The Interdisciplinary Center for German & European Studies at the University of Minnesota offers two valuable international summer fellowship opportunities. Both opportunities are open to graduate and undergraduate students in any discipline.
1.) MN Goes to Berlin Fellowship
The interdisciplinary Center for German & European Studies at the University of Minnesota seeks undergraduate and graduate students to serve as native English speakers in elementary and secondary schools in Berlin. Fellows live with host families and gain an insider's perspective on education and professional life in Germany. Program dates in 2014: June 1 (arrival) to June 22 (departure). Ten fellowships available. German language ability preferred but not required.
Full information and application materials on the CGES website:
http://cges.umn.edu/fellowships/internships.htm
2.) WorkART Internship Fellowships
Interested in the arts and culture and the work of nonprofit organizations? Apply for a summer 2014 WorkART internship fellowship. Fellows serve at one of over 300 Kunstverein associations across Germany. The associations are dedicated to nurturing contemporary artists and to fostering appreciation for the arts among a broad public. Program dates in 2014: four to eight weeks between late May and mid-August (actual dates depend on your availability). Ten fellowships available. German language ability preferred but not required. Application deadline: February 3, 2014
Full information and application materials on the CGES website:
http://cges.umn.edu/fellowships/workart.htm
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Call for Submissions for the Women, Gender, and Families of Color Journal
Women, Gender, and Families of Color (WGFC), a new multidisciplinary journal that centers the study of Black, Latina/o, Indigenous, and Asian American women, gender, and families, invites submissions for upcoming issues.
The journal encourages theoretical and empirical research from history, the social and behavioral sciences, and humanities including comparative and transnational research, and analyses of domestic social, cultural, political, and economic policies and practices. The journal has a rolling submission policy and welcomes manuscripts, proposals for guest-edited special issues, and book reviews at any time. Manuscripts accepted for review receive an editorial decision within an average of 45-60 days. For more information visit the following website: http://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/wgfc.html.
Women, Gender, and Families of Color, published bi-annually in the spring and fall, is available electronically and in hardcopy. It is sponsored by the University of Kansas and published by the University of Illinois Press. Founded in 1918, the University of Illinois Press ranks as one of the country's most distinguished university presses. It publishes works of high quality for scholars, students, and the citizens of the state and beyond. More information about the University of Illinois Press can be found at: http://www.press.uillinois.edu.
The journal encourages theoretical and empirical research from history, the social and behavioral sciences, and humanities including comparative and transnational research, and analyses of domestic social, cultural, political, and economic policies and practices. The journal has a rolling submission policy and welcomes manuscripts, proposals for guest-edited special issues, and book reviews at any time. Manuscripts accepted for review receive an editorial decision within an average of 45-60 days. For more information visit the following website: http://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/wgfc.html.
Women, Gender, and Families of Color, published bi-annually in the spring and fall, is available electronically and in hardcopy. It is sponsored by the University of Kansas and published by the University of Illinois Press. Founded in 1918, the University of Illinois Press ranks as one of the country's most distinguished university presses. It publishes works of high quality for scholars, students, and the citizens of the state and beyond. More information about the University of Illinois Press can be found at: http://www.press.uillinois.edu.
Institute of Reading and Development Summer 2014 Teaching Positions
The Institute of Reading and Development is seeking candidates for summer 2014 teaching positions. They seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. They will begin accepting applications for the 2014 season in late December.
They provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support. Summer teaching positions with the Institute offer the opportunity to:
-Earn more than $6,000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $500 and $700 per week while teaching.
-Gain over 500 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups.
-Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books.
The Institute is an educational service provider that teaches developmental reading programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States. Their classes for students of all ages improve their reading skills and teach them to experience absorption in literature.
They hire people who:
-Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure
-Have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
-Are responsible and hard working
-Have good communication and organizational skills
-Will be patient and supportive with students
-Have regular access to a reliable car
They invite you to submit an online application and learn more about teaching for the Institute at their website:http://instituteofreadingdevelopmentteachingjobs.com/
They provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support. Summer teaching positions with the Institute offer the opportunity to:
-Earn more than $6,000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $500 and $700 per week while teaching.
-Gain over 500 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups.
-Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books.
The Institute is an educational service provider that teaches developmental reading programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States. Their classes for students of all ages improve their reading skills and teach them to experience absorption in literature.
They hire people who:
-Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure
-Have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
-Are responsible and hard working
-Have good communication and organizational skills
-Will be patient and supportive with students
-Have regular access to a reliable car
They invite you to submit an online application and learn more about teaching for the Institute at their website:http://instituteofreadingdevelopmentteachingjobs.com/
Post-doctoral Fellowship in the Environmental Humanities at UCLA
The Department of English at UCLA invites applications for a one-year post-doctoral fellowship in the Environmental Humanities. Applications are welcome from applicants who do research on environmental issues from a humanities perspective and have expertise in more than one humanities discipline. Deadline for applications is January 15.
They are particularly interested in candidates whose work falls within one or more of the following fields: environmental anthropology, environmental history, environmental philosophy, ecocriticism, cultural geography, political ecology, communications, media studies, film studies, art and art history, gender studies, or religious studies. Competence in digital humanities, web communication and design, and/or languages other than English is desirable but not mandatory. Candidates must complete all Ph.D. requirements before July 1, 2014.
The fellow will be hired to form part of the Mellon Sawyer Seminar, "The Environmental Humanities: Emergence and Impact," which will bring together an interdisciplinary spectrum of humanities scholars involved in research in the Environmental Humanities from around the world. The fellow will be expected to take a leadership role in the organization and execution of the monthly seminars, to oversee seminar logistics, publicity, and archiving, and to help build an interdisciplinary community around the Environmental Humanities at UCLA, including sustained contacts with the social and natural sciences. Teaching opportunities are possible but not mandatory.
This position is a one-year, full-time fellowship with a salary of $50,000 and benefits.
For further information, please contact Ursula K. Heise <uheise@humnet.ucla.edu>, Professor of English, or Jon Christensen <jonchristensen@ioes.ucla.edu>, Adjunct Assistant Professor of History.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, dissertation abstract, writing sample of approximately 8,000-words, and a brief statement (1,000 words or fewer) regarding their understanding of and vision for the Environmental Humanities. Three letters of recommendations (including one letter from the dissertation advisor) should be forwarded as part of the application. In order to ensure full consideration, all application materials must be received by January 15, 2014.
REQUIREMENTS
DOCUMENTS
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Dissertation Abstract
Writing Sample - Approx 8,000 Words
Statement on Environmental Humanities - 1,000 Words or Fewer
Cover Letter (Optional)
REFERENCES
3 letters of reference required
HOW TO APPLY
Create an ApplicantID
Provide required information and documents
If any, provide required reference information
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF00131
They are particularly interested in candidates whose work falls within one or more of the following fields: environmental anthropology, environmental history, environmental philosophy, ecocriticism, cultural geography, political ecology, communications, media studies, film studies, art and art history, gender studies, or religious studies. Competence in digital humanities, web communication and design, and/or languages other than English is desirable but not mandatory. Candidates must complete all Ph.D. requirements before July 1, 2014.
The fellow will be hired to form part of the Mellon Sawyer Seminar, "The Environmental Humanities: Emergence and Impact," which will bring together an interdisciplinary spectrum of humanities scholars involved in research in the Environmental Humanities from around the world. The fellow will be expected to take a leadership role in the organization and execution of the monthly seminars, to oversee seminar logistics, publicity, and archiving, and to help build an interdisciplinary community around the Environmental Humanities at UCLA, including sustained contacts with the social and natural sciences. Teaching opportunities are possible but not mandatory.
This position is a one-year, full-time fellowship with a salary of $50,000 and benefits.
For further information, please contact Ursula K. Heise <uheise@humnet.ucla.edu>, Professor of English, or Jon Christensen <jonchristensen@ioes.ucla.edu>, Adjunct Assistant Professor of History.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, dissertation abstract, writing sample of approximately 8,000-words, and a brief statement (1,000 words or fewer) regarding their understanding of and vision for the Environmental Humanities. Three letters of recommendations (including one letter from the dissertation advisor) should be forwarded as part of the application. In order to ensure full consideration, all application materials must be received by January 15, 2014.
REQUIREMENTS
DOCUMENTS
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Dissertation Abstract
Writing Sample - Approx 8,000 Words
Statement on Environmental Humanities - 1,000 Words or Fewer
Cover Letter (Optional)
REFERENCES
3 letters of reference required
HOW TO APPLY
Create an ApplicantID
Provide required information and documents
If any, provide required reference information
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF00131
Program in American Culture Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Family and Intimate Relations
The Program in American Culture Studies at Washington University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Family and Intimate Relations. They are particularly interested in Fellows whose research and teaching focus on the study of relations of production, reproduction and/or regulation, pertaining to the history and theory of family and intimate relations; sexuality; and/or the body. The deadline for applications is January 13.
