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Position: Part-time Study Abroad and Activities Assistant
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Part-Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Since 1994, Temple University Beasley School of Law has offered a practical-based legal education at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) located in Tokyo. Temple Law School is the only U.S. law school accredited by the American Bar Association that operates year-round in Japan. Students have the opportunity to study in the LL.M. degree programs, non-degree certificate programs, or the J.D. spring semester abroad program for U.S. law school students.

The Study Abroad and Activities Assistant provides clerical and other support for the Beasley School of Law, Japan Campus (Tokyo) staff to ensure the effective running of the J.D. study abroad program as well as coordinating student activities and professional events for legal practitioners.

Please see https://www.tuj.ac.jp/law/index.html for more details about the program.

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Position: Server and Network Administrator at Temple University
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time; Visa Sponsorship Availiable

Information Technology Services seeks a Server and Network Administrator to join the team responsible for:

• Administering servers and network.
• Provide support for computer labs and various systems.
• Provide second-level technical support for Helpdesk.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administer and maintain VMware vCenter environment, ensuring high availability and performance.
2. Maintain and monitor assigned systems to ensure optimal performance, to determine system upgrade/replacement schedules, and meet established Service Level Agreement (SLA) commitments.
3. Manage and troubleshoot Network infrastructure.
4. Deploy, maintain, and optimize Windows Servers.
5. Design, and implement group policies to enhance system security and performance.
6. Utilize Microsoft Graphs and PowerBI for reporting and automation tasks.
7. Provide basic Linux support, predominantly with Debian and Ubuntu distributions.
8. Deliver high-quality L2 desktop support to end-users, resolving hardware and software issues.
9. Collaborate with local IT teams on training, projects, system upgrades, and new technology evaluations.
10. Collaborate with IT teams based in Pennsylvania, USA ( UTC-4 ). Monthly or Bi-monthly based on need.
11. Document processes, procedures, configurations, and ensure they remain up-to-date.

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Position:
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time; Visa Sponsorship Availiable

Overview of position:

The Information Center is the initial point of contact for all those wanting to know more about TUJ and our programs. The position focuses on providing friendly and professional services to visitors and potential students.

Primary Responsibilities:

•  Answer phones and redirect accordingly or take messages
• Provide information to potential and current students
• Take care of walk-ins
• Check, sort and forward general inquiries
•  CRM data management and record creation
•  Update program, school event and staff calendars
•  Assist with post and courier deliveries
•  Hande TUJ original merchandise sales and inventory

Qualifications:

• Native-level Japanese ability with excellent verbal and written English skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Willing to work shift hours
• Detail-oriented, organized and customer-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player
• Excellent PC skills (Word, Excel)
• Minimum 3 years work experience preferred
• Study Abroad experience preferred

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Position: Admissions Coordinator, Undergraduate Admissions
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time; Visa Sponsorship Availiable

Thanks to Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) for passing along the following job opening.

This post is fixed-term from December 2023 to February 2025 with the possibility to extend depending on the return date of the post-holder

Overview of position: The TUJ Undergraduate Admissions Office is responsible for reviewing and processing all applications to the undergraduate programs, sending out admission decisions on a monthly basis, accurately entering and maintaining data in various information systems, and ensuring the smooth flow of student documents between departments. The Admissions Coordinator will handle various inquiries and requests as liaison with the relevant offices and departments within TUJ, process admissions review and transfer credit evaluations with the Admissions Advisors, and conduct other general duties assigned by the Director of Admissions Operations. This position is a temporary position with a fixed term for the duration of maternity and childcare leave. The office is currently operated remotely.

Primary Responsibilities:

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Position: SAF Program Coordinator
Posted by: IES Abroad
Location: Southern California, USA/Remote
Contract: Full-Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to JET alum, Zachariah Simon (Ishikawa-ken, 2007-2010) for passing along the following job opening.

