JCMU Employment Opportunities

RESIDENT DIRECTOR

Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

The Resident Director is responsible for managing and administering JCMU academic programs, day-to-day operations of the Center, including the budget and supervising students, staff, and faculty. Other duties include teaching a Japanese Culture and Society course, representing the JCMU consortium in public functions, and maintaining communications with MSU and relevant Japanese and American associates.

JCMU is administered by Michigan State University (MSU) on behalf of the State of Michigan and its fifteen public universities, and in cooperation with Shiga Prefecture.

The resident director is a full-time, annually renewable position with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2009 or the soonest date practicable. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Compensation includes a full MSU benefits package.

JCMU operates in facilities owned by Shiga Prefecture on the shore of Lake Biwa, in the town of Hikone, approximately one hour from Kyoto.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

Master’s degree with Japan specialization.
Experience in teaching about Japanese culture and society.
Academic administrative experience (including strong organizational skills; budget management and administration; ability to coordinate academic programs; supervision of faculty, staff, and students).
High degree of proficiency in speaking and writing Japanese and English languages.
Ability to work cooperatively and decisively within an organization encompassing two cultures and several institutions.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:

Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
Previous experience in the administration of a study abroad program designed for American students.
Evidence of Japan-related scholarship.

Applications: Send letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vita, and the names of three supervisors or colleagues who have observed your professional work (with contact information) to: Dr. Dawn Pysarchik, Associate Dean, International Studies and Programs, Michigan State University, 207 International Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1035. Phone: 517-355-2351; Fax: 517-353-7254; E-mail: pysarchi@msu.edu. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. AFFIRMATIVE