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

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dynamic leader for the Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research. This pivotal role involves overseeing interdisciplinary studies on Japan, enhancing student learning, and fostering community outreach. The successful candidate will hold a PhD and demonstrate a strong record in research and leadership. Join a vibrant academic community in a city known for its cultural diversity and commitment to education. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about Japanese studies and higher education.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant fields like Asian Studies or Cultural Studies required.
• Strong record of research excellence and community outreach experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Prince Takamado Japan Centre and promote Japan Studies.
• Foster faculty and student research through public lectures and events.

Skills

Japanese Studies

Interdisciplinary Research

Community Outreach

Leadership Skills

Teaching Skills

Education

PhD in Asian Studies

PhD in Cultural Studies

PhD in Fine Arts

Job description

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

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

University of Alberta

Competition 1418

Department

Faculty of Arts - Prince Takamado Japan Centre

Position Type

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta invites applications for the position of Director, Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research (PTJC) at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will take up a tenured appointment in an appropriate Department within the Faculty of Arts and assume the role of Director of PTJC for a three to five-year, potentially renewable term.

Inaugurated in 1996 under the name of the Centre for the Teaching of Japanese Language and Culture (Japan Centre), the centre was renamed The Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research in 2004 to commemorate His Imperial Highness Prince Takamado, who was a great admirer of Canadian post-secondary education. The PTJC is the managing body of the Prince Takamado Japan Canada Memorial Fund, which honours the memory and legacy of Prince Takamado.

The PTJC mandate includes:

• 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 PTJCoffers 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
• 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:

• Public lectures and webinars
• Conferences and symposia

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.

The successful candidate will:

• 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
• 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

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts has 285 faculty members and more than 750 graduate students working in 16 departments and programs and 15 research centres and institutes. The Faculty of Arts boasts diverse interdisciplinary research expertise and supports many outstanding and internationally recognized individual and collaborative research projects.

Edmonton and the University of Alberta are situated on Treaty 6 territory, the homeland of the Metis, and the traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Dene, and Nakota Sioux. Established in 1908 as a board-governed, public institution, the University of Alberta has earned the reputation of being one of the best universities in Canada based on strengths in teaching, research and service. Edmonton, a city of nearly 1.5 million people, is the sixth-largest metropolitan area in Canada and has the second largest Indigenous population and the fourth largest Black population of any Canadian city. Nearly 10% of Edmonton's population is of South Asian origin and 16% of East and Southeast Asian origin. The city offers the benefits of an urban lifestyle combined with high-quality schools, varied restaurants, excellent theatre, year-round festivals, reliable public transportation, and ample recreation opportunities.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications in accordance with the Faculty Agreement as per the negotiated salary scale. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, which can be viewed at https://www.ualberta.ca/faculty-and-staff.

How to apply

To apply, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following:

• a detailed cover letter that includes:
• highlights of the candidate's career and qualifications
• a statement regarding their interest in this position
• a curriculum vitae (CV), including the names/titles of three referees who could be asked to submit confidential letters of reference (please note that we are not requesting letters of reference in the initial application)
• a two-page research statement that outlines the applicant's main areas of current and future research (Submit under “Research Plan”)
• a one-page statement of teaching philosophy. Please note that a teaching dossier may be requested at the next stage of candidacy. (Submit as an attachment under “Statement of Teaching/Research Interests”)

Questions about the director position can be addressed to the attention of Dr Marie Carriere, Vice Dean (Research) via [e-mail], using “PTJC Director position” as the email's subject.

Review of applications will begin on October 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government-funded research projects including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university. Individuals having an active affiliation with a Named Research Organization are ineligible to participate in government-funded research projects in Sensitive Technology Research Areas in Canada. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.

To apply, please visit: https://apps.ualberta.ca/careers/posting/1418

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

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