The SAF Program Coordinator (PC) works closely with the Program Development Manager to create, launch, and administer customized programs and SAF-developed study tours. This role is also responsible for facilitating the enrollment of SAF students into a portfolio of IES Abroad programs.

This includes coordinating student admissions processes with the Global Enrollment Management (GEM) team and IT, providing program information for the Marketing team, and for creating and delivering relevant pre-departure orientations. The PC provides comprehensive onsite coordination and support to students participating in SAF customized and study tour programs (up to 5 programs per year). In instances when in-person student engagement is needed on the West Cost, the PC may be asked to provide onsite support under the direction of SAF and IES Abroad Leadership.

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Position: Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Japanese
Posted by: Clemson University
Location: Clemson, South Carolina
Contract: Full-Time

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

Details: The Department of Languages at Clemson University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Japanese, hire date August 15, 2024. Scholarly specialization is open, but possible areas include sociolinguistics, second language acquisition, modern/contemporary literature, and social, cultural, media, or gender studies. The successful candidate will demonstrate a promising and active scholarship agenda appropriate to an R1 university. Teaching responsibilities will include a combination of Japanese language courses and Japanese Studies courses mostly related to the candidate’s area(s) of expertise.

The Japanese section at Clemson is steadily growing and includes majors in Modern Languages and Language and International Business as well as minors in Japanese Studies. The successful candidate will actively contribute to the program through interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching, advising students, extra-curricular activities, and assistance with the administration and expansion of the program. The ideal candidate will also seek ways of building connections with interdisciplinary programs and regional and international partners and organizations. The normal teaching load for research faculty is two courses per semester, along with usual service commitments.

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Position: Part-Time Project Director
Posted by: Japanese American Association of New York
Location: Remote
Contract: Part-Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to the Japanese American Association of New York for passing along the following job opening.

The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Project Director. This role will be responsible for the continued expansion and maintenance of the museum’s collection, including collecting, organizing, and cataloging new materials, along with managing the museum’s website and archive.

It will also seek out, build relationships with, and collaborate with various organizations and individuals who could contribute to the museum’s mission. It will furthermore be responsible for maintaining close communication with and providing regular updates to the museum’s board on the progress of collections, exhibits, and other museum projects.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TdP5SISjFWemyQNtFHPsuzhfGx_11qyA/view?usp=sharing

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Position: SAF Program Specialist
Posted by: IES Abroad
Location: Chicago, IL
Contract: Full-Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to IES Abroad for passing along the following job opening.

The Program Specialist is primarily responsible for maintaining relationships with host institutions within an assigned portfolio, and for managing detailed program information for global use across the organization.

This role is also responsible for coordinating student admissions processes with the Global Enrollment Management team, and for creating and delivering relevant pre-departure orientation content for programs taking place at those universities. Finally, the Program Specialist provides support and services to participating students while they are participating in the program.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  Program Specialist – Chicago, IL – IES Abroad Jobs (applicantpro.com)

Position: Assistant Professor of Modern Japanese
Posted by: University of Colorado Boulder
Location: Boulder, CO, USA
Contract: Full-Time; Visa Sponsorship Availiable

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

The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Modern Japanese Literature and Culture to begin August 2024. Candidates must have a PhD in Japanese literature or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered.

However, if the PhD degree is not conferred by August 19, 2024, the candidate will be appointed initially as an Instructor. Job duties include teaching courses to undergraduate and graduate students in Japanese literature and culture, as well as service to the university.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=51577

By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here. 

As the summer sun fades into fall colors, the weeks ahead are shaping up with these exciting events, ready to be enjoyed all through Halloween.

This month’s highlights include:

Sunday, Sept. 24, 6:00 p.m.

