For over 50 years, the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) has been building quality study abroad programs and introducing American university students to new places, studies and ways of thinking about others and themselves. IES is a global nonprofit educational organization with programs in 21 cities throughout Asia, Australia, Europe and South America, and is comprised of a consortium of more than 130 highly selective US colleges and universities. Based at Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) in Makuhari, the IES Tokyo Center strives to provide the highest quality education while simultaneously promoting development of intercultural competence.

The Center annually enrolls over 120 students, and in spite of the events of Sept 11, enrollment numbers for next semester are up significantly. IES Tokyo students study Japanese language, enroll in regular university classes (IES & KUIS) for transfer credit, engage in community service activities and live with Japanese families. As part of the Center's seminar course on the Social Organization of Japan, IES arranges for all students to have a field placement (internship) with a Japanese organization for one full workday each week of the semester.

These placements are unpaid, and the host organization will have a chance to interview the student before the start of the program. Introductions are made based on the organization's request for a student with a particular background, skills and proficiency in Japanese. While placements are made in various fields, many IES Tokyo students are interested in international business, including finance and investment, marketing, public relations, law and computer-related positions. Indeed, we would appreciate companies contacting us about this program.

At IES Tokyo, we are continually expanding our curriculum offerings in Japanese area studies and seek part-time faculty in the fields of Japanese popular culture, economics, history, politics, international relations and anthropology. All IES courses are taught in English, and the faculty member should have a master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) and record as scholar and teacher. IES offers a generous teaching salary, transportation, expense account and opportunities for faculty development.

We are also looking for a committed, energetic and conscientious Assistant Director who will oversee the Center�s Field Placement Program, which involves placing 35-45 American students with Japanese organizations each semester, teaching the related seminar course, and directing special customized programs the Center runs for US colleges. The ideal candidate has a master's degree, fluency in Japanese and English, and professional management experience within a Japanese business setting. The IES Tokyo Center also regularly recruits for qualified Japanese language instructors. Japanese courses in the program are structured to develop students�Elinguistic, sociolinguistic and sociocultural competence.

Tokyo Center, Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), 1-7-1 Nakase, SCEC Bldg, 3F, Mihama-ku, Chiba, 261-0023. Tel: 043-211-8678, fax: 043-211-8677.

E-mail: iestokyo@injapan.net  www.iesabroad.org