Posted by Albert David Valderrama (Ibaraki-ken, 2010-present), JET Programme ALT/PA, co-founder and National Co-Representative of API AJET, and Editor of @API.
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Issue #003 of the Asian Pacific Islander AJET special interest group’s webzine, “@API“, is out now! Click the image below to read the full issue.
@API Issue #003
What is “@API“?
“@API” is a web-based magazine put together by contributors and members of the Asian Pacific Islander Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching (API AJET).
What is “API AJET“?
Asian Pacific Islander AJET (API AJET) was created during the summer of 2012 following many talks about the specific issues the API community faces.
This special interest group (SIG) aims to create a supportive environment for all APIs living in Japan. We also hope to increase awareness about API issues and incite dialogue among curious JETs and non-JETs. Furthermore, API AJET hopes to act as a tangible resource for anyone interested in understanding an API’s unique perspective (as a foreigner) in Japan.
The group is open to all. Join to share, discuss, and learn about the API experience. Membership is free!
For more information go to our website at api.ajet.net, email us at api[at]ajet.net, or find API AJET on Facebook and Google+.
Life After JET: Food for Thought by James Foley
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Recently posted to the JETAA Oceania Facebook group by Eden Law:
The JET Programme has lead to many opportunities and careers, sometimes rather unexpectedly. This is part of a series of articles by former JETs about their lives after participating on the programme, and how it has shaped their careers and paths. We hope that it will prove useful as an insight for potential applicants into what we as ex-JETs got from our experience, and maybe provide some nostalgic memories for others. Please feel free to contact us if you want to write about your own experience!
Our next article in our Life After JET series comes from James A. Foley. A former Iwaki-shi, Fukushima-ken JET (2007-2010), James met his wife (who was also a JET) on the JET Programme and has successfully carved out a career as a reviewer and critic of New York’s Japanese food scene for the famous Village Voice publication. James is also quite handy with the camera, and his blog contains his writing, articles and photography. A little known fact is that he’s totally metal on the shamisen.
This August marks the third year since I finished my time on JET; I have officially been gone from Japan for as long as I was there. Looking back now over my time on JET, the connections between the Japan experience and my work as a professional journalist are abundantly clear.
Prior to packing up life and moving from the middle of America to Iwaki City on the coast of Fukushima, I worked as a news reporter for a daily newspaper in suburban Kansas City, Mo. While I was in Japan I continued to write and hone my journalism skills, but mainly just for a blog I kept for my own records.
Towards the end of my JET tenure I had no life plan or job prospects. Read More
Life After JET: Take Pride in Your Choices
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Check this excerpt from blogger and podcaster Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)!
Decision-Making
Two years ago I made a choice. Having to choose can suck.
I was working a comfy teaching gig overseas. The good was good. I didn’t have any problems with my co-workers. In my third year, the kids were probably the best I’d ever seen. I remember there was a point in time I even thought I loved my job. But as time went on something felt “off.”
Some people talk about a “calling.” Well, I felt something along the lines of moving on to “bigger and better.”
Read the rest at BostonUrbanNews.com
WIT Life #249: 小東京
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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.
Marugame Monzo’s insanely rich uni cream sauce udon!
My interpreting travels find me in Los Angeles, where of course I made a stop at 小東京 (shou Toukyou, or little Tokyo). I enjoyed the legendary umami-packed uni cream sauce udon at Marugame Monzo, which opened this past spring. It is located right by the ever popular ramen joint Daikokuya and specializes in sanuki udon from Shikoku, handmade at the restaurant. The menu features traditional items as well, but its appeal lies in more unconventional offerings such as vongole udon and quattro cheese udon.
I am a huge uni fan but not so much of cream sauce, so wasn’t sure how I would take to the dish as it seemed excessively creamy. But you only live once so I decided to give it a try. Surprisingly, it was just the right amount of creamy! Certainly not something you would want to eat every day or even every week, but there was a nice balance between the uni and the cream and it was not as heavy as you might think. I somehow managed to finish the whole thing, a feat I didn’t think was possible upon first glance. Bottom line: if you are an uni lover and can deal with something relatively creamy, I think you will enjoy it.
My hotel is actually in Santa Monica this time, and I was excited to find about the existence of Read More
Job: Assistant Director – University of Cincinnati Univeristy Honors Program (Ohio)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). 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: University of Cincinnati
Type: full time
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Application open until position is filled.
Job Summary:
Coordinate UHP faculty-led short-term study abroad and study tour programs (11 currently planned for 2013-14); collaborate with faculty; manage all aspects of planning and implementation, including (but not limited to) travel arrangements, marketing, application and enrollment processes, financial processes, etc.
Manage enrollment and other statistics for the UHP; liaise with Institutional Research; compile a variety of statistics and reports as needed, including annual profile report; conduct student surveys and program evaluations; run complex reports in BI-query as needed.
Assist in management of UHP admission process; liaise with the Office of Admission to coordinate the freshman admission process (while Admissions manages the process, this UHP staff member serves as the liaison and works closely with the Assistant Director in Admissions who oversees the process); manage all aspects of the UHP transfer and transition student admission processes.