Fox Lake/Hanabie

Gramercy Theatre, 127 East 23rd Street

$53.66

Hanabie is a sensational hybrid-girl-band with their original genre, “Harajuku-core,” which is a mix of metalcore and hardcore with Akihabara culture. Formed in 2015, members Yukina, Matsui, Hettsu and Chika are now on a massive 21-date American tour, including the Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivals! Joining them on these and upcoming dates are Denver’s Fox Lake, a hip-hop-injected metal band that most recently released their Fear & Loathing EP in June. For videos and more info on future gigs, visit www.foxlakeband.com.

 Oct. 1-2, 12, 14

The Boy and the Heron

Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway

$25 students, $30 non-members 

U.S. premiere as part of the 61st New York Film Festival! The first feature in a decade from Hayao Miyazaki is a ravishing, endlessly inventive fantasy that is destined to be ranked with the legendary animator’s finest, boldest works. While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother’s tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy’s mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the “long-awaited one.” Indeed, an extraordinary and grand fate is in store for our young hero, who must journey to a subterranean alternate reality in the hopes of saving Natsuko—and perhaps himself. Uniting the countryside surreality of My Neighbor Totoro with the Alice in Wonderland–like dream logic of Spirited Away and the personal historical backdrop of The Wind Rises (NYFF51), yet fabricating something ingeniously original, The Boy and the Heron is a deeply felt work of eccentric beauty brimming with inspired images that lodge in the mind, from the adorable to the grotesque. Moving from earthbound serenity to a universe of boundless imagination, Miyazaki’s long-anticipated film seeks, once and for all, a world without malice. Presented in Japanese with English subtitles.

Oct. 5, 7, 11 

Evil Does Not Exist

Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway

Howard Gilman Theater, 144 West 65th Street 

$25 students, $30 non-members

U.S. premiere! Deep in the forest of the small rural village Harasawa, single parent Takumi lives with his young daughter, Hana, and takes care of odd jobs for locals, chopping wood and hauling pristine well water. The overpowering serenity of this untouched land of mountains and lakes, where deer peacefully roam free, is about to be disrupted by the imminent arrival of the Tokyo company Playmode, which is ready to start construction on a glamping site for city tourists—a plan, which Takumi and his neighbors discover, that will have dire consequences for the ecological health and cleanliness of their community. The potent and foreboding new film from Oscar-winning director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car and Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy, both NYFF59) is a haunting, entirely unexpected cinematic experience that reconstitutes the boundaries of the ecopolitical thriller. Intensified by a rapturous, ominous score by Eiko Ishibashi, this mesmeric journey diverges from country-vs-city themes to straddle the line between the earthy and the metaphysical. Presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Q&A with Ryûsuke Hamaguchi on Oct. 5 & 7.

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Position: Japanese Language Lecturer
Posted by: Princeton University
Location: Princeton, NJ
Contract: Part-Time

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

The Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for a spring semester part time Japanese language lecturer position. The position is expected to begin January 16, 2024. Responsibilities include classroom teaching, grading assignments, and attending student activities. 

Requirements: minimum requirement of a Master’s degree in Linguistics, Japanese pedagogy, TESOL or equivalent; native or near-native fluency in Japanese; experience teaching Japanese to English-speaking students at the college level; and excellent command of English.

Application Process: Applicants should apply electronically at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/32082 – and provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching statement, and contact information for three references.

Reference letters will be requested after an interview. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be conducted until the position is filled. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.

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Position: Educational Programs Coordinator
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alumna, Alice Katindig (Niigata-ken, 2016-2019) for passing along the following job opening.

The Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan, is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Educational Programs Coordinator. The main responsibilities of this position include coordinating and presenting educational programs on Japan and Japanese culture, creating engaging educational content, managing the Embassy of Japan’s involvement in the Embassy Adoption Program, and managing the internship program (currently on hiatus). Please see below for a more detailed list of responsibilities.

The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation, and sick leave. Working hours are 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday with weeknight and/or weekend events several times a month (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience. The minimum basic monthly salary for this position is $3, 500.

Please note: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.

