Job Opening: Assistant Professor, Japanese Language, Literature, and Culture

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Paula

job opening - 5The Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Languages and Literatures at Dartmouth College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Japan Studies. Appointment will become effective July 1, 2014, with teaching duties beginning in September 2014. Applicants for this position must either hold a PhD or be ABD; additionally, they must have native or near native proficiency in modern Japanese and English.  The classroom teaching load is four courses per year, to be taught over three of the four quarters.  The field of specialization is open to any that complements the college’s current strengths, and we welcome applications from a range of disciplines and areas of expertise (literature, cultural studies, visual culture, sociolinguistics, cultural anthropology, or other appropriate field). Candidates should be able to teach in Japanese thematic courses in their academic discipline as well as both introductory classes and seminars in English.  Additionally, candidates would be expected to contribute to the administration of the program and share the directorship of the annual ten-week study-abroad offering in Chiba, Japan.

Applicants should submit, via email, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample (25-50 pages), and one syllabus for a course integrating Japanese language material and academic research to Mr. Gerard Bohlen at:

asian.and.middle.eastern.languages.and.literature@dartmouth.edu

Three letters of recommendation should be sent separately.

The review of applications will begin November 20, 2013. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via SKYPE.  Questions should be directed to James Dorsey at:

james.dorsey@dartmouth.edu

Dartmouth College combines a commitment to innovative scholarship with dedication to excellent teaching. One of the most diverse institutions of higher education in New England, Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, has a strong commitment to diversity, and in that spirit encourages applications from women and minorities.

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Funding: Ho Family Foundation/ACLS Program in Buddhist Studies

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Paula

money [150-2]Applications for the new Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation/ACLS Program in Buddhist Studies are now available online!

To start your application register at ofa.acls.org/ or click the Online Fellowship Application tab on the program’s page. You may view any of the application forms without registering by clicking the sample application links on the program page.

The new initiative supports research and teaching in Buddhist studies and is funded by a $1.9 million grant from The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation. Working with the Foundation, ACLS will offer an articulated set of fellowship and grant competitions to expand the understanding and interpretation of Buddhist thought in scholarship and society, to strengthen international networks of Buddhist studies, and to increase the visibility of innovative currents in those studies.

This is a global program. There are no restrictions as to the citizenship or home university of applicants, the location of their research, or the language of the scholarly work that results.

More information on the program may be found on the ACLS website atwww.acls.org/programs/buddhist-studies/.

Please send inquiries to BuddhistStudies@acls.org.

The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation/ACLS Program in Buddhist Studies
COMPETITION DEADLINE

Dissertation Fellowships in Buddhist Studies
November 5, 2013

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Buddhist Studies
November 5, 2013

Collaborative Research Grants in Buddhist Studies
November 5, 2013

Visiting Professorships in Buddhist Studies
January 15, 2014

International Programs
American Council of Learned Societies
www.acls.org
facebook.com/acls1919
@acls1919

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Job Opening: Modern East Asian History, Colorado State Univ.

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:   Colorado State University, History
Location:   Colorado, United States
Position:   Assistant Professor, Modern East Asia

Modern East Asia. The Department of History at Colorado State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of History, with a concentration in Modern East Asia.  This is an entry-level tenure-track position, beginning August 16, 2014. The successful candidate will be appointed untenured and at the rank of Assistant Professor.  Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in History or a related field at time of appointment, and requisite language training; a demonstrated record of scholarship and promise of publication in area of concentration; a demonstrated record of teaching excellence; and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and the public.  Preferred qualifications
include the ability to teach upper-division courses in modern Japan and modern China (c. 17th century to the present).  Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of concentration, as well as the second half of the Asian Civilizations introductory-level survey; pursuing research, scholarship, and publication; providing advising to undergraduate and graduate students; fulfilling appropriate service assignments for the department, college, and university; and the ability to advance the departments commitment to diversity and multiculturalism through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but to assure full consideration, applications must be postmarked no later than November 9, 2013.  Send hard copies of letter of interest, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three letters of
recommendation, a writing sample (article or chapter length), and evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as sample syllabi and teaching evaluations if available, to Dr. Thaddeus Sunseri, Chair, Modern East Asian History Search Committee, Department of History, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1776.  Routine inquiries should be directed to Ms. Nancy Rehe, Department of History,
Colorado State University (Tel. (970) 491-6334; Email Nancy.Rehe@colostate.edu).  The department will conduct preliminary interviews at the American Historical Association meeting in Washington, D.C., or by telephone/skype. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. A full job ad description is available at www.jobs.libarts.colostate.edu.