American Culture Studies is a robust endowed program that fosters cross-disciplinary intellectual community and transformative scholarship at the intersections of the humanities and social sciences; it serves as home to an undergraduate major, a graduate certificate program, and collaborative research and teaching activities. The AMCS Postdoctoral Fellow will teach two undergraduate courses per year, work with undergraduate advisees, and actively participate in and contribute to the intellectual life of American Culture Studies (which includes the Americanist Dinner Forum, a monthly cross-disciplinary exchange among faculty and graduate students on shared research problematics; AMCS Workshops; and AMCS Faculty Program Initiatives in Modern Segregation, Performance and Popular Culture, and American Intimacies). Accordingly,
Fellows are expected to be in residence during the fellowship period, apart from research-related travel. The main goal in this postdoctoral program is the intellectual development of the Fellows and ourselves through productive academic interaction. Consult our website (amcs.wustl.edu) for more information about the program and its many opportunities.
They are particularly interested in Fellows whose research and teaching (1) have a strong theoretical emphasis, at the same time as they are deeply engaged with ethnographic and/or historical particulars; and (2) center on the study of relations of production, reproduction and/or regulation, particularly as they center on the history and theory of the family and intimate relations; sexuality; and/or the body. To be considered, candidates must have received the Ph.D. since July 1, 2010, or be scheduled to defend the dissertation before July 1, 2014. The Fellow will receive a salary of approximately $43,000 per year, plus benefits; and a $3,000 annual research/travel stipend, which may be supplemented in cases of demonstrated need.
Applicants should submit cover letter, c.v., research and teaching statements (each 500 words), three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcript. All candidates must
apply online. Details are available on the AMCS program website at http://amcs.wustl.edu/postdoctoral-fellowships. On-line Registration must be received by January 13, 2014 for consideration and applications that are complete by that date will receive fullest consideration. The search committee will begin to review applications on January 1. Hard copy supporting materials should be sent to: Postdoctoral Search
Committee, American Culture Studies Program, Campus Box 1126, 151 McMillan Hall, Washington University, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis MO 63130. Washington University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and strongly encourages the applications of women and minorities for this position.
American Culture Studies is a robust endowed program that fosters cross-disciplinary intellectual community and transformative scholarship at the intersections of the humanities and social sciences; it serves as home to an undergraduate major, a graduate certificate program, and collaborative research and teaching activities. The AMCS Postdoctoral Fellow will teach two undergraduate courses per year, work with undergraduate advisees, and actively participate in and contribute to the intellectual life of American Culture Studies (which includes the Americanist Dinner Forum, a monthly cross-disciplinary exchange among faculty and graduate students on shared research problematics; AMCS Workshops; and AMCS Faculty Program Initiatives in Modern Segregation, Performance and Popular Culture, and American Intimacies). Accordingly,
Fellows are expected to be in residence during the fellowship period, apart from research-related travel. The main goal in this postdoctoral program is the intellectual development of the Fellows and ourselves through productive academic interaction. Consult our website (amcs.wustl.edu) for more information about the program and its many opportunities.
They are particularly interested in Fellows whose research and teaching (1) have a strong theoretical emphasis, at the same time as they are deeply engaged with ethnographic and/or historical particulars; and (2) center on the study of relations of production, reproduction and/or regulation, particularly as they center on the history and theory of the family and intimate relations; sexuality; and/or the body. To be considered, candidates must have received the Ph.D. since July 1, 2010, or be scheduled to defend the dissertation before July 1, 2014. The Fellow will receive a salary of approximately $43,000 per year, plus benefits; and a $3,000 annual research/travel stipend, which may be supplemented in cases of demonstrated need.
Applicants should submit cover letter, c.v., research and teaching statements (each 500 words), three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcript. All candidates must
apply online. Details are available on the AMCS program website at http://amcs.wustl.edu/postdoctoral-fellowships. On-line Registration must be received by January 13, 2014 for consideration and applications that are complete by that date will receive fullest consideration. The search committee will begin to review applications on January 1. Hard copy supporting materials should be sent to: Postdoctoral Search
Committee, American Culture Studies Program, Campus Box 1126, 151 McMillan Hall, Washington University, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis MO 63130. Washington University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and strongly encourages the applications of women and minorities for this position.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Inequality and Identity at Washington University
The Program in American Culture Studies at Washington University seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Inequality and Identity. They are particularly interested in Fellows whose research and teaching are the center on the study of inequality, hierarchy, and power. Application deadline is January 13.
American Culture Studies is a robust endowed program that fosters cross-disciplinary intellectual community and transformative scholarship at the intersections of the humanities and social sciences; it serves as home to an undergraduate major, a graduate certificate program, and collaborative research and teaching activities. The AMCS Postdoctoral Fellow will teach two undergraduate courses per year, work with undergraduate advisees, and actively participate in and contribute to the intellectual life of American Culture Studies (which includes the Americanist Dinner Forum, a monthly cross-disciplinary exchange among faculty on shared research problematics; AMCS Workshops; and AMCS Faculty Program Initiatives in Modern Segregation, Performance and Popular Culture, and American Intimacies). Accordingly, Fellows are expected to be in residence during the fellowship period, apart from research-related travel. The main goal in this postdoctoral program is the intellectual development of the Fellows and ourselves through productive academic interaction. Consult the AMCS website (amcs.wustl.edu) for more information about the program and its many opportunities.
They are particularly interested in Fellows whose research and teaching (1) have a strong theoretical emphasis, at the same time as they are deeply engaged with ethnographic and/or historical particulars; and (2) center on the study of inequality, hierarchy, and power, especially as they pertain to matters of identity, membership, and exclusion.To be considered, candidates must have received the Ph.D. since July 1, 2010, or be scheduled to defend the dissertation before July 1, 2014. The Fellow will receive a salary of approximately $43,000 per year, plus benefits; and a $3,000 annual research/travel stipend, which may be supplemented in cases of demonstrated need.
Applicants should submit cover letter, c.v., three letters of recommendation, research and teaching statements (each 500 words), and graduate transcript. All candidates
must apply online. Details are available on the AMCS program website at http://amcs.wustl.edu/postdoctoral-fellowships. On-line Registration must be received by January 13, 2014 for consideration and applications that are complete by that date will receive fullest consideration. The search committee will begin to review applications on January 1. Hard copy supporting materials should be sent to: Postdoctoral Search Committee, American Culture Studies Program, Washington University, Campus Box 1126, 151 McMillan Hall, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis MO 63130. Washington University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and strongly encourages the applications of women and minorities for this position.
American Culture Studies is a robust endowed program that fosters cross-disciplinary intellectual community and transformative scholarship at the intersections of the humanities and social sciences; it serves as home to an undergraduate major, a graduate certificate program, and collaborative research and teaching activities. The AMCS Postdoctoral Fellow will teach two undergraduate courses per year, work with undergraduate advisees, and actively participate in and contribute to the intellectual life of American Culture Studies (which includes the Americanist Dinner Forum, a monthly cross-disciplinary exchange among faculty on shared research problematics; AMCS Workshops; and AMCS Faculty Program Initiatives in Modern Segregation, Performance and Popular Culture, and American Intimacies). Accordingly, Fellows are expected to be in residence during the fellowship period, apart from research-related travel. The main goal in this postdoctoral program is the intellectual development of the Fellows and ourselves through productive academic interaction. Consult the AMCS website (amcs.wustl.edu) for more information about the program and its many opportunities.
They are particularly interested in Fellows whose research and teaching (1) have a strong theoretical emphasis, at the same time as they are deeply engaged with ethnographic and/or historical particulars; and (2) center on the study of inequality, hierarchy, and power, especially as they pertain to matters of identity, membership, and exclusion.To be considered, candidates must have received the Ph.D. since July 1, 2010, or be scheduled to defend the dissertation before July 1, 2014. The Fellow will receive a salary of approximately $43,000 per year, plus benefits; and a $3,000 annual research/travel stipend, which may be supplemented in cases of demonstrated need.
Applicants should submit cover letter, c.v., three letters of recommendation, research and teaching statements (each 500 words), and graduate transcript. All candidates
must apply online. Details are available on the AMCS program website at http://amcs.wustl.edu/postdoctoral-fellowships. On-line Registration must be received by January 13, 2014 for consideration and applications that are complete by that date will receive fullest consideration. The search committee will begin to review applications on January 1. Hard copy supporting materials should be sent to: Postdoctoral Search Committee, American Culture Studies Program, Washington University, Campus Box 1126, 151 McMillan Hall, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis MO 63130. Washington University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and strongly encourages the applications of women and minorities for this position.
Social Sciences Data Curation Fellow at Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek a Social Sciences Data Curation Fellow. This is a two-year fixed term appointment at the rank of assistant librarian. Salary commensurate with experience. Application deadline is December 27.
The fellow's work will dovetail with an investigation, launched in summer 2013 by the University's Information Technology Services (ITS), into curation needs for restricted data. Penn State has experience handling restricted data, as evidenced by the Clinical Science and Translational Institute, which works with primary data that carry high-risk identity disclosure issues, yet fall under the NIH data sharing mandate. The Libraries also has a significant university records management program, and in spring 2014 it will house a new Census Research Data Center. Working with ITS, relevant liaison librarians, and research institutes in the social sciences, the fellow will contribute to the overall stewardship of social science research data at Penn State, including consideration of curation issues for public data sets arising from restricted data.
