evaluate any others we may list, but at the very least we at Shinpai Deshou can help track them down and talk about them in brief based on their sites. I will say that this program has come recommended by several acquaintances.

Yamasa

The Yamasa school is a program administered by the Hattori Foundation. Located in Okazaki, Aichi prefecture (not far from Nagoya), the school appears to offer flexible courses for short and long-term intensive study.

For those aiming at an extended period stay (requiring a student visa), there are two start dates, April and October, and four possible start dates that do not require a visa– April, July, October, and January. Shorter term study periods can be arranged flexibly for 2 to 12 weeks.

According to Yamasa’s website, students must be 18 years of age, but there is no maximum age limit. The coursework also varies from Japanese language and culture programs and cultural experience programs to advanced academic Japanese and business/professional Japanese, which suggests that the program can be used for either students just getting started as well as profession-specific goals that may be more demanding.

There appear to be a number of accommodations available through the program, which is useful for those people who have never been to Japan, may be on a budget, or only which to do a short-term stay. The website lists detailed information on the cost of their coursefacilities as well as the costs of the coursework, which is nice to know up front based on your individual needs.

One of the benefits to this program seems to be the variety of coursework available to fit specific goals (also one of the reasons there’s no point in listing all of the details here!), but having no personal experience with the program, I’ll leave it to you readers to check it out if you’re interested.

Has anybody used this program? If so, let us know your thoughts on it via email (shinpai.deshou@gmail.com) or in the comments below! Have another program to recommend? We’d love to hear about it!

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Job Opening: International Partnerships Coordinator, Colorado State University

Posted on November 10, 2015 by LM

job opening - 5Institution: Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Posted: 11/06/2015
Type: Full Time
Deadline: Nov. 22, 2015

The International Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for coordinating major elements of Colorado State University”s efforts with partners around the world. This position will play a key role in enhancing international student enrollment through dual degree programs and special tuition programs with partners, global faculty mobility, international opportunities for students, and collaborative research with global partners. The position works directly with CSU faculty, senior leadership and administrative staff to develop partnership agreements, and to support the development and implementation of partnership initiatives. The position will also be central in planning and hosting visiting delegations when partner institutions visit CSU. The position will help ensure that CSU meets its strategic goals regarding academic and research initiatives with partners worldwide.

The position is part of the International Initiatives (II) team, which is a unit within CSU”s Office of International Programs. The mission of the II team is to promote intercultural understanding and create opportunities for international engagement throughout the entire CSU community. The II team accomplishes this by developing and supporting international education experiences, and by facilitating and strengthening institutional partnerships to inspire global thinking among CSU students, educators, and researchers, and to make a positive impact on the global challenges we face.

For full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59PM (MST) on Monday, November 22, 2015. A full position description and application instructions can be found at http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/28487

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor”s degree in liberal arts, education, business, science, public administration, international/intercultural studies, or a related field
Two (2) years of professional work experience that is relevant to this position
Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver”s License, and be able to pass a motor vehicle record check
Outstanding writing and editing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in International Studies, International Affairs, Communications, Business, Higher Education Administration, or another degree that is relevant to this position
Two (2) years of professional work experience in a position that is directly related to international education in a higher education context
Academic or professional work experience that is directly related to a region that is a strategic area of interest for CSU including China, India, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa, or Oceania
Demonstrated professional experience writing contracts, grant proposals, or other relevant professional documents
Demonstrated professional experience with event planning
Outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills, including experience in database management and data analysis
Demonstrated experience working with people from diverse cultures
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Full details on HigherEdJobs.com.

