Workshop: Summer School in Japanese Early-modern Palaeography (Cambridge, UK)

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Paula

We are delighted to announce that the Fifth Graduate Summer School in Japanese Early-modern Palaeography will run from Monday 6 August to Saturday 18 August 2018 at the University of Cambridge, Emmanuel College (Cambridge, UK).

We are now accepting applications. The deadline for submitting an application is 9 February 2018.

Please visit: www.wakancambridge.com

For the 2018 summer school: https://wakancambridge.com/call-for-applications-2018/

Contents of the Summer School

As always our Graduate Summer School focuses on Edo-period materials. Our sustained work in teaching what we call holistic wahon literacy  総合的な和本リテラシー  has resulted in a programme that works very effectively. In the seventy-two hours of tuition that we offer, we devote roughly the same amount of hours to the three linguistic/palaeographic areas of wabun in cursive (kuzushiji and hentaigana), kanbun in non-cursive and sōrōbun in cursive. We also actively encourage participants to explore research questions in the field of Japanese early-modern palaeography.

The programme also includes:

– Sessions with the London-based calligraphy master Yukiko Ayres. These sessions, specially designed to enhance your reading abilities by writing cursive kanji and kana, have proved to be very helpful.

– Lectures from specialists in the areas of textual bibliography and palaeography complement the core tuition.

– A special project that allows participants to transcribe and translate excerpts from primary sources help at the Cambridge University Library. The results are published with the names of the participants on the webpage of the Cambridge University Library.

– A visit to the collection of Edo-period materials at the Cambridge University Library.

You can read more about our teaching philosophy in the forthcoming number of the journal Shomotsugaku 書物学 no.9, October 2016.

The theme of this year summer school is Daily life in Edo-period Japan  江戸時代の庶民生活 (II). As every year we cover new materials, so that returning participants can benefit as well.

 

Listen to what the participants of previous years have said: https://wakancambridge.com/past-graduate-summer-schools/summer-school-2017/highlights-of-2017/

 

Learning outcomes

It is more and more the case that positions at academic institutions, libraries and museums require palaeographic knowledge at some level. Our Graduate Summer School is designed to provide you with the skills necessary to tackle a wide range of early-modern primary sources in their original format by yourself and, therefore, to be competitive in this kind of job opportunities.

With us:

  • You become familiar with the variety of palaeographic challenges that characterize the wide range of Edo-period primary sources.
  • You learn effective techniques to master kuzushiji and hentaigana.
  • You gain a firm grasp of how cursive sōrōbun works in archival materials and develop strategies to decode these texts.
  • You are exposed to the importance of kanbun in reading Edo-period sources and learn specific ways to read these sources.
  • You are encouraged to identify research topics in the area of Japanese early-modern palaeography.

 

Who can apply?

As in the previous years, we welcome graduate students (both at the Master and at the PhD level), faculty, librarians and museum curators who work on Edo-period materials, and final-year undergraduate students interested in pursuing the study of early-modern Japan in grad school. Those who have already taken part in the previous Graduate Summer Schools are encouraged to reapply if they wish to do so. The programme changes every year.

 

Pre-requisites

We require that you have:

1. Advanced knowledge of modern Japanese (both written and spoken).

2. Solid knowledge of classical Japanese (bungo).

Acceptance to the programme

We can only accept between 20 and 30 participants every year. If we receive applications beyond this number a selection will be made on the basis of the relevance of the Graduate Summer School to the applicant’s research and work. Notification about whether an applicant has been accepted or not will be sent at the end of February 2018. If you need a visa or if you are applying for funding in your institution, we are happy to write a letter of invitation. Just let us know with plenty of notice.

 

Tuition fees

The tuition fee for the whole programme is £200.

We ask that a non-refundable deposit of £100 is paid by 1 June 2018. The remaining £100 will need to be paid by 31 July 2018 and cannot be returned after that date. Information about how to pay will follow in an email sent to those who have been accepted in the programme.

All payments are done online via a secure system administered by the University of Cambridge.

