Job Opening: Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies, Assistant Professor

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution: Princeton University, East Asian Studies
Location:   New Jersey, United States
Position:   Assistant Professor, Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies

Princeton University, East Asian Studies

Assistant Professor, Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies

The Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Japanese literature, film, or cultural studies with a focus on modern or contemporary Japan. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Candidates should submit a vita, detailed letter of application, writing sample (25 pages max), dissertation abstract and chapter outline, and three letters of recommendation. A Ph.D. must be in hand or expected by September 1, 2014. The review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. AA/EOE. Please apply online and upload your documents to http://jobs.princeton.edu (Req. # 1300546). We ask that referees send their letters to: Chair, Japanese Literature/Film/Cultural Studies Search Committee, East Asian Studies Department, Princeton University, 211 Jones Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544.

Contact:
Send letters to: Chair, Japanese Literature/Film/Cultural Studies Search Committee, East Asian Studies Department, Princeton University, 211 Jones Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544.

Website: http://jobs.princeton.edu

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Exhibition: Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Paula

TMA

The Toledo Museum of Art has a free upcoming exhibition on Japanese art. From October 4 to January 1, 2014, the TMA is proud to offer Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints, which will feature an exquisite collection of 343 woodblock prints in pristine condition. The prints reflect the shin hanga or “new print” movement of the early 1900s that combined traditional technique with Western inspiration, and will be shown alongside kimonos, Kabuki costumes, samurai swords and other objects similar to those depicted in the prints. Admission to the exhibition is free.

The exhibition debuts with a free opening night party on Thursday, October 3 from 7 to 9 p.m., with music, hands-on activities, a cash bar, and access to an award-winning gourmet café until 8 p.m. I hope you will join us!

For more information about Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints, visit www.toledomuseum.org/exhibitions/fresh-impressions-early-modern-japanese-prints-2.

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Call for Submissions: Forum for the History of Science in Asia Essay Prize

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Paula

The Forum for the History of Science in Asia is proud to announce a competition for a best essay prize, to be awarded at the annual HSS meeting. Through a generous donation of an anonymous donor, the Forum will award $250 to an author of an essay that has the best potential to show how the study of the history of Asian science can methodologically contribute to the general field of History of Science, Technology and Medicine.

In order to be considered for the prize, please submit an essay (a recently published or still unpublished article, or a book/dissertation chapter) on the topic of history of science, technology, or medicine in Asia (including South, South-East and East Asia) to fhsasia@gmail.com by October 15, 2013. The essay should be in English, and should not exceed 40 double-spaced pages (not including images). In a separate document please submit a 250-words abstract, or, in case of a book/dissertation chapter, please submit a short overview of the whole project.

FHS Asia Essay Prize Committee

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Job Opening: English Page Editor, Shukan New York Seikatsu Press [part-time]

Posted on August 13, 2013 by LM

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Via JETWit.com

Position: SNYS English Page Editor
Posted by: New York Seikatsu Press
Type: part-time
Location: New York, NY
Posted Aug. 5, 2013

Overview:
New York Seikatsu Press is looking for an English page editor. The Shukan NY Seikatsu (週刊NY生活) paper has broad readership in the United States and Japan. This position is ideal for someone interested in journalism, editing, and Japanese-English translation. The applicant must be able to commute into New York City once per week.

* Prior professional translation and journalism experience is recommended, but not required.

Compensation:
a) There is some monetary recompense from SNYS (about $50/week).
b) The position fits well into any resume, and Ryoichi Miura (CEO and Editor-in-Chief) is a great professional reference.
c) Great experiences! You meet and learn about interesting people while doing a service to the bilingual community.
d) The job is also an excellent means to learn more about the Japanese community in New York!

Responsibilities (all once per week)
1. The SNYS English editor revises article J->E translations for quality, edits the article to meet American journalistic writing, and proofreads using the New York Times’ style guide (a copy is on-site).
2. Coordinating with, and hiring, columnists as needed.
3. Managing the English page’s weekly social media (at present, only Twitter).

