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Tuesday December 22, 2015 | by Andrew Page

HELP WANTED: Toyama City Institute of Glass Art seeks coldworking professor

FILED UNDER: Education, Help Wanted

The Toyoma City Insitute of Glass Art, which has been offering 2-year certificate programs in glass at the basic and advanced levels since 1991, is looking for a professor or associate professor of coldwork for a two-year contract, which may be renewed. The Ideal candidate will have a fine art degree in glass, experience as an artist or in higher-education, and bring at least 10 years of coldworking experience. Applications must be received by January 29, 2016. The position begins on September 1, 2016.

Interested applicants should submit a resume (in English), at least 20 jpgs on a DVD, two letters of recommendation, a one-page introduction, and a copy of the highest degree attained. Candidates should be prepared to conduct an interview via telephone or Skype. The successful applicant will be notified in early March 2016. Salary is based on experience, and includes a housing allowance and international transportation.

Details of the open position, including more information on how to apply, is available via email: officetiga@song.ocn.ne.jp

The application should be submitted to:

Toyama City Institute of Glass Art
Nishikanaya 80
Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
930-0143 Japan
Telephone: +81 – 76 – 436 - 2973
Fax: +81 – 76 – 436 - 2974
Email: officetiga@song.ocn.ne.jp

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