Accommodation Participants are very welcome (but not obliged, of course!) to stay at Emmanuel College for the duration of the Graduate Summer School. This year we can offer the rate £30 per night (en-suite single room, no breakfast in the second week as the college kitchens are closed).

Double rooms are also available at a higher price. Please note that children are not admitted in college.

As the programme starts on Monday 6 August 2018, 9am, you are required to arrive in Cambridge on Sunday 5 August 2018.

Financial contribution

Modest funds might be available to assist students (final-year undergraduate and graduate students) coming from institutions unable to offer support and with no other source of funding available. If you apply for funding, you will be requested to submit your CV and one letter of reference. If we receive applications exceeding the available funding, a process of screening will be put in place.

 

 To apply

To apply please submit the application form that you find online at: https://wakancambridge.com/call-for-applications-2018/application-form-2018/ .

As indicated above, the deadline for submitting your application is 9 February 2018.

 

Further queries

If you have any query, please contact Dr Laura Moretti at: lm571@cam.ac.uk. Alternatively use the form available at http://wakancambridge.com/contact/.   You can access this information on the official website of the Graduate Summer School at: www.wakancambridge.com.

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Job Opening: Managing Editor, Social Science Japan Journal

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Travis


Institution: University of Tokyo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Position: Associate Professor + Managing Editor, Social Science Japan Journal
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2017 (5pm Japan time)

The Institute of Social Science (社会科学研究所) at the University of Tokyo seeks an Associate Professor who will also serve as Managing Editor for the journal “Social Science Japan Journal.”

The position is to begin on May 1, 2018, or as soon afterwards as possible. It is a 3-year position, with the possibility of being renewed once.

Job Description:
(from the official job posting at University of Tokyo)

The Managing Editor is responsible for the day-to-day running of SSJJ. The managing editor takes the initiative to insure that the journal runs smoothly and upholds rigorous standards of punctuality and quality. The managing editor is also a full member of the editorial board of SSJJ, which is headed by an editor-in-chief and several associate editors from the institute as well as several external board members from other universities in Japan. The editorial board members meet once a month most months at the institute to review manuscripts and discuss editorial matters. Please refer to the website of the journal (https://academic.oup.com/ssjj)for a complete list of the current editorial board members.
The main duties of the managing editor are as follows:

*Edit all papers, survey articles, review essays and book reviews accepted for publication by SSJJ for accuracy and compliance with SSJJ and OUP style guidelines.
*Proofread all items for accuracy prior to publication.
*Handle correspondence (mostly by e-mail) with authors, book reviewers and referees, and oversee the online manuscript submission and peer review system.
*Serve as the main channel of communication between SSJJ and the offices of Oxford University Press in Tokyo and Oxford regarding editorial, production and marketing issues.
*Participate actively in the journal’s monthly administrative meetings and editorial board meetings. This includes contributing to the decision-making process over acceptance or rejection of papers. The successful candidate will also attend faculty meetings of the Institute. All these meetings are conducted in Japanese.
*Help generate submissions of interesting papers by identifying and encouraging suitable authors.

Required Qualifications:

*A doctorate or equivalent in a branch of the social sciences, with research focusing primarily on Japan. Ph.D. candidates at the final stage of dissertation writing also are eligible to apply. The social sciences are defined broadly to include economics, business administration, law, political science, international relations, sociology, anthropology, social psychology, philosophy/thought and history (preferably from the Meiji period onward).
*Impeccable English, with sensitivity to writing style and a critical eye for the structure and meaning of academic writing. The ability to edit writing in the social sciences is essential.
*A willingness to engage intellectually with writing from the above disciplines as they relate to Japan.
*Japanese language ability sufficient to engage in meetings, read academic papers written in Japanese, and correspond in written Japanese.
*Deeply ingrained determination to meet deadlines.
*Willingness and ability to learn and master the ScholarOne online submission and peer review platform.

Application Materials:
1) Cover letter (4 copies)
2) Resume (1 copy), with photograph, according to official UTokyo form: 「東京大学統一履歴書フォーマット」 and 「記入例６（文系教員）」 available at http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/per01/r01_j.html
3) List of academic accomplishments (4 copies)
4) Reference letters (two), sent directly by email or snail mail
*all materials may be in English.

