Job Opening: Head of International and Area Studies, University of California, Berkeley

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:   University of California – Berkeley, University of California, Berkeley Libraries
Location:   California, United States
Position:   Librarian, Head of International & Area Studies

University of California, Berkeley

Head of International & Area Studies
Doe/Moffitt Libraries
Hiring range: Librarian I  Librarian III
$70,956-$84,996 per annum, based upon qualifications
This is a full-time appointment available starting August 2013.

The University of California, Berkeley seeks a collaborative, service-oriented librarian with demonstrated management experience to advance the Librarys engagement with research, teaching, and scholarship in support of international and area studies.

Deadline:  Consideration will be given to applications received by July 15, 2013.

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Fun Link Friday: 400th Anniversary of Japan-British Relations

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Paula

Although 2013 is already half over, the history nerd in me still feels the need to promote this fabulous factoid and fun link, which came to me earlier this year as a website announcement:

4002013 marks the 400th anniversary of Japan-British relations. King James l sent Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hidetada presents and a letter, which were received in September, 1613. The letter survives in Tokyo University. Ieyasu received a telescope – the first ever sent to Asia – and Hidetada a precious cup and cover. The Shogun reciprocated with two suits of armour (which are extant), and Ieyasu gave five pairs of gold screens (lost) and a shuuinjo, which survives in Oxford University. A vast number of events is planned for 2013, including a major show at the British Museum which will open 400 to the day after the date of the shuuinjo. We aim for ‘400 connections for 400 years’. Please visit our website: www.japan400.com

Already, a number of really cool events have been held, including an illustrated lecture on missions to Japan from England, a lecture on the development of the Japanese mint from British techniques, and a series of musical performances. See a full account of the events here on their past events page, which is full of informative links.

maki-eThere are of course many more things planned before the year comes to a close, so be sure to check out their site for information on events such as the exhibition of the 19th century “Perry Scroll” account of Commodore Perry’s voyage to Japan in 1854, ART: Big in Japan, a showcase of Japanese costume, a display of various Japanese clothing items collected over the past 20 years, an exhibition of shunga (Japanese erotic prints), and many others. Personally, I’m crying a little wishing I was there for workshops on maki-e, the craft of applying gold dust to lacquered objects, which is only going on through July (!).

So if you’re anywhere near the UK for the rest of the year, absolutely check out all the wonderful things going on in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Japan-British relations! If not, you can still find out a lot of interesting things and introduce yourself to tons of new artists of all kinds by looking through their website.

Happy Friday!

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Job Opening: Modern Asian History, Temporary Lecturer

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:   Queen’s University Belfast, School of History and Anthropology
Location:   United Kingdom
Position:   Temporary Lecturer in Modern Asian History, School of History and Anthropology

Ref: 13/102694

This post is available for 12 months from September 2013 to undertake research in line with the School’s research strategy, to teach and supervise at undergraduate and taught postgraduate levels, and to contribute to the School’s administration/outreach activity.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Eric Morier-Genoud, email: e.morier-genoud@qub.ac.uk.

Anticipated interview date: Thursday 25 July 2013
Salary scale: £33,230 – £39,649 per annum (including contribution points)
Closing date: Monday 1 July 2013

Please visit our website for further information and to apply online – www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively contact the Personnel Department, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN.  Telephone (028) 90973044
FAX: (028) 90971040 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit.  It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

Contact: Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Eric Morier-Genoud, email: e.morier-genoud@qub.ac.uk

Please visit our website for further information and to apply online – www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively contact the Personnel Department, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 90973044 FAX: (028) 90971040 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk

Website: www.qub.ac.uk/jobs

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Job Opening: Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, Stanford University

Posted on June 19, 2013 by LM

job opening - 5Institution: Stanford University
Location: Stanford, CA
Posted: 06/12/2013
Type: Full Time
Education: BA
Deadline: not listed

Description:
Working with the Associate Director for Research, faculty, and program leadership at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (S-APARC), the Communications and Outreach Coordinator will have responsibilities in the following areas: (1) manage and develop new content for the Center website; (2) write and edit Center-related articles, for print and electronic publishing; (3) provide editorial guidance and write feature content for six program websites; (4) manage and expand Center’s social media presence; (5) serve as liaison for on- and off-campus media; (6) represent the Center for Institute and University communications activities; (7) develop relationships with campus and external organizations; (8) assist Center Director with donor stewardship; and (9) oversee Center contact database.

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Bachelor s degree in International Studies, History or Political Science with minimum of 2-3 years of work experience.
  • Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
  • Knowledge of web-based communications, including website management and social media, and contact management systems.
  • Proficiency in computing tools and applications, such as Microsoft Office, web authoring software, Adobe Creative Suite, basic audio and video editing software, and HTML.
  • Ability to work autonomously, interact and communicate professionally with internal and external contacts, and exercise good judgment and discretion.
  • Strong sense of ownership for quality.
  • Good interpersonal and project management skills.
  • Good organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working in a university or other large multi-tiered organization.
  • Understanding of basic website and social media analytics tools helpful.
  • Must possess an understanding of Asian cultures and the knowledge of Asian history, politics and policies desired.