About the Current Editor:
I started working as a Japanese-English translator in New York in 2010 after obtaining a MA in Japanese at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I started working for SNYS in March of 2011. I’ve truly enjoyed my time as an editor here – I’ve had the chance to hone my editing and translation QA skills, write features and columns, interview interesting people, and learn about great deals all over the city. I encourage you to apply!

To Apply:
Please email a resume and short career statement (no more than 1 paragraph please) to shukannyseikatsu [at] gmail [dot] com.

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Job Opening: Political Researcher, Embassy of Japan, Washington D.C.

Posted on August 12, 2013 by LM

job opening - 5Via JETWit.com.

Position: Political Researcher
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, D.C.
Education: BA
Language: English fluency, Japanese proficiency
Deadline: Aug. 20, 2013

Overview:
The Embassy of Japan is seeking an individual for the position of Political Researcher. The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation, and sick leave. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Green Card holder.

Work Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am – 12:30pm, 2:00pm – 5:30pm (Lunch break: 12:30pm – 2:00pm)

Principal Responsibilities
•Giving a daily briefing to diplomats on key US political developments reported by major newspapers or announced by the US government.
•Conducting research on US political trends and writing memos on assigned topics relating to US domestic and foreign policy.
•Assisting diplomats in arranging meetings with government officials, Congressional staffs, and political consultants.
•Other responsibilities as needed and appropriate.

Requirements
•Fluent in English. Proficiency in Japanese, including writing skills, preferred. Ability to take notes and write policy memos as well as draft formal letters and other official documents in professional English.
•Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
•Office experience preferred
•Bachelor’s degree or above in Political Science or equivalent experience required.

How to apply
Please send your resume with a cover letter by August 20, 2013.

By mail:
Political Section
Embassy of Japan
2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008
By e-mail: sara.haider@ws.mofa.go.jp

*Inquiries will not be answered by phone or in person. Applications will not be returned. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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Funding: 2014-2015 International Affairs Fellowship in Japan, sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd.

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Paula

money [150-2]PROGRAM

Founded in 1997, the International Affairs Fellowship in Japan (IAF-J), sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd., seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between the rising generations of leaders in the United States and Japan. The program provides a selected group of mid-career U.S. citizens the opportunity to expand their professional horizons by spending a period of research or other professional activity in Japan. Fellows are drawn from academia, business, government, media, NGOs, and think tanks. In cooperation with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), the program’s sponsor, Hitachi, Ltd., assists fellows in finding suitable host organizations in Japan. CFR awards approximately three to five fellowships annually.

ELIGIBILITY

The IAF-J is only open to U.S. citizens between the ages of twenty-seven and forty-five. The program is intended primarily for those without substantial prior experience in Japan, although the selection committee has made exceptions when it considered that the fellowship would allow an individual to add a significant new dimension to his or her career. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not a requirement.

FELLOWSHIP AWARD

The duration of the fellowship is between three and twelve months. The program awards a stipend in yen which covers travel and living expenses in Japan. Fellows are considered independent contractors rather than employees of CFR, and are not eligible for employment benefits, including health insurance.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the program’s eligibility requirements can apply online between July 1 and October 31 on an annual basis.

CONTACT US

For more information, please visit www.cfr.org/fellowships, or contact fellowships@cfr.org or 212.434.9740.

212.434.9740
Email: fellowships@cfr.org
Visit the website at http://www.cfr.org/fellowships

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Job Opening: Bilingual Project Assistant, Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] [Sapporo]

Posted on August 11, 2013 by LM

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Position: Bilingual Project Assistant
Posted by: Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE]
Location: Sapporo
Start Date: N/A
Posted Aug. 5, 2013

Overview:
Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] is the largest fully integrated property specialist delivering design, construction and hotel operations for luxury accommodation in Niseko. Our head office is located in Niseko, Hokkaido Japan, fuelled by a motivated team of 15 full time employees (up to 80 during winter), and also home to the driest and deepest powder snow in the world, Japan – a popular ski destination for vacationers from all over the world. Niseko is growing fast, and the demand for high-end properties is higher than ever.

