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Position:  Summer Japanese-Speaking Resident Director
Posted by: American Councils for International Education
Location: Japan (expected but subject to change)
Contract: Summer 2024 (May – August)

American Councils for International Education is currently hiring 2024 summer Resident Directors for language immersion programs of the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. Funded by the U.S. State Department, the CLS Program is an immersive summer opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages essential to America’s engagement with the world.   

Resident Directors (RDs) are the first-level of support for CLS students for the duration of the 8-week program overseas. The RD supports student success by ensuring the health and safety of the participants, helping them to maintain a language policy, and helping to acclimate them to life abroad. 

The RD position is a non-teaching position but requires a high level of proficiency in the target language. The approximate dates of the program are June to August; Resident Directors also attend a three-day training in May. 

We seek individuals who have demonstrated student support experience for undergraduate and/or graduate students, or experience leading or supporting a study abroad or language immersion program. Applications review will begin in January, 2024 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. 

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=85873&clientkey=58AA089E0E2C786B7FE4217373F3BCBD. If you have questions, please email Sydney Sparrow at ssparrow@americancouncils.org.

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Position: Instructor of Japanese Language
Posted by:  The Japan Center for Michigan Universities
Location: Hikone, Shiga, Japan
Contract: Full-time

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

Application Deadline: Friday, 2 February 2024

The Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU) invites applications for qualified Instructors of Japanese Language to join the faculty of our living/learning center in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, JAPAN. These are full-time, annually renewable positions with an anticipated start date of 16 August 2024.

JCMU is a product of the strong sister-state relationship between the State of Michigan and Shiga Prefecture. Established in 1989 on the shores of Lake Biwa, JCMU has been welcoming students from institutions across the United States and around the world. JCMU offers a core portfolio in Japanese Language & Culture, with students participating in academic year (fall/spring semesters), and summer intensive study abroad programs. JCMU is administered by the Office of the Dean of International Studies and Programs at Michigan State University (MSU), on behalf of the State of Michigan and its fifteen public universities. Please see http://jcmu.isp.msu.edu or www.jcmu.net for more information.

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Position:Researcher
Posted by: iii career / Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to iii career / Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development for passing along the following job opening.

Job Description

• Collecting relevant information and preparing reports to the director on the following topics of the organization’s interest in the North American area on a daily basis.
  • Medical R&D policy and related movements
  • Projects and initiatives on medical R&D
  • Groundbreaking medical R&D results and technical trends
  • Other news that may affect medical R&D trends and policy, including political activities.
• As part of item (1), conducting the following under the director’s permission or order and reporting the result to the director.
  • Internet and literature survey.
  • Participation in related events, as well as providing input to the events and following up on action items as necessary.
  • Meeting and growing relationships with related parties.
  • Identifying new conferences and potential affiliates.
  • Any other necessary activities.
• Supporting the director, such as coordinating, negotiating, and setting up appointments with other parties for the director.
• Creating newsletters related to the activities of the organization.
• Conducting special investigations and preparing reports upon orders from the director.
• Taking part in planning, managing, and operating the events hosted/sponsored by the organization.
• Providing technical advice to the director.
• Any other duties as assigned by the director.

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Position: Summer Camp Staff
Posted by: Tokyo-Frost Valley YMCA Partnership
Location: Claryville, NY, USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to Tokyo-Frost Valley YMCA Partnership for passing along the following job opening.

The goal of Tokyo- Frost Valley YMCA Partnership is to help children who are growing up between the cultures of Japan and the United States gain confidence through camp life.

The summer camp counselor will supervise and care for campers in loco parentis. Overseeing children’s day-to-day needs and providing safe, fun entertainment and wholesome activities are an essential part of the job. Counselors run programming for campers in a specified age group from the time the children wake up in the morning to the time they go to bed in the evening. During the evening and night, counselors are expected to continue to ensure the safety and emotional well-being of the campers, even if it means providing care during the overnight period. The successful candidate truly enjoys working with children of various Tokyo-Frost Valley programs.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.ymcatfv.org/leaders/

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Position: Overseas Admissions Counselor (Student Recruiter)
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-time; Visa Sponsorship Availiable