Collaborate with UCIT to manage the development of the UHP student database. Teach sections of Gateway to University Honors as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Job: Time sensitive! Program Assistant at George Washington Univeristy Study Center (Washington D.C.)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). 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: GW Study Center
Hours: full time
Location: Washington D.C.
Salary: $36,000 – $38,000
Application Deadline: 19 September 2013
Overview:
Founded in 1821, George Washington University (GW) is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia, to include ten academic units, with a full-time equivalent enrollment of a little over 20,000 students and approximately 11,000 full-time and part-time employees (faculty and staff). The George Washington University is a community dedicated to learning, communication,respect, service and teamwork. As one of the largest private employers in the District of Columbia, the university seeks employees who support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the university.
Job Duties:
- Application processing, transfer credit, and maintenance of student files
- Provider liaison and Study Abroad Fair and Week organizer
- Communication and outreach
- Pre-departure orientation; Deliver pre-departure presentations
- Update content on website and StudioAbroad as necessary
- Performs other work related duties as assigned
Job: Intensive English Program Director position, University of Kentucky
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Director
Posted by: Center for English as a Second Language, University of Kentucky
Contract: 11 month, indefinitely renewable
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Salary: nationally competitive salary and benefits
Starting Date: 1 January 2014
Overview:
The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Kentucky seeks a dynamic, creative, and visionary director for the Intensive English Program (IEP). Successful candidates will have leadership experience in university-based intensive English programs; experience with CEA accreditation or review processes preferred. Candidates will hold an MA in TESL, Applied Linguistics, Language Education, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred but not required). The ideal candidate will have established expertise in curriculum development, language assessment, and teacher professional development.
Benjamin Martin at the Japan Writers Conference
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Benjamin Martin (Okinawa, 2008-13), author of the award-winning YA fantasy series Samurai Awakening (Tuttle) and blogger at MoreThingsJapanese.com, will be among the presenters at the 2013 Japan Writers Conference to be held Nov. 2-3 in Okinawa. Here’s the official description of his presentation, titled “Getting Published When You Live On An Island”:
This will be an overview of my experience getting published while living on an island with a total population of 550 people, and what I learned along the way that will help perspective authors and those still finding their way while living in Japan.
I will outline my journey into the publishing world while living on Kitadaito and Kumejima Islands in Okinawa, including the successes and pitfalls I found along the way. I will talk about the processes I used to write, the friends and resources that helped me refine my work, and things I wish I had known back then. I will touch on the predatory tactics of companies and resources for avoiding them, and also on the benefits of contests such as the ABNA. I will delve into my experience working without an agent, the pros and cons, and the opportunity I found with Tuttle Publishing, the benefits and trials of working with a smaller press. Finally, I’ll cover marketing from Japan, with ways I found to connect with the writing community. I will end with time for questions and/or discussion.
For details on the Japan Writers Conference, visit http://www.japanwritersconference.org/
To learn more about Benjamin, visit http://samuraiawakening.com/author/
Postings from Idealist.org 9.15.13
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Via Idealist.org. Posted by Geneva Marie (Niigata-ken 2008-09) Geneva is a contributor to both JETwit and JETAANY. Geneva is on a continuous (epic) search for Japanese-related jobs in the United States. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Community Manager, Travel and Tourism
Posted by: World Economic Forum USA
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Not Specified
Application Deadline: November 8, 2013
The World Economic Forum’s Aviation & Travel Industry Partnership Programme is seeking a Community Manager, responsible for growing the hospitality and tourism sub-sectors of this industry community for content development and for maintaining relationships with senior executives in the industry. Master’s degree in economics, development, international relations or MBA.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/7DJzXKj6tJNp
Publications and Public Relations Coordinator
Posted by: Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Not Specified
Application Deadline: Not Specified
The Publications and Public Relations Coordinator is responsible for overall communications and public relations for the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University. The incumbent reports to the Director and Executive Director of the Institute. B.A. or equivalent required; M.A. in public affairs/East Asian studies highly preferred. Must have at least two years experience in related work in publishing/marketing and in administration.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/BsjJzWjBKc2D
Events and Administrative Associate, Education
Posted by: Asia Society
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Asia Society, a prestigious, global, educational and cultural non-profit seeks an Events and Administrative Associate, Education, to develop youth to be globally competent citizens, workers, and leaders by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed for success in an increasingly interconnected world. The right candidate will have demonstrated passion about Asia Society’s purpose of building capacity and understanding of people and institutions to foster creativity, innovation and well-being; specifically in education s/he will be highly interested in working to close the achievement gap and create college-ready, globally competent students.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/34nKwcw8BFW8d
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Job: Study Abroad Administrative Assistant – Princeton University (New Jersey)
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Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present). 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: Princeton University
Location: Princeton, New Jersey
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Overview:
Supporting the Director of Study Abroad, this position plays an important role in a busy office, serving as the first point of contact for all inquiries to the Office of International Programs (OIP). Must be knowledgeable about the Study Abroad Program (including undergraduate exchanges), the International Internship Program, Princeton in France, the German Summer Work Program, Bridge Year, and fellowship opportunities. In addition, must be able to direct inquiries to other offices and individuals as appropriate.
