Stanford University, Bing Overseas Studies Program
Director, Stanford Program in Kyoto
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Japan |
Position: | Administrator |
Director, Stanford Program in Kyoto
Job Description:
The Bing Overseas Studies Program at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director for its program in Kyoto, Japan. Applicants are encouraged to respond promptly. This is an immediate opening with a target start date of November 1, 2013, or sooner.
Stanford University is one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions and is known for its entrepreneurial character and its relationship to Silicon Valley. The Stanford Bing Overseas Studies Program offers study abroad programs for Stanford undergraduates to enhance their overall educational experience. The Stanford Program in Kyoto was founded in collaboration with the School of Engineering, and has since provided students of engineering and other disciplines the opportunity to fit language immersion and practical classroom experience into their busy schedules. The program welcomes students in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The program is hosted on the Doshisha University campus, located at the heart of Kyoto.
The Director of the Stanford Program in Kyoto is charged with nourishing an intellectual and social environment that is supportive of excellence and high academic standards for Stanford undergraduates. The Director is responsible for the academic and administrative management and day to day operation of the Bing Overseas Studies Program center and for making decisions on local resource allocations and priorities, recognizing both local practice and University operating principles.
This position supervises three staff employees and manages the employment of lecturers associated with the program. The Director has immediate responsibilities for approximately 60 Stanford undergraduates attending the center and for providing direction, leadership, advising and support for their needs, in collaboration with Bing Overseas Studies staff located on the Stanford campus.
Qualified applicants will have 2+ years of university level teaching experience and demonstrated professional experience in higher education in a managerial role. Professional experience with American undergraduates and overseas study programs are strongly preferred. Strong bi-lingual written and oral communication skills and English and Japanese language fluency are expected. A Doctorate or Master’s degree with equivalent experience is required.
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Website: | http://apptrkr.com/366544 |
Primary Category: | Japanese History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 06/27/2013 |
Closing Date | 09/25/2013 |