Job Opening: Asian History, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:   Bridgewater College, History and Political Science
Location:   Virginia, United States
Position:   Assistant Professor- Asian History

Bridgewater College seeks an Assistant Professor of Asian History (excluding South Asia) for a tenure-track position to begin August, 2014.

Teaching responsibilities include general education surveys of World History, Historical Methods and upper level courses in Asian History and additional subfields.  The teaching load is 21 semester credits per year (3-1-3 distribution) on a semester-with-interterm calendar.

The position is open to all subfields. Bridgewater College is committed to a diverse faculty and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally under-represented groups. The College emphasizes creativity and innovation in pedagogy, research, and curriculum, and teaching experience at the undergraduate level is desirable. Ph.D. required by August 2014.

Contact:
For additional information please contact Dr. Jamie Frueh at
jfrueh@bridgewater.edu.

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and graduate transcripts. Three letters of recommendation should be
forwarded to Courtney Ritchie at critchie@bridgewater.edu.

 

Deadline: March 21, 2014.

Website: http://www.bridgewater.edu/about-us/employment-opportunities

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Job Opening: Japanese Language/Culture, Gettysburg College

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:   Gettysburg College, Asian Studies
Location:   Pennsylvania, United States
Position:   Visiting Assistant Professor, Japanese Language and Culture

Japanese Language and Culture

The Asian Studies Department at Gettysburg College invites applications for a one-year position, with strong possibility of renewal for a second year, in Japanese language/culture at the rank of visiting assistant professor to begin August 2014.  Required: native or near-native command of Japanese and English. Specialization is open. Participation in department activities expected. Teaching load is 3-3, including all levels of language and one content course.
Language teaching experience preferred. ABD candidates may apply.

Apply online at: http://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/871.

For full consideration, application must be submitted by March 21, 2014.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any group that has been historically underrepresented in the American academy. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and disability.

Contact:
Dina Lowy
Chair, Asian Studies
dlowy@gettysburg.edu

Website: http://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/871.

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Fun Link Friday: Nihon no Kaomoji

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Travis

Today’s FLF Link is JapaneseEmoticons.net, or 日本の顔文字.

I’ve been looking for a site like this for a long time. There are quite a few of them out there, to be sure, but this is probably the cleanest, most nicely organized one I’ve come across.

Admittedly, it still doesn’t have that one I find myself constantly looking for, which resembles a person bowing to the ground, from the side. It looks something like this: __|-|O But I know that’s not quite right, and I just can’t seem to figure out the right way to do it. Would be great to use for apologizing, since all the variations on mOm just look like the word “mom”, and if you don’t realize the m’s are supposed to be hands, with the guy bowing towards you, you’ll be lost and confused.

In any case, Nihon no Kaomoji 日本の顔文字 has over 2500 emoticons, categorized by type (Angry, Apologizing, Bears…), and includes some really fantastic ones. Back when I had an iPhone, I was quite fond of some of the really lengthy sparkly ones.

☆*･゜ﾟ･*\(^O^)/*･゜ﾟ･*☆

Speaking of which, if you have an iPhone, simply by activating the Japanese keyboard, you can get access to a whole ton of emoji. Hold down the world button to switch to Japanese, and then, just press Shift, and a button marked ^_^ will appear next to the spacebar. Tap this, and it’ll bring up a whole ton of these complex Japanese emoticons for you to choose from.

To be honest, I’m a little disappointed that Nihon no Kaomoji doesn’t seem to include some of the most basic emoticons – like:

^_^

o_O

X_X

but I’m not so upset about it I’d flip the table.

(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

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Job Opening: Coordinator Foreign Language Institute, Missouri State University

Posted on March 13, 2014 by LM

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Institution: Missouri State University
Location: Springfield, MO
Type: Full Time
Education: MA + experience
Deadline: March 28, 2014

General Function
The Coordinator, Foreign Language Institute (FLI) oversees the day-to-day operations of the FLI, such as determining course offerings in conjunction with the Head, Modern and Classical Languages and officials at partner institutions and determining the schedule of classes. The Coordinator, FLI tracks enrollments and adds or deletes sections as needed, hires and evaluates instructors, and coordinates the matriculation of non-MSU students with their home institution and the MSU Registrar’s office. The Coordinator, FLI coordinates promotion and marketing of the FLI to MSU students, partner institutions, and the community. The Coordinator, FLI teaches basic and intermediate language classes for the FLI.