Autumn Widdoes at the Japan Writers Conference
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Autumn Widdoes (Okinawa, 2010 – present) is “a teacher, a writer, and a performance/hybrid-theater artist whose work explores the multiple intersections between written and spoken language and movement/dance.” She recently finished a dance theater video that will soon appear on her website, but you can also see it here. Her upcoming projects include a Nov. 2 lecture and workshop at the 2013 Japan Writers Conference titled “Performative Words: Writing for and Making Performance.” Here’s the official description:
Autumn Widdoes (photo by Melissa Campenile)
How do you enter into a new language with only the performative words that you know? This performace lecture will discuss how to create work for performance in Japan (performance art, poetic narratives for movement/dance theater, and plays), how to find both non-Japanese and Japanese collaborators/actors/performers to stage the work, and how to cultivate an audience, with a particular focus on doing this outside of the major cities and without networks. Additionally, we’ll discuss how to incorporate and enfold personal experience, the writing and unwriting of oneself into the texts, working with translations (and “anti translations”), and engaging with new language(s) and their complexities in one’s work without using it/them as simplistic ornamentation.
For details on the Japan Writers Conference, visit its site HERE.
To learn more about Autumn, visit her site HERE.
Job Fair: Career in Japan 2013 Australia (Sydney)
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Originally posted to the JETAA New South Wales FB group by Eden Law. 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: Career in Japan 2013 Australia
Posted by: N/A
Type: N/A
Location: N/A
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview
Career in Japan 2013 Australia is a “Job fair for global-minded people in Australia in September! Companies will visit Sydney to recruit you for jobs in Japan!!”
Japanese companies are participating our job fair since they believe many talented people are found in Australia. We hope the job fair lead to your career and more global opportunities!
Date and Venue
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Sat. 14th 11:00-18:00
Sun. 15th 10:00-17:00
September 2013
@Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Exhibition hall 6
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Points of our job fair
1.Many Japanese companies who are eager to hire global-minded candidates will participate the fair !
2.Some companies will hold interviews on the spot!
3.You can contact the participating companies in advance!
Job: Tutors / Summer Instructors – Student Support Services (Paterson, NJ)
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Via Indeed.com. 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: Tutors / Summer Instructors – Student Support Services
Posted by: Passaic County Community College
Type: N/A
Location: Paterson, NJ
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview
The objective of the SSS Learning Center is to create an environment that allows program participants to receive supplemental instruction that aids in the successful completion of all registered courses.
We are currently seeking applicants with expertise in Math, English, and Science with the ability and desire to work with first generation college students and ESL populations. Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified to provide instruction in two or more of the specified content areas.
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
View and apply:
Job: Teachers & Tutors needed ASAP at Cabrini Immigrant Services (NYC)
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Via the Hunter College TESOL listserve. 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: ESL Teachers and Tutors
Posted by: Cabrini Immigrant Services
Type: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview
Join Cabrini to help improve the lives of immigrants through teaching ESL. They offer beginning, intermediate and advanced levels, and limit class-size to 15 students. Texts are provided, but teachers are given wide latitude for their curricula. Classes meet twice a week for two hours,
Mondays-Thursdays (one class/week teaching commitment required).
Class times are 10am-12 noon, 12:30-2:30 pm, and 6-8 pm.
The majority of the students speak Spanish or Chinese as their first language.
Cabrini Immigrant Services
139 Henry St.
NYC 10002
Contact ESOL Coordinator Joy Haas, at: jhaas789@gmail.com
Job: Director – Sales – Shire Pharmaceuticals (Tokyo)
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Thanks to JET alum Therese Stephens for sharing this listing, which is for the company where she works. 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: Director Sales
Posted by: Shire Japan
Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Tokyo (Shinjuku-ku Ward)
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overall purpose
To lead and manage the Japan Sales Team, and co-develop and implement in collaboration with the Marketing Team and Medical Team the Annual Business Plan for all Shire products within Japan. This will include setting annual sales targets, implementing agreed sales and marketing strategies and tactics, developing and monitoring sales activity targets, and ensuring that sales targets are achieved. Also responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining the Sales Team
Responsibilities
As a member of the Shire Japan Management Team, and in collaboration with local and global team colleagues:
•Achieve the budgeted sales of all Sales Team promoted products, and any future Shire Japan products and to ensure expenses are managed in line with budget and forecast expectations
•Provide sales input into the Japan Annual Business Plan, marketing strategy, and long range planning process. Through this develop and communicate in a timely manner the Annual National Sales Plan
•Work with the various marketing and medical teams to co-develop an integrated Sales, Marketing, and Medical Brand Plan each year. Drive and champion the Sales Plans and strategies within the Sales Team. Read More
