Job: English Teacher PT and FT at Keio Academy (White Plains, NY)
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Just saw this on the Hunter College MA TESOL listserve. Two English teacher positions opening at Keio Academy, a Japanese-English bilingual school in White Plains. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: English Teacher
Location: White Plains, NY
Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Overview:
The English department at Keio Academy is seeking an energetic English teacher who has a strong literature background and who: Read More
JETAA UK Careers Seminar May 20 with Ex-JET British Consul General Western Japan and Japan Related Companies
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Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
[Steve’s Note: Not a job listing, but part of an ongoing effort by JETAA UK to help with the job search for those in the UK.
Note on US-UK translation: “JET alum” in the US = “Ex-JET” in the UK. I’ve been told that using the word “alumni” in the UK is associated more with universities and sounds strange in the context of something like the JET Program(me). Well, as the Japanese saying goes, “Ten people. Ten colo(u)rs.” ;-]
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JQ Magazine: Book Review—‘Monkey Business Volume 4’
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“In part, this collection is a quest. And it is a quest into questions, many of which straddle the thin lines of life, all the while hurling us through time and space, water and air, pain and pleasure, and beginnings and ends.” (A Public Space)
By Brett Rawson (Akita-ken, 2007-09) for JQ magazine. Brett is a writer, translator, and volunteer. He currently lives in New York, where he is pursuing an MFA in creative writing at The New School and is the professional development chair for the JET Alumni Association of New York. If you have job opportunities for JET alums, an interest in presenting at JETAANY’s annual Career Forum, or want to collaborate on professional endeavors, contact him at career@jetaany.org.
Meet Volume 4 of Monkey Business International: New Writings from Japan, a collection of 23 works that will take you on a wild ride through the literary landscape of Japan. In fact, it goes beyond the boundaries of Japan—as summed up by co-founders Motoyuki Shibata and Ted Goossen in the preface, Monkey Business International is “60 percent contemporary Japan, 20 percent contemporary American and British, and 20 percent modern classic Japan,” though of course not every hybrid has a categorical home.
In part, this collection is a quest. And it is a quest into questions, many of which straddle the thin lines of life, all the while hurling us through time and space, water and air, pain and pleasure, and beginnings and ends. Take for example the short story “The Man Who Turned into a Buoy” by Masatsugu Ono. The title itself seems to whisper, loosen your grip, encouraging us to suspend our disbelief and simply enjoy as our perspective gets gently nudged out of ordinary orbit.
The tale transports us to a tiny town nestled between the shoreline and the hills, which is overrun with frolicking monkeys who descend to steal food left on graves, but have been known at times to talk with villagers, and sometimes in the voice of the deceased. This town also observes the tradition of the body as a buoy—a single man tasked with the job of nakedly floating at the edge of the inlet during the day, issuing warnings to people who exit the bay. The man who turned into the buoy is the narrator’s grandfather, and his story is recounted through the grandmother in a dense dialect that is beautifully captured by translator Michael Emmerich.
Job: E>J Translation and Voice-over at The Golf Channel (Orlando, FL)
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Just received this directly from the Golf Channel where JETAA Florida member Tom Gregorich happens to work. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: English to Japanese Translation and Voiceover
Location: Orlando, FL
Type: Full-Time
Overview:
English > Japanese translation and voice-over of Golf Channel’s nightly news, instructional and entertainment programming from Orlando, Florida studios Read More
Fellowship: Asian American Writers’ Workshop (NYC)
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Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Location: NYC
Overview:
If you’re an emerging Asian American writer based in New York, get ready for a big hug. We’re excited to announce the call for two separate fellowships tailor-made for you. Read More
【RocketNews24】Tokyo Tower lights up beautifully in Star-Spangled Banner style for President Obama
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Posted by Michelle Lynn Dinh (Shimane-ken, Chibu-mura, 2010–13), editor and writer for RocketNews24. The following article was written by Kay, a writer and translator for RocketNews24, a Japan-based site dedicated to bringing fun and quirky news from Asia to English speaking audiences.
