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Director and Associate/Full Professor, Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research

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University of Alberta

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Education & Teaching
  • Edmonton
  • 27d left

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  • You must hold a PhD, be at an Associate/Full Professor level, have expertise in Japanese studies, fluent in Japanese, and possess leadership, research, outreach, and administrative experience.
  • You will lead interdisciplinary research on Japan, enhance student learning through programs, and collaborate with partnerships to promote language and cultural studies.

Requirements

  • - Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in relevant field(s) (e.g. Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Fine Arts, History, Women’s Studies, etc.)
  • - Be at a career stage favourable for appointment or promotion to Associate or Full Professor rank
  • - Demonstrate breadth of experience with Japanese studies and preferably other related areas of interdisciplinarity having to do with gender, race, history, culture, media, or digital scholarship
  • - Possess capacity to contribute to teaching in a relevant department
  • - Have record of research excellence in relevant field(s) of scholarship
  • - Have a strong record of service
  • - Be fluent in Japanese language
  • - Demonstrate capacity for strategic thinking and collegial leadership in a team environment
  • - Have experience with community outreach, including fundraising
  • - Demonstrate administrative and academic leadership skills, including providing leadership in organizing events and conferences, financial planning and human resources
  • - Have experience dealing with academic and partner institutions in Canada and Japan
  • - Be willing to take an active part in the life of the University of Alberta community

Responsibilities

  • Providing opportunities for interdisciplinary study and research which promotes Japan Studies, including language, culture, politics, history, business, technology and science
  • Strengthening research which situates Japan in a global, transnational or comparative context
  • Becoming the focus of a network of expertise in these areas in Canada
  • The PTJC offers and provides support for a variety of programs designed to enhance student learning of Japanese language and culture at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including:
  • Japanese Language Speech Contests
  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
  • Student exchange programs, such as the Kakehashi Project and Ritsumeikan Summer Japanese Program
  • JACOS/JAPEX Scholarships in Engineering
  • Film screenings
  • The centre fosters faculty and student research through such offerings as:
  • PTJC Seed Grant Program
  • Public lectures and webinars
  • Conferences and symposia
  • Princess Takamado Essay Contest
  • The PTJC works closely with such partners as the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary; the Japan Foundation, Toronto; the Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education (CAJLE); and local and national Japanese community associations.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Director position at the Prince Takamado Japan Centre?

The position will remain open until filled, with reviews of applications beginning on October 15, 2024.

What rank will the successful candidate hold at the University of Alberta?

The successful candidate will hold a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Is fluency in Japanese required for this position?

Yes, fluency in the Japanese language is a requirement for the position.

What qualifications are necessary for applicants?

Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in relevant fields and be at a career stage favorable for appointment or promotion to Associate or Full Professor rank.

What kind of research opportunities does the Prince Takamado Japan Centre offer?

The centre offers support for interdisciplinary study and research related to Japan Studies, along with programs such as a Seed Grant Program, public lectures, conferences, and an essay contest.

Is community outreach experience a requirement for this position?

Yes, experience with community outreach, including fundraising, is required.

What types of teaching responsibilities will the successful candidate have?

The successful candidate must possess the capacity to contribute to teaching in a relevant department within the Faculty of Arts.

Will applicants need to provide references with their initial application?

No, applicants are required to include the names/titles of three referees for confidential letters of reference, but letters themselves are not requested at the initial application stage.

How can potential applicants get in touch with someone for questions about the director position?

Questions can be addressed to Dr. Marie Carriere, Vice Dean (Research), via email at carriere@ualberta.ca, using “PTJC Director position” as the subject line.

What benefits does this position offer?

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, which can be viewed on the University of Alberta website.

Are there any specific groups that the University encourages to apply?

Yes, the University encourages applications from women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.

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