The fellow's responsibilities will focus on three fundamental, interconnected areas: 1) investigation of current research data practices to assess curation needs; 2) collection planning, based on assessment, for local research data sets, exploring approaches to ensuring data quality and optimizing for access, use, and reuse of data; and 3) pilot project investigations of curation processes to inform operationalizing a data curation service. By concentrating on these three areas, the fellow will contribute to their understanding of the costs of implementing data curation services for the social sciences at Penn State. Also central to these efforts will be Penn State's repository service, ScholarSphere, developed in 2012 as a partnership of the Libraries and ITS. As a tool for supporting researchers in data management planning, ScholarSphere is poised for further development as a data repository, especially for data that otherwise have no institutional, organizational, or domain-specific base: it offers state-of-the-art preservation technology, flexible access and permission levels, and robust file versioning capability. The fellow's contributions will test and help expand ScholarSphere to meet the curation needs of research data, initially in the social sciences and potentially extending to data from other disciplines, depending on outcomes from the sets of activities described.
The Data Curation Services postdoctoral fellow will be based in the Libraries and expected to work in collaboration with a range of departments, both within and beyond the Libraries. This position is offered as part of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) program of Fellowships in Data Curation for the Sciences and Social Sciences (http://www.clir.org/fellowships/postdoc/applicants/dc-science).
Responsibilities
‚óè In collaboration with staff from ITS, conduct data interviews with social scientists to assess current research lifecycle practices, document types of research data available, and evaluate needs surrounding long-term management of restricted data;
‚óè Research various trends and practices at universities for curation of restricted social science research data, with particular attention to the role of institutional repositories;
‚óè Lead one to two small pilot projects to support operationalizing a data curation service;
‚óè Participate in consultations, as needed, with social scientists on data management planning;
‚óè Contribute to design and development of resources, including research guides and workshops, on research data lifecycle practices for faculty, students, and staff;
‚óè Present on above efforts at national conferences and other relevant venues.
Required Qualifications
‚óè Ph.D. in the social sciences; examples include anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, or sociology; or in informatics;
‚óè Ability to organize and develop information resources for workshops and other types of sessions, including consultations;
‚óè Experience working with large data sets using common analytic tools and/or statistical software packages.
‚óè Familiarity with institutional repositories and data repositories (in terms of either retrieval of data/content, or deposit of data/content, or both);
‚óè Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, combined with a facility for working productively with a diverse range of faculty, students, and academic professional staff.
Preferred Qualifications
‚óè Experience collecting or managing sensitive data for research purposes;
‚óè Experience working on cross-disciplinary, distributed, collaborative projects.
Environment:
The Pennsylvania State University serves as the land grant institution for Pennsylvania, incorporating a strong outreach mission into its instructional and research activities. Librarians at Penn State are actively engaged with faculty and students across all of their 24 campuses, providing research and instructional services that are enhanced by a program of cutting-edge development in scholarly publishing, data curation and digital content management. Ranked among the top ten research libraries in North America according to the Association of Research Libraries Expenditure Index, Penn State University Libraries support the University's 97,000 students and 6,000 faculty system-wide. Located at University Park and 22 other campus locations throughout the commonwealth, the Libraries aim to advance the intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning of all faculty, students and patrons.
The University Park campus is home to approximately 44,000 students and is set in the State College metropolitan area, a growing university town located in central Pennsylvania. Set in a picturesque rural environment, the State College area offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreation facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with flights to Washington, Philadelphia, and Detroit. For more information please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu and http://www.cbicc.org.
Salary, Appointment and Rank:
This is a two-year fixed term appointment at the rank of assistant librarian. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent fringe benefits include liberal vacation, comprehensive insurance, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges.
To Apply:
This position is offered as part of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) program of Fellowships in Data Curation for the Sciences and Social Sciences. Applicants must apply by December 27, 2013 following the instructions found online at http://www.clir.org/fellowships/postdoc/applicants/dc-science. Following an initial screening by CLIR, applications will be forwarded to Penn State University Libraries which will make the final hiring decisions. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity of its workforce.
The fellow's work will dovetail with an investigation, launched in summer 2013 by the University's Information Technology Services (ITS), into curation needs for restricted data. Penn State has experience handling restricted data, as evidenced by the Clinical Science and Translational Institute, which works with primary data that carry high-risk identity disclosure issues, yet fall under the NIH data sharing mandate. The Libraries also has a significant university records management program, and in spring 2014 it will house a new Census Research Data Center. Working with ITS, relevant liaison librarians, and research institutes in the social sciences, the fellow will contribute to the overall stewardship of social science research data at Penn State, including consideration of curation issues for public data sets arising from restricted data.
The fellow's responsibilities will focus on three fundamental, interconnected areas: 1) investigation of current research data practices to assess curation needs; 2) collection planning, based on assessment, for local research data sets, exploring approaches to ensuring data quality and optimizing for access, use, and reuse of data; and 3) pilot project investigations of curation processes to inform operationalizing a data curation service. By concentrating on these three areas, the fellow will contribute to their understanding of the costs of implementing data curation services for the social sciences at Penn State. Also central to these efforts will be Penn State's repository service, ScholarSphere, developed in 2012 as a partnership of the Libraries and ITS. As a tool for supporting researchers in data management planning, ScholarSphere is poised for further development as a data repository, especially for data that otherwise have no institutional, organizational, or domain-specific base: it offers state-of-the-art preservation technology, flexible access and permission levels, and robust file versioning capability. The fellow's contributions will test and help expand ScholarSphere to meet the curation needs of research data, initially in the social sciences and potentially extending to data from other disciplines, depending on outcomes from the sets of activities described.
The Data Curation Services postdoctoral fellow will be based in the Libraries and expected to work in collaboration with a range of departments, both within and beyond the Libraries. This position is offered as part of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) program of Fellowships in Data Curation for the Sciences and Social Sciences (http://www.clir.org/fellowships/postdoc/applicants/dc-science).
Responsibilities
‚óè In collaboration with staff from ITS, conduct data interviews with social scientists to assess current research lifecycle practices, document types of research data available, and evaluate needs surrounding long-term management of restricted data;
‚óè Research various trends and practices at universities for curation of restricted social science research data, with particular attention to the role of institutional repositories;
‚óè Lead one to two small pilot projects to support operationalizing a data curation service;
‚óè Participate in consultations, as needed, with social scientists on data management planning;
‚óè Contribute to design and development of resources, including research guides and workshops, on research data lifecycle practices for faculty, students, and staff;
‚óè Present on above efforts at national conferences and other relevant venues.
Required Qualifications
‚óè Ph.D. in the social sciences; examples include anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, or sociology; or in informatics;
‚óè Ability to organize and develop information resources for workshops and other types of sessions, including consultations;
‚óè Experience working with large data sets using common analytic tools and/or statistical software packages.
‚óè Familiarity with institutional repositories and data repositories (in terms of either retrieval of data/content, or deposit of data/content, or both);
‚óè Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, combined with a facility for working productively with a diverse range of faculty, students, and academic professional staff.
Preferred Qualifications
‚óè Experience collecting or managing sensitive data for research purposes;
‚óè Experience working on cross-disciplinary, distributed, collaborative projects.
Environment:
The Pennsylvania State University serves as the land grant institution for Pennsylvania, incorporating a strong outreach mission into its instructional and research activities. Librarians at Penn State are actively engaged with faculty and students across all of their 24 campuses, providing research and instructional services that are enhanced by a program of cutting-edge development in scholarly publishing, data curation and digital content management. Ranked among the top ten research libraries in North America according to the Association of Research Libraries Expenditure Index, Penn State University Libraries support the University's 97,000 students and 6,000 faculty system-wide. Located at University Park and 22 other campus locations throughout the commonwealth, the Libraries aim to advance the intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning of all faculty, students and patrons.
The University Park campus is home to approximately 44,000 students and is set in the State College metropolitan area, a growing university town located in central Pennsylvania. Set in a picturesque rural environment, the State College area offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreation facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with flights to Washington, Philadelphia, and Detroit. For more information please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu and http://www.cbicc.org.
Salary, Appointment and Rank:
This is a two-year fixed term appointment at the rank of assistant librarian. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent fringe benefits include liberal vacation, comprehensive insurance, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges.
To Apply:
This position is offered as part of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) program of Fellowships in Data Curation for the Sciences and Social Sciences. Applicants must apply by December 27, 2013 following the instructions found online at http://www.clir.org/fellowships/postdoc/applicants/dc-science. Following an initial screening by CLIR, applications will be forwarded to Penn State University Libraries which will make the final hiring decisions. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity of its workforce.
