Job Opening: Reporter /Researcher, The Yomiuri Shimbun [New York]

Posted on April 17, 2013 by LM

job opening - 5Via JETWit.com.

Position: Reporter /Researcher
Posted by: The Yomiuri Shimbun
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Start Date: Immediately
Posted April 11, 2013

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a background in international relations, foreign policy or journalism. Attention to accuracy and the faculty to multitask effectively under daily deadline pressure is required. Ability to develop and maintain good sources, a strong work ethic and ability to take direction well and work collaboratively with others is essential. Japanese language skills are preferred but not necessary.

Description:
Main duties include assisting our Japanese New York-based correspondents in covering the United Nations. This will include attending briefings and press conferences, tracking relevant stories, arranging and conducting interviews, and covering various events. Rapid and precise transcription is also required.

Coverage areas may also include breaking news stories and in-depth reporting on political, social and cultural events in the United States. You may also be required to work other news areas as situation warrants. This position has no byline or article-writing opportunities. English-language site is: http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0000119478 Some domestic travel for reporting stories may be required.

The Yomiuri Shimbun is Japan’s largest daily newspaper with a circulation of nearly 10 million and an estimated daily readership exceeding 26 million people. We are headquartered in Tokyo and have 28 international bureaus, three of which are in the United States: Washington DC, New York and Los Angeles.

Website:
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/

Application Procedure:
Please email cover letter and resume to Mr. Yuji Yoshikata, New York Bureau Chief at following address:yomiurinyjob2013@gmail.com . No phone calls, please. Applicants must reside in the New York area and be available for in-person interviews.

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Job Opening: Tomodachi Camp Director, Ayusa

Posted on April 16, 2013 by LM

job opening - 5Tomodachi Camp Director
Institution: Ayusa
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted on: April 12, 2013
Deadline: not listed
Education: 4-year degree required, MA preferred

The program design incorporates community service projects, cultural enrichment activities, global skills training, and other types of experiential individual and group learning to develop civic responsibility and commitment to communities as well as inspiring future leaders to be agents of positive change. Additionally, Ayusa aims to equip participants to take action locally on issues of international importance and to empower, inspire and prepare them to work towards creating a peaceful international community.

Students will engage in a participatory learning process based on the Y-PLAN methodology (developed by UC Berkeley’s Center for Cities & Schools), which guides students through a process to engage real-world stakeholders and participants in global sustainability projects.

Job Description

The Camp Director plays a dynamic role in the Tomodachi Initiative:

  • Responsible for on-site supervision of students and staff.
  • Work closely with the Ayusa Director of Grants on all programming.
  • Maintain open communication lines among students, professors, resident assistants, high school mentors, and AYUSA HQ staff.
  • Assist with scheduling of activities, meals, staff time-off and overall program operations.
  •  Provide overall support (academic, social, emotional, etc) for students attending the program
  • Manage, and accompany, students on field trips around the Bay Area (Stanford University, Berkeley City Hall, CA State Legislature, etc)
  • Manage evening and weekend social/fun events
  • Create positive environment to ensure student satisfaction
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Administrative duties as necessary
  • This position reports to the Ayusa Director of Grants or designee.


This is an exciting opportunity to work with youth from Japan, and to engage alongside them in a challenging and dynamic learning process. The ideal Camp Director enjoys working with youth and is interested in youth leadership and community development.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree required, masters preferred
  • Minimum three to five years of summer programming
  • Minimum three to five years of management experience, including staff supervision
  • Commitment to entire term of contract.
  • Full-time availability during on-site dates (July 20-August 12, 2013). Camp Director will reside in the dorms and provide general supervision at all times
  • Camp Director must pass background check
  • Experience working with youth preferred (ideally with experience in Y-PLAN or a similar youth engagement process)
  • Excellent multi-tasking skills
  • Knowledge of youth leadership highly desirable
  • International experience preferred
  • Experience navigating cross-cultural differences
  • Cell phone necessary
  • Japanese fluency highly desirable

For full details and to apply, see original posting on Idealist.org.

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Fellowship: Louis Frieberg Post-doctoral Fellowships

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Paula

East Asian Studies ,2013-14, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

money [150-2]The Louis Frieberg Center for East Asian Studies offers post-doctoral fellowships for the year 2013-2014. The post-docs are open to scholars in the humanities and social sciences specializing in East Asia, especially China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia. Fellowships are granted for one year or one term with the possibility of extension for an additional year. The starting date of the visit should not be later than four years after receipt of the Doctoral Degree; the fellow must hold a valid Doctoral Degree no later than September 2013.

