Fwd: Josai University positioins

[Ono Seiko and Aaron Gerow]

The first position looks promising for ABD's doing research on Japanese 
film, but some of you might be interested in the other positions as well.

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From: bloom at jiu.ac.jp (Lisa Bloom)
Subject: Josai University positions



1.  Pre-Doctoral Research Associate Positions. A New Research Institute in
Gender/Women's Studies at Josai International University in Japan's Chiba
Prefecture invites applications from bilingual scholars currently working
on their dissertations (ABD's only) in the fine arts, humanities, and
social sciences. Applicants should have comparative and multi-disciplinary
training, and near native fluency in both Japanese and English. Preferred
areas of emphasis should include research in gender/sexualities as well as
one or more of the following areas: Critical Legal Studies/Political
Theory, Cultural/Literary Studies, Postcolonial Theory, Queer Theory,
Media Studies, Visual Cultural Studies, and Science Studies.
        The initial contract will be for 2 years, with the possibility of
renewal. Scholars are expected to be in residence and will be attached to
the new Research Institute. Until the completion of their dissertation,
academic and service responsibilities include: translation and editorial
work, light undergraduate teaching in their area of specialty as well as
assisting faculty in their graduate classes and in organizing
international conferences. Once Research Associates have completed the
Ph.D., and upon a successful review, the position converts to a
tenure-track assistant professorship. Salary and benefits are competitive.
        Deadline for application is 3/01/99. Send letter of application,
cv, names of 3 references, dissertation proposal and one chapter in either
English or Japanese to: Chair, Personnel Committee, Department of Women's
Studies, Josai International University, Pre-Doctoral Research Positions,
1 Gumyo, Togane-shi, Chiba-ken, 283-8555.  The position begins either
April 1, 1999 or September 1, 1999. Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply. Candidates living in North America and Canada will be interviewed
at the convention for the Association of Asian Studies in Boston, Mass.
In case you have further questions about the positions, please contact
Professor Suresht Bald until 2/15/99 at: sbald at jiu.ac.jp; from 2/16/99
onwards contact Professor Lisa Bloom at: bloom at jiu.ac.jp.
        Josai International University is a new university founded in 1992
with a specific commitment to scholarly interaction between countries and
disciplines. This focus is reflected in a distinguished multi-national
faculty, its Center for Gender/Women's Studies and Center for
Inter-Cultural Studies and Education, which conducts exchange programs and
international conferences, and its interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in
Women's Studies (the first in Japan) and Comparative Cultures. The
university is located 70 kilometers outside of Tokyo. For further
information about the university's programs and locations, see its Web
site: http://www.jiu.ac.jp.

2.  Full-time Administrative Assistant to the President of the University.
(Tokyo Headquarters, Josai University Corporation). Josai International
University invites applicants from Women's Studies scholars with near
native fluency in both Japanese and English. The successful applicant will
also be attached to Josai International University's Center for
Gender/Women's Studies (MA required).  We are looking for a rare candidate
who has strong administrative experience and academic training. The
position has two components. Firstly, as an assistant to the president, we
are seeking someone with excellent writing, verbal, and computer skills
(Macintosh, Microsoft Word, Excel, Ergosoft Word, Quark Xpress) as well as
experience working or studying in an international environment. As a
scholar, responsibilities will include simultaneous translation and
editorial work, as well as organizing international conferences and
lecture series.
   Position starts April 1, 1999. Applications will be screened as they
arrive. Please send letter of application, cv, and 3 letters of
recommendation to President Noriko Mizuta, Josai University Corporation,
1-11-28 Nagata-Cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100. In case you have further
questions about the position, please contact Yumi Ishikawa at:
yumi at josai.ac.jp.
        Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Candidates living in
North America and Canada will be interviewed at the convention for the
Association of Asian Studies in Boston, Mass.
        Josai International University is a new university founded in 1992
with a specific commitment to scholarly interaction between countries and
disciplines. This focus is reflected in a distinguished multi-national
faculty, its Center for Gender/Women's Studies and Center for
Inter-Cultural Studies and Education, which conducts exchange programs and
international conferences, and its interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in
Women's Studies (the first in Japan) and Comparative Cultures. The
university is located 70 kilometers outside of Tokyo. For further
information about the university's programs and locations, see its Web
site: http://www.jiu.ac.jp.

