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Position: Adjunct Lecturer / CIEE Kyoto Japanese Language Instructor
Posted by: CIEE Kyoto
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Contract: Full Time; No Visa Scholarship

Thanks to Michele Fujii (Shiga-ken, 2010-2013) for passing along the following job opening.

Description:
Learn more about CIEE Kyoto at ciee.org.

CIEE Kyoto is recruiting for the following position:

Contract Japanese Language Instructor (March 18-April 12)
55-60 Contact Hours
Remuneration 400,000 JPY & 15,000 JPY Transport Stipend
Teaching location: Shijo Karasuma (1-minute from station)
8-10 students
9:00-12:00 Monday to Friday
Teaching Japanese language & culture in Japanese to a mix of levels (one class)

The chosen candidate will teach a special language program to a group of study abroad students. This group are part of the CIEE Kyoto Gap Year Program, in which students take intensive language classes, and have already been in Japan for over 6 months. The candidate will therefore be expected to teach upper-beginner/intermediate-level students communicative Japanese while incorporating topics such as Japanese culture/society into their lessons.

*Please note that we do not sponsor visas for instructor positions.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here https://forms.gle/SNeVGXEVysHMPqKe6

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Position: Teacher of Japanese Language and Literature 
Posted by: Nagoya International School
Location: Nagoya, Japan
Contract: Part/Full Time

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

We are an international school located in Nagoya, Japan. We seek a teacher with the ability to help students come to know the beauty of the Japanese language not as an academic study, but as a window into understanding ourselves and our world. We seek to cultivate classrooms in which students learn not only to answer questions, but to question answers, and we need teachers who want to work alongside students toward the shared goal of ever-deeper learning.

As a small school, teachers in the department teach across a range of grades. Candidates should be comfortable with a schedule including multiple courses across multiple grade levels, with varied levels within each class, and the ability to teach language and literature to the highest level (IB Diploma HL).

NIS is an inclusive school serving a varied array of learners and the position will suit teachers who thrive in diverse classrooms and professional, highly collaborative cultures.

Note this is a part-time position (50%). However full-time may be considered if this is the request of the candidate.

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Position: Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Language and Linguistics
Posted by: Earlham College
Location: Richmond, IN, USA
Contract: Full Time

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

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that’s just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color.

Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham’s institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Language and Linguistics to join our team.

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Position: Japanese Language Immersion Elementary Teacher
Posted by: Yujin Gakuen Elementary School
Location: Eugene, OR, USA
Contract: Full Time

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

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position starting at the beginning of the 2024/25 school year.

Candidates must be able to create and implement Japanese Language Curriculum (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) while working closely with staff to support a robust k-5 Japanese immersion program.

Yujin Gakuen Elementary School is a public school, K-5 Japanese Language Immersion Program in Eugene, Oregon. Eugene is home of the University of Oregon and located between the Cascade Mountain range and the Pacific Ocean coast.

Students in the elementary program move on to middle and high school school immersion programs.

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Position: Assistant Correspondent
Posted by: The Mainichi Newspapers
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full Time

General Description:

The Mainichi Newspapers North America General Bureau has immediate need for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Assistant Correspondent.

The Mainichi Newspapers is a major daily newspaper printed in Japan with a nationwide circulation of over two million copies. Founded in 1872, it is the oldest daily newspaper company in Japan. Our corporate information can be found at http://mainichi.jp/english/

Responsibilities:

• Attend press briefings and events, including at the White House, Executive Agencies, Congress, and think tanks, to support correspondents in making in-depth reports on U.S. foreign and security policy and its relevance to Japanese readers.
• Work closely with correspondents and conduct research, develop story ideas, and coordinate coverage on a variety of topics related to US politics, society, and economics.
• Lead external communications with government, academic, and private sector stakeholders in the United States and Japan to organize interviews and gather information for articles.
• Support article production by proofreading and transcribing.
• Oversee some administrative office operations.
• Perform other administrative responsibilities as needed.

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

OVERVIEW OF POSITION
TUJ has close to 1,200 visa-sponsored students in the undergraduate and graduate programs. About 15-20% of the visa students are short-term study abroad students coming from our main campus in the US and the rest are locally admitted degree-seeking students. The Visa Coordinator will assist students with various visa applications (new student visa, switching sponsorship, and visa extension), and work with students to maintain their visa status while in Japan. The Visa Coordinator is responsible for understanding and explaining Japanese immigration laws and TUJ visa regulations, and monitoring students to make sure they are following these policies.