The fellowship consists of a monthly stipend (tax free) of $1,250 and a housing allowance of $150. Payments are made once in three months in Israeli Shekels and are linked to the representative rate of exchange. Fellows are entitled to one airline ticket (economy class) for a direct
flight from their home town to Israel and back.

The fellows are expected to teach one or two courses in the Hebrew University (for additional payment, according to the Hebrew University regulations). The ability to teach a course in Hebrew is welcome, but is not a prerequisite for attaining the fellowship. The fellows are also expected to actively participate in the life and activities of the Louis Frieberg Center for East Asian Studies. The fellows will present their research at the department seminar of the East Asian Studies Department, and possibly at other relevant forums. Any work outside the Hebrew University would be allowed only after specific approval by the Frieberg Center.

Applicants should submit *three hard copies and an electronic copy of their application to the address below, no later than June 1st, 2013.*

The application must include:

1.  CV
2. Research plan
3. A sample of applicant’s publications (if relevant)
4. Two letters of recommendation. The applicant should indicate the names and positions of the recommenders, but the letters of recommendation should be sent by the recommenders direct to the email address below.

Please send materials to:

The Louis Frieberg Center for East Asian Studies
Rm 6300, The Faculty of Humanities
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Mt. Scopus Jerusalem 91905
ISRAEL
eacenter@mscc.huji.ac.il

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Job Opening: Guest Relations & Membership Associate, Morikami Museum [Florida]

Posted on April 15, 2013 by LM

job opening - 5Position: Guest Relations & Membership Associate
Institution: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Location: Delray Beach, FL
Type: Full-time
Deadline: not listed (posted to JETWit.com on April 11, 2013)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the guidance of the Development Manager, the Guest Relations/Membership Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service to museum members and visitors by answering general inquiries and having extensive knowledge of the facility and its services.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  • Serves as the membership expert knowing all information pertaining to the museum’s membership program.
  • Provides courteous and professional service to museum visitors that want to become a member, and functions as the point of contact for members who have questions about their existing membership.
  • Provides overall general information to visitors regarding museum programs, facility rentals, events and refers other inquiries to appropriate staff.
  • Uses database program (Raiser’s Edge) to look up membership information, print membership cards and provide assistance with membership renewals.
  • Assists membership department as needed.
  • 4 day work week – Saturday & Sunday a must, 2 weekdays are flexible.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Proficient in Windows & Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
  • Strong computer literacy & willingness to learn various industry-related software programs
  • Excellent leadership capability & customer service skills
  • Must be organized, proactive, reliable and work efficiently
  • Ability to use good judgment, remain flexible and work under minimal supervision
  • Experience working with a membership organization or non-profits a plus
  • Clear understanding of how data is an integral part of the Membership Office, and commitment to maintaining clean, consistent & accurate data

DESIRED PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • A strong dedication to the mission and culture of the Morikami
  • A personal commitment to maintain a collaborative work environment
  • High ethical standards
  • Diplomacy and tact

COMPENSATION

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Ability to accumulate holiday, personal & sick time
  • Hourly salary range: $10.00 – $12.50/hour

CONTACT

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Sharyn Samuels at ssamuels@pbcgov.com. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

See original posting on Morikami Gardens’ website. Via JETWit.com.

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Job Opening: Programme Support Assistant (Education for Sustainable Development), United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) [Tokyo]

Posted on April 15, 2013 by LM

job opening - 5Job: Programme Support Assistant (Education for Sustainable Development)
Institution: United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Education: University degree
Posted on: April 11, 2013
Deadline: April 21, 2013

The United Nations University (UNU) and the UNU Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS)

The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in research, postgraduate training and dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. The United Nations University (UNU-IAS), as a part of UNU, is committed to contributing innovative solutions to sustainability issues of global concern, particularly those on the UN agenda.

