Japan Program Faculty Coordinator

Job Family Group: Faculty Time Type: Part time Department/Office: Associate Director, Center for International Engagement (Gina Pham) Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Job Description: Job Description Summary The Japan Program Faculty Coordinator is both an instructor and a manager for Trinity’s Summer Japan Program.
The position requires extensive knowledge and college-level teaching experience of Japan’s culture and society.
Additionally, it requires the ability to plan travel and events and book speakers within Japan.
Also required are: budget management skills, the ability to use computer software, social media skills, and a willingness to temporarily relocate and live in Japan.
Moreover, full Japanese fluency and knowledge of Japanese business etiquette is required.
Center for International Engagement (CIE) Japan Program Faculty Coordinator The CIE’s mission is: to develop the international skills and perspectives of students, faculty, and staff by providing them with resources, support, and opportunities while at Trinity.
To this end, through studying, living, and working in the global community, Trinity students, faculty, and staff will become influential agents of change and be able to effectively communicate, understand, and do business with people from diverse backgrounds.
Position Description The Japan Program Faculty Coordinator is both an instructor and a manager for Trinity’s Summer Japan Program.
The position requires extensive knowledge and college-level teaching experience of Japan’s culture and society.
Additionally, it requires the ability to plan travel and events and book speakers within Japan.
Also required are: budget management skills, the ability to use computer software, social media skills, and a willingness to temporarily relocate and live in Japan.
Moreover, full Japanese fluency and knowledge of Japanese business etiquette is required.
Responsibilities Coteach the class INTL 3357 Contemporary Japanese Politics and Society Manage all events of the Japan Program taking place in both San Antonio and on location in Japan Support students in their cultural adaptation to Japan Support students with basic knowledge of Japanese language Manage the Japan Program Budget Coordinate with University stakeholders as needed Coordinate with Japanese universities and other institutions or vendors over email or video conference Coordinate with faculty from peer institutions Maintain the Japan Program social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc.
) Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Teaching experience in higher education, minimum 5 years PhD in a related field Experience leading a study abroad program in Japan Full Japanese language fluency, including professional Japanese Mastery of Japanese business etiquette Knowledge of Japanese culture, religious beliefs, and social norms Ability to research, develop and coordinate itineraries that fulfill the program's educational and cultural objectives, in collaboration with program's stakeholders Knowledge of Japanese cultural artifacts and art forms such as Kabuki, Manga, Anime or others, both modern and traditional