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Fellowship: Fulbright Scholarship Opportunities East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia Studies

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Paula

The 2014-2015 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program core competition is now open. The Fulbright Scholar Program offers teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries for the 2014-2015 academic year. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Professor, South Puget Sound Community College

Posted on April 11, 2013 by LM

Institution: 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 … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Lecturer in Japanese Language, Williams College

Posted on March 7, 2013 by LM

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: Adjunct Instructor of Japanese, Washington & Jefferson College [Adjunct]

Posted on February 13, 2013 by LM

Institution: Washington & Jefferson College Location: Washington, PA Posted: 02/05/2013 Type: Part-Time/Adjunct Deadline: not listed Education: graduate degree Washington & Jefferson College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Japanese. The position entails teaching undergraduate courses in Japanese. Qualifications: Advanced … Continue reading →

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Funding: Teacher Treks Travel Grant Competition – Chance for Teacher to Travel Abroad This Summer

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Laura

Are you a teacher looking to experience Japan and bring it back to your students? Sponsored by Hilton HHonors and administered by IIE, the Teacher Treks Travel Competition gives teachers the chance to travel abroad this summer to experience foreign … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 24, 2013 by LM

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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Teaching English Informally in Japan

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Paula

One of the many reasons people go to Japan is to teach English, typically through programs such as JET, AEON, or other companies. In such positions, native speakers serve as formal instructors sponsored by their organization and typically sign contracts … Continue reading →

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Scholarships for Teacher Training Institute at Portland State University

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Paula

Program Overview: An intensive training program in teaching Chinese or Japanese will be held this summer (2012) at Portland State University in Oregon. The Chinese & Japanese Teacher Training Institute is an intensive course for current language teachers or those … Continue reading →

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Sent to Sendai: Reflections of an ALT after the Tohoku Earthquake

Posted on March 11, 2012 by reedda02

On March 11, 2011, I had no idea that I would be moving to Sendai, Japan in less than half a year. When the earthquake happened at 2:46PM in Japan, it was 12:46AM in Washington, D.C. and I was asleep. I … Continue reading →

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Summer Institute on “Infusing Asian Studies into the Undergraduate Curriculum: China and Japan”

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Paula

Deadline: March 31, 2012 Summer Institute on Infusing Asian Studies into the Undergraduate Curriculum: China and Japan Location: East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii Dates: July 23-August 10, 2012 This multidisciplinary, three-week Institute fosters faculty and institutional development aimed at enhancing undergraduate … Continue reading →

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