About the Office of Students Services and Engagement (OSSE), our office provides high-quality services to TUJ’s diverse student population to support their success and well-being as they become members of the university community. OSSE assists incoming students with student visa applications, financial aid, housing, and organizes orientations to help students adapt to the academic and social life at TUJ. OSSE also oversees student activities and events both on and off campus and works with various student groups to encourage social interaction among students. As a member of the Office of Student Services and Engagement, you will have the opportunity to support off-campus student activities and excursions.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

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Position: Student Engagement Coordinator
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.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION
The Office of Student Services and Engagement (OSSE) is creating an additional Student Engagement Coordinator position with a primary focus on residential life. Many of our 1st semester degree-seeking international students, along with our short-term study abroad students, live in one of three TUJ dorms in Tokyo and Kanagawa. For our degree-seeking students, this early experience in the dorm plays a vital role in retention and a student’s overall success at TUJ. The Student Engagement Coordinator is tasked with developing activities and programming aimed at fostering an inclusive and vibrant living environment that encourages the development of students’ sense of self and deepens their connection to the TUJ community. The activities and the programming should also help the students get used to life in Japan, allowing them to become comfortable and familiar with the culture, language, and living environment.

In addition to events and programming at the dorm, as a member of the Student Engagement team, the person in this position will work with other team members to organize our regular semester activities and other Student Engagement initiatives. All Student Engagement staff support OSSE for New Student Welcome Week, office-sponsored events, and student walk-in inquiries.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Residential Life Experience

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Position: Graphic Designer
Posted by: USJETAA
Location: Remote
Contract: Full Time

USJETAA is seeking graphic designers to create layouts and designs for our JETs on Japan publication series.

JETs on Japan features a selection of policy-oriented articles authored by JET alumni working across diverse sectors who share their perspectives on US-Japan relations. USJETAA will be compiling these articles into a digital Flipbook featuring the seven JETs on Japan articles published this calendar year. USJETAA is searching for graphic designers to create layouts for the individual articles that will make up this Flipbook.

Selected designers will have a thorough understanding of branding and marketing and be able to find the right style and layout for this policy-oriented publication. Designers will work with USJETAA staff to incorporate feedback and edits as requested.  Please review some of our recent publications to get an idea of the type of articles that are typically published as part of this series.

Objectives of this role

• Work on the layout and design of JETs on Japan articles
• Incorporate relevant branding, marketing, and communication in designs
• Complete design projects on time

Required skills and qualifications

• Experience or interest in creating layout(s) for a policy-oriented publication
• Experience (academic, personal, or professional) with design software, including Illustrator or InDesign.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Be a current JET or JET alumni with an active US bank account

For consideration: Please submit your resume and 3 samples of previous work via email to contact@usjetaa.org with the subject “JOJ Design Team.” Applicants must have an active, US-based bank account in order to receive compensation.

Deadline: Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

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Position: Japanese / English Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Posted by: The Pacific Bridge Companies
Location: Honolulu, HI, USA
Contract: Full Time

Thank you to Coreen Suzukida for this job posting.

Do you wish to positively affect the lives of people around the world?

Become part of a different kind of organization – one of impact and significance that carries the spirit of Aloha into every client interaction, fostering dreams for families and future generations through our vast network of financial organizations and specialists from around the world – our Ohana (family).

Our company – The Pacific Bridge Companies (TPBC) – reaches back to the 1930’s when our founding fathers abolished racially discriminatory underwriting practices in the life insurance industry of the United States.

Today, we’re all about making global financial navigation a reality by helping financial advisors guide their clients wherever in the world their lives may lead. Initially aiming our efforts at people and companies living multi-national lives between Asia and the United States, we are expanding to meet the quick and growing demand from other parts of the world with efforts now focused on spanning the globe.

Talented people for full-time administrative support positions with our Japanese Division are needed to join our passionate team in our Honolulu, HI office. This role would include welcoming and assisting clients visiting Hawaii and providing administrative support to our team in Monrovia, CA.

If you believe in the importance of financial advice that flexes as one ventures from one part of the world to another, you share in our hope. Perhaps this is where your talent may be of best use. We’d love to explore that with you – Let’s talk soon!

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Position: Operations & Communications Manager
Posted by: National Association of Japan-America Societies
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full Time

Thanks to Jessyca Livingston on behalf of Andy Wylegala (Hokkaido-ken, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening.

Come join the largest, most diverse network of non-profits promoting relations between the United States and Japan at an exciting time for relations between the two peoples. The NAJAS Operations & Communications Manager (“the Manager”) provides high levels of service to 38 members, each of them independent Japan and Japan-America Societies located across 26 states and one Canadian province. The position entails diverse work in grant administration, member and stakeholder communications, budgeting and book-keeping, and travel and event planning, and other fields.

Successful candidates will be self-starters capable of operating independently with strong judgment. Presence in the Washington DC area is required, and there will be allowance for an element of remote work. Pay is competitive, as indicated by the salary range below, and based on experience.

See below for more details on NAJAS and the job description with specific qualifications, and visit NAJAS – HOME for an overview of NAJAS activities. Applications from qualified individuals – consisting of a cover letter, resume, and two reference names — will be welcomed at HR@us-japan.org through February 16, 2024.

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Position: Japanese Language Learning Associate
Posted by: Bates College
Location: Lewiston, ME, USA
Contract: Full Time

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

Bates College, a residential liberal arts college in Maine, invites applications for a Japanese Language Learning Associate (LA) starting late August 2024 and ending mid-April 2025. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can work closely with our undergraduate students both inside and outside the classroom, and who will support our small and energetic community of Japanese learners and speakers on campus. The successful candidate will help students at all levels develop language proficiency and gain an understanding of Japanese culture and society. A B.A. degree is required, and an M.A. degree, classroom teaching experience of Japanese language, and training in language pedagogy are highly desirable.