We are now looking for a confident and qualified bi-lingual Project Assistant to work with our developments team, in our subsidiary Sapporo City office. This is a key role within the company – challenging and rewarding, with opportunity to grow. The team is currently composed of the Development Director and an interior designer/assistant Project Manager, and is taking on several construction projects. You will also be working directly with the Chairman of the company in driving the development team forward. You will be sourcing, establishing and managing the end to end solution for our international client base. This role will require you to take on multiple projects at once, and will test your time management, organisational skills, and your ability to take initiative.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Assist Project control

– Assist components of each project
– Coordinate consultants
– Ensure quality and design meet Nisade objectives
– Assist delivery of projects on time and within budget
– Assist research in local development laws and guidelines, and suggest appropriate actions and strategies to proceed through the project

• Reporting internal and external
– Conduct weekly Project Control Groups
– Report to Nisade directors and clients in a timely manner
– Minute all meetings & distribute

• Due diligence
– Assist in due diligence on any new projects
– Documentation
– Review contracts and agreements and make recommendation to directors on any issues or required amendments

• Translation skills
– Translation of documents, meetings, e-mails, telephone calls as required in a timely manner

• Communications
– Clear communication with the Nisade Directors, suppliers, contractors
– Liaison with team
– General administrative support to Nisade Directors and development team

• Research projects
– Sourcing of items as required including managing timelines and productivity
– Information gathered for input to weekly progress report or deadline as required

For more information on our company and other employment opportunities, please visit the link below.

http://nisekoalpineaccommodation.com/about-nisade/employment/

Desired Skills & Experience

Qualifications and Experience
– Bilingual English / Japanese
– Tertiary educated (project management / construction background preferred)
– Excellent computer kills – Word, Excel, Project
– Understanding of project management disciplines
– Delivery to deadline

As a successful candidate, you will be team-oriented, open minded, and have excellent understanding and literacy of the Japanese culture.

As a successful candidate, you will be team-oriented, open minded, and have excellent understanding and literacy of the Japanese culture.

For more information on our company and other employment opportunities, please visit the link below.
http://nisekoalpineaccommodation.com/about-nisade/employment/

If you are interested, please apply online through our website.  http://nisekoalpineaccommodation.com/about-nisade/employment/
Salary + Bonus + Benefits offered
http://nisekoalpineaccommodation.com/about-nisade/employment/
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob&jobId=6605511
www.nisade.com

Company Description
NISADE is the largest fully integrated property specialist delivering design construction and hotel operations for luxury accommodation in Niseko, Hokkaido.

A licensed real estate sales and development entity (Shiribeshi #329), we deliver a complete continuum of essential management components that powers a project from concept to completion. This includes all project marketing and real estate sales. NISADE has been involved in over $US250m worth of projects in Niseko and currently manages over 200 beds in the region.

Our expertise is in the following areas:

  • Luxury Accommodation
  • Real Estate Sales
  • Development Management
  • Project & Construction Management
  • House Design and Construction
  • Property Management
  • Asset Management
  • Joint Ventures

We are dynamic, fun and fast paced office where success is achieved in a team environment with a collaborative approach. And we love to ride powder.

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Book Announcement: Yokohama Yankee: My Family’s Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Paula

Yokohama YankeeLeslie Helm
Yokohama Yankee: My Family’s Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan
Publisher: Chin Music Press Inc. (March 12, 2013)
Paperback: 384 pages
ISBN-10: 0984457666
ISBN-13: 978-0984457663

Leslie Helm’s decision to adopt Japanese children launches him on a personal journey through his family’s 140 years in Japan, beginning with his German great grandfather, who worked as a military adviser in 1870 and defied custom to marry his Japanese mistress. The family’s poignant experiences of love and war help Helm learn to embrace his Japanese and American heritage. 

Yokohama Yankee is the first book to look at Japan across five generations with perspective that is both from the inside and through foreign eyes. Helm draws on his great grandfather’s unpublished memoir and a wealth of primary source material to bring his family history to life.

