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Position: Travel Consultant (Japan Specialist)
Posted by: Inside Travel Group
Location: Broomfield, CO, USA, remote possible
Contract: Full-Time, no visa sponsorship

Description:
As a Travel Consultant with Inside Travel Group, you’ll put your excellent working knowledge of Japan to good use, familiarizing with our range of self-guided adventures to send your clients on cultural adventures that leave them in awe, from the minute they first get in touch to the moment they land back home.

Exceptional communication skills are non-negotiable – You’ll need confidence, charisma, and the ability to engage in order to be at your best in this role. You’ll also have excellent time management, being able to manage competing tasks and prioritize them accordingly to ensure you deliver the very best service to our customers.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://insidetravelgroup.com/jobs/travel-consultants-japan-specialist-usa/

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Position: Assistant Professor of Instruction in Japanese
Posted by: Inside Travel Group
Location: Broomfield, CO, USA, remote possible
Contract: Full-Time; no visa sponsorship

Thanks to Inside Travel Group for passing along the following job opening.

Description: Inside Travel Group is currently accepting applications for a Travel Experience Specialist (Customer Support) to join our Broomfield, US office from January 2024.

Your role as a Travel Experience Specialist is twofold: proactively seeking opportunities to improve clients’ experience, as well as reactively helping to resolve any inbound issues, problems or requests.

The Customer Experience team plays an important role in monitoring the day-to-day travel environment, surveying everything from air and rail services through to weather events and public health risks, to keep our travelers abreast of any potential issues that might arise.

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Position: Lecturer in Japanese
Posted by: Columbia University
Location: Columbia University, NY
Contract: Full-Time

Thank you to our friends at the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for this Job Posting.

Description

The Japanese Language Program (JLP) in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University invites applications for a position at the rank of Lecturer in Japanese beginning July 1, 2024. 

Primary responsibilities include teaching two to three courses in Japanese language each semester in consultation with the JLP Director and department administration.  Administrative duties include curriculum development (both individual and collaborative) and assisting with the design and execution of program events. MA degree required, PhD or EdD preferred. 

High value is placed on ability to work closely with colleagues in the program.  The position is full-time with multi-year renewal contingent on successful review.  Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $70,000 – $75,000

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Required: MA degree in hand by the time of appointment, with specialization in Japanese linguistics, Japanese language pedagogy, applied linguistics, or other related fields.
• Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Japanese, excellent command of English, and experience teaching at the college-level in the United States.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree preferred.  Preferably, the candidate has experience teaching various levels of Japanese.  Leadership skills in collaborative projects and curriculum innovations and instructional technology are also desirable.

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Position: Full-Time K-12 Japanese Teacher
Posted by: Riverwood International Charter School
Location: Sandy Springs, GA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thank you to our friends at the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for this Job Posting.

Riverwood International Charter School in Sandy Springs, Georgia is seeking a highly qualified Japanese teacher who will be able to teach Japanese 1, 2, 3, and IB Japanese. This full-time position will start in August 2024.

Application Process: Please send a cover letter and a professional resume to the principal – Ms. Kindra Smith (Principal): SmithKL@fultonschools.org.

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Position: 当館勤務の現地採用職員
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time; No visa sponsorship availiable

Thanks to the Consulate General of Japan in Chicago for passing along the following job opening.

Description:
経理事務、施設管理、庶務業務、受付業務等
（１）英語及び日本語に堪能であること。
（２）毎日、事務所に通勤可能であること。
（３）ワード、エクセル、インターネット、Ｅメール等パソコンの基本的スキルが身に付い
ていること。

Salary/Hourly Rate: 経験等により決定します。なお、総領事館は連邦税等の税額を給与から天引きい たしませんので、本人による申告が必要となります。

Application Process: ご関心のある方は、１１月１３日（月）までに履歴書（日本語で作成し、電話 番号又は電子メール等連絡先を必ず記載してください）を下記の宛先まで、郵送又は admin737@cg.mofa.go.jpのメールにてお送りください。

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Position: One-Year Leave Replacement Position in Japanese Language
Posted by: Williams College
Location: Williamstown, MA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Williams College, in Williamstown MA, invites applications for a one-year leave replacement position in Japanese language for the 2024-25 academic year, with teaching to begin in September 2024. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, appointment will be made at the level of either visiting lecturer or visiting assistant professor. The teaching load will consist of two language courses per semester, and a three-week Winter Study sustaining course for Japanese 101 students in January 2025. This is a full-time position. Compensation includes salary and insurance benefits.

The successful candidate will join colleagues in a vibrant Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures that offers three major tracks: Japanese, Chinese, and East Asian Languages and Cultures. The Japanese major requires four years of language study and the East Asian Languages and Cultures major requires three years of language study. The department also offers a dual language option under the East Asian Languages and Cultures major track. More information about the department can be found at https://www.williams.edu/dallc/. The department and the college offer mentoring and professional development opportunities, including participation in the college’s professional development program First3, access to a number of online NCFDD resources, and support through the newly established Rice Center for Teaching.

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

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Position: Career Development and Professional Network Manager
Posted by: Ashinaga Foundation
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time; Visa Sponsorship Availiable

Thanks to the Ashinaga Foundation for passing along the following job opening.

We are looking for a manager of the Career Development and Professional Network (PND) team of Ashinaga Foundation Headquarters (HQ) to support Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) Scholars and Graduates. PND-HQ has two functions: one is an HQ function for the coordination hub for all Ashinaga offices (Japan, US, UK, France, Brazil, Uganda and Senegal), and the other is a PND-Japan office function to support AAI Scholars studying in Japan.

Salary/Hourly Rate: Annual contract starting from the range between 4,832,600 yen and 5,643,800 yen, depending on the experience level, commensurate with experience. One-year contract: Contract may be renewed upon discussion.