University of California, Davis Postion as Assistant Professor
The American Studies Program at the Univeristy of California, Davis invites applicants for an Assistant Professor, with research expertise in disability studies and at least one of the following fields: digital/ public humanities, nature/ landscape, popular culture, and gender/ sexuality studies. They prefer scholars with a Ph.D. in American Studies. Application deadline is February 1
The appointee is expected to have strong research plan and teaching records and Ph.D. is required. The successful candidate will have a strong research plan or demonstrate potential for research in interdisciplinary, and intersectional approaches to American Studies, and be able to teach undergraduate courses in disability studies, digital public humanities, gender/sexuality studies, popular culture and nature/culture. Ph.D. must be completed by the first day of courses (September 29, 2014). Applicants must demonstrate exceptional promise as scholars and teachers. The appointees will complement the current faculty expertise in nature and culture, food and technology, popular culture and transnational American Studies.
Applicants should submit a cover letter including a statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, one publication or professional paper and the contact information for three (3) references through the online application system found at:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00203
If you have any questions or wish further information, please contact our academic personnel analyst, Jenny Shorts, at jlshorts@ucdavis.edu.
The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.
The appointee is expected to have strong research plan and teaching records and Ph.D. is required. The successful candidate will have a strong research plan or demonstrate potential for research in interdisciplinary, and intersectional approaches to American Studies, and be able to teach undergraduate courses in disability studies, digital public humanities, gender/sexuality studies, popular culture and nature/culture. Ph.D. must be completed by the first day of courses (September 29, 2014). Applicants must demonstrate exceptional promise as scholars and teachers. The appointees will complement the current faculty expertise in nature and culture, food and technology, popular culture and transnational American Studies.
Applicants should submit a cover letter including a statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, one publication or professional paper and the contact information for three (3) references through the online application system found at:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00203
If you have any questions or wish further information, please contact our academic personnel analyst, Jenny Shorts, at jlshorts@ucdavis.edu.
The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff.
Annual Student Activities Report (SAR) Due Monday, February 3, 2014 Annual Adviser meetings between February 3 and February 21
The graduate school requires an annual review of student progress for
each graduate student. The department process for annual review
includes a meeting with your adviser(s). Meetings should be scheduled
between February 3 and February 21. Students are also required to
submit a Student Activities Report (SAR) each calendar year. Please
submit your SAR to Melanie (stein196@umn.edu) by Monday, February
3, 2014
The graduate school requires an annual review of student progress for
each graduate student. The department process for annual review
includes a meeting with your adviser(s). Please make an appointment
with your adviser(s) to discuss your academic progress toward the
degree. Goals, problems, research interests, and timelines for
completion should be reviewed. Meetings should be scheduled between
February 3 and February 21. After the meeting, your adviser will
submit a brief written report to the DGS. We will be in contact with
each adviser to remind them of the department process and deadlines.
Students are also required to submit a Student Activities Report (SAR)
each calendar year. Cumulative information from collected SARs --
which includes information about research, teaching, publication,
conference participation, honors, and service activities in the 2013
calendar year-- is important for the department, graduate school, and
college in assessing the activities of the graduate program. Please
submit your SAR (template attached) to Melanie (stein196@umn.edu) by
Monday, February 3, 2014. We encourage you to submit a copy of
this report to your adviser at this time as well as advisers have
noted that your SAR is a helpful guide to facilitate a broader
discussion of your research and professional goals.
For more information on the annual review please check the Graduate
Handbook , available at http://americanstudies.umn.edu/grad/handbook.html
Here is the SAR Template: SAR Template 2013.docx
each graduate student. The department process for annual review
includes a meeting with your adviser(s). Meetings should be scheduled
between February 3 and February 21. Students are also required to
submit a Student Activities Report (SAR) each calendar year. Please
submit your SAR to Melanie (stein196@umn.edu) by Monday, February
3, 2014
The graduate school requires an annual review of student progress for
each graduate student. The department process for annual review
includes a meeting with your adviser(s). Please make an appointment
with your adviser(s) to discuss your academic progress toward the
degree. Goals, problems, research interests, and timelines for
completion should be reviewed. Meetings should be scheduled between
February 3 and February 21. After the meeting, your adviser will
submit a brief written report to the DGS. We will be in contact with
each adviser to remind them of the department process and deadlines.
Students are also required to submit a Student Activities Report (SAR)
each calendar year. Cumulative information from collected SARs --
which includes information about research, teaching, publication,
conference participation, honors, and service activities in the 2013
calendar year-- is important for the department, graduate school, and
college in assessing the activities of the graduate program. Please
submit your SAR (template attached) to Melanie (stein196@umn.edu) by
Monday, February 3, 2014. We encourage you to submit a copy of
this report to your adviser at this time as well as advisers have
noted that your SAR is a helpful guide to facilitate a broader
discussion of your research and professional goals.
For more information on the annual review please check the Graduate
Handbook , available at http://americanstudies.umn.edu/grad/handbook.html
Here is the SAR Template: SAR Template 2013.docx
Annual Student Activities Report (SAR) Due Monday, February 3, 2014Annual Adviser meetings between February 3 and February 21
The graduate school requires an annual review of student progress for
each graduate student. The department process for annual review
includes a meeting with your adviser(s). Meetings should be scheduled
between February 3 and February 21. Students are also required to
submit a Student Activities Report (SAR) each calendar year. Please
submit your SAR to Melanie (stein196@umn.edu) by Monday, February
3, 2014
each graduate student. The department process for annual review
includes a meeting with your adviser(s). Meetings should be scheduled
between February 3 and February 21. Students are also required to
submit a Student Activities Report (SAR) each calendar year. Please
submit your SAR to Melanie (stein196@umn.edu) by Monday, February
3, 2014
Office Space & Key Return
Grad instructors & TAs with Scott Hall offices: If you are not teaching or TAing in Spring 2014, please remove all personal items from your office and return your key to the department office by Monday, December 30th. Any unclaimed items will be removed.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Job Talk in American Studies: Shana Redmond
Job talk in American Studies: Shana Redmond (PhD in African American Studies and American Studies, Yale University) will deliver a job talk entitled, "Soul Intact: Nina Simone's Black Power Conversion" on Tuesday, December 17th, 2-3:30 pm, in 125 Nolte. We will be sending out a description of the talk soon.
Florence Levy Kay Fellowship in Education and African and Afro-American Studies
Brandeis University invites applications for the Florence Levy Kay Fellowship in Education and African and Afro-American Studies. They are particularly interested in candidates with expertise and interest in exploring issues of race, class, gender, and inequality in education. Applications are due January 15.
This two-year postdoctoral fellowship will allow the successful candidate, who will be appointed as a faculty member at the rank of lecturer, the opportunity to pursue his or her research and writing agenda, teach classes in the Education Program and the Department of African and Afro-American Studies, as well as participate in the intellectual life of the university.
Ph.D. or Ed.D. must be in hand by commencement of the fellowship. This interdisciplinary appointment will be shared between the Education and the African and Afro-American Studies Programs.
Applications should be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3611
Please include: 1) a letter of interest outlining a research project and possible course offerings, 2) a CV, and 3) the names and addresses of three references.
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and candidates of color.
First consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2014.
Further Information: http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/education/index.html
This two-year postdoctoral fellowship will allow the successful candidate, who will be appointed as a faculty member at the rank of lecturer, the opportunity to pursue his or her research and writing agenda, teach classes in the Education Program and the Department of African and Afro-American Studies, as well as participate in the intellectual life of the university.
Ph.D. or Ed.D. must be in hand by commencement of the fellowship. This interdisciplinary appointment will be shared between the Education and the African and Afro-American Studies Programs.
Applications should be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3611
Please include: 1) a letter of interest outlining a research project and possible course offerings, 2) a CV, and 3) the names and addresses of three references.
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and candidates of color.
First consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2014.
Further Information: http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/education/index.html
Legacy Research Fellowships
The Minnesota Historical Society invites applications for Legacy Research Fellowships. These Fellowships are open to any post-collegiate Minnesota scholar who is engaged in Minnesota-related research/scholarship. Awards of $1,000 or $5,000 are available to successful applicants. Deadline for applications is February 3.
Eligibility for these Fellowships is open to any post-collegiate Minnesota scholar who is engaged in Minnesota-related research/scholarship that draws on the Gale Library resources and that intends to add to the body of knowledge and interpretation of Minnesota's history (pre- and post-statehood). Independent Scholars and scholars, including graduate students, not eligible for funding through employment at academic institutions are especially encouraged to apply.
Fellows will work at the Gale Library at the Minnesota History Center and will interact with Society staff. Applications will be evaluated according to how well a proposal directly relates to the library's research resources, fulfills the requirements of the particular fellowship for which the candidate is applying, and has the potential to further the Society's broader mission of educating and engaging public and scholarly audiences about Minnesota History and Cultural Heritage.
Application Guidelines
Before Beginning
-For assistance with substantive issues related to the Legacy Research Fellowship Program (e.g., whether or not the research proposed is responsive to the solicitation), send an email to LegacyResearchFellows@mnhs.org
Application components
-Project Title and Author Name
-Project Narrative: Not to exceed 1,000 words in length. The narrative should include purpose, goals, and objectives; connection to Minnesota history and cultural heritage; research design and methods; a public dissemination strategy; and brief but relevant bibliography or references.
