Job: Adjunct Instructor, English As a Second Language (Hoboken, NJ)
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Position: Adjunct Instructor, English As a Second Language
Posted by: Stevens Institute of Technology
Type: N/A
Location: Hoboken, NJ
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Qualified candidates should have a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field with ESL certification and, at least, 1 -2 years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
Job Description:
The College of Arts & Letters of Stevens Institute of Technology has multiple adjunct openings in our English Language and Communication (ESL) department for the following courses:
- English Communication I
- English Communication II
- English Communication III
See the Stevens Course Catalog for full description.
http://www.stevens.edu/catalog/
The English Language and Communication program is designed to improve English language proficiency, with specific focus on academic writing, presentations, and pronunciation. Qualified candidates should have a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field with ESL certification and, at least, 1 -2 years of teaching experience at the collegiate level. Read More
WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
Director Toshiaki Toyoda (center) with Japan Society Senior Film Program Officer Samuel Jamier (left).
Japan’s Society fabulous film festival Japan Cuts is back and better than ever! The 2013 lineup includes 24 films, some new and some older, all depicting Japanese society in the way that only Japanese cinema can. This year’s festival kicked off last Thursday night with the movie I’M FLASH from Japan Cuts favorite Toshiaki Toyoda. This director has attended previous festivals (2010’s Hanging Garden, 2012’s Monster’s Ball), and he was on hand this year as well to receive an award from Japan Society Senior Film Program Officer, Samuel Jamier (who announced this will be his last year with the festival. His unique, witty introductions to each film will be missed).
Toyoda’s film stars Tatsuya Fujiwara, who appeared in the film Parade featured at Japan Cuts 2010, as the leader Rui of a religious sect called “Life is Beautiful.” Rui has inherited the family business but is becoming disenchanted with it, and his bad behavior leads to a wild night with grave consequences. The film takes place in Okinawa, and the presence of the sea is so prominent that it is almost an additional character. Aside from Rui, we get to know Read More
Job: SNYS Editor (NYC)
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Thanks to JET alum Paul Benson for sharing this jet-relevant job listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: SNYS English Page Editor
Posted by: Shukan NY Seikatsu (週刊NY生活)
Type: N/A
Location: New York City
Salary: See below
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
JET alum freelance translator and journalist Paul Benson is seeking a replacement for himself at Shukan New York Seikatsu as he prepares to move on to grad school.
New York Seikatsu Press is looking for an English page editor. The Shukan NY Seikatsu (週刊NY生活) paper has broad readership in the United States and Japan. This position is ideal for someone interested in journalism, editing, and Japanese-English translation. The applicant must be able to commute into New York City once per week.
* Prior professional translation and journalism experience is recommended, but not required. Read More
Job: Assistant News Program Director Japanese TV (DC)
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Thanks to JET alum Nancy Ku for sharing this jet-relevant job listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Assistant News Program Director
Posted by: Fuji Television
Type: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Fuji Television, Japan’s largest commercial television network, through its US subsidiary, Fuji Sankei Communications International, seeks an Assistant News Program Director to assist with daily news coverage in our Washington, DC bureau.
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in international relations, US-Japan relations, the domestic politics of both the United States and Japan, and Japanese culture. He/she will also possess intermediate proficiency in speaking and reading Japanese. In addition, we seek a curious, forward-thinking individual who is able to work effectively under deadline, can digest significant amounts of information quickly, and works well with others. Read More
Job: Admin Asst for Japanese Co. (D.C.)
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Via JETAA DC. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: N/A
Type: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
A major, multinational Japanese company is seeking an administrative assistant in their 10-person Washington, D.C. office. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: accounts payable clerical work, coordinating the logistics for receiving guests to the office, and maintaining the schedule of the General Manager. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, attention to detail, and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products. Although Japanese is not required, it is preferred. Participation in the JET Program also a plus.
JET Alumni are being given preference in the recruitment process.
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to:
JETAADC
Outreach Chair, Joy Young, at
outreach@jetaadc.org
Job: ESL Assistant lecturer position at Texas A&M
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Via Hinter College tesol list serve. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Assistant lecturer
Posted by: Columbia University East Asian Language and Culture
Type: Part-time
Location: Texas A&M
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The English Language Institute (ELIN) at Texas A&M University is seeking applications for one part-time non-tenure track Assistant Lecturer benefits-eligible position beginning fall 2013.
A Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language or a Master’s degree with relevant teaching experience is required. The fall semester begins August 27, 2013.
