Job: Business Development at Septeni, a Mobile Ad/Tech Company (NY)
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Position: Business Development
Posted by: Mr. Shinomiya (former Executive Director for the Japan-America Student Conference in DC).
Location: New York, NY
Status: Full-Time
Overview: Septeni is a top tier full-service digital advertising agency that delivers innovative communications, consulting, and commerce solutions for the world’s leading brands. We specialize in mobile marketing, bringing the top US/European-made mobile apps and technologies to Asia. With our HQ based out of Tokyo, Japan we encompass 12 domestic branch offices in Japan and 5 global branches worldwide (San Francisco, London, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Singapore).
We are in the process of opening our office in New York City. Join us in this global mobile movement and be part of the change that is revolutionizing the way the world moves and thinks. Mobile is Now!
WIT Life #289: NY Asian Film Festival
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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.
This year’s NY Asian Film Festival is showcasing 11 films as part of its focus on new cinema from Japan. I had the chance to catch two of them, Permanent Nobara (パーマネント野ばら) and Chasuke’s Journey (天の
茶助).
The former flick stars the drama and film fixture Miho Kanno and the seemingly non-aging Yosuki Eguchi in a story set in a small fishing village in Shikoku (with dialogue in the regional dialect). Kanno’s character Naoko has returned to her hometown with her daughter, after divorcing her husband and leaving her life in Tokyo. Her mom runs the only town’s beauty salon, whose signature service is perms. The regulars gather there to snack and gab while getting their hair done, and this convivial and often raunchy atmosphere reminded me of the relationships between the women in Steel Magnolias.
Various aspects of Naoko’s life growing up in the village are revealed via flashback, including Read More
Job: Science Instructor – Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School (Sapporo)
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Position: Science Instructor
Posted by: Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School
Location: Sapporo, Japan
Status: Full-Time
Overview: Have undergraduate study in Science? If you want to stay in Japan and/or want to teach solo, the Sapporo City Board of Education (Hokkaido) is recruiting a teacher for Science to teach at Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School from October 2015.
There is a six-month internship period with conditions similar to the JET Programme in which candidates assist with lesson prep and get used to the school.
From April 2016, the teachers will be employed on renewable one-year contracts and will run their own classes teaching basic Science in English to 2nd year middle school students. Classes are capped at 27 students, classrooms are equipped with TVs/Apple TVs and teachers and students have iPads as well as brand new science classrooms.
Application Process: Experience teaching English and of the Japanese school system will be required so we consider JETs to be perfect candidates. Applications are due by the end of July and require documentation so please send expressions of interest/questions as soon as you can to benjamin.gibb@sapporo-c.ed.jp.
Job: Mathematics Instructor – Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School (Sapporo)
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Position: Mathematics Instructor
Posted by: Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School
Location: Sapporo, Japan
Status: Full-Time
Overview: Have undergraduate study in Mathematics? If you want to stay in Japan and/or want to teach solo, the Sapporo City Board of Education (Hokkaido) is recruiting a teacher for Mathematics to teach at Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School from October 2015.
There is a six-month internship period with conditions similar to the JET Programme in which candidates assist with lesson prep and get used to the school.
From April 2016, the teachers will be employed on renewable one-year contracts and will run their own classes teaching basic Math in English to 2nd year middle school students. Classes are capped at 27 students, classrooms are equipped with TVs/Apple TVs, and teachers and students have iPads.
Application Process: Experience teaching English and of the Japanese school system will be required so we consider JETs to be perfect candidates. Applications are due by the end of July and require documentation so please send expressions of interest/questions as soon as you can to benjamin.gibb@sapporo-c.ed.jp.
Internship: Research Assistant – British Consulate (Osaka)
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Position: Research Assistant
Posted by: British Consulate
Location: Osaka, Japan
Status: Maximum of 28 hours per week
Overview: The British Consulate-General Osaka represents UK interests across the 29 prefectures of West Japan. Our three key objectives are to promote UK prosperity by fostering greater trade and investment links between the UK and Western Japan; to support British Nationals living or working in Western Japan; and to co-operate with Japanese partners across a wide range of issues ranging from science and innovation through to cultural links.
Internship: Research Assistant (Economic Diplomacy) – British Embassy (Tokyo)
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Position: Research Assistant (Economic Diplomacy)
Posted by: British Embassy
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Status: Maximum of 28 hours per week
Overview: The Economic Diplomacy Team at the British Embassy in Tokyo works on a wide range of issues to help create the conditions for global growth by promoting a rules-based international economic system to underpin economic stability and by securing global energy supplies in a sustainable low carbon economy. Under the department, there are three different teams:
- The Science & Innovation section in Japan represents the whole of the UK science base in Japan. The team promotes and strengthens science, technology and innovation collaboration between the UK and Japan. It works closely with experts from both countries dealing with exciting themes including stem cell research, brain science, cybersecurity, space, energy technology including nuclear.
- The Climate Change & Energy section promotes UK climate change and energy policy in Japan, working with a wide range of governmental and non-governmental decision-makers, opinion-formers and influencers to encourage the political conditions which support Japanese climate ambition. The section has a major focus on energy as the main tool for achieving our climate objectives, as a crucial engine of the economy, and a source of trade and investment opportunities for the UK.
- The Economic & Trade Policy section works to promote UK economic interests in an open and expanding global economy by reporting on and seeking to influence developments in the Japanese economy and regulatory environment. It deals with structural financial and regulatory reform in Japan; the EU-Japan Economic Partnership and negotiations and discussions in the WTO, G7, EU and other bi/multi-lateral forums. It also promotes close links on economic, trade and financial issues between the UK and Japanese governments and central banks.