-Stipend: Applicants should indicate whether they are applying for the $1,000 or $5,000 research stipend. The larger stipend will carry an expectation of a longer residency period at the Gale Family library and a larger overall project scope.
-Curriculum Vitae: Limited to 2 pages and including any relevant professional publications
-Two letters of support: Letters addressing the importance of the project and the ability of the applicant are to be e-mailed directly to LegacyResearchFellows@mnhs.org by their writers by February 3, 2014. Please include the applicant's name for emailed letters. State that it is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the letters are submitted on time.
Submission
-Proposals must be submitted electronically as PDF or Word files via email to LegacyResearchFellows@mnhs.org. Applications must be received on or before Monday, February 3, 2014 at 11:59 PM.
Criteria for Selection
The following will be considered as positive factors in choosing successful candidates:
-A deep and direct connection to Minnesota history and cultural heritage
-A contribution that advances knowledge or fills a scholarly gap in Minnesota history and cultural heritage
-Evidence of sound research intentions and practices
-Degree of promise of continuing achievement as scholars and teachers
-Suitability of the topic and the research to be adapted for use with the many audiences that MNHS serves."
-Interconnections to other Legacy initiatives will be strongly encouraged and supported i.e. Clean Water Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund, etc.
-Currently available to only Minnesota residents
-In the first year, projects focusing on the Minnesota experience of underrepresented groups will be given extra consideration in the review process. This may include, but not be limited to:
Communities of color
Women
Disability studies
Program Structure
-Awards allow for work to be conducted at the Minnesota History Center's Gale Family Library, with work space provided.
-Independent Scholars and scholars, including graduate students, not eligible for funding through employment at academic institutions are especially encouraged to apply. Undergraduates are not eligible to apply.
-Projects must use the Society's collections and research library.
-A final presentation for Society staff, volunteers and interns is required.
-Some part of the research must be written as a MNopedia article for final payment of the fellowship award. Guidelines and consultation with MNopedia staff will be available during the scholar's residency.
-Public presentations of research are highly encouraged.
-The MNHS Press will have the right of first refusal on manuscripts created with Legacy Research Fellowships; exceptions may be negotiated.
-Eligible projects may include research that contributes to published books or article, and manuscript research.
-Initial round Fellows are expected to finish their work by August 30, 2014
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Should I apply for a Fellowship or a Legacy Grant? What is the difference between this Fellowship and Legacy Grants?
A: Legacy Research Fellows are for independent scholars. MNHS considers "independent scholars" to be individuals seeking support outside of traditional academic settings. Appropriate applicants may include scholars, journalists, writers, filmmakers, public historians, and other humanists. Fellowships are available to graduate students and to historians and independent scholars who are not affiliated as employees of scholarly institutions or other nonprofit organizations. (The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants program is available to researchers who can apply through sponsoring organizations.) Applicants must be Minnesota residents.
Q: What determines the size of the award?
A: The award size is determined by the scope and duration of the research project. Generally the $1000 is equivalent to 100 hours of work and the $5000 is around 500 hours. The selection committee will determine the appropriate award based on those considerations plus other factors, like distance to travel, etc. We anticipate the first round to be complete by August 30, 2014.
Q: Would I be considered an employee of MNHS?
A: No, you would be considered a visiting Fellow. However, in addition to your award you will be provided with parking at the History Center, access to photocopying (within reason), office supplies and a secured work station.
Q: What is the requirement for a MNopedia article?
A: Recognizing that not all Fellowships will result in immediately completed work, it is required that Fellows write an article based on their research to be published for MNopedia. This article must be published before the final Fellowship payment is provided. Topic will be worked out with the MNopedia editorial team.
Q: Will this Fellowship exist next year?
A: It is the intention of the Minnesota Historical Society to continue this project beyond the pilot year in 2013-2014.
Q: What if I have questions beyond this information?
A: Please contact LegacyResearchFellows@mnhs.org
http://sites.mnhs.org/library/legacy-research-fellowships
Eligibility for these Fellowships is open to any post-collegiate Minnesota scholar who is engaged in Minnesota-related research/scholarship that draws on the Gale Library resources and that intends to add to the body of knowledge and interpretation of Minnesota's history (pre- and post-statehood). Independent Scholars and scholars, including graduate students, not eligible for funding through employment at academic institutions are especially encouraged to apply.
Fellows will work at the Gale Library at the Minnesota History Center and will interact with Society staff. Applications will be evaluated according to how well a proposal directly relates to the library's research resources, fulfills the requirements of the particular fellowship for which the candidate is applying, and has the potential to further the Society's broader mission of educating and engaging public and scholarly audiences about Minnesota History and Cultural Heritage.
Application Guidelines
Before Beginning
-For assistance with substantive issues related to the Legacy Research Fellowship Program (e.g., whether or not the research proposed is responsive to the solicitation), send an email to LegacyResearchFellows@mnhs.org
Application components
-Project Title and Author Name
-Project Narrative: Not to exceed 1,000 words in length. The narrative should include purpose, goals, and objectives; connection to Minnesota history and cultural heritage; research design and methods; a public dissemination strategy; and brief but relevant bibliography or references.
-Stipend: Applicants should indicate whether they are applying for the $1,000 or $5,000 research stipend. The larger stipend will carry an expectation of a longer residency period at the Gale Family library and a larger overall project scope.
-Curriculum Vitae: Limited to 2 pages and including any relevant professional publications
-Two letters of support: Letters addressing the importance of the project and the ability of the applicant are to be e-mailed directly to LegacyResearchFellows@mnhs.org by their writers by February 3, 2014. Please include the applicant's name for emailed letters. State that it is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the letters are submitted on time.
Submission
-Proposals must be submitted electronically as PDF or Word files via email to LegacyResearchFellows@mnhs.org. Applications must be received on or before Monday, February 3, 2014 at 11:59 PM.
Criteria for Selection
The following will be considered as positive factors in choosing successful candidates:
-A deep and direct connection to Minnesota history and cultural heritage
-A contribution that advances knowledge or fills a scholarly gap in Minnesota history and cultural heritage
-Evidence of sound research intentions and practices
-Degree of promise of continuing achievement as scholars and teachers
-Suitability of the topic and the research to be adapted for use with the many audiences that MNHS serves."
-Interconnections to other Legacy initiatives will be strongly encouraged and supported i.e. Clean Water Fund, Outdoor Heritage Fund, etc.
-Currently available to only Minnesota residents
-In the first year, projects focusing on the Minnesota experience of underrepresented groups will be given extra consideration in the review process. This may include, but not be limited to:
Communities of color
Women
Disability studies
Program Structure
-Awards allow for work to be conducted at the Minnesota History Center's Gale Family Library, with work space provided.
-Independent Scholars and scholars, including graduate students, not eligible for funding through employment at academic institutions are especially encouraged to apply. Undergraduates are not eligible to apply.
-Projects must use the Society's collections and research library.
-A final presentation for Society staff, volunteers and interns is required.
-Some part of the research must be written as a MNopedia article for final payment of the fellowship award. Guidelines and consultation with MNopedia staff will be available during the scholar's residency.
-Public presentations of research are highly encouraged.
-The MNHS Press will have the right of first refusal on manuscripts created with Legacy Research Fellowships; exceptions may be negotiated.
-Eligible projects may include research that contributes to published books or article, and manuscript research.
-Initial round Fellows are expected to finish their work by August 30, 2014
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Should I apply for a Fellowship or a Legacy Grant? What is the difference between this Fellowship and Legacy Grants?
A: Legacy Research Fellows are for independent scholars. MNHS considers "independent scholars" to be individuals seeking support outside of traditional academic settings. Appropriate applicants may include scholars, journalists, writers, filmmakers, public historians, and other humanists. Fellowships are available to graduate students and to historians and independent scholars who are not affiliated as employees of scholarly institutions or other nonprofit organizations. (The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants program is available to researchers who can apply through sponsoring organizations.) Applicants must be Minnesota residents.
Q: What determines the size of the award?
A: The award size is determined by the scope and duration of the research project. Generally the $1000 is equivalent to 100 hours of work and the $5000 is around 500 hours. The selection committee will determine the appropriate award based on those considerations plus other factors, like distance to travel, etc. We anticipate the first round to be complete by August 30, 2014.
Q: Would I be considered an employee of MNHS?
A: No, you would be considered a visiting Fellow. However, in addition to your award you will be provided with parking at the History Center, access to photocopying (within reason), office supplies and a secured work station.
Q: What is the requirement for a MNopedia article?
A: Recognizing that not all Fellowships will result in immediately completed work, it is required that Fellows write an article based on their research to be published for MNopedia. This article must be published before the final Fellowship payment is provided. Topic will be worked out with the MNopedia editorial team.
Q: Will this Fellowship exist next year?
A: It is the intention of the Minnesota Historical Society to continue this project beyond the pilot year in 2013-2014.
