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Job Opening: Position Japanese Linguistics, Leiden University

Institution:  Leiden University, Japanese Studies & Linguistics Location:   Netherlands Position:   Associate Professor of Japanese Linguistics Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime Associate Professorship in Japanese linguistics. Research specialization is open. Expertise in sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, discourse studies, … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Lecturer in Japanese, University of Massachusetts Boston

Institution: University of Massachusetts – Boston Location: Boston, MA Posted: 06/17/2013 Application Due: Open Until Filled Start date: Sept. 1, 2013 Type: Full Time Education: MA The University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time position as Lecturer in … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Instructor, Japanese Language, Ohio University

Institution: Ohio University Location: Athens, OH Posted: 06/03/2013 Application Due: 07/05/2013 Type: Full Time Education: MA and experience required Instructor, Japanese Language, for Ohio University. Instruct Japanese language and culture courses, teaching how to speak and write Japanese and the … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Lecturer in Japanese Language, Williams College

Institution: Williams College Location: Williamstown, MA Posted: 03/01/2013 Application Due: 03/22/2013 Education: MA required, PhD preferred The Department of Asian Studies at Williams College anticipates an opening for a one-year lecturer position, with possibility of renewal, in Japanese language beginning … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Instructor, Japanese Language, Ohio University

Institution: Ohio University Location: Athens, OH Posted: 02/07/2013 Type: Full Time Education: MA Duties: Instruct Japanese language and culture courses, teaching how to speak and write Japanese and the cultural aspects of Japan. Participate in curriculum development. Assist Program Director … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Faculty Fellow in East Asian Studies (Japanese), Colby College

Institution: Colby College Location: Waterville, ME Education: MA required, PhD preferred Review of applications begins March 1, 2013 Interviews held March 22-23, 2013 Start date: Sept. 1, 2012 Type: Part-Time/Adjunct Colby College seeks applicants for a one-year position as a … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Japanese Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or L2 Japanese Language Acquisition

Institution: University of Iowa, Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures Location:   Iowa, United States Position:   Assistant Professor, Japanese Linguistics (tenure-track) The Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures in the Division of World Languages, Literatures … Continue reading

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Wasei Eigo is オンリーワン

The term wasei Eigo (和製英語) literally means English Made in Japan. This is not to be confused with Engrish, the popular term for the ubiquitous nonsensical English that decorates clothing and accessories in Japan, or gairaigo (外来語), loan words. Rather, … Continue reading

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