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Job Opening: Program Officer – Asia, International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

Posted on November 10, 2015 by LM

job opening - 5Employer: International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
Location: Arlington, VA
Education: BA required; MA in relevant subject area preferred.
Posted on October 30, 2015
Start date: November 16, 2015

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Officer, Asia serves as primary resource for counseling students on program offerings in China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, and students from these countries for placement in the United States. The Program Officer conducts outreach and engagement activities with students and coordinators for retention of applicants, and works within and across departments to ensure successful international experiences and learning outcomes for students.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Student Services and Success

  • Conducts advising, outreach, and engagement activities with students to increase applicant retention and student satisfaction
  • Responds to inquiries in a timely manner from coordinators and students at member institutions regarding programs and availability of space
  • Manages communications with students regarding academic and logistical matters
  • Serves as ongoing contact regarding the student experience and follows up on student issues as needed
  • Supports initiatives to strengthen program delivery (e.g., curriculum integration)

2. Coordinator and Member Relations

  • Provides support during and following study abroad period and responds to crisis situations
  • Serves as primary point of contact for coordinators from member institutions in designated countries regarding student matters
  • Cooperates in coordinator training, workshops and mentoring
  • Conducts site visits in the US and abroad

3. Communications and Outreach

  • Collects, reviews, and edits membership profile and program information (Institutional Information Sheets, Member Directory entries, etc.)
  • Conducts pre-departure orientations and ISEP Live/Google Hangout sessions
  • Provides input and collaborates on creation of educational materials to ensure student success

4. SEVIS

  • Serves as Alternate Responsible Officer for SEVIS
  • Completes necessary processes and provides necessary documentation for international student employment authorization and academic training

5. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

  • Assists International Regional Director in new program development as needed, and performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education BA required; MA in relevant subject area preferred.

Experience

  • 2-3 years relevant work experience
  • Travel, study and/or work experience abroad

Skills & Characteristics

  • Foreign language skills in Japanese preferred; study abroad or work experience in Asia
  • Understanding of the cultures and educational systems of Asian countries and of U.S. higher education
  • Excellent cross-cultural communication and organizational skills
  • Strong customer service and student relations skills
  • Ability to handle detail and prioritize workload; ability to work as a team member as well as independently

See posting on Idealist.org to apply.

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Funding: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Paula

money-150-2Support for dissertation and postdoctoral research in Japan in the humanities and social sciences

Open for applications, next deadline is December 1st 2015.

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship Program provides recent PhD recipients and ABDs (please see program eligibility requirements) with opportunities to conduct research in Japan under the leadership of a host researcher. Fellows are encouraged to advance their own research and at the same time closely collaborate with young Japanese researchers and contribute to Japanese research communities.

Selection Process

Fellows are selected by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) based on nominations made by the SSRC Japan Advisory Board. The SSRC Japan Advisory Board recommends to JSPS up to 20 candidates annually from the social sciences and humanities. Award offers are made by JSPS in early-summer for fellowships that must commence between June 1 and November 30 (long-term) or June 1 and March 31 (short-term).

Fellowship Topics

Applications are welcome from all social science and humanities disciplines and need not be explicitly related to the study of Japan. Projects must include work with colleagues and resources in Japan and propose a single, continuous stay in Japan from 1 to 12 months (short-term) or 1 to 2 years (long-term).

Eligibility

Scholars who have previously received funding from JSPS for 12 months or longer are not eligible to apply for JSPS fellowships.

JSPS does not extend fellowships to scholars employed in the institutions under jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Defense.

In addition:

Candidates for the Long-term Fellowship must possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status. Permanent residents must provide a copy of a permanent resident card (“green card”). Researchers of Japanese nationality are  not eligible.

Candidates for the Short-term Fellowship must possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status. Permanent residents must provide a copy of a permanent resident card (“green card”). Citizens of other countries may be eligible if they have completed a master’s or Ph.D. course at a U.S. university and, upon completing the course, have for at least three continuous years conducted high-level research in the U.S. Researchers of Japanese nationality are not eligible. Foreign researchers doing research at a Japanese research institution at the time of application are not eligible.

Application Requirements

The application for an SSRC nomination to the JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship requires an application form, a project description, a letter of recommendation, and a letter of invitation from a host institution in Japan. In addition:

Applicants for 12-24 month (long-term) fellowships must submit a copy of a Ph.D. diploma from a university outside Japan dated no more than six years prior to April 1, 2015 or a letter from their institution stating the date the applicant will officially receive the degree.

Applicants for 1-12 month (short-term) fellowships must submit a copy of a Ph.D. diploma from a university outside Japan dated no more than six years prior to April 1, 2015 or a letter from their institution stating that the applicant is a Ph.D. candidate within two years of receiving a Ph.D.

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