For further information see the official posting at University of Tokyo.

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Fun Link Friday: Learning the Language of Crows

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Paula

As if crows weren’t terrifying enough around the world (and especially in Japan, where they are basically the size of small dogs), new studies are taking our interactions with them to the next level. Recently highlighted in an NHK World video, researcher Naoki Tsukahara, an expert in animal behavior and computer science, is now combining his powers to uncover the language of crows. Based on recordings of crows, Tsukahara is identifying dozens of “words” and phrases and attempting to mobilize drones that can infiltrate their murders. Standard Examiner reports that he is presently developing a more crow-like drone (the present one looks more like a small plane), and

…both the drone and robot will be equipped with a device connected via the internet to artificial intelligence that instantly analyzes the meaning of crow calls. By playing an appropriate response through a speaker, human beings should be able to communicate with crows.

The real question is whether or not, even with a crow-shaped drone, they’ll be able to still outsmart us! See the video here.

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Job Opening: Asian Humanities, Associate or Full Professor, Northwestern University

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Paula

Institution: Northwestern University
Location: Illinois, United States
Position: Associate Professor, Full Professor

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Northwestern University seeks to appoint a full-time, tenured faculty member in a field in the Asian Humanities beginning in Fall, 2018. We welcome candidates who work across multiple genres and media, from classical to contemporary periods, and in any Asian languages. We are particularly interested in a scholar and teacher who combines intellectual breadth and scholarly distinction in his or her field with a commitment to programmatic leadership and growth.

The successful candidate will join several tenured and tenure-line faculty specializing in Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Korean, and Urdu literature and media cultures, as well as sixteen continuing lecturer faculty in Chinese, Hindi-Urdu, Japanese, and Korean language in the newly-formed Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. As a new member of a growing department, the candidate should bring excellence in research and teaching, as well as enthusiasm and creativity to developing undergraduate curricula, and, at a future date, building a competitive graduate program.

Applications and supporting documents will be accepted only by online submission at the following link: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/NDM Applicants should submit a letter of application, C.V., and two substantial writing samples (e.g., book chapters or peer-reviewed articles), and the names and contact information of three professional references who can speak both to the applicant’s scholarly contributions as well as to matters of collegiality and institutional vision. The applicant will be notified by the Search Committee before reference letters are requested.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2017 and the position is open until filled. Inquiries about the search may be sent to asianlac@northwestern.edu

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Contact: Inquiries about the search may be sent to asianlac@northwestern.edu

Website :http://www.alc.northwestern.edu//

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Call for Papers : Genealogy and Multiracial Family Histories

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Travis


*Journal: Genealogy
*Submission deadline: 15 June 2018

The journal Genealogy is running a special issue “Genealogy and
Multiracial Family Histories”, of which Dr. G. Reginald Daniel is guest
editor, Ms. Jasmine Kelekay, Mr. Joseph Loe-Sterphone and Ms. Alyssa
Newman are assistant editors.

This Special Issue of Genealogy invites essays on the topic, “Genealogy
and Multiracial Family Histories.” Manuscripts may focus on families
with spouses of different designated racial groups who may also have
children who are understood to be multiracial as well as
multigenerational mixed-race families that celebrate the multiraciality
in their genealogy…” For more information, you may refer to the
Special Issue Website
http://www.mdpi.com/journal/genealogy/special_issues/Family_Histories

The submission deadline for this special issue is 15 June 2018. You may
send your manuscript now or up until the deadline. Submitted papers
should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. We also
encourage authors to send a short abstract (approximately 200 words) and
a tentative title to the Editorial Office in advance (genealogy@mdpi.com).

Genealogy (ISSN 2313-5778) is an international, scholarly, open access
journal devoted to the analysis of genealogical narratives, published
quarterly online by MDPI. Currently, no APC is applied for processed and
published papers.

For further details on the submission process, please see the journal’s
instructions for authors:
http://www.mdpi.com/journal/genealogy/instructions
A writing template can also be downloaded there.