For further information see:
http://store.chinmusicpress.com/product/new-orleans-bicycles

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Job Opening: Staff Assistant, Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages & Literatures, Tufts University

Posted on August 10, 2013 by LM

job opening - 5Institution: Tufts University
Location: Medford, MA
Posted: 08/02/2013
Deadline: not listed
Type: Full Time
Education: Associate’s required; BA preferred

The Department of German, Russian & Asian Languages & Literatures at Tufts University offers two master’s degrees in German (M.A. in German and M.A. in German with Teaching Licensure), undergraduate majors in German Languages and Literatures, German Studies, Chinese, Japanese, Russian Languages and Literatures, Russian and East European Studies and – in conjunction with other departments -, Asian Studies, Judaic Studies and International Literary & Visual Studies. There are also programs in Hebrew and in Arabic Language. Students can minor in Arabic, Chinese, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and in conjunction with other departments – Asian Studies and Judaic Studies.

The Staff Assistant assumes responsibility for providing support and service to Department Administrator, Chair, and faculty members in all functions of the Department including:

· answering the phone in a professional, pleasant, and helpful manner;
· serving as department contact, liaison and resource to students by answering questions in person and via the telephone;
· acting as a liaison between the department and other university office and vendors;
· assisting the Department Administrator in developing and interpreting department policies and procedures;
· scheduling and coordinating courses each semester for department and the coordinating of all other matters pertaining to this with the Registrar’s office;
· producing course booklet, program brochures, announcements, flyers;
· compiling data and assisting in the preparation of reports;
· maintaining and updating department databases and website;
· managing calendars and office hours;
· assisting in planning department events and conferences;
· providing logistical support for such events;
· coordinating travel arrangements and expense reimbursements;
· performing various office tasks as needed, such as maintaining department files, distributing mail, ordering office supplies, copying, scanning, and preparation of course materials;
· sorting and distributing mail;
· supervising and scheduling tasks for work-study student personnel; this includes; recruiting, hiring, training.

Basic Requirements:
· Associate’s degree
· Minimum of three (3) years of experience
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and the ability to learn all Tufts computer systems
· Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with superb skills in verbal and written communication are required as are skills in planning and organization
· The ideal candidate should demonstrate mature judgment and a professional demeanor; excellent customer service skills; be detail oriented; have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines amid frequent interruptions; ability to handle and be sensitive to multi-cultural differences; ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and work independently and as part of a team
· Must successfully complete all appropriate background checks as required

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Work experience at Tufts University or in a university setting is a plus. Knowledge/expertise with various computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop, OTC Scanning. Basic knowledge of MAC and PC preferred. The ability to speak one of the languages offered by the department is also a plus.

Full details on HigherEdJobs.com.

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

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:   University of Saskatchewan, History
Location:   Saskatchewan, Canada
Position:   Assistant Professor, Asian History

The Department of History in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in 19th and 20th century Asian history (East Asia, South Asia or Southeast Asia) with a specialization in gender.  The starting date for this position is July 1, 2014.

We seek a scholar who will strengthen and broaden our existing departmental expertise in histories of gender and sexuality. Familiarity with feminist and/or queer theory is a strong asset. Additionally, we welcome linkages to the current areas of research strength in the department, including: Native-Newcomer, colonial and post-colonial histories; the history of science and medicine; environmental history; twentieth century politics, culture and public policy; and the North American Great Plains. The successful candidate for this position will participate in teaching and research in the Women’s and Gender Studies Program (WGSt) located in the Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity.  It is expected that the candidate would engage in collaborative research with faculty in the WGSt program, which might include: research on sexualities and race, gender and development, gender and the environment, and gender, representation and cultural studies.  In addition, the University of Saskatchewan offers a variety of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations across the College and the University, including: collaboration with the fifty scholars actively engaged in gendered research across the disciplines; with faculty in the International Studies Program; and with faculty engaged in international study/research abroad initiatives.

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