For full details and to apply, see HigherEdJobs.com or original listing on Stanford’s site.

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Job Openings at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago

Posted on June 18, 2013 by LM

job opening - 5Via JETWit.com.

A. Administrative assistant to the Consul General
B. Assistant to General and Political Affairs

Institution: The Consulate General of Japan
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full-time
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Deadline: June 24, 2013

Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
TWO JOB OPENINGS:
Key Responsibilities
A. Administrative assistant to the Consul General
o Maintain calendar and phones
o Handle contact list and correspondence
o Prepare documents including letters
o Prepare materials for events
o Administrative duties for General Affairs
o General office responsibilities, including Japan-related inquiries and correspondence
B. Assistant to General and Political Affairs
o Administrative duties for General and Political Affairs
o Monitor Political Issues in 10-state jurisdiction
o Speech and letter writing
o General office responsibilities, including Japan-related inquiries and correspondence
o Generate daily and monthly political reports
o Research and report on political issues
Note: Candidates are requested to clarify which position (A or/and B) they are interested in.
Qualifications
o Bachelor’s degree
o Excellent analytical and communication skills in English, both written and verbal
(Japanese language ability is preferred but not required)
o Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Access etc.)
o Superior attention to detail
o Experience living in Japan or working in a Japanese environment strongly preferred
Work hours
Five days per week, from Monday to Friday, 9:15-17:00 each day. Occasional overtime.

See original posting (pdf) on the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago site for application details.

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CFN Tokyo Summer Career Forum 2013

Posted on June 18, 2013 by LM

Tokyo Career Forum 2013

Dates: June 29 (Sat.) & 30 (Sun.), 2013
Location: Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 1F, 3-11-1 Ariake Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063

Career Forum is a job fair organized by DISCO International, where companies recruit their future employees. Likewise, candidates, primarily graduating students and mid-career professionals, can visit and interview with recruiters at their respective company booths. DISCO’s Career Forums specialize in recruiting Japanese-English bilinguals.

Cost: Aside from your personal and travel expenses, the Career Forum is free of charge.

Qualifications to Participate
Japanese-English bilingual and one of the following:

  • Students who are able to start working from fall of 2013
  • Students who are able to start working from April or October of 2014
  • Mid-career professional or pursuing or have received a MBA degree
  • College students in Japan who have study abroad experience

Participating Companies

Registration
You must first register online for the Career Forum. By registering online, you will receive the most up-to-date Career Forum information as well as message from participating companies. You must be a CFN member in order to register for the Career Forum. If you are not a CFN member, please click here to become a member. Once you become a member, you can register to any of the Career Forums.

Website: English | Japanese

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Job Opening: Counselor Advocate (Japanese-speaking)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by LM

job opening - 5Job Title: Counselor Advocate (Japanese speaking)-Full Time
Institution: The New York Asian Women’s Center
Location: New York, NY
Education: BA required, MA preferred
Posted June 13, 2013
Deadline: not listed

Founded in 1982, the New York Asian Women’s Center is the first organization on the East Coast to address the issues of domestic violence in the Asian communities. With the only 24-hour multi-lingual hotline and shelter program for battered Asian women, the NYAWC provides counseling and advocacy to Asian battered women, children who have witnessed domestic violence.

The goal of Client Services is to provide the comprehensive direct services that support the recovery of survivors and their children from domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The intent is for all staff contributes towards client gaining self-sufficiency.

The Counselor Advocate’s primary responsibilities are to ensure all clients receive prompt and professional services and provide therapeutic support that encourages self- sufficiency and empowerment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of human trafficking, sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.
  • Provide assessments, empowerment counseling services, and crisis intervention.
  • Ensure that clients receive advocacy and accompaniment – either directly from the Counselor Advocate or with assistance of a volunteer – to gain remedies and/or benefits in family and criminal court, welfare office and attorney’s offices.
  • Provide legal, immigration, entitlement and housing information and referrals.
  • Maintain proper documentation of case work and organization of case files.
  • Coordinate with co-workers to provide office coverage and answer the hotline.
  • Represent NYAWC in outreach/community education events, particularly to Japanese community and other Asian neighborhoods in close proximity to the community office.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

  • Experience with anti-violence work, the Asian community, criminal justice, client advocacy, and/or human trafficking.
  • Bachelors in Psychology or related field; Masters a plus.
  • Must be Fluent in English and Japanese (both written and oral)
  • Ability to be self-directing and highly motivated.
  • Flexible hours required.

See full listing and apply on Idealist.org.

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Funding: Fellowship Program for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Paula

money [150-2][The deadline has passed for this fellowship, but keep in in mind for next year!]