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JET alum Patrick Murphrey will give a presentation on his experiences as a published writer — particularly with regard to travel writing — at this year’s Japan Writer’s Conference. The conference, which is free, will take place in Nagoya on Oct. 14-15.

Here’s the official description of his talk:

Patrick Murphrey
Pleasure Combined with Publishing: How I Became a Travel Writer and Ideas that Apply to All Publishing
Short Lecture with Q&A

While I traveled extensively since high school, I started travel writing five years ago. I started writing about Nagano, where I reside, and have since expanded the travel writing to include all of Japan and other countries. With this presentation, I reflect on my experiences in hopes of offering guidance to those who have an interest in travel writing. On top of that, many of my experiences can apply to publishing in general. Therefore, the tips apply not only to potential travel writers but anyone who hopes to publish any type of articles or books. It gives insight into the marketing of your works as I explain my successes and how my writing career has developed. This
presentation provides advice and inspiration. Thank you for attending.

Patrick Murphrey is a travel writer. He has published articles in magazines, newspapers, and on the internet like Tokyo Weekender, The Japan Times, Reader’s Digest. and Matcha Travel. He currently resides in Nagano and started writing five years ago after he realized the potential of the prefecture.

Interpreter/Translator/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03) presents WIT Life, a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as art, film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she offers some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.

This month Time magazine released its list of the world’s 100 rising stars designated as the “TIME100 NEXT,” and two Japanese women made the cut. Both have very interesting stories, so I’d like to share them here for those who might have missed checking it out.

34 year-old Arfiya Eri is an LDP member of Japan’s House of Representatives with Uighur-Uzbek heritage. She grew up in southern Japan and spent some of her childhood in China, where she attended an American school. She went on to study at Georgetown University and eventually work at the Bank of Japan as well as the UN. Her platform is one emphasizing diversity, inclusion and female representation in politics, which might be surprising considering her political party. However, Eri aligns with the LDP on security and diplomacy, and a Japan Times profile says this mixture of being progressive regarding civil rights and diversity “while being conservative on defense issues could help boost the LDPs profile and appeal among younger voters.”

The other Japanese woman profiled is Rina Gonoi, a former member of the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) who endured physical and verbal sexual abuse for over a year while serving. After leaving the SDF in 2022 and appealing to the authorities but being ignored, she took her case to social media when traditional media also dismissed her. Thanks to her efforts, five servicemen were dishonorably dismissed and four others punished. In addition, Gonoi received a public apology from the Ministry of Defense, as well as apologies from several officers. She also filed charges against the government and her assailants in both criminal and civil cases. In the former three perpetrators were indicted on sexual assault charges, but in the latter four of the five accused denied the charges. Gonoi continues to battle sexual harassment in Japan’s male-dominated military.

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Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Beaverton, OR, USA
Contract: Full-Time, No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to Quick USA for passing along the following job opening.

【Position】
　Administrative Assistant　★パートタイム(フルタイム希望も歓迎)

【Essential Duties】

(Not Official: Please ask the interviewer for more details)
日系非営利団体でのアドミアシスタント業務
具体的には、オフィス業務全般および経理(データ入力など)
イベントのお手伝いをしていただくこともあります。(ホリデーパーティなど)
・Issuing checks and Journal Entry using QuickBooks
・Invoicing and receiving membership fee, advertisement fee, and collect overdue payment
・General Administrative duties
・Assistance duties of other members of the office

【Working Hours, Working style】
月～金　9:00～17:00の間　
※時間曜日はご希望お伺いします。隔週で希望シフトをご提出いただきます。
※基本的にオフィス出社

【Working Location】
Beaverton, OR

【Salary】
$17~20/hour

【Qualifications】
・日本語で丁寧な対応ができる方
・基本的なPCスキル
・チームワークを大事にお仕事に取り組める方
・英語力は日常会話ができればプラス
・QUICKBOOKSの使用経験はbig plus(必須ではありません)

【Qualifications】To apply, please send your resume to yamagishi@919usa.com.