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme plays a significant role in the implementation of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD, 2005-2014), as a partner to UNESCO, the designated lead agency of DESD. The ESD Programme promotes research and actions to advance partnerships for ESD across geographic, knowledge and sectoral boundaries. The flagship initiatives of the Programme are the Regional Centres of Expertise on ESD (RCEs) and the Promotion of Sustainability in Postgraduate Education and Research Network (ProSPER.Net). As of March 2011, 116 regional multi-stakeholder networks for ESD worldwide are officially acknowledged by the UNU as RCEs, and the ProSPER.Net comprises 28 leading higher education institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. The Programme focuses on promotion of regional initiatives through RCEs, strengthening of ESD activities of higher education institutions, and contribution to evidence-based policy dialogue through research, capacity development and strategic engagement with international processes.

Responsibilities

The Programme Support Assistant will be a member of a small interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals, who have the ambition to make the ESD Programme an intellectual leader in the area of ESD. In close collaboration with selected partner organizations and networks, especially RCEs and ProSPER.Net, the Programme Support Assistant will help provide analytical, administrative and programme support by facilitating communication among partners and networks of the ESD Programme, particularly regarding information, knowledge and experience, assisting team members in fostering collaborative culture among these partners and networks that include UNESCO, Ubuntu Alliance, international organizations and other UN agencies.

Reporting to the Programme Leader/Senior Fellow of the ESD Programme, the incumbent is expected to:

  • Provide clerical support to the Programme Leader;
  • Assist in organization and follow-up of conferences, workshops, seminars and other events under the ESD programme, including logistic and administrative aspects;
  • Facilitate communication among partners and networks of the ESD programme;
  • Assist in research activities, especially for the preparation of case studies on ESD; and
  • Conduct other activities based on specific requests.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • A university degree, in a field related to Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Environment, Sustainable Development, or Policy Studies;
  • At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a related area. Work experience in international organizations and promoting major international initiatives is an asset;
  • Knowledge and experience of working with coordination and organization of conferences, logistical and financial arrangements, and ideally sustainable development related issues. Knowledge of the UN governance structure will be considered an added advantage;
  • Knowledge of international educational development, ESD, international and comparative education and/or environmental education is a definite advantage;
  • Good computer and organizational skills;
  • Excellent communication skills with fluency in both oral and written English and Japanese. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
  • Excellent analytical skills as well as demonstrated ability to multi-task and to manage own workload and schedule to deliver timely results;
  • A good team player with strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Original posting on United Nation University Institute of Advanced Studies (pdf). Via posting on Idealist.org.

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Book Announcement: Images, Relics and Legends: the Formation and Transformation of Buddhist Sacred Sites

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Paula

Images RelicsImages, Relics and Legends: the Formation and Transformation of Buddhist Sacred Sites. Essays in Honour of Professor Koichi Shinohara

Edited by James A. Benn, Jinhua Chen, and James Robson

Mosaic Press, 2012. ISBN: 9780889629097

A major collection of important essays by many of the leading scholars in the field of Buddhism, including Phyllis Granoff from Yale University, T.H.Barrett from the University of London, Raoul Birnbaum from University of California, Toru Funayama from Kyoto University, Eugene Wang from Harvard University and others.

The spread of Buddhism in Asia may be viewed from one perspective as a protracted and complex process in which numerous sacred sites were continually created and recreated in different parts of Asia. The story of Buddhism increasinly penetrating into all levels of society in Asia is mirrored by another narrative in which some of the most sacred sites in India
were reproduced in other parts of the world. This reproduction or doubling was, however, never a simple matter of transplantation; rather it involved complex cultural adjustments and inventions. The study of Buddhist sacred sites in South and East Asia, therefore, yields some revealing new perspectives on the cross-cultural issues created by the “Buddhist conquest
of Asia.”

The volume sheds new light on issues such as pilgrimage; the development of Buddhist monasticism; the remembrance of Buddhist saints and patriarchs; Buddhist sacred sites and more, and deepens our understanding of the Buddhist tradition.

http://www.freewebstore.org/Mosaic-Press/Images,_Relics,_and_Legends_The_Formation_and_Transformation_of_Buddhist_Sacred_Sites_/p1016135_6187778.aspx

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Symposium: The Imperial Court in China, Japan, and Korea: Women, Servants, and the Emperor’s Household (1600-early 1900s)

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Paula

call for papers [150-2]Location: California, United States
Symposium Date: 2013-04-18

The University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim is pleased to announce its April 18-19, 2013 symposium, “The Imperial Court in China, Japan, and Korea: Women, Servants, and the Emperor’s Household (1600-early 1900s).”