OVERVIEW OF POSITION
TUJ moved to its brand-new campus with about 1300 undergraduate students in 2019 and grew to a vibrant campus with 1800 students in three years. TUJ seeks a motivated and outgoing admissions counselor for its overseas markets worldwide to support university recruiting and advising prospective students. The Admissions Counselor will assist TUJ in meeting enrollment goals that focus on continuing current growth and achieving a qualified and diverse student population. This position will be primarily responsible for recruiting in Asia and the U.S., but may include other regions.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, student recruiting, and sales and/or marketing experience. Previous experience in the education sector is preferred. Some weekend and evening work and significant international travel will be required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students and applicants
• Represent TUJ to the public and its vision to prospective students, parents, school counselors, Japanese language teachers, academic institutions, and other entities
• Prepare and give presentations about TUJ, and attend school/college fairs and recruiting conferences
• Spend two to three months of the year on overseas recruiting trips
• Provide support to various recruiting and marketing projects and programs as determined by the Director of Overseas Admissions Counseling

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Position: Teach English Abroad and Change Happens (TEACH) Fellowship
Posted by: Institute of International Education (IIE) and Association of International Cultural and Educational Exchange Taiwan (AICEE)
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to Jeffrey Chen (Okinawa-ken, 2021-2023) for passing along the following job opening. Note that Jeffrey is not personally associated with the organization.

The TEACH Fellowship program in Taiwan aims to select outstanding certified/licensed American teachers and provide an opportunity for one academic year (11 months) international fellowship. This fellowship opportunity may be renewed for an additional year with mutual written agreement by the fellowship recipient and AICEE.

The fellowship recipients are expected to teach English and/or multiple subjects in the English language, such as arts, health, PE, life sciences, science, etc., mostly at K-12 schools in Taiwan. Applicants with both teacher certificates and TESOL/TEFL certificates are preferred.

Two placement opportunities exist:

• Primary placements are in the Taipei City public school system
• A limited number of placements are available in private schools.

The main duties and obligations are listed below but are not limited to:

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Position: Japanese Translator
Posted by: FIC America Corporation
Location: Carol Stream, IL, USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumnus Luke Hollister (Tsu-shi, Mie-ken, 2005-2009) for passing along the following job opening.

FIC America Corp. is a Japanese-owned tier I automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Our manufacturing operation supports metal stamping, welding, and mechanical assembly. We are actively searching for a bilingual (Japanese/English) translator to join the team.

• Provide Japanese translation and Interpretation support
• Translate information from Japanese to English and vice versa as necessary
• Prepare reports, presentations, and memos by hand or using software
• Perform general clerical duties, such as word processing, faxing, and filling
• Follow standard work instructions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Job Functions

• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities

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Position: K-12 Japanese Language Teacher – Upper Division
Posted by: Horace Mann School
Location: Bronx, NY
Contract: Full-time

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

The Upper Division World Languages Department is seeking a dynamic and collaborative full- time teacher to begin in the Fall of 2024. The successful candidate will have experience teaching various levels of Japanese, from beginning through advanced and will be familiar with the National Standards and ACTFL guideline.

The World Languages Department prizes communicative and experiential learning that emphasizes culture and literature, as well as precision in self-expression through speaking and writing. Teaching experience of three years and an advanced degree is strongly preferred. The annual salary range for this position is $69,000 to $123,000 based on experience and education.

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Position: Assistant Professor of Japanese
Posted by: University of Central Arkansas
Location: Conway, AR, USA
Contract: Full-time

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

The School of Language and Literature (SLL) at the University of Central Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Japanese to start in August 2024.

Required qualifications for this position include:

• completion of the Ph.D. in Japanese or related field no later than Aug. 1, 2024.
• one year of successful Japanese language teaching experience at the university level.
• specialization in Japanese literatures and/or film.

Ideal candidates will be:

• Possessed of significant, successful teaching experience in Japanese language. 
• Possessed of significant, successful experience teaching Japanese literature and/or film in translation.
• Pursuing a scholarly agenda in Japanese literary and/or film studies.

SLL at UCA houses degree programs in Chinese, English, French, linguistics, Spanish, and TESOL. SLL is home, too, to more than 400 majors or minors. Currently, SLL offers introductory and intermediate undergraduate courses in Japanese language and culture. We also home a thriving Japanese Club for undergraduates. We hope that this hire positions SLL to expand its Japanese offerings into a minor in the near term and a major in the longer term. Likewise, we hope that the hire positions SLL to better support UCA’s strong interdisciplinary minor in Asian Studies.

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Position: Assistant Professor in Japanese
Posted by: CUNY, Baruch College
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Contract: Full-time

The Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature at Baruch College of the City University of New York invites applications for a tenure track position for an assistant professor in Japanese language, literature and culture. We are seeking a candidate who is able to teach a broad range of areas and periods of Japanese literature, as well as Japanese language courses at all levels and Japanese studies courses in English. Additional responsibilities will include student advisement and assistance with co-curricular activities and administration of the Japanese Section.