Q: What if I have questions beyond this information?
A: Please contact LegacyResearchFellows@mnhs.org
http://sites.mnhs.org/library/legacy-research-fellowships
University of Texas at Arlington Provost Post-Doctoral Fellowships
The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications and nominations for Provost Post-Doctoral Fellowships. The fellowship program is open to all areas of study. Fellows will receive a stipend of $40,000 and a research allowance of $2,000 each year. The deadline is January 6, 2014.
Fellowships are in support of the university's continuing commitment to advance scholars from underrepresented groups in higher education. The purpose of the fellowship is to develop and prepare scholars from underrepresented groups for future faculty positions in academia. The fellowships are for a two-year term beginning in August 2014.
UT Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex; the fourth largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is a Research University/High Activity institution with over 33,000 students (7,637 graduate students and 25,700 undergraduates) in 30 doctoral programs and 70 master's programs. The Chronicle of Higher Education's Almanac of Higher Education 2013 lists the UT Arlington as the nation's 7th fastest-growing public research university with more than a 61% increase in enrollment from Fall 2000 to Fall 2010. Additionally, over the past several years, based upon its undergraduate population, the U.S. News & World Report has ranked UT Arlington as one of the nation's top universities for providing a racially and ethnically diverse campus. The University is rising in stature through its commitment to transforming the lives of students, pushing the boundaries of knowledge, and serving those around us.
The fellowship program is open to all areas of study (see www.uta.edu). The University is especially interested in candidates in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding:
‚ó¶ Alaska Natives (Aleut, Eskimo or other Indigenous People of Alaska)
‚ó¶ Black/African Americans
‚ó¶ Mexican American/Chicanas/Chicanos
‚ó¶ Native American Indians
‚ó¶ Native Pacific Islanders (Polynesian/Micronesian)
‚ó¶ Females in STEM fields.
See Web site for complete eligibility information http://www.uta.edu/diversity/faculty/index.php
Individuals who received their terminal degrees between May 1, 2006, and May 31, 2014 are eligible. (Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the fellowship requires that the terminal degree be awarded by May 31, 2014.) Successful candidates will present:
‚ó¶ evidence of superior academic and professional achievement/promise as demonstrated by their publication record, professional activities, grade point average, honors and/or other designations; and
‚ó¶ commitment to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level;
‚ó¶ Present three letters of reference from individuals familiar with applicant's scholarly and/or creative work.
Fellows may teach a course each semester starting the 2nd semester of the fellowship, as mutually agreed upon by the Fellow and host department.
Fellows will receive a stipend of $40,000 USD and a research allowance of $2,000 USD each year. UT Arlington will also provide each Fellow with a medical and dental benefits package.
All materials must be received by January 6, 2014. Applicants will be notified of decisions by March 31, 2014, and commitments must be made by April 30, 2014.
For further information and applications, contact: University of Texas at Arlington, Provost Post- Doctoral Fellowships, P.O. Box 19569, Arlington, TX 76019-0569, (817) 272 2106 or email FacultyFellowships@uta.edu or visit web site http://www.uta.edu/diversity/.
· A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.
· The use of tobacco products is prohibited at UT Arlington
* The University of Texas at Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in employment or in the provision of services.
Fellowships are in support of the university's continuing commitment to advance scholars from underrepresented groups in higher education. The purpose of the fellowship is to develop and prepare scholars from underrepresented groups for future faculty positions in academia. The fellowships are for a two-year term beginning in August 2014.
UT Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex; the fourth largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is a Research University/High Activity institution with over 33,000 students (7,637 graduate students and 25,700 undergraduates) in 30 doctoral programs and 70 master's programs. The Chronicle of Higher Education's Almanac of Higher Education 2013 lists the UT Arlington as the nation's 7th fastest-growing public research university with more than a 61% increase in enrollment from Fall 2000 to Fall 2010. Additionally, over the past several years, based upon its undergraduate population, the U.S. News & World Report has ranked UT Arlington as one of the nation's top universities for providing a racially and ethnically diverse campus. The University is rising in stature through its commitment to transforming the lives of students, pushing the boundaries of knowledge, and serving those around us.
The fellowship program is open to all areas of study (see www.uta.edu
‚ó¶ Alaska Natives (Aleut, Eskimo or other Indigenous People of Alaska)
‚ó¶ Black/African Americans
‚ó¶ Mexican American/Chicanas/Chicanos
‚ó¶ Native American Indians
‚ó¶ Native Pacific Islanders (Polynesian/Micronesian)
‚ó¶ Females in STEM fields.
See Web site for complete eligibility information http://www.uta.edu/diversity/faculty/index.php
Individuals who received their terminal degrees between May 1, 2006, and May 31, 2014 are eligible. (Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the fellowship requires that the terminal degree be awarded by May 31, 2014.) Successful candidates will present:
‚ó¶ evidence of superior academic and professional achievement/promise as demonstrated by their publication record, professional activities, grade point average, honors and/or other designations; and
‚ó¶ commitment to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level;
‚ó¶ Present three letters of reference from individuals familiar with applicant's scholarly and/or creative work.
Fellows may teach a course each semester starting the 2nd semester of the fellowship, as mutually agreed upon by the Fellow and host department.
Fellows will receive a stipend of $40,000 USD and a research allowance of $2,000 USD each year. UT Arlington will also provide each Fellow with a medical and dental benefits package.
All materials must be received by January 6, 2014. Applicants will be notified of decisions by March 31, 2014, and commitments must be made by April 30, 2014.
For further information and applications, contact: University of Texas at Arlington, Provost Post- Doctoral Fellowships, P.O. Box 19569, Arlington, TX 76019-0569, (817) 272 2106 or email FacultyFellowships@uta.edu or visit web site http://www.uta.edu/diversity/.
· A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.
· The use of tobacco products is prohibited at UT Arlington
* The University of Texas at Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in employment or in the provision of services.
University of Minnesota Libraries Two-year Fellowship
The University of Minnesota Libraries is offering a two-year Fellowship in Data Curation in the Social Sciences. This is a fulltime, 24-month, academic professional position at a minimum salary of $60,000. The deadline for applications is December 27.
You will help provid strategic direction for the University of Minnesota Libraries in developing and sustaining new models of support for campus research related to social sciences and professional program data curation with an emphasis on interdisciplinarity, collaboration on a global scale, and intensive use of technology. To this end, the University Libraries seek an energetic, creative, and service-oriented postdoctoral fellow who will demonstrate innovative thinking and a proactive approach to supporting research and scholarship in the social sciences. They seek an individual who will be an active participant in collaborative projects and an enthusiastic leader for programs that will shape the development and sustainability of social sciences data curation and academic library services. This postdoctoral fellow will report to the Director of Social Sciences and Professional Programs in the Libraries' Research and Learning Division. This position will also work closely with research support specialists throughout the Libraries' Research and Learning, and Data and Technology divisions.
The Social Sciences Data Curation Specialist has a unique opportunity to build and strengthen the libraries' role within social sciences data curation on the University of Minnesota campus through working closely with scholars--faculty and students--and those in support units across the University, including the College of Liberal Arts' Research Data Management Associate, the USpatial Data Analyst/Curator (geospatial data), and the TerraPopulus team (an NSF DataNet project awarded to the University of Minnesota focusing on the integration of census and land use data). While the focus of this position will be on social sciences data as a whole, opportunities related to the specific research focus for deeper scholarly engagement will be informed by the appointed fellow's background, experience, and interest, as well as current research support and collaboration opportunities.
The University Libraries are an integral part of campus life and contribute significant resources and programs to the state, region, and broader profession. The University Libraries provide a supportive and highly collaborative environment. Expanded opportunities for innovation and impact emerge through the Libraries' membership in the Association of Research Libraries, the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Center for Library Initiatives, the Center for Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, and the Coalition for Networked Information. The University of Minnesota is a charter partner of HathiTrust and has been involved in multiple HathiTrust grant and development projects (e.g., IMLS Quality, IMLS Copyright Verification, LSTA MDLHathiTrust Image Ingest). The Libraries are noted for innovative programs of process improvement, new models for research support, and deep commitment to supporting the full life cycle of knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
‚óè Provide strategic leadership for the University of Minnesota Libraries in development and sustaining support for social science data throughout its lifecycle.
‚óè Collect, manage, curate, provide access to and assist in the analysis of research data related to
social sciences and professional program academic departmentsÕæ refer researchers to disciplinary
repositories as appropriate.
‚óè Identify and propose research projects at the University of Minnesota involving data capture,
management, and related issues that focus on social science data needs with potential for deeper
scholarly engagement specific areas related to the specialist's background.
‚óè Access current and/or develops innovative methods for data discovery, to enhance the library's
delivery and discovery environment related to social sciences data.
‚óè Collaborate with data producers and repository contributors. Provide consultation services for
researchers and liaisons, to enhance the ability of others to manage, preserve and conduct new
research using digital data collections.
‚óè Work with the University Digital Conservancy and the Libraries' Data Management and Access Department on metadata creation and management.