The symposium will provide a forum for the examination and comparison of imperial courts and court life in China, Japan, and Korea through the lens of women, servants, and those who managed the households of the Emperor and Empress from the 1600s through the early 1900s. Themes to be discussed include but are not limited to: women, servants, and household managers with a particular focus on aspects of court life, relations of power, issues of gender, cultural identity, art, medicine, and theater.

Please join us! The symposium is open to the public. Registration is required.

For the symposium agenda and registration, please visit:
https://www.usfca.edu/pacificrim/imperialcourt/

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Call for papers ACSET 2013: Asian Conference on Society, Education and Technology, Osaka, October 23-27, 2013

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Paula

call-for-papers-150-21CFP for Asian Conference on Society, Education and Technology 2013

Location: Japan
Call for Papers Deadline: 2013-07-01

The International Academic Forum in partnership with Waseda University (Japan), Birkbeck University of London (UK), The National Institute of Education (Singapore), The National University of Tainan (Taiwan), Lincoln University (UK), the Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKSAR), Auburn University (USA), and its global partners is proud to announce the First Annual Asian Conference on Society, Education and Technology, to be held from October 23-27 2013, in Osaka, Japan.
www.acset.iafor.org

The First Asian Conference on Society, Education and Technology encourages submissions to the following interdisciplinary streams:

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Job Opening: Japanese Professor, South Puget Sound Community College

Posted on April 11, 2013 by LM

job opening - 5Institution: South Puget Sound Community College
Location: Olympia, WA
POSITION OPENING -April 4, 2013
Application Due: 05/23/2013
Start date: September 16, 2013
Education: MA

Job Title: Japanese Professor #F00101

Closes: Open until filled; Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 23, 2013.

Location: South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, Washington Salary: This is a full time faculty, tenure track position. Salary is $47,521.00 per contract year (177 days)

South Puget Sound Community College anticipates an opening for a Japanese Professor and seeks to establish a pool of qualified candidates for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Essential Functions/Typical Duties:

  • Teaching a range of Japanese courses
  • Developing and modifying curriculum for face-to-face and online environments
  • Academic advising of students
  • Participating actively in instructional assessment
  • Serving on college committees
  • Participating in various college activities
  • Building a world language network within the local community and particularly with the Japanese-speaking community

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Japanese, Japanese literature or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Preparation for or experience in teaching the 100-200 college-level courses in Japanese.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates must include responses to the following attributes required of an effective Japanese Professor:

  • Native or near native fluency in Japanese.
  • Evidence of knowledge of Japanese culture and literature and of a commitment to teaching language within its cultural context.
  • Evidence of experience in curriculum development within these areas of expertise.
  • Experience teaching Japanese, particularly at a community college.
  • Evidence of teaching excellence and commitment to student retention and success.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy.
  • Knowledge of and experience in responding to the needs of today’s learners, including, but not limited to, the use of technology.
  • Evidence of ability in and commitment to working with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, needs and goals.
  • Knowledge of or experience in alternative modes of instruction, in language learning centers or with integrative teaching strategies: team teaching, internet – or computer-assisted instruction, hybrid classes (combined face-to-face and online instruction), or outcomes-based instruction.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with assessment of student learning and department/program effectiveness.
  • Evidence of success in collaborating and/or leading departmental, division, or college-wide projects/committee work.

For full details and apply, see original posting on HigherEdJobs.com.

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Reblog: How to Organize a Panel for a Conference

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Paula

call for papers [150-2]We’ve been woefully short on articles related to professional networking within academia, so today we’re reblogging an article written by Dr. Karen Kelsky, who runs the blog The Professor Is In, a site and business where she helps people from all walks of academia with professional development as well as thinking through if that’s even the path they want at all.

Formerly a tenured professor in Japanese Studies as well, her blog is definitely worth checking out even if you aren’t at the final stages of an academic career. She has all kinds of information about resumes and CV development, the interview process, connecting with peers and faculty, and more. About a month ago she posted a step-by-step process to organizing a panel for a conference (very important to know for social networking, research, and generally going up the ranks of academic activity!). She also included important caveats about whom to invite and the general length of time and type of thought that needs to go into forming panels. Of course, this all may vary by field, but I think this will be useful to many of you! Check it out!

How to Organize a Panel for a Conference

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