Description of Primary Duties
The Coordinator, Foreign Language Institute (FLI) oversees the day-to-day operations of the FLI, such as determining course offerings in conjunction with the Head, Modern and Classical Languages and officials at partner institutions and determining the schedule of classes. The Coordinator, FLI tracks enrollments and adds or deletes sections as needed, hires and evaluates instructors, and coordinates the matriculation of non-MSU students with their home institution and the MSU Registrar’s office.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A Master’s degree is required.
Experience: One year of work experience managing complex programs or processes is required.

Skills: The ability to teach a language offered by the FLI is required; those languages include Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and German.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications is required. Effective verbal and written communications are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Full details on HigherEdJobs.com.

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Job Opening: Assistant Director & International Student Coordinator, Columbus State University

Posted on March 13, 2014 by LM

job opening - 5Institution: Columbus State University
Location: Columbus, GA
Deadline: March 21, 2014 for full consideration (rolling)
Type: Full Time
Education: MA + SEVIS experience

Columbus State University is seeking candidates for an Assistant Director and International Student Coordinator in the Center for International Education. As assigned by the Director or in the Director’s absence, provides leadership and support for international education at Columbus State University, one of four universities recognized by NAFSA with a Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. This position will serve as part of the crisis management team with regard to international or study abroad students; serve on university, state, and national committees representing Columbus State University; chair the International Student Subcommittee under the International Education Committee; attend international education conferences for professional development; and act as an advocate for international education on the campus and in the community and state.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the management and overall direction of the international student and scholar programs and services and will work as a liaison with various departments, constituents, and student organizations to meet the needs of international students and scholars. This position will maintain and update the International Student website and handbook; serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for authorized visa programs; maintain records, which meet Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of State (DOS) specifications for F-1 and J-1 visa holders; comply with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) reporting requirements; and advises other departments on many different visa types.

This position will also coordinate the maintenance of Form I-20/DS-2019 Certificates of Eligibility; work closely with the Undergraduate Offices of Admission and Graduate School to assist incoming international students; communicate changes in government legislation regarding international students and scholars to the campus community; advise international students and scholars individually and in small groups on F and J immigration issues, U.S. employment options and limitations, educational concerns, financial matters, U.S. cultural adjustments, Social Security issues, Department of Driver Services issues, and changes in laws and regulations governing their visa status; and serves as a NRVITA tax compliance resource and conducts income tax workshops for the international students during the tax season.

The successful candidate will work closely with other departments relative to the needs and concerns of international students to develop course schedules for newly arriving students; assist departments with hiring processes for international students and scholars on campus; assist with income tax compliance and immigration information; design and conduct orientation sessions for all new international students, scholars, and families each semester to assist with maintaining legal statuses and transitioning to the Columbus community and U.S. culture; supervises and often leads the International Learning Community Global Dialogues and other cross-cultural simulations involving international students and non-international students; coordinates the use of international students in the classroom as part of CSU’s comprehensive international strategy; provides leadership for International Education Week; advises the international student organization (One Cougar World); serves as an occasional adjunct professor to teach a one-credit hour course on cross-cultural, pre-departure, and re-entry classes for study abroad students; and organizes and leads the week-long Kiryu , Japan, Sister City Program with the City of Columbus.

A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; at least one year’s experience managing budgets and directly supervising personnel; at least 2 years working with SEVIS reporting and Federal visa requirements for students; and must be legally able to perform necessary duties to serve as a SEVIS Designated School Official.

Experience in international education leadership, cross-cultural education, and academic advising is preferred.

Full application details on HigherEdJobs.com.

