Aug 25

Job: Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies, Assistant Professor – Princeton University

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Thanks to JET Alum Journalist Tom Baker for sharing this job listing he saw on the Shinpaideshou blog (which I think is run by a JET alum).  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 Professor, Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies
Posted by: Princeton University, East Asian Studies
Type: N/A
Location: New Jersey
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
The Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Japanese literature, film, or cultural studies with a focus on modern or contemporary Japan. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research.

Candidates should submit a vita, detailed letter of application, writing sample (25 pages max), dissertation abstract and chapter outline, and three letters of recommendation. A Ph.D. must be in hand or expected by September 1, 2014. The review of applications will begin on October 15, 2013. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. AA/EOE.

Please apply online and upload your documents to http://jobs.princeton.edu (Req. # 1300546).

We ask that referees send their letters to: Chair, Japanese Literature/Film/Cultural Studies Search Committee, East Asian Studies Department, Princeton University, 211 Jones Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544.

Website: http://jobs.princeton.edu

Aug 25

Job: Asian Art Museum – Executive Assistant to the Museum Director (SF)

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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:  Executive Assistant to the Museum Director
Posted by: Asian Art Museum
Type:
Location: San Francisco, California
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Start Date:

Overview:
The Asian Art Museum seeks a skilled, resourceful, and motivated individual to serve as a confidential assistant to the Museum Director, relieving him of a variety of administrative and organizational matters, and managing the daily operations of the Executive Office. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated high level professional assistant to participate in the management of a major San Francisco institution supporting a renowned scholar and distinguished leader.

The ideal candidate will possess superb interpersonal and organizational skills; impeccable tact, discretion, and judgment; and exceptional initiative.; A good cultural fit for this position is someone who has an exceptional work ethic, is passionate about the museum’s mission, and is flexible, positive, and committed to excellence. A sense of humor and a broad perspective are also very desirable. The nature of the position requires the exercise of independent judgment on complicated and difficult administrative matters; the addressing of delicate, sensitive, and confidential information for management in an expeditious and effective manner.; Additionally, the position requires the establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with the staff, members of the Commission and Foundation, volunteers, the general public, and outside organizations. The Executive Assistant will maintain and manage schedules and work flow; handle inquiries, correspondence, visitors, and telephone calls; arrange travel, meetings and events; develop and implement office procedures and systems; organize and maintain files and records; administer expense reports, budgets, and other related financial matters; research, compile, and summarize a variety of informational materials; and perform a variety of special projects in support of the Director. Read More

Aug 25

Job: Administrative Assistant to Executive – Japanese OR Spanish (Detroit area)

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Thanks to JETAA Chicago’s Victoria Nugent, who works for the Consulate in Chicago, 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:  Administrative Assistant to Executive – Japanese or Spanish.
Posted by: Foreign Staffing, Inc.
Type: Full-Time/Permanent
Location: Greater Detroit Area
Salary: $50,000 to $60,000
Start Date: Immediate

Overview:
The Administrative Assistant will provide executive level administrative support to the Vice-President, as well as, coordinate functional group meetings and travel arrangements.

Language Requirement:
-Fluent in English and Japanese OR
-Fluent in English and Spanish

Experience:
-Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an executive administrative role
-Extensive experience with coordinating international travel
-Extensive experience supporting directors, VPs, and C-suite executives Read More

Aug 25

Job: Staff Assistant – Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages & Literatures a Tufts University (Boston)

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Thanks to Carleen Ben for passing on this international education exchange 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:  Staff Assistant -Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages & Literatures
Posted by: Tufts University
Type: N/A
Location: Medford, Massachusetts
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
The Department of German, Russian & Asian Languages & Literatures at Tufts University offers two master’s degrees in German (M.A. in German and M.A. in German with Teaching Licensure), undergraduate majors in German Languages and Literatures, German Studies, Chinese, Japanese, Russian Languages and Literatures, Russian and East European Studies and – in conjunction with other departments -, Asian Studies, Judaic Studies and International Literary & Visual Studies. There are also programs in Hebrew and in Arabic Language. Students can minor in Arabic, Chinese, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and in conjunction with other departments – Asian Studies and Judaic Studies.   Read More

Aug 25

Job: Cultural/General Information Assistant at the Consulate General of Japan, Edinburgh

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Via JETAA UK. 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:  Cultural/General Information Assistant
Posted by: The Consulate General of Japan
Type: Temporary Position To Cover Maternity Leave – 9 Month Contract
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £70.00 per day
Start Date: October 7th 2013

Overview:
The Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh is seeking to recruit a temporary member of staff.