One-year contract: Contract may be renewed upon discussion.

Other benefits:

• Economy class flight to/from Japan from/to the country of residence (at the beginning and end of your employment with Ashinaga)
• Language lesson budget support (Japanese, English, French and Portuguese)
• Work-related travel expenses
• Inclusion on employee insurance program
• 20 paid holidays per year (excluding national holidays and weekends)

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.ashinaga.org/en/support-us/careers/work-with-ashinaga/

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Position: Assistant Professor of Instruction in Japanese
Posted by: University of Texas
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thank you to our friends at the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for this Job Posting.

Description

The Department of Asian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Japanese language, beginning Fall semester 2024. This full-time, non-tenure-track position carries the possibility of annual renewal, contingent upon job performance, the continued needs of the department, and availability of program funding. In Fall 2024-Spring 2025, the successful candidate will be expected to teach first- and second-year Japanese courses with an average of 12 contact hours per week. On renewal, future course assignments may vary.

Located at the flagship campus of The University of Texas System, our department offers a congenial and exciting context for teaching and research in the languages and cultures of East Asia. In addition to working closely with students in our department, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate fully in the rich intellectual life of The University of Texas at Austin.

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Position: Local StFull-Time Instructor of Japanese
Posted by: Kanazawa Institute of Technology
Location: Kanazawa, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thank you to our friends at the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for this Job Posting.

The Foundation Programs at Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Ishikawa, Japan seeks a full-time instructor who can teach Japanese as a foreign language to English-speaking college students.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach up to 12 100-minute classes per week (Whether Japanese or English will vary based on the needs of the school. Japanese courses are only offered/primarily offered during the spring semester. Applicants will teach Japanese courses during the spring semester and English courses during the fall semester.)
2. Contribute to course planning and materials development
3. Participate in and help administer extra-curricular activities
4. Attend staff meetings and employee functions

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Position: Secretary to the Consul-General of Japan
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Jonathan Contrades (Saga-ken, 2012-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

The Secretary to the Consul-General is the point of contact for anyone interacting with the head-of-mission. As an executive assistant, you will manage the Consul-General’s schedule, facilitate communication between the Consul-General with local staff as well as outside organizations, and take part in office operations as needed. The Secretary to the Consul-General is also active in the consulate’s security section, working with the security consul to assess security risks and concerns within our area.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://www.nashville.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00689.html

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Position: Local Staff – Political & General Affairs Division
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in New York
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Joseph Meringolo (Fukushima-ken, 2014-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

The Political Division closely monitors U.S. domestic and foreign policy. On the domestic side, we place particular emphasis on the following states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, and Puerto Rico. The General Division coordinates with all other divisions on different issues arising from the activities of the Consulate General of Japan.

Details of the position can be found at https://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/News_2023-10-04_job.html

Application Process: Submit resume and cover letter to kyujin-political@ny.mofa.go.jp

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Position: Assistant Instructional Professor, Japanese Studies
Posted by: University of Florida
Location: Gainesville, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thank you to our friends at the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for this Job Posting.

Application Deadline: Nov 3

Education/Instructional
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Florida invites applications for the position of Assistant Instructional Professor in Japanese language and culture to begin August 16, 2024. This is a full-time, renewable, nine-month non-tenure accruing position.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will 

a) contribute to the development and teaching of Japanese language and culture courses (including online); 

b) contribute to a robust undergraduate major in Japanese language and culture by collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth articulation across the levels of language instruction and by participating in course design and creation; 

c) provide extracurricular support of the program through service that includes placement testing, weekly language tables, and other activities relating to extracurricular Japanese language use. The typical teaching assignment for a lecturer is three courses per semester.

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Position: Library Applications Specialist
Posted by: University of Colorado Boulder, University Libraries
Location: Boulder, CO, USA/Hybrid
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Adam Lisbon (Hyogo-ken, 2004-2007) for passing along the following job opening.

University Libraries encourages applications for a Library Applications Specialist! The Specialist is responsible for the system administration, support, and technical stewardship of the university’s library services platform (LSP) and related products, application support of the Libraries’ interlibrary loan system, and other library-specific software and hardware applications serving both patrons and employees of the Libraries. The desired candidate will be committed to fostering a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment for students, staff, and faculty and excel in collaboration, maintaining and cultivating good working relationships and mutual understanding through prompt and effective communication.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=52256

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Position: Assistant Professor of Japanese
Posted by: Utah State University
Location: Logan, UT, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thank you to our friends at the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for this Job Posting.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

Review start date: Immediate, continues until filled

Job start date: July 1, 2024

Committee Chair: Ann Roemer

Committee Members: Atsuko Neely, John Neely,  Claudia Schwabe, and Elena Taylor

Overview and Description:

Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLC) at Utah State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Japanese.

For this teaching-centered faculty position, we seek to hire an individual with experience in teaching, research and  professional practice.  This position is located on the Logan campus, but will also provide instructional support to USU’s statewide students and campuses. The individual will report to the WLC department head. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Teaching a full range of classes in Japanese  (3/3 class load);
• Service for the department, college, and university;
• Mentoring students inside and outside regular teaching hours.

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Position: Assistant Professor of Japanese Language and Literature
Posted by: Oberlin College
Location: Oberlin, OH, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thank you to our friends at the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for this Job Posting.

Details: The Program on East Asian Studies at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time / tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Premodern Japanese Language and Literature with a preferred subfield in Digital Humanities. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of four years, beginning in Fall 2024 and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor.

The Program on East Asian Studies stands out within a liberal arts context for its faculty expertise in all three major regional areas: China, Korea and Japan. East Asian Studies at Oberlin College is one of the oldest interdisciplinary programs in the U.S. that offers five years of Chinese and four years of Japanese language instruction.

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