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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Teaching Assistantship(s) Available

We are looking for a 50% TA in American Studies for Fall 2010. We expect to have an opening in AmSt 3113W and / or AmSt 3252W. The call is open only to American Studies graduate students for this first week. If you are interested in either position please email Colleen at henne020@umn.edu. Please let her know which appointment(s) you are interested in and what other appointments (TA, RA or fellowship) you are holding and the percentage time of that appointment. Deadline: Wednesday, July 28, 2010.

PCard Receipt Reminder

Please submit receipts for all July PCard purchases to date to Laura by Tuesday, August 2, 2010.

PCard Receipt Reminder
Please submit receipts for all July PCard purchases to date to Laura by Tuesday, August 2, 2010. See attachment below for generic coversheet.
COVERSHEET generic-1.xlsx

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Griffith University-Cultural Sociology Lecturer Position

The School of Humanities at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia is now accepting applications for a lecturer in Cultural Sociology. This is a continuing, full-time position based at the Gold Coast campus. Candidates are expected to have doctoral degree in the relevant discipline as well as teaching experience, research capacity and professional expertise in the area.

Griffith University-Cultural Sociology Lecturer Position
Reference No: 491703 Element: School of Humanities Work type: Continuing
Overview:
The School of Humanities is a research-productive School with 50 staff, three undergraduate programs (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Journalism), three coursework Masters programs, and an active RHD culture. It is currently undergoing an exciting period of revitalisation and expansion. Strong growth in student numbers together with generational change in the staff profile have created a position in cultural sociology, to be based at the Gold Coast campus.
The School of Humanities is one of the leading Schools in Australia committed to high level research and teaching in the rapidly expanding sub-discipline of cultural sociology. The Schools cultural sociologists have international research strengths in cultural consumption, popular music and youth culture, together with high profile research in death and remembering, cosmopolitanism and social networks. There is a growing RHD culture in the field and the suite of undergraduate courses is experiencing marked growth in numbers.
The School has close links with the Griffith Centre for Cultural Research (GCCR), directed by Professor Andy Bennett. The GCCR provides funding and and other support for members researching in the broad fields of historical and contemporary culture. Membership is contingent upon research productivity.
This is a Continuing, Full time position based at the Gold Coast campus.
The role: The School wishes to appoint a Lecturer, Level B in cultural sociology based at the Gold Coast Campus, with research expertise in fields related to the research strengths of the Schools cultural sociology group.
The person: The School is seeking an innovative and energetic colleague who wants to contribute to and grow in this high-performing research and teaching environment. The successful applicant will be expected to have a doctoral degree in the relevant discipline as well as teaching experience, research capacity and professional expertise in the area. Expertise in youth culture, new media or the sociology of media would be particularly attractive
Salary range: Lecturer level B: $73,388 to $87,151 per annum. Salary package including 17% employer superannuation contribution: $85,865 to $101,967 per annum.
Further information: Obtain the position description and application requirements by clicking the following link: http://jobs.griffith.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=491703&lWorkTypeID=&lLocationID=&sJobNo=sociology&sKeywords=sociology&lCategoryID=&stp=AW&sLanguage=en
For position queries, contact Associate Professor Jock MacLeod, Head, School of Humanities on +61 (0) 7 373 57425
For application queries, contact Miss Emma Barney, Recruitment Officer on +61 (0) 7 3735 3505
Closing date: 23 August 2010 4.30pm AEST
*This is a Sir Samuel Griffith Lectureship Program position. For details see: www.griffith.edu.au/ssglp

Fall 2010 Candidate Search for Assistant Professor of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track appointment of Assistant Professor to begin fall 2010. The position requires 18 semester hours of undergrad teaching per year as well as active advising and mentoring of undergraduate students. Interviews will be held at the annual American Sociological Association meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Apply as soon as possible.

Fall 2010 Candidate Search for Assistant Professor of Sociology
The Department of Sociology at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2011. The department is seeking a Law and Society scholar to teach primarily, although not exclusively, in the Crime, Justice, Law and Society concentration within the Sociology major. The position requires 18 semester hours of undergraduate teaching per year as well as active advising and mentoring of undergraduate students. The University of San Diego embraces a "teacher-scholar" model, and, therefore, only candidates with evidence of superior teaching and an active research agenda will be considered for the position. Service to the university, department, and broader San Diego community is expected of all tenure-track faculty.
The University of San Diego is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, situated on Alcal√° Park, a mesa located in the culturally vibrant Linda Vista community of San Diego and just fifteen miles from the U.S./Mexico border. An independent Catholic institution, the University of San Diego is committed to issues of social justice, human rights, and internationalization, led by its Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, Center for Community Service-Learning, International Center, and Trans-Border Institute. Salary is competitive. The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interviews will be held at the annual American Sociological Association meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
To apply for this position, please go to http://apptrkr.com/152332 and reference job number IRC1141.

Discourse Analysis Seminar Fall 2010

Discourse Analysis Seminar will be taught fall 2010 by Teresa Gowan, Department of Sociology, on September 1-3, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m. The seminar aims to introduce students to the theory and practice of discourse analysis.

Discourse Analysis Seminar Fall 2010
See flyer below for full detail:
Discourse Analysis Flyer1.pdf

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Asst Prof Position in 20th C. U. S. history - Cornell University

The Department of History at Cornell University has announced a search for an assistant professor of 20th century U.S. history with focus on politics, economics, or constitutional history. Appointment to begin fall 2011. Application will begin to be accepted September 1, 2010.

Asst Prof Position in 20th C. U. S. history - Cornell University
The Department of History, Cornell University (Ithaca, NY), has announced a search for an assistant professor of 20th century U.S. history, with focus on politics, economics, or constitutional history, with the appointment to begin in fall 2011. Please inform anyone you know who may be interested in such a position. Applications will be accepted between September 1 and October 8, 2010.
Letter of application, a c.v., and three letters of recommendation should be sent to:
Prof. Sandra Greene
Dept. of History
McGraw Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-4601

Fulbright Visiting Scholar to Ireland Award in American History

The School of History and Archives at the University College Dublin invites applications for a Fulbright visiting scholar beginning September 2011. Ph.D. required. Preferred specializations in 19th and 20th century U.S. history. Application deadline: August 2, 2010.

Fulbright Visiting Scholar to Ireland Award in American History
Award Title: Mary Ball Washington Chair in American History
Category: Core
Activity: Teaching/Research
Disciplines: American History
Ph.D. Required: Yes
Specializations: 19th and 20th century U.S. history.
Grant Activity: Conduct and present own research. Teach one graduate module on own research related area. Mentor graduate students. Contribute to the School's Distinguished Lecture Series.
Additional Qualifications: Grantee will have a Ph.D., teaching experience at college/university level and tenure.
Locations: School of History and Archives, University College Dublin.
Length of Grant: 9 months
Starting Date: September 2011
Deadline: August 2, 2010
Stipend: €57,500 maximum.
Additional Comments: Letter of invitation recommended. Contact Professor Edward James, Head of School of History and Archives, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4; edward.james@ucd.ie; telephone: 00353.1.7168374
Helpful Links: www.ucd.ie/historyarchives
To apply: See http://www.cies.org/