References List and Citations Style Guide for MDPI Social Sciences and
Humanities Journals is adapted from the Chicago style. For more details
and more examples, see Chapter 14 of The Chicago Manual of Style.

Given the digital nature of the journal, there is no restrictions on the
length of manuscripts, provided that the text is concise and comprehensive.

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Funding: The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Fellowship and Grant Competitions in Buddhist Studies

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Paula

The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation

Fellowship and Grant Competitions in Buddhist Studies

2017-18 Call for Applications

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) invites applications in the 2017-18 competition year of The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies. In cooperation with the Foundation, ACLS offers an integrated set of fellowship and grant competitions supporting work 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.

Dissertation Fellowships: one-year stipends to PhD candidates for full-time preparation of dissertations

Postdoctoral Fellowships: two-year stipends to recent recipients of the PhD for residence at a university for research, writing, and teaching

Research Fellowships: one-year stipends for scholars who hold a PhD degree, with no restrictions on time from the PhD

Grants for Critical Editions and Scholarly Translations: one-year stipends for the creation of critical editions, translation of canonical texts, and translation of scholarly works

New Professorships: multi-year grants to colleges and universities to establish or expand teaching in Buddhist studies

These are global competitions. There are no restrictions as to the location of work proposed, the citizenship of applicants, or the languages of the final written product.Applications must be submitted in English. Program information and applications are available at www.acls.org/programs/buddhist-studies/.

Deadline for submission of fellowship applications: November 15, 2017.

Deadline for institutional applications for New Professorships: January 10, 2018.

For more information, please email BuddhistStudies@acls.org.

 

The American Council of Learned Societies, a private, nonprofit federation of 75 national scholarly organizations, is the preeminent representative of American scholarship in the humanities and related social sciences. Advancing scholarship by awarding fellowships and strengthening relations among learned societies is central to ACLS’s work. This year, ACLS will award more than $20 million to over 300 scholars across a variety of humanistic disciplines.

Established in 2005, The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation is a private philanthropic organisation based in Hong Kong. The Foundation’s dual mission is to foster appreciation of Chinese arts and culture to advance global learning and to cultivate deeper understanding of Buddhism in the context of contemporary life.

The Foundation’s Buddhist studies and Buddhist art programmes include the Buddhist Ministry Initiative at Harvard Divinity School; a centre and an endowed professorship in Buddhist studies at Stanford University; a centre for Buddhist studies at the University of Toronto; an endowed chair and programme in Buddhism and Contemporary Society at the University of British Columbia; a multi-year lecture series at SOAS University of London; the Centre for Buddhist Art and Conservation and MA programme at The Courtauld Institute of Art; the Galleries of Buddhist Art at the Victoria and Albert Museum; a three-year exhibition, Encountering the Buddha: Art and Practice Across Asia, opening in the Sackler Gallery in Washington in October 2017, and other exhibitions of Buddhist art around the world. www.rhfamilyfoundation.org. ​
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Job Opening: Assistant Professor in Pre-Modern Japan, University of Chicago

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Paula

Institution: University of Chicago
Location: Illinois, United States
Position: Assistant Professor

The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at The University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the field of Pre-1900 Japanese Literary and Cultural Studies, including such fields as literature, intellectual and cultural history, performance studies, religious studies, and related areas preferably to begin July 1, 2018, or as soon as possible thereafter. Applicants should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialization as well as general courses in Japanese culture, premodern forms of language, and related fields. Applicants should have excellent skills in reading primary source texts, as well as a track record of innovative scholarship. We encourage scholars with interdisciplinary and interregional research interests to apply. The teaching load for tenure track positions is typically four courses per year; additional responsibilities include advising at all levels of the program as well as service on departmental and university committees.

To apply for this position you must submit your application through the University of Chicago Academic Career Opportunities website, https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu, select requisition #03508, and upload a cover letter addressing current research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, an outline of a book or dissertation project, and copies of any publications. Three letters of recommendation are also required.

Letters of recommendation should be uploaded by the recommenders to the University of Chicago Academic Career Opportunities website. However, if this is not possible the Department can accept letters of recommendation from the recommenders as signed pdfs or from a portfolio service if they are emailed to ealc@uchicago.edu.