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Job Opening: East Asia Collections Project Archivist, Stanford University

Posted on March 13, 2014 by LM

job opening - 5Institution: Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford University
Location: Stanford, CA
Posted: 03/08/2014
Type: Full Time
Education: MLS or MA

The Hoover Institution Archives is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic archivist with language skills in Chinese and/or Japanese to work on the arrangement and description of collections related to twentieth century East Asian history. This position will be a full-time fixed-term appointment for a period of two years.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the arrangement, appraisal, and description of large, complex archival collections according to professional standards and current archival procedures. Analyze problems and recommend solutions, displaying a high degree of initiative, originality, and judgment in applying archival principles and procedures to complex and unique collections.
  • Participate in the formulation and implementation of project planning, management, and work flow; determine project goals and schedules; and survey archival holdings to identify materials in need of additional attention. Assist with the development of procedures and the establishment of work flows to address the backlog of unprocessed collections in Chinese and/or Japanese.
  • Search local and national databases for background information on individuals and archival materials in Chinese and/or Japanese. Prepare original collection description including abstracts, finding aids, metadata, EAD encoding, and other descriptive tools.
  • Conduct preservation assessments to determine appropriate preservation treatments and archival storage decisions, and provide high-level, in-depth reference and research assistance.
  • Provide high-level, in-depth reference and research assistance in multiple languages during daily shifts at the Archives public service desk and remotely by phone, email, or social media.
  • Collect and maintain statistics, reports, and other metrics to improve processing, preservation, and reference functions.

Qualifications:

  • M.L.S. from an A.L.A.-accredited library school or M.A. with an archival concentration, archival management certificate, or related subject specialty, or equivalent degree
  • Reading and writing knowledge in English as well as Chinese and/or Japanese
  • Ability to read traditional Chinese characters
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, acting with initiative, good judgment, and problem solving skills.
  • Established understanding of archival collections, principles of arrangement and description, and primary source research
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work in a team as well as independently
  • Advanced subject knowledge of the history of East Asia and a comprehensive understanding of the research use of primary sources
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to use considerable judgment and initiative
  • Demonstrated high level of productivity
  • Technical skills with databases, spreadsheets, office software and other applications
  • Experience using MARC format and Encoded Archival Description (EAD)
  • Ability to lift 40 pound boxes and push fully loaded book trucks

Full application details on HigherEdJobs.com.

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Exhibition: DECO JAPAN: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920–1945

Posted on March 12, 2014 by LM

DECO JAPAN: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920–1945 s152
May 10–October 19, 2014
Seattle Asian Art Museum Tateuchi Galleries

Art Deco, a 20th-century style that came to worldwide prominence in the interwar period, left its mark on almost every medium of visual arts. Japanese artists, designers, and consumers cultivated their own version of Art Deco, which was perceived as modern and Western. This is the first exhibition outside Japan to focus on Japanese Art Deco from 1920 to 1945.

Presenting about 200 works from the collection of Robert and Mary Levenson of Florida—including sculpture, painting, prints, ceramics, lacquerware, jewelry, textiles, furniture, and graphic ephemera—viewers are introduced to the spectacular craftsmanship and sophisticated designs that define Japan’s contribution to the Art Deco movement. Through these objects, the exhibition also demonstrates the social and cultural complexities particular to the interwar time period in Japan.

– Xiaojin Wu, Associate Curator for Japanese and Korean Art

Songbook for “Song of the Milky Way” from the film Milky Way, 1931, printed by Noguchi Tsurukichi, published by Shōchiku kinema gakufu shuppansha, color lithograph, inks and color on paper, 10 7/16 x 7 1/2 in., Courtesy of The Levenson Collection.

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Japan-America Student Conference 2014

Posted on March 11, 2014 by LM

Deadline: March 31, 2014 (rolling admissions)
Location: Conference convenes in Des Moines, Iowa, and travels to San Francisco, New York City, and Washington, DC
Education:

About JASC: “An Introduction to the Japan-America Student Conference (JASC)”

From July 30th to August 24th 2014, the 66th Japan-America Student Conference (JASC) will bring together 72 Japanese and U.S. students of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The two delegations will study, work, live, and travel together as a group, visiting four regions in the United States.