Yes, President Obama has arrived in Japan (and apparently already enjoyed the legendary sushi at Sukiyabashi Jiro), and with all the buzz and tightened security accompanying his visit, it’s hard not to get a little excited. Well, it seems even one of the landmark symbols of Tokyo, the Tokyo Tower, is getting all dressed up to welcome Mr. Obama. For two nights only, the 333m (1093ft) tall tower will be illuminated in the red, white and blue colors of the American flag!
That’s right, in honor of the President’s visit, for the nights of April 22 and 23, Tokyo Tower will be lit up in bright Star-Spangled Banner colors from sundown (around 6:20pm) to midnight. Naturally, we wanted to get a look at the special red white and blue version of the tower, and take some pictures to share with you as well. We hurried off to the Tokyo City View Sky Deck in Roppongi, where we were able to take the pictures below:
Click here to see RocketNews24’s images of the Star-Spangled Tokyo Tower.
Japan Times: Osaka Embraces English Reformation
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Former AJET Chair Matthew Cook (Osaka-fu, 2007-12) has been heavily involved in this cutting edge effort to improve Osaka’s English education system and is quoted in the article.
Osaka embraces English Reformation
BY TERU CLAVEL
While Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto’s controversial political antics have increasingly drawn criticism, little attention has been paid to how his leadership has prompted the most progressive reforms of English-language education in the nation. Hashimoto, who served as Osaka’s governor from 2008-11, made possible the appointment of fellow Waseda Law School graduate Toru Nakahara as superintendent of the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education, charging him with the task of empowering students to compete on a global stage.
Only in Osaka will students in the public school system have the opportunity to start preparing for the TOEFL iBT — an internationally recognized English-language proficiency exam for non-native speakers administered over the Internet that tests reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for entrance to English-speaking university overseas — in grade one of primary school.
With the urging of Mayor Hashimoto, Nakahara — who also graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and was a practicing attorney at a California firm for 10 years — left the private sector and took a substantial pay cut to become the principal of Izumi High School in Osaka in 2010. In 2013, Nakahara became Japan’s youngest-ever superintendent at age 42, overseeing 1,600-plus schools, and he formed what is known as the English Reformation Project Team.
Nakahara’s accomplishments in the United States and at Izumi High School have led him to be recognized as an education innovator.
“One thing I noticed when I was in Ann Arbor (Michigan) Read More
Job: Study Abroad Advisor – James Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA)
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Via JET alum Carleen Ben. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai, seeking work opportunities in NYC starting in August 2014.
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Position: Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Type: full-time
Salary: $32,000
Overview:
The Office of International Programs (OIP) at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Study Abroad Advisor. The Study Abroad Advisor provides comprehensive advising, preparation, support and resources for all students in any stage of the study abroad process.
Job: International Student/Scholar Advisor Position – Allegheny College (PA)
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Via JET alum Carleen Ben. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai, seeking work opportunities in NYC starting in August 2014.
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Position: International Student/Scholar Advisor Position
Posted by: Allegheny College
Location: Meadville, PA
Type: full-time
Overview
Allegheny College, a highly selective 4-year liberal arts institution located in northwestern Pennsylvania, invites applications for an International Student/Scholar Advisor in the International Education Office now part of the Allegheny Gateway. The Allegheny Gateway offers opportunities for students to study, live and work abroad; encounter diverse peoples and viewpoints; and become involved in defining and addressing real-world problems and challenges as it prepares them for careers and graduate and professional studies.
Job: Teacher for Dept of Defense (Various, Incl. Japan)
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Thanks to Kyoto JET alum Ryan Wells for passing along this JET-relevant teaching opportunity. Posted by blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Teacher
Location: Various, including Japan
Type: Full-Time
Overview:
Do you want to work for an exciting educational organization, with the children of our dedicated U.S. Military members? Our mission is to provide an exemplary education that inspires and prepares all students for success in a dynamic, global environment. Read More
Job: Marketing and Communications Manager – Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (MN)
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Via JET alum Carleen Ben. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai, seeking work opportunities in NYC starting in August 2014.