‚óè Cultivate relationships and collaborate with campus initiatives involved in data curation and
development including but not limited to the College of Liberal Arts' Research Support Services,
Minnesota Population Center, and USpatial.
Position Goals:
‚óè Develop skills and expertise in the management of social sciences data, especially as it relates to the research needs of a large academic research institution.
‚óè Develop and implement a social sciences data curation management plan that integrates with other data curation initiatives across the University Libraries and campus.
‚óè Cultivate relationships with other libraries and campus stakeholders to ensure future support for data curation.
Required Qualifications:
‚óè PhD in a social sciences discipline, with degree completion within five years preceding the
fellowship appointment (expected between July and September, 2014)
‚óè Proficiency/fluency with one or more technologies commonly used in data curation
‚óè Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
‚óè Ability to work with colleagues in a collaborative and distributed service environment
‚óè Demonstrated creativity, initiative, self-direction, and innovative thinking
‚óè Strong service orientation
Preferred:
‚óè Experience with data curation in his or her own research
‚óè Experience with academic project planning or consultative services
‚óè Experience with teaching/instruction in higher education
‚óè Demonstrated involvement in professional activities, including presentations and publications
Professional Development and Support:
The University Libraries provide to all staff local and regional opportunities for professional development, as well as provide support to attend national events such as relevant association conferences, workshops, and other opportunities for development and contribution. The Libraries strongly support the aspirations of deeply collaborative and interdisciplinary research, and provide programs of guidance and education to strengthen and sustain these practices.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a fulltime, 24-month, academic professional position at a minimum salary of $60,000. Excellent benefits and substantial moving allowance offered.
Institutional Context:
The University of Minnesota is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in the center of the vibrant Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Twin Cities are known for their cultural amenities, such as the Guthrie Theater and Walker Art Center, and for their extensive park and recreational systems.
Information about applying for this fellowship can be found at: http://www.clir.org/fellowships/postdoc/applicants/uminnesota2014/info
You will help provid strategic direction for the University of Minnesota Libraries in developing and sustaining new models of support for campus research related to social sciences and professional program data curation with an emphasis on interdisciplinarity, collaboration on a global scale, and intensive use of technology. To this end, the University Libraries seek an energetic, creative, and service-oriented postdoctoral fellow who will demonstrate innovative thinking and a proactive approach to supporting research and scholarship in the social sciences. They seek an individual who will be an active participant in collaborative projects and an enthusiastic leader for programs that will shape the development and sustainability of social sciences data curation and academic library services. This postdoctoral fellow will report to the Director of Social Sciences and Professional Programs in the Libraries' Research and Learning Division. This position will also work closely with research support specialists throughout the Libraries' Research and Learning, and Data and Technology divisions.
The Social Sciences Data Curation Specialist has a unique opportunity to build and strengthen the libraries' role within social sciences data curation on the University of Minnesota campus through working closely with scholars--faculty and students--and those in support units across the University, including the College of Liberal Arts' Research Data Management Associate, the USpatial Data Analyst/Curator (geospatial data), and the TerraPopulus team (an NSF DataNet project awarded to the University of Minnesota focusing on the integration of census and land use data). While the focus of this position will be on social sciences data as a whole, opportunities related to the specific research focus for deeper scholarly engagement will be informed by the appointed fellow's background, experience, and interest, as well as current research support and collaboration opportunities.
The University Libraries are an integral part of campus life and contribute significant resources and programs to the state, region, and broader profession. The University Libraries provide a supportive and highly collaborative environment. Expanded opportunities for innovation and impact emerge through the Libraries' membership in the Association of Research Libraries, the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Center for Library Initiatives, the Center for Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, and the Coalition for Networked Information. The University of Minnesota is a charter partner of HathiTrust and has been involved in multiple HathiTrust grant and development projects (e.g., IMLS Quality, IMLS Copyright Verification, LSTA MDLHathiTrust Image Ingest). The Libraries are noted for innovative programs of process improvement, new models for research support, and deep commitment to supporting the full life cycle of knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
‚óè Provide strategic leadership for the University of Minnesota Libraries in development and sustaining support for social science data throughout its lifecycle.
‚óè Collect, manage, curate, provide access to and assist in the analysis of research data related to
social sciences and professional program academic departmentsÕæ refer researchers to disciplinary
repositories as appropriate.
‚óè Identify and propose research projects at the University of Minnesota involving data capture,
management, and related issues that focus on social science data needs with potential for deeper
scholarly engagement specific areas related to the specialist's background.
‚óè Access current and/or develops innovative methods for data discovery, to enhance the library's
delivery and discovery environment related to social sciences data.
‚óè Collaborate with data producers and repository contributors. Provide consultation services for
researchers and liaisons, to enhance the ability of others to manage, preserve and conduct new
research using digital data collections.
‚óè Work with the University Digital Conservancy and the Libraries' Data Management and Access Department on metadata creation and management.
‚óè Cultivate relationships and collaborate with campus initiatives involved in data curation and
development including but not limited to the College of Liberal Arts' Research Support Services,
Minnesota Population Center, and USpatial.
Position Goals:
‚óè Develop skills and expertise in the management of social sciences data, especially as it relates to the research needs of a large academic research institution.
‚óè Develop and implement a social sciences data curation management plan that integrates with other data curation initiatives across the University Libraries and campus.
‚óè Cultivate relationships with other libraries and campus stakeholders to ensure future support for data curation.
Required Qualifications:
‚óè PhD in a social sciences discipline, with degree completion within five years preceding the
fellowship appointment (expected between July and September, 2014)
‚óè Proficiency/fluency with one or more technologies commonly used in data curation
‚óè Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
‚óè Ability to work with colleagues in a collaborative and distributed service environment
‚óè Demonstrated creativity, initiative, self-direction, and innovative thinking
‚óè Strong service orientation
Preferred:
‚óè Experience with data curation in his or her own research
‚óè Experience with academic project planning or consultative services
‚óè Experience with teaching/instruction in higher education
‚óè Demonstrated involvement in professional activities, including presentations and publications
Professional Development and Support:
The University Libraries provide to all staff local and regional opportunities for professional development, as well as provide support to attend national events such as relevant association conferences, workshops, and other opportunities for development and contribution. The Libraries strongly support the aspirations of deeply collaborative and interdisciplinary research, and provide programs of guidance and education to strengthen and sustain these practices.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a fulltime, 24-month, academic professional position at a minimum salary of $60,000. Excellent benefits and substantial moving allowance offered.
Institutional Context:
The University of Minnesota is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in the center of the vibrant Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Twin Cities are known for their cultural amenities, such as the Guthrie Theater and Walker Art Center, and for their extensive park and recreational systems.
Information about applying for this fellowship can be found at: http://www.clir.org/fellowships/postdoc/applicants/uminnesota2014/info
John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University Postition
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University invites applications for a tenure track position in the broad area of American politics and institutions. They seek candidates with training in political science, sociology, law, or history whose work focuses on policies, institutions, or political practices in plural societies. The application deadline is December 14.
They have a preference for those studying race and ethnicity. Topics of specialization could include governing institutions, the welfare state, social policies, political development, political behavior, public opinion, bureaucracy, law, regulation, political and social exclusion, social movements, and civic associations. They invite applications from students of local and state (as well as national) politics and from those who place the American experience in comparative perspective. This search focuses on candidates eligible for appointment as assistant or (untenured) associate professors. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer; applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. Applicants should submit online a research statement, C.V., writing samples, and three letters of recommendation: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5050. Applications will be accepted through December 1, 2013, though early applications are encouraged because interviews may commence prior to the application deadline.
They have a preference for those studying race and ethnicity. Topics of specialization could include governing institutions, the welfare state, social policies, political development, political behavior, public opinion, bureaucracy, law, regulation, political and social exclusion, social movements, and civic associations. They invite applications from students of local and state (as well as national) politics and from those who place the American experience in comparative perspective. This search focuses on candidates eligible for appointment as assistant or (untenured) associate professors. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer; applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. Applicants should submit online a research statement, C.V., writing samples, and three letters of recommendation: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5050. Applications will be accepted through December 1, 2013, though early applications are encouraged because interviews may commence prior to the application deadline.
Last Graduate Workshop in Modern History
The last Graduate Workshop in Modern History will be held on Friday, December 13 at 12:00pm in 1229 Heller Hall. Jimmy Sweet will present his paper: "Mixed-Bloods and Allotment Policy: A Precursor to Allotment on the Sac and Fox Mixed- Blood Reservation, 1824-1854." Professor Barbara Welke will offer faculty comment.
Hard copies will be available in the history department main office in Heller Hall, and an electronic version is also currently available at the GWMH Moodle site.
TO ACCESS THE WORKSHOP WEBSITE:
Option 1: If you have a Moodle account and are logged in, go to https://moodle2.umn.edu/course/view.php?id=13717 and enter the one-time enrollment key (password: modhist) when prompted.