Candidates with the experience and ability to integrate visual culture and cinema, and an interdisciplinary approach in their teaching will be preferred. In addition to these, a strong research portfolio will be essential. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity are particularly encouraged to apply. For full consideration, applications should be received by Janurary 20th, 2024.

Our Department and College is committed to building and supporting a diverse faculty that values undergraduate teaching and mentorship as well as interdisciplinary research and teaching. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are under- represented in the profession across color, creed, race, class, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, and gender and sexual identity. Baruch College serves one of the most culturally diverse undergraduate student bodies in the nation and ranks #1 in the country for providing social mobility for students.

“At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”

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Position:Professional Research Assistant
Posted by: University of Colorado Boulder
Location: Boulder, CO, USA
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to Catherine Ishida (Fukuoka-ken, 1995-1998) for passing along the following job opening.

The Program for Teaching East Asia (TEA) at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for Asian Studies invites applications for a part-time (80%) Staff Assistant with background in East Asian studies and K-12 education.

TEA is a grant-funded program with the mission of facilitating and enhancing the study of East Asia and international education in K-12 curricula in schools nationwide. TEA conducts research on the state of the field; assesses national, state, and local district needs; and designs, delivers, and evaluates programs to address these needs. TEA programs bridge the gap between scholarly research in the field and the K-12 curriculum.

Towards this end, TEA works with diverse groups of Asian studies specialists within and beyond the university, professional organizations, school districts, and teachers. This position reports to the TEA Director and/or project PIs as appropriate, and contributes substantially to TEA’s research, curriculum development, and teacher professional development projects.

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Position: Japanese Professor/Assistant Professor Positions
Posted by: Multiple Institutions
Location: Multiple Locations (MD, GA, MI, VT)
Contract: Full-time

Thank you to our friends at the American Association of Teachers of Japanese for these Job Postings.

Position: Assistant Professor
Institution: Air Force Academy
Location: Annapolis, MD, USA
Apply Here: https://www.aatj.org/job_opportunity/assistant-professor-position/

Position: Assistant Professor in Japanese
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Deadline: December 10, 2023
Apply Here: https://www.aatj.org/job_opportunity/assistant-professor-in-japanese/

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Position: Custom Programs Resident Director
Posted by: CET Academic Programs
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time; Temporary; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to JET alumna, Kate Maruyama (Osaka-fu, 2005-2008) for passing along the following job opening.

The Custom Programs Resident Director (CPRD) will plan and implement customized programs developed specifically for various universities in the United States. Attributes of the ideal CPRD candidate are strong leadership skills, flexibility, dedication, and enthusiasm for working with students and for cross-cultural exchanges.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CET-Japan-Custom-Programs-RD-Short-Term-2024.pdf

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Position: Part-time JET Program Interview Assistant
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Part-Time; No Visa Sponsorship

Thanks to the Consulate General of Japan in Chicago for passing along the following job opening.

Description: Work from mid-January through mid-February. Please note the working period may change based on the timing of the interviews. Primary responsibility is to assist with JET Interviews (tentatively, January 29 – February 3), but other responsibilities pertaining to the JET Program and JIC activities will also be assigned.

The work schedule is somewhat flexible. However, during the week of JET Interviews, you must work full days.

Salary/Hourly Rate: Pay is $19 an hour for up to 139 hours.

Location: The position is primarily in-person at the Japan Information Center. However, some remote work days may occur, as well. Applicants must live in the Chicagoland area and be able to commute to the Consulate in downtown Chicago.

Application Process: Send application to jet@cg.mofa.go.jp by December 3, 2023

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Position: Temporary Program Coordinator
Posted by: Bellevue College
Location: Bellevue, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time; Temporary

Thanks to Lynn Miyauchi (Fukui-ken, 1990-1993) for passing along the following job opening.

Bellevue College (BC) International Education (IE) is expecting to host a four-week customized program for a group of 8 Japanese college students from Feb. 18, 2024. The following duties are typical for this position but should not be considered all-inclusive. Duties may be changed based on management discretion and institutional needs. Primary responsibilities of the Program Coordinator are to prepare the program thoroughly, actively engage with the students to create a safe and inclusive learning environment, and deliver a successful program.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to, handling all logistics of all on- and off-campus activities, preparing and delivering the welcome orientation and farewell ceremony, showing students how to ride public transportation, leading all on- and off-campus activities including themed workshops, staying within the budget, conducting the program evaluation, and briefing the IE director daily.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://hcprd.ctclink.us/psc/tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U