The Department of Anthropology at Brandeis University seeks to hire a Lecturer to teach a graduate course in anthropology (at the doctoral and masters level) that addresses a broad theme of central interest in contemporary sociocultural anthropology, in Fall 2011. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, the following: vernacular modernities; anthropology of religion; … Read more
Dear JAWS Members, We are glad to inform you that we have started the preparation of the second issue of the online Newsletter. So, please, if you have any relevant information about upcoming Conferences, Call for Papers, or Workshops, please let us know and we will insert them. We would also like to encourage students … Read more
The Department of Anthropology at Brandeis University seeks to hire a Lecturer to teach a graduate course in anthropology (at the doctoral and masters level) that addresses a broad theme of central interest in contemporary sociocultural anthropology, in Fall 2011. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, the following: vernacular modernities; anthropology of religion; … Read more
University of Pittsburgh, University Center for International Studies seeks to fill the position of Associate Director (AD) of its Asian Studies Center (ASC). With an international reputation for excellence, the Asian Studies Center has been designated a National Resource Center in East Asian Studies by the U.S. Department of Education. Organizationally, the Center is part … Read more
University of Pittsburgh, University Center for International Studies seeks to fill the position of Associate Director (AD) of its Asian Studies Center (ASC). With an international reputation for excellence, the Asian Studies Center has been designated a National Resource Center in East Asian Studies by the U.S. Department of Education. Organizationally, the Center is part … Read more
Ryokurankai Foundation in cooperation with Marebito Foundation and the Department of Japanese and Korean Studies of Warsaw University would like to invite all interested, in the field of classical Japanese theatre, to take part in the Nō workshop which will take place in Warsaw (Poland), between May 16 and May 21, 2011. The workshop will … Read more
New book release: The Routledge Handbook of Japanese Culture and Society, edited by Victoria Lyon Bestor and Theodore C. Bestor, with Akiko Yamagata. The book is intended to be a general reference book for non-specialists, college students, and others seeking succinct overviews of various realms of contemporary Japan, in line with the general format of … Read more
Lecturer in Japanese Studies at Newcastle University – Faculty of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, School of Modern Languages. Ref: B401A (SML) Job Type: Academic (non-clinical) Hours of Work: Full time Salary: £31,798 – £35,788 per annum Closing Date: 10 May 2011 The School of Modern Languages wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Japanese Studies. … Read more
The School of Modern Languages wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Japanese Studies. The post is supported by the Japan Foundation. The successful candidate will have outstanding research potential, a clear research agenda, native or near-native competence in Japanese and English, and relevant teaching experience. The post is tenable from September 2011. See the JAWS … Read more
Department II of the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology has the opportunity to offer 8 PhD positions/ PhD grants and 1 Postdoctoral position, starting 1 October 2011 (or as soon as possible thereafter). Two positions for new PhD students are to be filled in each of the following four areas: Historical Anthropology Kinship and … Read more