The Learning Associate is expected to work 35 hours per week (inclusive of preparation time). Responsibilities include aiding professors in teaching language courses, running drill sessions, tutoring, and planning and organizing co-curricular and extracurricular activities. In addition to a monthly stipend, the Learning Associate is provided with full room and board, a per diem allowance when the college is on break, and visa fee and travel assistance where appropriate.

Application Deadline: March 4, 2024

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Position: Kindergarten English Teacher
Posted by: Honey Bee English School
Location: Gifu City, Gifu, Japan
Contract: Full Time

Thanks to AnneMarie Echols (Hyogo 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

Honey Bee English School opened April 2018. We are located on the premises of a well-reputable kindergarten in Gifu City. We are hoping to add a new teacher to our staff. We will train our teachers to utilize the designated curriculum (PLS0 to the best of their ability. Thank you and good luck!

• Contract: one year renewable
• Working hours: full time, Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm
• Vacation: paid (about 6wks/yr) determined by school calendar; summer/winter/spring vacation, national holidays, etc.
• Transportation: reimbursed
• Training: provided; will be explained upon consideration of employment
• Insurance/Pension: Shakai Hoken, Kosei Nenkin
• Personality: love for teaching, willingness to learn new curriculum

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Position: Operations & Communications Manager
Posted by: National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS)
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full Time

Thanks to Jessyca Livingston on behalf of Andy Wylegala (Hokkaido-ken, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening.

Come join the largest, most diverse network of non-profits promoting relations between the United States and Japan at an exciting time for relations between the two peoples.

The NAJAS Operations & Communications Manager (“the Manager”) provides high levels of service to 38 members, each of them independent Japan and Japan-America Societies located across 26 states and one Canadian province. The position entails diverse work in grant administration, member and stakeholder communications, budgeting and book-keeping, and travel and event planning, and other fields.

Successful candidates will be self-starters capable of operating independently with strong judgment. Presence in the Washington DC area is required, and there will be allowance for an element of remote work. Pay is competitive, as indicated by the salary range below, and based on experience.

See below for more details on NAJAS and the job description with specific qualifications, and visit NAJAS – HOME for an overview of NAJAS activities. Applications from qualified individuals – consisting of a cover letter, resume, and two reference names — will be welcomed at HR@us-japan.org through February 16, 2024.

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Position: Part-Time Marketing Teacher
Posted by: Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Part Time

Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages (KIFL) has a long history and tradition as a language vocational school. Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) is our sister school located in Chiba. In addition to language skills, students aim to acquire specialized skills, qualification tests, and cross-cultural communication skills. After graduation, students further their education by transferring to a university, such KUIS, or studying abroad. Other students choose to pursue a career by seeking employment.

At KIFL, we are looking for teachers and professionals who can develop human resources with a wide range of education and perspectives, as well as specialized knowledge and skills.

About the Position:

Hiring date : 2024/04/01
Starting date : 2024/04/12

Subject name: Marketing 1 and Marketing 2

• As a general rule, these classes are conducted in English.
• The day and time of the class will be decided after consultation. Marketing 1 is once per week course (90-minute = 1 class). Marketing 2 is also a once per week course (90-minute = 1 class)

As a specialized subject of the Entrepreneurship Course in the Global Communication Program, we are looking for one part-time lecturer who can take charge of the Marketing Course in the first semester (from April) and the second semester (from September) for both first (Marketing 1) and second (Marketing2) year classes.

Introduce the fundamentals of marketing. and how customer value creates an effective marketing strategy. In addition, this course studies the interrelated business activities designed to plan, price, promote and distribute want-satisfying products and services to present and potential customers. The course incorporates current developments in marketing to acquaint students with the present-day challenges of marketing as well.

We are also looking for a teacher who has either a higher educational background in marketing and or years of experience working in the marketing field.

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Position: Producer
Posted by: Pasona
Location: Washington DC, USA
Contract: Full Time

Thanks to JET Program alum Laura Tanaka (Osaka, 2017-2020) for sharing the following job opportunity.

A Japanese media company Washington DC office seeks a News Program Producer. Entry level candidates with a strong understanding of Japanese culture or language are welcome.

Job Summary:
The Producer will support director and editors at a Japanese media for news coverage in North and South America. Coverage include but are not limited to the Presidential Elections, the United Nations, etc. Stories will reach national audience in Japan. We are seeking committed candidates who thrive working in a fast-paced team environment.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Research, monitor and identify breaking news through US news sources
• Identify newsworthy stories suitable for Japanese audience and properly communicate stories.
• Perform fact-checking through original sources.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot technical and logistical aspects of onsite filming or interviewing
• Pitch story ideas for same-day and long-term feature stories
• Maintain calendars for various events
• Gain knowledge about academic, cultural, political institutions, think tanks, and more.
• Network and build positive relationships with sources

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