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Position: Marketing and Communications Manager
Posted by: Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Type: full-time
Salary: $45,000 ~ $50,000 DOE
Job Duties:
•Communications: Develop and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to advance HECUA’s mission and brand identity; broaden awareness of its programs and program outcomes; and increase the visibility of its programs across stakeholder groups (member schools, non-member schools, faculty advisers, professional staff in off-campus study offices, prospective students and their families). Develop and implement communications plan for Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube; engage with emerging new media and create plan for placement of HECUA in those media. Create and lead organizational strategy for generating stories and content from across the staff, program participants, and others. Train and support staff in effectively using social media to achieve communications goals and create visibility for HECUA and its programs.
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Job: Program Manager – International Programs Office, Duke University (NC)
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Via JET alum Carleen Ben. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai, seeking work opportunities in NYC starting in August 2014.
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Position: Program Manager
Posted by: International Programs Office (IPO), The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
Location: Durham, NC
Overview:
The Program Manager serves within the International Programs Office (IPO), part of the Daytime MBA Office. The Program Manager reports to the Director of the IPO, who reports to the Associate Dean of the Daytime MBA program. The Program Manager is responsible for the operational implementation of the IPO’s programs and projects, advising on the department’s operational strategy both in keeping with the department’s mission to increase global reach and enhancing the overall student experience, as well as in support of the Daytime MBA’s internationalization agenda. Read More
Job: Xi’an Resident Director – The Alliance for Global Education (China)
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Via JET alum Carleen Ben. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai, seeking work opportunities in NYC starting in August 2014.
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Position: Xi’an Resident Director
Posted by: The Alliance for Global Education
Location: Xi’an, China
Type: full-time
Overview:
The Xi’an Resident Director is responsible for developing and coordinating all aspects of the Xi’an program. Primary responsibilities include assisting students with academic advising and adjusting to life in China; serving as liaison between the host university in China, the students, and the Alliance U.S. staff; and overseeing the ongoing development and implementation of orientation, the academic curriculum, activities, and excursions.
The RD serves as a cultural resource to students during their time in China. He/she will meet with students, administrators, and teaching faculty on a regular basis. The RD will also be responsible for managing the Alliance Xi’an office and its operating budget. An important part of the RD’s job entails facilitating ongoing interaction between the American students and Chinese students. This position requires someone with strong leadership skills and willingness to adapt easily to change. More information about the Alliance programs may be found at www.allianceglobaled.org.
Job: Director – Robert Bosch Foundation and Cultural Vistas Fellowship Programs (NY)
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Via JET alum Carleen Ben. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai, seeking work opportunities in NYC starting in August 2014.
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Position: International Student Advisor
Posted by: Robert Bosch Foundation and Cultural Vistas Fellowship Programs
Location: New York, NY
Overview:
The Program Director plans, directs, and overseas operations of the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program and Alumni Association, as well as the Cultural Vistas Fellowship.
Job: International Student Advisor – UC San Diego (CA)
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Via JET alum Carleen Ben. Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai, seeking work opportunities in NYC starting in August 2014.
Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: International Student Advisor
Posted by: University of California San Diego
Location: San Diego, CA
Type: full-time
Apply by: April 29, 2014
Overview:
The main responsibility of this position is to provide crucial advising and other vital services to international students and their dependents at UC San Diego, so they can maintain their legal non-immigrant status, and advise on other related issues. Other key responsibilities are to liaise with campus units on bringing international students and their dependents to campus on F or J status, to serve as a resource for the campus regarding procedures, policies, and regulations related to all types of non-immigrant statuses, to produce immigration-related documents relating to F and J status, to assist with federally-mandated compliance requirements related to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) within specified time lines as required by Department of Homeland Security regulations, process I-20s, and to maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, campus departments, and community organizations.