A PhD is required by the start of the appointment. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed; early submission is encouraged.  Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-0287 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.eduwith their request.

Contact:

ealc@uchicago.edu

773-702-1255

Website: http://ealc.uchicago.edu

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Job Opening: Assistant Professor, East Asian History, Ithaca College

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Paula

Position/Job Summary:

Full-time tenure-eligible position in East Asian history. Research specialization is open. In addition to upper level courses in their area of expertise, applicants must be able to teach introductory world history courses or other, innovative 100-level courses in their field … Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified to teach a survey-level course on Chinese history.

Review of applications will begin November 10, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. The search committee will hold interviews at the January 2018 meeting of the American Historical Association.

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Jonathan Ablard, East Asia Search, at eastasiasearch@ithaca.edu. Questions about the online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000.

Website: https://www.ithaca.edu/hs/depts/history/

For full details, see https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=55712

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Job Opening: Education Abroad Advisor & Marketing/Outreach Coordinator, University of Idaho

Posted on October 17, 2017 by LM

job opening - 5Employer: University of Idaho
Location: Moscow, Idaho
Type: Full Time – Experienced
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Posted October 4, 2017

The Education Abroad Advisor & Marketing/Outreach Coordinator reports to the Director, Education Abroad. This position advises current University of Idaho (UI) students, the university community, and parents on the full range of education abroad programs offered at UI and manages the promotion, marketing and outreach of Education Abroad in print and online. This position manages the student ambassador program and supervises, develops and evaluates the program. This position leads Education Abroad programming and events and ensures they align with unit policies and national best practices; including, fairs, pre-departure orientation and returnee programs as well as orientation and communication for outgoing education abroad and incoming exchange students (in-person and online). This position serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 students and scholars and acts as the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Agency Requirements require the incumbent to be a US citizen or permanent US resident
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related work experience
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Significant experience in advertising and marketing
• Significant international experience studying, working or living abroad
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of cultures.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in a related field or 3 or more years of related work experience
• Experience working in an academic setting
• Knowledge of best practices in Education Abroad
• Knowledge of best practices in marketing/advertising in Education Abroad
• Familiarity with Banner and Terra Dotta Software Database management system
• Proficiency in a second language

Full details and application at NAFSA.

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Fellowship: The Nippon Foundation Fellows Program at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC)

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Paula

Scholarship Opportunity: advanced Japanese language training for graduate students with Japan-focused career goals in academia, business, diplomacy/government service, journalism, translation, and law

The Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC) is pleased to announce a call for applications to The Nippon Foundation Fellows Program at the IUC for the academic year 2018-19. This program aims to provide the most promising students with the deep linguistic and cultural knowledge needed to become leaders in their fields, and to foster strong collegial bonds and intellectual exchange among them and with their IUC senpai.

Fellows will receive a full tuition scholarship plus a modest living stipend to attend the 10-month immersion program in advanced Japanese at the IUC in Yokohama from September 2018 to June 2019.

Eligibility: Ph.D. students in all fields of Japanese studies currently enrolled in universities in North America, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand; M.A./M.S./M.B.A. & J.D. students with Japan-focused career goals in academia, business, diplomacy/government service, journalism, translation, and law currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a North American university. Applicants must pass the IUC proficiency exam.

Nippon Foundation Fellows participate fully in the program of instruction at the IUC, and in addition they:

  • Meet regularly with each other and the IUC Resident Director to discuss their research interests and experiences in Japan
  • Meet with distinguished IUC alumni at semiannual lectures held in Tokyo; and
  • Deliver a presentation in Japanese at a Nippon Foundation Fellows conference open to the public.

Over the last half century the IUC has trained more than 2,000 students. Alumni of the school have gone on to teach about Japan at more than 225 universities around the world, and many IUC graduates have distinguished themselves in non-academic careers in which knowledge about Japan has been vital.

Application Deadline: December 15, 2017

Complete details and application information available online

web:  www.stanford.edu/dept/IUC

email:  iucjapan@stanford.edu

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