JASC seeks a diverse delegation that represents a cross-section of the United State’s academically accomplished student population. Full-time university students are strongly encouraged to apply. No previous experience with Asian Studies or the Japanese language is required as the Conference is conducted in English. JASC does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, marital status or sexual orientation.

Student delegates will join Roundtables to discuss related topics, supported by student leaders of JASC, the 66th JASC Executive Committee. Roundtables are comprised of equal numbers of delegates from each country.

For more information on academics, travel, or participation fees ($3,000-$3,500 per U.S. student), contact jasc@iscdc.org

Theme: “Communicate and Connect: Pursuing Peace at the Crossroads of Culture”
2014 Roundtables:

Art and Identity

Art, the visual manifestation of culture and identity, has risen to the challenge of portraying both the messages of individuality and commonality. Whether the art form be traditional painting, photography, music, fashion, etcetera, the identity of the artist and the implications of his/her artistic choices are embodied within the piece for the world to view. Race, religion, tradition, and other cultural components combine with the personal background of the artist to create a unique, yet intimate aesthetic experience for the audience. By analyzing various forms of art, their history and the messages portrayed, this roundtable seeks to understand the role that art can play in the expression of cultural and individual identity and develop our understanding of Japanese and American cultures.

roundtable leader: Sarah Choi.

Environmental Initiatives for a Sustainable Future

In the 21st century, debate rages over how to approach environmental issues. While not all parties acknowledge the importance of environmental sustainability, it cannot be denied that weather patterns are changing, dependency on fossil fuels are leading to intense and risky extraction methods, and pollution is affecting world ecosystems and human health. While there isn’t a single best path towards sustainability, closely analyzing the key issues allows individuals and institutions to propose innovative new ways to achieve environmental sustainability. This roundtable seeks to discuss current environmental issues and propose ways to solve or lessen these problems in effort to move forward towards a sustainable future.

roundtable leader: Quyen Nguyen.

Immigration in the Modern Era

The push for immigration reform in the United States has directed the country’s political conversation in recent years. Japan, too, faces a need for improved immigration policies as its borders have decreased in physical significance but have remained symbolically important. Japan is hesitant to welcome immigrants and maintains strict laws, while the United States struggles to adapt its policies to the influx of undocumented workers. These countries, and others in similar positions must consider the effects of immigration such as the impact on the country’s economic growth, the protection of rights, and national identity. By comparing the current situations and examining the histories of immigration in the United States and Japan, this roundtable will seek to analyze the effects of immigration and discuss policy improvements that can be made to help countries accommodate and adapt to their immigrant populations.

roundtable leader: Ayaka Yoshida.

Modern Consequences of Historical Education

History is often thought as being restricted to the past, not of importance to contemporary events. However, both history and historical education have very palpable effects on the present and future. The teaching of history can play an important role in the construction of national identity and self-identity, both of which directly impact international relations. For example, the largely untaught history of Japanese internment camps during World War II in the United States has influenced the dynamics of the relationship between the two nations, and differences in historical education in China, the Koreas, and Japan have played a part in tensions in Northeast Asia. This roundtable aims to explore the role historical education plays in these contentious international issues and, more broadly, in the construction of identity.

roundtable leader: Pramodh Ganapathy.

Morality and Justice

International and domestic laws attempt to enforce justice by establishing an agreed upon set of ethics for individual action. However, these laws are often imperfect in both implementation and adherence to moral standards. For instance, does the U.S. government’s implementation of affirmative action truly achieve the goal of creating a more just and unbiased society? On an international scale, issues of justice and morality become even more complex. For example, how do governments attempt to address the matter of maintaining American military presence in Japan without crossing the ethical boundaries of military occupation? In this roundtable, delegates will analyze the moral quandaries exposed by the practice of domestic and international law in hopes of conceiving a more just society while preserving an effective legal system.

roundtable leader: Ken Panis.