The post offered is for a Cultural/General Information Assistant to cover maternity leave.  The contract is for a period of approximately 9 months.

Main Duties

• Assist diplomats when required, for example, letter/speech writing and arrangement of cultural events and receptions.
• Assist diplomats with matters relating to the JET programme.
• Answer telephone/email/visitor enquiries from the public and press.
• Cut out Japan related newspaper articles and copy to diplomats.
• Post magazines/cultural information when required.
• Update website when required.
• Assist other diplomats when required. Read More

Aug 25

Job: Study Abroad Advisor, Emory University, Center for International Programs Abroad (Atlanta)

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Thanks to JET Alum Carleen Ben 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:  Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by: Emory University, Center for International Programs Abroad
Type: N/A
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

•  Advises for several semester study abroad programs and serves as point person for issues pertaining to these programs.
•  Assists with general study abroad advising, pre-departure orientations, classroom presentations, and other marketing/recruiting events within the University.
• Coordinates International Transient Study.
• Advises semester and summer students with visa processes, including international students going to a third country.
•  Advises semester and summer students on internal and external scholarships, and coordinates travel grant and other program-specific scholarships managed by CIPA.
• Assists with Minority Outreach Initiative.
• Coordinates various processes related to CIPA summer programs including faculty offer letters and external program arrangements.
• Manages the cipa@emory.edu
• Serves as CIPA’s First Year Experience (FYE) liaison with Campus Life and the Global Cultures residence hall.
• Maintains and updates brochure pages and budget sheets for advising areas on the CIPA website.
• Serves as front-line advising staff and covers reception as needed. Read More

Aug 23

Job: Fellowship for Mike Mansfield (Japan)

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Thanks to JETAA NoCal’s Mark Frey (Kumamoto-ken) for sharing this. 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: Interviews and Orientation in Washington DC prior to Japan departure

Overview:

The Mansfield Fellowship Program includes a seven week homestay and language training program in Ishikawa Prefecture and ten months of placements in the Government of Japan and other organizations.  During the one-year program, Fellows will develop an in-depth understanding of Japan’s government and its policymaking process and develop networks of contacts with their counterparts in the government of Japan and the business, professional and academic communities.

Requirements:    

• Fellows must have two consecutive years of federal government service by July 1, 2014
• Fellows must obtain agency approval before applying
• Fellows must be detailed by their home agency to the Foundation from July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
• After completing the program, Fellows are required to serve at least two years in the federal government, where it is anticipated they will continue to work on projects involving Japan issues Read More

Aug 23

Job: English & Spanish Teachers at Peace Boat (Japan)

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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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Position: English & Spanish Teachers
Type: Part-time (8-10 hours per week)
Location: Tokyo, Japan (starting point before global voyage)
Salary: Volunteer

Overview:

Teachers for the onboard programme are recruited by GET Universal Co. Ltd. There are between 8-18 positions available onboard each cruise, depending on student enrollment numbers. The language teaching positions are on a volunteer basis, so there is no salary. However the participation fee for the voyage, which covers meals and accommodation onboard, and port taxes are all covered by GET Universal Co. Ltd.

Requirements:    

• Have at least 18 months of relevant full-time English language teaching experience.
• Be a highly advanced speaker of English, although not necessarily ‘native’ or ‘first-language’ speaker of English.
• Have experience of, or a definite interest in, the areas of peace and global education in language teaching.
• A qualification in English language teaching and conversational Japanese ability are also preferred, but are not prerequisites for the application.
• As we hope to offer classes in a variety of languages, applicants with multiple language teaching ability will be looked upon favourably. Read More

Aug 22

Job: Japanese-English Translator for collector (DC)

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A translation opportunity in DC via the JETAA DC Google Group, shared by Jenn Murawski (Wakayama-ken, Tanabe-shi, 2005-07). 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: Japanese-English Translator
Type: Part-time (8-10 hours per week)
Location: Washington DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: Immediately

Overview:

A Washington DC-based collector and researcher is in need of a translator to work 8-10 hours a week in DC translating Japanese technical books and DVDs on Japanese metal work. The translation is expected to be oral. The employer will teach technical terms. The work may start immediately.

Requirements:    

• Japanese/English Fluency

Application Instructions:

Please contact szj @verizon.net.