Internship: Research Assistant (Strategic Trade Team) – British Embassy (Tokyo)
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Position: Research Assistant (Strategic Trade Team)
Posted by: British Embassy
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Status: Maximum of 28 hours per week
Overview: The Strategic Trade Team develops or improves market access for British businesses in areas such as defense, nuclear, global sports, cyber security and aerospace. UK Trade & Investment is the UK Government Department which helps UK companies export around the world, and assists foreign companies set up their operations in the UK.
Internship: Marketing Assistant (Japanese Investors) – British Embassy (Tokyo)
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Position: Marketing Assistant – Japanese Investors
Posted by: British Embassy
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Status: Maximum of 28 hours per week
Overview: UKTI Japan Marketing team is responsible for developing and communicating messages to potential and existing Japanese Investors about the key strengths of the UK as an Investment destination. UK Trade & Investment is the UK Government Department which helps UK companies export around the world, and assists foreign companies set up their operations in the UK. The aim of the role is to:
- Provide support to the Marketing Delivery Manager on events, marketing & digital
- Provide support to the Marketing team and UKTI colleagues on contents, partners
- Provide support for Operations
Internship: Marketing Assistant (UK Exporters) – British Embassy (Tokyo)
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Position: Marketing Assistant – UK Exporters: Content Creation & Communications
Posted by: British Embassy
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Status: Maximum of 28 hours per week
Overview: UK Trade & Investment is the UK Government Department which helps UK companies export around the world, and assists foreign companies to invest in the UK. UKTI Japan Marketing team is responsible for communicating opportunities about the Japanese market to UK companies. Our primary platform to service UK companies is our online digital delivery platform Export to Japan – www.exporttojapan
Job: English Translator – Japan Exchange Group (Japan)
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Position: English Translator
Posted by: Japan Exchange Group
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Status: Full-Time
Overview: Japan Exchange Group is looking for an in-house English speaker to translate, proofread, edit and write documents and releases for English audiences. This position in Tokyo offers the opportunity to work with the corporate communications team in the corporate group at the heart of Japan’s securities industry. Knowledge of finance and economics is welcome but not required.
Requirements:
- Full-time, annual renewable contract
- 7-hour, 5-day work week with paid vacation and other employee benefits
- Excellent Japanese and English ability required
- Valid Japan working visa preferable
- Subsidized housing available
Application Process: If interested, please send in a cover letter and resume (both English and standard Japanese application formats (preferably PDF) by July 31, 2015 (Fri.) to Andrew Wong (c-wong@jpx.co.jp). The hiring process will include document screening, interviews, and a written test.
Job: ESL/EFL Assistant Professor – Kansai Gaidai University (Japan)
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Position: ESL/EFL Assistant Professor
Posted by: Kansai Gaidai University
Location: Osaka, Japan
Status: Full-Time
Overview: Kansai Gaidai University has openings for assistant professors in EFL/ESL, starting April 2016. The university is interested in midcareer professional EFL/ESL faculty who will make a serious commitment to its programs.
Start Date: April 2016
Responsibilities: Teach 15 hours per week per semester, spread across 5 days. Instructors are also expected to hold at least three office hours per week, attend meetings, participate in screening interviews, hold demonstration classes, develop and share instructional materials, participate in peer observation and evaluation, and other duties as assigned. Read More
Job: ESL Instructor – Royal Roads University International Study Centre (Canada)
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Position: ESL Instructor
Posted by: Royal Roads University International Study Centre (ISC)
Location: Canada
Status: Full-Time
Overview: The ESL Instructor delivers the English Language and Study Skills courses at the ISC, preparing international students for engagement and success in degree programs and supporting their language and skills during their studies.
Start Date: September 2015 Read More
9 Jobs in International Education & 1 Internship with Doctors Without Borders
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Via Carleen Ben (Oita). Posted by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
(1) UNG Administrative Specialist for ROTC Project GO and Chinese Flagship language programs
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and other computer software. Experience in an ROTC program/environment preferred. Past Project GO / Flagship participant a plus. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment; Excellent communication skills; Predisposition to work as a team member in a dynamic and flexible environment.
For a full description of the job and to apply, please follow this link: https://ung.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=18237&job=administrative-specialist
About the programs:
Project GO (Global Officers) <http://www.rotcprojectgo.org/> is a collaborative initiative that promotes critical language education, study abroad, and intercultural dialogue opportunities for ROTC students. Project GO programs focus exclusively on the languages and countries of the Middle East, Asia, Central Asia, and Africa.
The Language Flagship<http://www.thelanguageflagship.org/> is a program sponsored by the National Security Education Program (NSEP) and the U.S. Department of Defense. The goal of The Language Flagship program is to create language-capable professionals in various fields of study to enhance U.S. competitiveness and security.
Thanks,
Daniela Martinez Kahn, Manager
Project GO<http://www.ung.edu/projectgo> and ROTC Chinese Flagship<http://www.ung.edu/chineseflagship>
University of North Georgia
313 Barnes Hall, Dahlonega, GA 30597
Office: 706-867-2464
12 Jobs in International Education
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Via Carleen Ben (Oita). Posted by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
(1) Manager of Short-Term Education Abroad Programs at CSB/SJU (MN)
Job: Director, American Language and Culture Institute at State University San Marcos
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Position: Director
Posted by: AJET’s Ryan Hata
Location: San Marcos, CA
Status: Full-Time
Overview: California State University San Marcos seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the Director for the ALCI department.
Under general direction of Executive Director for Global Programs and Services and Associate Dean for Extended Learning, the Director of the ALCI provides leadership, management, administrative and marketing oversight for the ALCI department.