The Fellowship Program for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan is a joint activity of the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Awards support research on modern Japanese society and political economy, Japan’s international relations, and U.S.-Japan relations. The program encourages innovative research that puts these subjects in wider regional and global contexts and is comparative and contemporary in nature. Research should contribute to scholarly knowledge or to the general public’s understanding of issues of concern to Japan and the United States. Appropriate disciplines for the research include anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, linguistics, political science, psychology, public administration, and sociology. Awards usually result in articles, monographs, books, digital materials, archaeological site reports, translations, editions, or other scholarly resources.

The fellowships are designed for researchers with advanced language skills whose research will require use of data, sources, and documents in their original languages or whose research requires interviews onsite in direct one-on-one contact. Fellows may undertake their projects in Japan, the United States, or both, and may include work in other countries for comparative purposes. Projects may be at any stage of
development.

The fellowship pays $4200 per month  for 6 to 12 months. The award period may be begun any time between January 1, 2014 and September 1, 2015.

Application materials, including samples of successful applications:
www.neh.gov/grants/research/fellowships-advanced-social-science-research-japan

All U.S. citizens, whether they reside inside or outside the United States, are eligible to apply. Foreign nationals who have been living in the United States or its jurisdictions for at least the three years
prior to the application deadline are also eligible.

Questions may be directed to:

National Endowment for the Humanities
Division of Research Programs
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20506
Phone: 202-606-8200
Fax: 202-606-8558
E-mail: fellowships@neh.gov

Mark Silver, NEH Division of Research

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Job Opening: Special Collections Assistant II, East Asian Library, Princeton University [part-time]

Posted on June 16, 2013 by LM

job opening - 5Institution: Princeton University
Location: Princeton, NJ
Posted: 06/11/2013
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Part-Time/Adjunct
Education: high school or equivalent

Position Summary: Responsibilities:

Position handles the lending side of the Interlibrary Loan / Document Delivery Service at the East Asian Library, which involves requests in Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Western-languages: it processes speedily these requests, verifies citations, retrieves items, ships items to shipping or puts scanned articles on a server, and communicates with users and other libraries. In addition, the position also prepares items to be sent out to preservation or binding, and processes incoming Western material.

Part of a small circulation team in a branch library the position occasionally has to perform a wide variety of general circulation services as required, including but not limited to desk duties, assistance to patrons, placing Annex requests etc. The position involves some training and supervision of students, especially shelving. In addition, each semester the position assists its supervisor in the processing of reserves. All duties may involve physical work in addition to computer processing.

The position uses the Library’s integrated library system Voyager, and the ILLiad interlibrary loan/document delivery service (including ancillary programs such as Acrobat, Ariel and Odyssey, and the OCLC database).

Essential Qualifications: Position Requires:

Must be very service-oriented and have excellent customer service skills; must work effectively and diplomatically with all users.

Demonstrated ability to build good working relationships and work with others in a team environment.

Excellent oral communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills in English.

Some knowledge of Chinese characters for identification purposes is required, with a willingness and capability to learn the basics of the scripts and transcription systems for all three CJK languages.

Candidate must demonstrate that (s) he will be able to learn quickly computer programs such as Voyager (circulation, cataloging, reserves), E-Reserves, ILLiad, Acrobat and OCLC FirstSearch, and has to present sufficient indications of analytic skills and accuracy to show (s) he will be able to learn quickly structure of bibliographic MARC records and different classification schemes.

While much of the work is done at a computer terminal, must also be able to lift and shelve books (using stepladders), and push large book trucks holding approximately 300 volumes. Other physical tasks involve careful dealing with large, heavy and dusty books, possibly in poor condition.

Education Required: High School or Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred:

Preferred Experience using Voyager or similar library systems. Experience using ILLiad. Some previous experience with copy machines, scanners, and scanning software, and general experience with PC computers. Experience using on-line union catalogs and databases (such as OCLC).

The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check.

NOTE: This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. Work schedule 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (possibly negotiable)

For details and to apply, see listing on HigherEdJobs.com.

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Book Announcement: Crossing Boundaries in Tokugawa Society: Suzuki Bokushi, a Rural Elite Commoner

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Paula

Crossing BoundariesSuzuki Bokushi (1770-1842) was an elite villager in Echigo, a snowy province of Japan. Crossing Boundaries in Tokugawa Society presents a vivid picture of the life and world of this rural commoner, focusing on his interaction with the changing social and cultural environment of the late Tokugawa period (1603-1868). Bokushi’s life and texts challenge notions of the rigidity of social boundaries between the urban and the rural, between social statuses, and between cultural and intellectual communities. However, his activities were still restrained by the external environment because of geographical remoteness, infrastractural limitations, political restrictions, cultural norms and the complexities of human relationships. His life exemplifies both the potentiality and the restraint of his historical moment for a well-placed member of the rural elite.’

http://www.brill.com/crossing-boundaries-tokugawa-society

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