Pitt (still) hiring Assistant Instructor in Korean Studies.

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures is still hiring an Assistant Instructor in Korean Studies.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures seeks an Assistant Instructor in Korean Studies to teach/instruct graduate and undergraduate courses. Will also be responsible for: (i) preparing for and teaching all levels of Korean classes as required, (ii) training and observing less experienced instructors, (iii) coordinating teaching and work with the Korean coordinator and other instructors, (iv) evaluating student performances and assign grades, (v) meeting with students as needed to advise study progress, (vi) assessing program performance, (vii) holding office hours, (viii) participating in department service and professional development.

Must have a master’s degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Korean Languages or a related field plus one (1) year of experience teaching Korean at the college level in a North American institution of higher learning.

Must also have any experience with or knowledge of: (i) Korean and foreign language pedagogy in American higher education setting; (ii) linguistic knowledge of the Korean language; (iii) pedagogical technology; (iv) excellence in teaching as measured through student evaluations; (v) research in the field of Korean as a foreign language; (vi) teaching courses related to the Korean language (e.g., hanja); and (vii) coordination and administrative.

Must also be fluent in Korean (speaking, reading, and writing).

Experience can be concurrent.

Maya Sushi opens in Squirrel Hill at former Mr. Egg's Kitchen spot.

Maya Sushi has recently opened in Squirrel Hill at 2101 and 2103 Murray Ave (map), the home of Mr. Egg's Kitchen from July 2020 to April 2022. Maya Sushi is running a specia from May 23 through June 23: 20% off online orders through the QR code on the window.

Mr. Egg's Kitchen relocated down the street in April to share a storefront with Teppan-BBQ.

Commonwealth Charter Academy hiring High School World Language- Japanese Teacher for 2022-2023 school year at Homestead Family Service Center.

Commonwealth Charter Academy is hiring High School World Language- Japanese Teacher for 2022-2023 school year. The online position will be based out of Homestead. From the job description:

High School World Language- Japanese Teacher
Position Description
Working from one of our Family Service Centers, the Secondary Teacher will “virtually” manage instructional programs.  Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program
In order to be successful in any role at CCA, employee must carry out all responsibilities in such a way that demonstrates and models the values of CCA, abides by all standards and behaves in a professional and engaged manner at all times. 

Pittsburgh Pirates and Yoshitomo Tsutsugo host visitors from Pittsburgh Japanese School.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Yoshitomo Tsutsugo hosted students and families from the Pittsburgh Japanese School on Saturday, May 21, for a pregame "press conference" with students and on-field recognition. From the Pirates Twitter:

Food delivery service Hungry Panda hiring Mandarin-speaking Business Development Specialist for Pittsburgh area.

Hungry Panda is again hiring a Mandarin-speaking Business Development Specialist for the Pittsburgh area. As PennsylvAsia noted in Summer 2020, more Chinese delivery options, like Fantuan and Chowbus, are making their way to Pittsburgh.

Job Requirements:

• Must be fluent in Mandarin and English
• Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree and above
• Experience in business negotiation, sales and marketing management is preferred
• Working experience in Internet companies is preferred
• Strong time management and project management skills
• High sensitivity on market trend, high sensitivity on data
• Strong commercial acumen and a desire to work with restaurants, not afraid to be refused, have top-notch people skills
• Excellent teamwork ability, cooperate with different teams to promote business cooperation, and be able to efficiently complete business negotiations independently
• Have a valid driver licence and a vehicle

Everything Everywhere All at Once at Row House Cinema, from May 27.

The Daniel Kwan movie Everything Everywhere All at Once, starring Michelle Yeoh, will play at the Row House Cinema from May 27 as part of its "In Case You Missed It" series.

A24’s new film stars Michelle Yeoh as an aging Chinese immigrant who can’t seem to finish her taxes… until she is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what’s important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes. It’s part sci-fi, part comedy, part action flick, and completely unique. We love it and hope you do too!

It plays through June 3 and tickets are available online. The single-screen theater is located at 4115 Butler Street in Lawrenceville (map).

Japanese band Boris (ボリス) in Pittsburgh, September 6.

Japanese experimental rock band Boris (ボリス) will perform at Mr. Smalls Theater on September 6, it was recently announced. They've played in Pittsburgh several times before, most recently in 2017. Tickets go on sale May 20 at 10:00 am. Mr. Smalls Theatre is located at 400 Lincoln Ave. in Millvale (map).

Eduling Speak app launches.

Linh Phung of Chatham University and Eduling International has recently launched Eduling Speak, an app "to connect English learners to talk in pairs while completing communicative tasks." More information about the app and the company, from its press release:

Chinese Cemetery & Squirrel Hill Photo Tour with Leo Hsu & Lena Chen, May 21.

From Journey of the Hungry Ghost by Lena Chen.

Leo Hsu and Lena Chen will offer a Chinese Cemetery and Squirrel Hill Photo Tour on May 21, part of this spring's JADED public programming. This event is free and open to the public. It runs from 11:00 to 12:30, and those interested in joining should meet at the parklet at Murray and Darlington Aves. in Squirrel Hill (map).

"Japanese-English Social Hour," May 24 at Pitt.

"Tokyo," by Marc Veraart.

The University of Pittsburgh's Asian Studies Center will host a "Japanese-English Social Hour" on May 24.

Japanese-English language social hour with students studying foreign language (English or Japanese)

The in-person event starts at 4:00 pm at the Global Hub on the first floor of Posvar Hall, and is open to the Pitt community.