Contact: Dr. Thaddeus Sunseri, Chair, Modern East Asian History Search
Committee, Department of History, Colorado State University, Fort
Collins, Colorado 80523-1776.  Routine inquiries should be directed to
Ms. Nancy Rehe, Department of History, Colorado State University (Tel.
(970) 491-6334; Email Nancy.Rehe@colostate.edu).

Website: http://history.colostate.edu/

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Job Opening: Japanese, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:   University of Kentucky, Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Location:   Kentucky, United States
Position:   Assistant Professor of Japanese

University of Kentucky

Assistant Professor of Japanese

http://www.as.uky.edu/MCLLC/

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position as assistant professor of Japanese to begin August 2014.  The successful applicant’s tenure home will be in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures & Cultures, a dynamic academic unit committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue among faculty with diverse geographical interests, theoretical concerns, and methodological approaches.  Applicants must have PhD in hand by July 2014. We seek candidates with the experience and expertise to coordinate the robust language program, which offers four years of Japanese and works with a range of teaching staff, and serves a variety of majors throughout the university. Research area is open, but specialization in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics with a focus on Japanese, or Japanese Language Pedagogy will complement our growing undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates trained in related fields (e.g., cultural or literary studies of premodern Japan, trans-Asian studies, religious studies, etc.) are also encouraged to apply.  In addition to administering the Japanese language program, responsibilities of the position include pursuing an active research program, teaching a total of four courses per year in the Japanese Program and Department, and coordinating language-related extracurricular/outreach activities.  Active participation in academic life of the Department is also expected.  Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should send a letter of application, a CV, a research statement, writing samples, and a teaching portfolio (which should include, at minimum, a teaching statement that discusses philosophy, successes, experiments, etc.; sample course syllabi; and sample teaching/course evaluations) via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/23093.  Applications will be acknowledged. Short-listed candidates will be requested to submit three letters of recommendation.  Review of applications will begin November 8, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region. It is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Masamichi (Marro) Inoue msinoue@uky.edu

Website: http://mcl.as.uky.edu/japan-studies

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Book Announcement: ‘Brewed in Japan: The Evolution of the Japanese Beer Industry

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Paula

beerBrewed in Japan: The Evolution of the Japanese Beer Industry

Jeffrey W. Alexander 

 www.brewedinjapan.com.

Summary:

Spanning the earliest attempts to brew beer in Japan to the recent popularity of local craft brews, ‘Brewed in Japan’ charts beer’s steady rise to become the “beverage of the masses.”  The narrative sheds light on a wide variety of themes, including the advent of Western-style taverns and beer gardens, the takeover of beer production by Japan’s Ministry of Finance during the Second World War, the rapid rise in women’s beer consumption in the postwar, and the continued dominance of long-surviving firms like Asahi, Kirin, and Sapporo.  ‘Brewed in Japan’ also underscores the highly receptive nature of both Japanese and Okinawan consumers, who adopted and domesticated beer in just a few generations, despite its entirely foreign origins.

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Job Opening: Endowed Chair in Asian Studies, Associate Professor

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:   University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences/International Programs Department
Location:   Iowa, United States
Position:   Associate Professor , Asian Studies Endowed Chair

College of Liberal Arts & Science/International Programs
Asian Studies Endowed Chair

Position Summary
The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and UI International Programs invite applications for the position of C. Maxwell and Elizabeth M. Stanley Family Chair of Asian Studies. Geographic area of specialization is open to East and Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on transnational and cross-cultural topics. Appointment will be within one of the following units: Department of Anthropology, Department of Communication Studies, or the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The successful applicant will also hold a 0% appointment in International Programs. Review processes, teaching assignments, and primary responsibility for mentorship will reside within the department of appointment.

TO VIEW POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND TO APPLY: visit http://jobs.uiowa.edu and reference requisition #63326. The review of applications will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Final applicant is subject to a credential and background check.

The Departments and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic mission of the University and the College reflect this commitment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Contact: http://jobs.uiowa.edu
Website: http://jobs.uiowa.edu

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Job Opening: Japanese Language, Lecturer

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Paula

Institution:   Washington University in St. Louis, East Asian Languages and Culturesjob opening - 5 Location:   Missouri, United States
Position:   Lecturer, Japanese Language

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Japanese language to begin Fall 2014. The initial term of the appointment will be for one year, with renewal contingent upon performance. Responsibilities include teaching or co-teaching all levels of modern Japanese language and developing teaching materials. Requirements include a minimum of an M.A. in Japanese linguistics, language pedagogy, second-language acquisition or a related field; native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English; and evidence of experience and commitment to language teaching.