Aug 22

Job: Executive Director at Lincoln Asian Community & Cultural Center (Nebraska)

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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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Position: Executive Director
Posted by: Lincoln Asian Community and Cultural Center
Type: Full-time
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start Date: N/A, application review begins September 6

Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Executive Director is to lead the Asian Community
and Cultural Center in accomplishing its mission. General responsibilities include:

1. Grant Writing and Administration
2. Human Resource Management
3. Program Development and Administration
4. Resource Development
5. Public and Community Relations
6. Budget Management Read More

Aug 22

Job: Director of Development at Little Tokyo Service Center (Los Angeles)

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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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Position: Director of Development
Posted by: Philanthropy News Digest
Type: Full-time
Location: Los Angeles
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:

Little Tokyo Service Center is a fast-paced community development and multi-service nonprofit serving an ethnically diverse population including seniors, families and youth in multiple neighborhoods. We are seeking a Director of Development to oversee a multi-faceted fund development operation which includes foundation and corporate support, government grants, individual donors, fundraising events, fee income, and program-specific fundraising and campaigns. The Development Director will be responsible for:

• Helping Executive Management formulate and implement fund development goals and strategies
• Work with the Executive Director to cultivate and manage external relations with key corporate, institutional, foundation and government funders and donors
• Oversee, develop and grow the individual donor base including annual solicitations, in-kind and vehicle donations, major gifts, planned giving, and special campaigns to reach specific audiences or for specific programs
• Plan, coordinate and execute fundraising events including the annual signature fundraiser – the Sake and Food Tasting event
• Manage the Development Department including supervising staff, and overseeing the Department budget Read More

Aug 21

Job: Study Abroad Advisor position, University of Missouri, Columbia

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Thanks to JET alum Carleen Ben for sharing another education position. 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: Study Abroad Advisor
Posted by: University of Kentucky
Type: Full-time
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Salary: Salary commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience.
Start Date: Negotiable
Application Deadline: September 6, 2013

Overview:
The University of Missouri at Columbia (MU, Mizzou) is an AAU, Research I university, and serves as the state’s flagship campus. Participation in education abroad programs has tripled in the past decade, with nearly 1300 MU students studying overseas in 2011-12. In addition, Columbia, Missouri is often ranked as one of the best small cities in the U.S. Detailed information on MU’s education abroad programming can be found at: http://international.missouri.edu/

Responsibilities Include:

Program Management and Student Advising:
•Coordinates study abroad programs in Italy, Latin America, Portugal, Spain and all Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. Promotes programs, advises students, coordinates admissions processes, provides visa advising, organizes country-specific orientations, and manages problems and special situations as needed.
•Serves as primary liaison between MU and US and overseas contacts for MU education abroad programs in these countries.
•Advises students, faculty, staff, and parents about MU opportunities for study abroad and administrative policies and procedures.
•Works with the Director of Study Abroad and on-campus and overseas colleagues to monitor and evaluate all study abroad programs in the assigned countries. Read More

Aug 21

Job: Education Abroad Advisor – U of Kentucky

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Thanks to JET alum Carleen Ben for sharing another international education position. 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 Abroad Advisor
Posted by: University of Kentucky
Type: Full-time
Location:  Lexington, Kentucky
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A

Overview:
Education Abroad at the University of Kentucky (UK International Center) is seeking a full-time Education Abroad Advisor to join our professional team. The Education Abroad office is a thriving part of UK’s ambitious international agenda, and has strong central support. It is currently composed of an Executive Director, Assistant Director, four EA Advisors, a Financial Manager, Promotion and Outreach Coordinator, and an Office Manager. In addition, the unit employs several part-time staff and a team of graduate and undergraduate students who serve as Education Abroad Peer Advisors (EAPA).

Founded in 1865 as a land-grant institution adjacent to downtown Lexington, the University of Kentucky is nestled in the scenic heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Recently ranked as one of the safest, most creative, and the brainiest cities in the nation, Lexington is an ideal location to experience the work-life balance that the University strives to provide to its employees. See for yourself what makes UK one great place to work. Read More

Aug 21

Job: JETwit seeks Jobs Manager and Poster

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JETwit is getting more job listings than ever, which is a good thing for the JET alum job-seeking community.  It also means we need more help getting the jobs posted.  If you have some extra bandwidth, are reliable, and have familiarity with using WordPress (or you want to learn how to use WordPress), please get in touch!  Make sure to let me know your years and location on JET and your current location.

I should mention that managing and posting jobs and using WordPress have been helpful resume boosters for previous jobs managers/posters.  It also puts me in a position to provide a recommendation for you to any potential employers.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94)

jetwit [at] jetwit.com

Brooklyn, NY

Aug 21

Job: Japanese-English Interpreter – CSI (Kentucky)

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