Opportunities

TEACHING POSITIONS

There is a new initiative started by Willamette University (WU), Tokyo International University (TIU) and Tokyo International University of America (TIUA) called the Graduate Teaching Institute (GTI).  The Global Teaching Fellow (GTF) teaches English language courses in the curriculum of the GTI of Tokyo International University.  TIU has campuses in Kawagoe (Saitama) and Tokyo, Japan.  These positions will begin with employment in the American Studies Program at Willamette University, where GTFs will earn approximately the same starting salary as the Salem-Keizer School District, but for ten months, starting in June, with benefits, before going to Japan.  To learn more about these exciting positions, please go to the Graduate School of Education's website:  http://www.willamette.edu/gse/gtf/index.html

STUDENT JOBS AND VOLUNTEERING

TIUA offers many job and volunteer opportunities for Willamette University students. As a student worker you can gain valuable office experience and work with experienced and professional staff. Other positions include being a Summer Resident Assistant or an International Peer Coach, working closely with American Studies Program (ASP) students in their every day experiences at TIUA and WU. Many of these positions are filled on a yearly or semester basis, so if no positions are open now, check back at a later date.

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Academic Tutors
 
TIUA hires Willamette University students as peer academic tutors for American Studies Program (ASP) students in spring, summer and fall semesters. The peer tutors work closely with faculty members to provide a positive and supportive learning environment for students. The peer tutors meet regularly with students outside of class, often in a one-to-one tutoring situation, to help students understand class content and develop better academic English skills.
 
New tutors are generally recruited during spring semester.  At that time, there are information sessions held by current tutors, announcements on Job Cat, and tables in Goudy to announce the opportunities available.  Applications will be posted here when openings become available.
 
Tutor Application (Microsoft Word form-fill)
 
For more information on tutoring positions, Contact Jane Averill
 


alt2013 Summer Community Associate (CA)

The American Studies Program (ASP) Summer Community Associate is a full-time paid position that combines residence life staff responsibilities and the planning of exciting programs throughout the summer. Summer Community Associates support ASP students in being self-sufficient and continuing to learn from their varied experiences in the United States. Help the students enjoy summer American-style! Summer Community Associates also work with special summer programs such as Kaneko Day Camp (Japanese language and culture camp for local children), summer T.a.B. (Take a Break) service learning trips, student groups visiting from Japan and ASP student leaders. As a Summer Community Associate you will develop lifelong friendships with students as you build community in Kaneko Commons. Being a Summer Community Associate is an unforgettable experience; you can improve your cross-cultural skills, sharpen your leadership skills and have fun doing it!

The deadline for Summer 2013 has passed. Applications for  Summer 2014 will be available in Spring 2014.

Note: a single room and a meal plan are provided.

 

Program Assistant for WOW - Window on Willamette -- Experience Oregon!

TIUA is hiring 10-15 Program Assistants to work with a new program called WOW -- Window on Willamette -- Experience Oregon! This is a 5-day opportunity for freshmen students from Tokyo International University in Kawagoe, Japan, to come to see the Willamette University campus, live in residence halls, and experience what it would be like to participate in the eleven-month American Studies Program.  PAs will live in the halls with the students, join them in all activities including class, and work as CAs. Applications are due April 15, 2013.

Program Assistant Job Description (DOC)

Program Assistant Application (DOC)

For more information on these positions, Barby Dressler
 

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International Program Assistant (IPA)
 

Work closely with professional TIUA office staff. Duties include general secretarial work, event planning/organizing, cultural programming, video filming/editing, tabulating cultural survey results, and working with ASP students in all aspects of their experience at TIUA/WU.
 
We are currently have no IPA positions open for the Spring Semester 2013. Check back here in early April to see about summer or fall IPA position openings.

Job Announcement (pdf)

Position Description (pdf)

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International Peer Coach (IPC)

Play an important role in the integration of ASP students into the WU and Salem community. As an IPC leader you will plan trips and events, organize weekly group and one-on-one meetings with ASP students, teach University Policy, and be a mentor and friend to next year's ASP students.

2013 IPC positions have been filled. Applications for 2014 IPCs will be available in the fall semester, 2013.


For more information on any of the student life positions above, contact Sarah Shinn or Naomi Collette