Applicants must apply through the Washington University HR website: https://jobs.wustl.edu/ Job ID number: 26684.  Applications must include a letter of application; a current CV; a statement regarding the candidates approach to, and experience in, language teaching; a DVD (formatted as mp4, m4v, or mov file) of teaching (or youtube link); sample syllabi, if available; and two letters of reference. These materials should be uploaded to the HR website.  Letters of reference and DVD should be mailed to:

Search Committee Chair, Japanese Language Lecturer
East Asian Languages and Cultures
Campus Box 1111
Washington University in St. Louis
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899

Deadline for receipt of applications is November 1, 2013.

Washington University in St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and actively encourages applications by women and members of minority groups.  Employment eligibility is required upon appointment.

Contact: Email inquiries should be directed to ealc@artsci.wustl.edu; telephone inquiries to (314) 935-4448.

Website: https://jobs.wustl.edu/

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Fun Link Friday: Shinagawa’s elephant temple

Posted on October 11, 2013 by LM

In this Fun Link Friday, Rurôsha takes us on a visual tour of Shinryō-ji, the elephant temple.

Image by Rurousha.

Image by Rurousha.

No, this isn’t in India–this temple is in Tokyo and is one of Shinagawa Ward’s Tangible Cultural Properties!

Shinryō-ji (真了寺)…was built in 1673 as a sub-temple of neighbouring Tenmyōkoku-ji (天妙国寺), which in turn was linked to Suwa Taisha (諏訪大明神), one of the oldest and mostly highly revered shrines in Japan. (Never mind the blending of Buddhism and Shinto; it’s common practice in Japan.)

The unusual gate is very Indian/Hindu. The elephant with the tusks (on the right in the photo below) represents Brahmā, the Hindu god of creation; and the elephant on the left is a symbol of Queen Mayadevi, the mother of Buddha Shakyamuni (or, as he might be better known, Siddhārtha Guatama).

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Job Opening: East Asian Religion, Univ of Penn.

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:   University of Pennsylvania, East Asian Languages and Civilizations
Location:   Pennsylvania, United States
Position:   Assistant Professor in East Asian Religion

East Asian Languages and Civilizations Assistant Professor in East Asian Religion

The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in East Asian religion. The search committee welcomes applications from specialists in any discipline, including (but not limited to) cultural history, gender studies, and ritual studies. The successful candidate should have training in relevant languages and be deeply engaged with primary sources. He or she will contribute to the Departments undergraduate program by offering courses in both Chinese and Japanese religion, with graduate offerings appropriate to his or her expertise. A normal teaching load is 4 courses per year on a semester system. As this new faculty position is part of a cluster hire in Asian religions, cooperation with colleagues in the Departments of Religious Studies and South Asia Studies is essential. Candidates should have a compelling and original research agenda and a wish to pursue it within the interdisciplinary framework offered by the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the wider University.

Interested candidates should apply at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/67 and submit a
letter of application, CV, statement of research, writing sample, and the contact information for three individuals who will be asked by the University to submit a letter of recommendation. The Department will
begin reviewing applications on November 15th, 2013. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations is strongly committed to Penns Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to establishing a diverse faculty (for more information see:
http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html). The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/Females/Individuals with disabilities/Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Peggy Guinan
mguinan@sas.upenn.edu

Website: http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/67

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

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:   Michigan State University, History
Location:   Michigan, United States
Position:   Assistant Professor, Modern Japanese History

Modern Japanese History.  Assistant, tenure system.  Michigan State University’s Department of History seeks a historian with research expertise in modern Japan.  Candidates should demonstrate an ability to engage with MSU’s Asian Studies Center and with the Department of History’s broad areas of research strength.

The teaching load is two courses per semester.  Evidence of scholarship and a strong commitment to teaching is expected.  The successful candidate will be expected to pursue external funding in the form of grants and fellowships. Ph.D. required before the appointment is made.  Salary, benefits, and support for research are competitive.  Full-time academic year appointment will begin on August 16, 2014.

Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2013; preference will be given to complete applications received by that date.  Apply at www.jobs.msu.edu  (Job #8479).  Upload a CV, cover letter addressing research and teaching, and a list of references.  In addition, three confidential letters of recommendation and a writing sample should be mailed to:

Modern Japanese History Search

Walter Hawthorne
Chair, Department of History
Old Horticulture Building
506 E. Circle Dr.
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1036
USA

Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Contact: Modern Japanese History Search

Walter Hawthorne
Chair, Department of History
Old Horticulture Building
506 E. Circle Dr.
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1036
USA

Website: jobs.msu.edu

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