3. Open rank. Prefer assistant-level (tenure-track) or Associate-level,
but will also consider Full Professors. Comparative Women's
Histories/Women's Studies for near native speakers in both Japanese and
English. Areas of teaching and research: Asian/U.S. Women's Histories
(late 19th and 20th centuries) with a background in interdisciplinary
approaches (e.g. Asian diasporas, transnational feminisms and feminist
theory.) Secondary concentration in cultural studies is desirable. The
position is an appointment in Women's Studies.  Ph.D. required at the time
of appointment. Competitive salary. Deadline for application is 3/1/99.
Send letter of application, cv, dossier (including three letters of
recommendation), one writing sample in either English or Japanese no
longer than 25 pages to Chair, Personnel Committee, Department of Women's
Studies, Comparative Women's Histories Search, 1 Gumyo, Togane-shi,
Chiba-ken, Japan 283-8555. The position begins either April 1, 1999 or
September 1, 1999. Candidates will be interviewed at the Asian Studies
Association conference in Boston. Josai International University is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.
        Josai International University is a new university founded in 1992
with a specific commitment to scholarly interaction between countries and
disciplines. This focus is reflected in a distinguished multi-national
faculty, its Center for Inter-Cultural Studies and Education, which
conducts exchange programs and international conferences, and its
interdisciplinary M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Women's Studies (the first in
Japan) and Comparative Cultures. The university is located 70 kilometers
outside of Tokyo. For further information about the university's programs
and location, see its web site at: http://www.jiu.ac.jp. Candidates will
be interviewed at the Asian Studies Association conference in Boston.
Josai International University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

We have extended the deadline for the following positions already listed:

4.  Open rank. Prefer assistant-level (tenure-track) or Associate-level,
but will also consider Full Professors. Comparative Literature/Women's
Studies for near native speakers in both Japanese and English. Areas of
teaching and research: British/ Postcolonial/Asian Literatures with a
background in interdisciplinary approaches (e.g. immigrant literatures,
transnational feminisms and feminist theory.)Secondary concentration in
visual cultural studies is desirable. The position is a joint appointment
between Women's Studies and Comparative Cultures.  Ph.D. required at the
time of appointment. Competitive salary. Deadline for application is
3/1/99. Send letter of application, cv, dossier (including three letters
of recommendation), one writing sample in either English or Japanese no
longer than 25 pages to Chair, Personnel Committee, Department of Women's
Studies, Comparative Literature Search, 1 Gumyo, Togane-shi, Chiba-ken,
Japan 283-8555. The position begins either April 1, 1999 or September 1,
1999. Candidates will be interviewed at the Asian Studies Association
conference in Boston. Josai International University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.
        Josai International University is a new university founded in 1992
with a specific commitment to scholarly interaction between countries and
disciplines. This focus is reflected in a distinguished multi-national
faculty, its Center for Inter-Cultural Studies and Education, which
conducts exchange programs and international conferences, and its
interdisciplinary M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Women's Studies (the first in
Japan) and Comparative Cultures. The university is located 70 kilometers
outside of Tokyo. For further information about the university's programs
and location, see its web site at: http://www.jiu.ac.jp.


5. Open rank. Prefer assistant-level (tenure-track) or Associate-level,
but will also consider Full Professors. Socio-linguistics/Women's Studies
for near native-level speaker in both Japanese and English. Prefer
candidates who have a background in interdisciplinary and multicultural
approaches. Ph.D. required at the time of appointment. Competitive salary.
Deadline for application is 3/01/99. Send letter of application, cv,
dossier (including three letters of recommendation), one writing sample in
eitherEnglish or Japanese no longer than 25 pages to Chair, Personnel
Committee, Department of Inter-Cultural Studies, Japanese Linguistics
Search, 1 Gumyo, Togane-shi, Chiba-ken, Japan 283-8555. The position
begins either April 1, 1999 or September 1, 1999. Candidates will be
interviewed at the Asian Studies Association conference in Boston. Josai
International University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
        Josai International University is a new university founded in 1992
with a specific commitment to scholarly interaction between countries and
disciplines. This focus is reflected in a distinguished multi-national
faculty, its Center for Inter-Cultural Studies and Education, which
conducts exchange programs and international conferences, and its
interdisciplinary M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Women's Studies (the first in
Japan) and Comparative Cultures. The university is located 70 kilometers
outside of Tokyo. For further information about the university's programs
and location, see its web site at: http://www.jiu.ac.jp.


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