Responsibilities: include teaching courses if requested by the Director; performing any faculty functions with the guidance and supervision of veteran Lecturer(s); substitute teaching, as necessary; tutoring students whom Lecturers identify as having English skills below program’s typical entry level or consulting with students on writing and developing English skills; assisting in the administration of standardized and diagnostic examinations; participating in faculty and committee meetings, student assessments, program events, maintaining office hours, meeting with students and colleagues as needed, working in a cross-cultural environment.
ELIN at Texas A&M University, established in 1974, and administratively housed in the College of Liberal Arts, is on the main campus in College Station, Texas. Accredited by CEA and holding memberships in UCIEP, and AAIEP, ELIN serves approximately 600 students annually. Read More
Job: Asst Director – Columbia University East Asian Language and Culture
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Thanks to Fernando Rojas for sharing this listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Assistant Director
Posted by: Columbia University East Asian Language and Culture
Type: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Directly reports to the Director of the Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies (lMJS), and the EALAC Chair with oversight from the Academic Department Administrator, the Assistant Director manages all existing and new programs of the lMJS and supervises the day-to-day administration of the Institute and its staff. The Assistant Director oversees the Institute’s budget and grants; manages reconciliation in ARC and prevention of overdrafts; monitors all expenditures and ensures compliance with the policies of Columbia University and grant-making organizations; and has signature approval of all financial transactions and paperwork to the Office of the Controller and the Purchasing Department. The Assistant Director is in charge of purchasing all supplies, materials, and services, with signature approval of payments processed to Purchasing and the Office of the Controller. He/she is responsible for the maintenance of the Institute’s office in Kent Hall (Room 509), ensuring that security and upkeep are maintained. The Assistant Director is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and hiring of the institute’s part-time student staff throughout the year and for compliance with immigration laws when relevant. Read More
Job: Middle School Japanese Language Instructor (Milton, GA)
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Thanks to Nico Moorman, Kawasaki (1990–1993), a Fulton County Japanese teacher, for sharing this listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Middle School Japanese Language Instructor
Posted by: Fulton County Schools
Type: Part Time (60%)
Location: Milton, GA
Salary: $23,400-$30,000 (health insurance, pension, and other benefits)
Start Date: August 1, 2013
Overview:
Excellent North Fulton Middle school is seeking an enthusiastic Japanese teacher for 3 classes. This is an opportunity to grow a new Japanese Language program in one of the best middle schools in Georgia. Teaching experience required. Certification preferred. Send resume to himoormansensei@gmail.com.
Job:Travel Sales Specialist – Japan / Asia (Encinitas, CA)
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Thanks to Xander Peterson, JET Program Coordinator at the Consulate in SF, for passing on this interesting jet relevant job listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Travel Sales Specialist Japan / Asia
Posted by: Global Basecamps
Type: Full-time
Location: Encinitas, CA
Salary: 40K – 65K annually
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
A small travel company is looking for a highly motivated pro-active individual to join our team as a Asia Travel Specialist. The ideal candidate will work directly with customers in sales capacity, building, booking, and selling international trips. This is a full time position with competitive performance based compensation and benefits. Located North of San Diego in Encinitas but is open to the right candidate working remotely. Read More
Job: Education Content and Communications Manager (NY)
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Via The Foundation Center. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Education Content and Communications Manager
Posted by: AFS Intercultural Programs
Type: N/A
Location: New York, New York
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Working with a large number of internal and external stakeholders around the world, your job is to help foster a network of learners and educators, focusing on content development and communications/visibility for the AFS Education; Intercultural Learning (ICL) Services Department. You will be a key representative of AFS helping to build our educational efforts and enhance our value proposition; preparing people to live, work and lead in an increasingly interconnected world; in service of the AFS mission and within the context of the larger global education marketplace. You have a strong background in intercultural relations theory and practice, as well as strategic communications (including marketing/public relations/advocacy), and are an excellent communicator; both verbally and visually; who sees both the big picture as well as fine details. Read More
Job: Administrative Coordinator, Japan Studies
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Via JETAA Chicago. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Admin – Secretary and Administrative Assistants
Posted by: Johns Hopkins University – Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start Date: N/A
Overview Position:
The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is a leading graduate school of international relations, educating students for professional careers in government, business, journalism, international organizations, academia and nonprofits. SAIS enrolls about 600 full-time students in Washington, D.C., primarily in the school’s two-year Master of Arts program. Approximately 30 percent of the students are non-U.S. citizens coming from more than 70 countries. About 190 students study at the Bologna Center in Italy while about 200 students attend the Hopkins-Nanjing Center in China. To learn more about SAIS, visit www.sais-jhu.edu. Read More
Job: Manager of Overseas Admissions Counseling (Student Recruiting) based in Tokyo
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Via JETAA Chicago. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Manager of Overseas Admissions Counseling (Student Recruiting) based in Tokyo
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Camps
Type: Full Time
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start Date: August 1, 2013
Overview Position:
Lead and manage the Overseas Admissions Counseling Office which is responsible for all aspects of recruiting students from overseas for TUJ’s Undergraduate Program and assist in achieving the university’s targets and goals
Primary Responsibilities:
•Develop and execute overseas recruiting strategies.