Smart Power in US-Japan Relations

Smart power is a strategy that emphasizes the combination of a strong military (hard power) and a continual commitment to alliances, partnerships, and institutions (soft power) in order to increase a country’s legitimacy and influence in the international community. The manifestation of this approach is evident in U.S.-Japan relations. Current issues such as security threats, territorial disputes, economic competitions, and leadership changes in East Asia require effective deployment of smart power strategies. By examining the balance of hard and soft powers as pertaining to these issues, this roundtable seeks to explore smart power strategies in the context of U.S.-Japan and international relations.

roundtable leader: Norihito Naka.

Technological Advancements and Society

The rapid development of technologies has brought convenience and efficiency while also introducing new problems. For instance, while services such as online banking and social networking have greatly reduced the barriers of time and distance, cyber crimes and privacy issues have emerged as new challenges. As for scientific advancements, genetic engineering has modernized agriculture and medicine, but it has also necessitated new regulations and compliance for hampering the evolution of Bt-resistant insects and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Moreover, the potential application of genetic engineering to humans raises a vast, new set of ethical concerns. This roundtable will examine these and other concerns, issues, and challenges and consider how society should proceed with the creation and usage of technologies.

roundtable leader: Sharon Lu.

Application instructions: http://iscdc.org/jasc/info/

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Call for Papers & Speakers: 2014 AX Anime and Manga Studies Symposium

Posted on March 11, 2014 by LM

Call for Papers / Call for Speakers

2014 AX Anime and Manga Studies Symposium

July 3 – July 6
Anime Expo 2014
Los Angeles Convention Center (Los Angeles, CA)
www.anime-expo.org

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Marc Steinberg (Concordia University, Montreal, Canada)

Submission Deadline: May 1, 2014

Japanese animation (anime) and comics (manga) represent one of the major contributions that Japan has made to global visual and popular culture. The academic area of anime and manga studies is young, only about 30 year old, but extraordinarily vibrant. It welcomes a wide range of interpretations and approaches, draws on different disciplines and methodologies, and can involve both academics, industry professionals, independent scholars, and fans/enthusiasts.

The Anime and Manga Studies Symposium is a unique opportunity for scholars to look at all aspects of anime and comics – the works themselves, their creators, producers, and audiences, their history, and their global impact. It is an opportunity to present cutting-edge work, to explore a diversity of topics, and to receive constructive feedback. A major goal of the Symposium is to bring together speakers from diverse backgrounds, fields and areas to exchange ideas, chart new directions, and contribute to building a community of anime and manga studies.

Uniquely, it is an integral part of the schedule of Anime Expo, the largest gathering of fans of Japanese popular culture in the U.S. This will give speakers an opportunity to present their research and scholarship directly to public audiences, to interact with fans of anime and manga from around the world, and to become participants in a celebration and appreciation of Japanese popular culture. In turn, the Symposium also introduces the convention’s attendees to the practices and ideas of formal scholarship of Japanese visual culture.

The Symposium invites submissions for papers on a wide range of topics dealing with anime and manga. Possible areas to explore can include—but are not limited to:

• Critical studies of individual creators, directors and animators, especially in larger contexts such as anime/manga as a whole, animation, comics, Japanese literature/film, science fiction, war literature, etc.

• Close readings of particular works, with a focus on genre conventions and subversions and relationships to previous works in anime/manga and other media.

• Gender and Sexuality: Fan service and objectification, the male and female gaze, the interplay of male and female creators, producers, and audiences

• Age, class, race, ethnicity/nationality and other social differences

• Reflections on current social, political and ecological issues

• Responses to the world and to Japanese history: The 3.11 Tohoku Disaster, World War II, interactions between Japan and other countries

• The impact of new technologies (wireless communication, augmented reality, mobile computing) on storytelling in anime/manga

• The use of remix culture: Adaptation and interpretation of Eastern, Western and other
literatures and visual media in Japanese popular culture

• Copyright, obscenity, and other legal issues

• Anime and manga as tools of globalization and agents of promoting Japanese culture

• The history and evolution of anime/manga fandom outside Japan: Fan practices and experiences—clubs, conventions, cosplay, fansites, fansubbing, anime music videos

• The future of anime/manga consumption – streaming, online comics, crowdsourcing, etc.