•Increase the number of inquiries and applications for the Undergraduate Program while improving the overall quality of new students.
•Supervise and coach other members of the Overseas Admissions Counseling team.
•Manage the budget for Overseas Admissions Counseling.
•Provide information about TUJ programs to prospective students, parents, teachers, administrators at high schools and community colleges, and others.
•Plan, organize, and complete recruiting trips overseas throughout the year visiting high schools, community colleges, and international schools, and attending conferences and fairs. Read More
Shizuoka sardine curry
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Tom Baker (Chiba, 1989-91) is writing a 47-part weekly series of posts on his Tokyo Tom Baker blog, in which he samples and comments on a curry from a different prefecture each week. Here’s an excerpt from his seventh installment, about Shizuoka Prefecture.
Shizuoka Prefecture, southeast of Tokyo, includes Japan’s highest point (the 3,776-meter summit of Mt. Fuji) and its deepest bay (the 2,500-meter deep Suruga Bay), for a total altitude difference of 6.2 kilometers (just shy of four miles). And the Shizuoka curry I sampled this week had a very Japanese flavor: umami.
In case the word umami is new to you, here’s the basic concept: Humans enjoy eating salty things because we need a certain amount of salt to live, and we enjoy sweet things because natural sweetness indicates that a food contains readily available energy. Similarly, the flavor known as umami is appealing because it indicates that a food is protein-rich. Meat, seafood and cheese all have their own special kinds of deliciousness that cannot be characterized as sweet, salty, sour or bitter. That category of flavor is called umami.
Thanks to JET alum, and owner of Howalnd Tutoring Service, Todd Swenson for sharing this posting. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: In Home Tutor
Posted by: Howland Tutoring Service
Type: part time
Location: Westchester County, NY
Salary: $34/hour, $44/hour if English/Japanese bilingual
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Howland Tutoring Service provides one-on-one ESL and schoolwork tutoring to Japanese students with limited English ability ranging from kindergarten age to adults. The tutoring is done in the client’s home, so tutors must provide their own automobile transportation. Our students live in the Rye/Harrison and Scarsdale areas of Westchester County, NY and the Greenwich, CT area. Tutoring is done during after school hours and in the evenings. We are looking for experienced, knowledgeable, energetic and friendly tutors to work with our students on a regular, long-term basis.
Qualification:
Tutors should minimally have a college degree, but ESL and or teacher certification and experience working with Japanese students is preferred.
Closing Date:
December 31, 2013 (Tuesday)
Application Procedure: Please forward your resume to Todd Swenson at swenson.howland@gmail.com
Posted by Celine Castex (Chiba-ken, 2006-11), currently programme coordinator at CLAIR Tokyo.
CLAIR is currently in the process of revising and updating the Teaching Material Collection, a compilation of teaching resources from current and forme
r JET participants. We are interested in collecting activity reports for our new section on Special Needs Schools from current and past JET participants. We are looking for original ideas for activities which you have used in your classes and which you feel could be effectively used in other JET participants’ classrooms for special needs students.
Please describe and outline your activity in accordance to the following format when filling out each section.
– Activity Title
– Submitted by: [Write your first and last name here.]
– Contracting Organisation: [Put the name of your current/past contracting organisation.]
– Target Group: [e.g. “ES 5th year,” “JHS,” etc.]
– Target Disability Group: [Visually impaired students, Hearing impaired students, Health impaired students]
– Difficulty Level: [Fundamentals: alphabet, colors, simple sentences, etc.; Basic Conversation: simple dialogue, direction giving, etc.; Conversational: attempting actual, guided conversation on a given topic; Other: to be precised, etc.]
– Activity Objective: [Write the goal of this activity. Example: “To practice asking and giving directions.”
– Procedure: [Explain the activity in clear and concise terms.]
– Materials and Preparation: [List the materials needed for the activity and how they are to be prepared and used.]
– Division of Roles for JET and JTE: [Write what the JET should be responsible for doing and what the JTE should be responsible for doing in terms of preparation and execution of the activity.]
– Suggestions and Advice: [Write any practical tips or advice you may have for making the activity run more smoothly and effectively. Also, if you have any troubleshooting advice, please write it here.] Read More