• Potentials for anime/manga as platforms for social change and anime/manga fans as actors of social change

• The ethics and challenges of presenting Japanese popular culture products around the world

The Symposium particularly invites papers focusing on newer works and emerging creators.

Speakers are also welcome to submit proposals for roundtable discussions on these and related topics.

Potential roundtables can include:

• Differences in theoretical approaches to anime and manga

• Anime/manga fan practices and activities in different countries, cultures and regions

• New directions, new opportunities, and new challenges in thinking, writing, and teaching about anime/manga

The AX Anime and Manga Studies Symposium will be open to all AX attendees. Speakers are urged to consider subjects that will be of interest to general non-specialist audiences and do not require significant backgrounds in Asian Studies, media theory, literature, etc, and to tailor their presentations accordingly.

For consideration, please submit the title of your paper or panel, an abstract (300 words maximum) and a CV to mkoulikov@gmail.com

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: May 1, 2014

All submissions will be peer-reviewed.

All invited participants will be offered free admission to Anime Expo.

Thanks to Kathryn Hemmann!
See post on CFP (Call for Papers).

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Job Opening: Manager Urban Programs, ICLEI East Asia [Seoul]

Posted on March 10, 2014 by LM

job opening - 5Institution: ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Education: degree in urban development, city planning, civil engineering, urban infrastructure, architecture, or another subject relevant to the position
Language: English and another East Asian langauge
Deadline: 30 March 2014

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is the world’s leading association of cities and local governments dedicated to sustainable development. ICLEI is a powerful movement of 12 mega-cities, 100 super-cities and urban regions, 450 large cities as well as 450 small and medium-sized cities and towns in 86 countries.

ICLEI promotes local action for global sustainability and supports cities to become sustainable, resilient, resource-efficient, biodiverse, low-carbon; to build a smart infrastructure; and to develop an inclusive, green urban economy. The ultimate aim is to achieve healthy and happy communities.

The organization is currently building a team to support its work in the East Asia region. The Founding Director seeks an experienced expert in urban development / urban infrastructure and program developer/manager for the position of:

Manager Urban Programs

East Asia

based at the ICLEI East Asia Secretariat (EAS) in Seoul, South Korea.

Responsibilities

  • Leadership in developing urban programs in line with ICLEI’s eight urban agendas (ref. Strategic Plan 2012-2018)
  • Leadership in positioning ICLEI’s programs vis-à-vis local governments and institutions in the region
  • Resourcing (proposal-writing and fundraising for) ICLEI’s programs and projects
  • Organize and ensure the implementation of projects
  • Managing Urban Programs team including staff, capacity and budget management
  • Working in close cooperation and coordination with ICLEI’s Global Program Coordinators

Requirements

The Manager Urban Programs shall:

  • be rooted in or demonstrate affinity to the East Asia region and/or have lived in one or more East Asian countries (Korea, China, Chinese Taipei, Japan and Mongolia) for at least two years;
  • have a degree in urban development, city planning, civil engineering, urban infrastructure, architecture, or another subject relevant to the position;
  • have at least 6 years of work experience in at least two positions, ideally at least one year professional experience in a country other than the home country;
  • have professional experience at the East Asia regional level;
  • bring proven experience in project design, proposal writing, fundraising, and project management;
  • possess sound knowledge in urban planning and management, and/or urban infrastructure and technologies;
  • have an excellent command of the English language and at least one national language of an East Asian country such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Mongolian.
  • Urban programs include, in particular: Low-carbon City (including energy transformation); Resilient City; Resource-efficient City; Biodiverse City; Smart Urban Infrastructure; Green Urban Economy (including green purchasing); Healthy & Happy Community.

Terms and conditions

  • The position is available immediately at the ICLEI East Asia Secretariat in Seoul, South Korea. The initial contract duration will be 24 months (including a probationary period of six months) with the option of extension.

See full application details on Idealist.org.

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