Option 2: If you prefer to access the site anonymously, go to http://moodle2.umn.edu and scroll down on the left-hand side to click on "Read-only access." Next, go to https://moodle2.umn.edu/course/view.php?id=13717 (or search for "Graduate Workshop in Modern History") and enter the enrollment key (password: modhist) when prompted.
Hard copies will be available in the history department main office in Heller Hall, and an electronic version is also currently available at the GWMH Moodle site.
TO ACCESS THE WORKSHOP WEBSITE:
Option 1: If you have a Moodle account and are logged in, go to https://moodle2.umn.edu/course/view.php?id=13717 and enter the one-time enrollment key (password: modhist) when prompted.
Option 2: If you prefer to access the site anonymously, go to http://moodle2.umn.edu and scroll down on the left-hand side to click on "Read-only access." Next, go to https://moodle2.umn.edu/course/view.php?id=13717 (or search for "Graduate Workshop in Modern History") and enter the enrollment key (password: modhist) when prompted.
Call to Return All Books & Videos
Reminder to all faculty and students: Please return any books and videos you have checked out from the department library. Return items to the "task box" in the main department office. Due: Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Grades Submissions for Fall 2013 Courses
Fall 2013 Instructors: Grades for fall 2013 courses should be entered online by Friday, December 27th at 11:59 p.m.
Please note: if you submit an incomplete for an undergraduate student, you must also submit a copy of the "Completion of Incomplete Work" agreement form (available from main office). Fill out the agreement with the student and be sure to keep a copy for yourself, provide the student with a copy, and submit a copy to American Studies for filing within the Department. If you have any problems with access or other questions, please contact American Studies at amstdy@umn.edu.
To enter final grades: http://onestop.umn.edu/faculty/grades/final/index.html
Please note: if you submit an incomplete for an undergraduate student, you must also submit a copy of the "Completion of Incomplete Work" agreement form (available from main office). Fill out the agreement with the student and be sure to keep a copy for yourself, provide the student with a copy, and submit a copy to American Studies for filing within the Department. If you have any problems with access or other questions, please contact American Studies at amstdy@umn.edu.
To enter final grades: http://onestop.umn.edu/faculty/grades/final/index.html
HSPH IGG Student and Faculty Happy Hour
A Heritage Studies and Public History Interdisciplinary Graduate Group (HSPH IGG) student and faculty happy hour will take place Wednesday, December 11 from 4:00-6:00pm in 389 Humphrey.
It has been an exciting semester getting the HSPH IGG up and running. Students from History, Architecture, Anthropology, Theater, the Humphrey Institute, Continuing Education and other departments have gotten together several times to discuss their goals for the HSPH IGG and to discuss the disciplinary perspectives they bring to the table on HSPH definitions, issues, and activities.
A few initiatives that HSPH IGG hopes to accomplish in the Spring semester:
1) Brown Bag lunch series with HSPH faculty and local HSPH professionals.
2) Regular reading group meetings
3) Invite HSPH speaker(s)
4) Get involved in local heritage and public history networks
5) A new acronym! SHIPS (Studies in Heritage and Public Scholarship) is a front runner. They welcome any other suggestions you might have.
It has been an exciting semester getting the HSPH IGG up and running. Students from History, Architecture, Anthropology, Theater, the Humphrey Institute, Continuing Education and other departments have gotten together several times to discuss their goals for the HSPH IGG and to discuss the disciplinary perspectives they bring to the table on HSPH definitions, issues, and activities.
A few initiatives that HSPH IGG hopes to accomplish in the Spring semester:
1) Brown Bag lunch series with HSPH faculty and local HSPH professionals.
2) Regular reading group meetings
3) Invite HSPH speaker(s)
4) Get involved in local heritage and public history networks
5) A new acronym! SHIPS (Studies in Heritage and Public Scholarship) is a front runner. They welcome any other suggestions you might have.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Job Talk for Popular Culture Search: Eli Jelly-Schapiro
Job Talk in American Studies: Eli Jelly-Schapiro (PhD in American Studies, Yale University), will deliver a job talk entitled, "Empire's Afterlives: Contemporary American Culture and the Long History of Colonial Modernity" on Friday, December 6th, 2 - 3:30 pm, in 101 Walter Library. Please click here to see the event flyer: Jelly-Schapiro job talk.pdf
Job Talk for Popular Culture Search: Elliott Powell
Job Talk in American Studies: Elliott Powell (PhD in American Studies, New York University), will deliver a job talk entitled, "Out On the Corner: Queerness, South Asianness, and the Sights and Sounds of Blackness of Miles Davis," on Tuesday, December 10th, 1:30 - 2 pm, in 125 Nolte. Here is the event flyer: Powell job talk.pdf
The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship Student Fellowship Competition
The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship Student Fellowship Competition is organized to help graduate students in the humanities and social sciences formulate effective research proposals. Student fellows must attend spring and fall workshops and conduct six weeks of summer research. Students may apply for up to $5,000 to cover summer research costs. The deadline is February 3.
Research Fields
Students may apply to participate in one of the six interdisciplinary research fields offered this year, led by the following senior faculty:
-Immigrants and their Homeland Connections: Transnationalism in Historical Perspective, led by Roger Waldinger (Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles) and Nancy Green (History, Ecole des Hautes Etudes Sciences Sociales).
-Making the Biotech Body: Technologies, Knowledge, and Global Markets, led by Karen-Sue Taussig (Anthropology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities) and Susan Lindee (History and Sociology of Science, University of Pennsylvania).
-Modernity and Autochthony: The Question of Land-Based Group Identity, led by Vincent Pecora (English, University of Utah) and Peter Geschiere (Anthropology, University of Amsterdam).
-Oceanic Studies: Seas as Sites and Subjects of Interdisciplinary Inquiry, led by Brenda Chalfin (Anthropology, University of Florida) and Gaurav Desai (English, Tulane University).
-State Building and Governance in Retrospect and Prospect, led by Andrew Schrank (Sociology & Political Science, University of New Mexico) and Marcus Kurtz (Political Science, Ohio State University).
-Development and Migration (International Field), led by Ron Skeldon (Geography, University of Sussex) and Josh DeWind (Program Director, SSRC).
Fellowship Terms
Student fellows must attend spring and fall workshops led by faculty research directors and conduct at least 6 weeks of summer research. The spring workshop prepares students to undertake summer research and familiarizes students with the interdisciplinary research field. The fall workshop helps students apply their summer research experiences to the development of their dissertation and funding proposals.
Students may apply for up to $5,000 to cover summer research costs. Travel and accommodations to attend both workshops are covered by the DPDF Program.
Eligibility
All research fields in this year's Student Fellowship Competition are open to pre-ABD doctoral students who are enrolled full time in PhD programs at accredited universities in the United States. The international field is also open to first year doctoral students enrolled in universities within the United Kingdom. Students in the humanities, social sciences, and related disciplines are welcome to apply. For more information on eligibility and selection criteria, please visit our website.
Contact
For further information regarding the program and how to apply, please visit our website at www.ssrc.org/programs/dpdf/.
Program staff are available at dpdf@ssrc.org to answer additional questions.
Research Fields
Students may apply to participate in one of the six interdisciplinary research fields offered this year, led by the following senior faculty:
-Immigrants and their Homeland Connections: Transnationalism in Historical Perspective, led by Roger Waldinger (Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles) and Nancy Green (History, Ecole des Hautes Etudes Sciences Sociales).
-Making the Biotech Body: Technologies, Knowledge, and Global Markets, led by Karen-Sue Taussig (Anthropology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities) and Susan Lindee (History and Sociology of Science, University of Pennsylvania).
-Modernity and Autochthony: The Question of Land-Based Group Identity, led by Vincent Pecora (English, University of Utah) and Peter Geschiere (Anthropology, University of Amsterdam).
-Oceanic Studies: Seas as Sites and Subjects of Interdisciplinary Inquiry, led by Brenda Chalfin (Anthropology, University of Florida) and Gaurav Desai (English, Tulane University).
-State Building and Governance in Retrospect and Prospect, led by Andrew Schrank (Sociology & Political Science, University of New Mexico) and Marcus Kurtz (Political Science, Ohio State University).
-Development and Migration (International Field), led by Ron Skeldon (Geography, University of Sussex) and Josh DeWind (Program Director, SSRC).
Fellowship Terms
Student fellows must attend spring and fall workshops led by faculty research directors and conduct at least 6 weeks of summer research. The spring workshop prepares students to undertake summer research and familiarizes students with the interdisciplinary research field. The fall workshop helps students apply their summer research experiences to the development of their dissertation and funding proposals.
Students may apply for up to $5,000 to cover summer research costs. Travel and accommodations to attend both workshops are covered by the DPDF Program.
Eligibility
All research fields in this year's Student Fellowship Competition are open to pre-ABD doctoral students who are enrolled full time in PhD programs at accredited universities in the United States. The international field is also open to first year doctoral students enrolled in universities within the United Kingdom. Students in the humanities, social sciences, and related disciplines are welcome to apply. For more information on eligibility and selection criteria, please visit our website.
Contact
For further information regarding the program and how to apply, please visit our website at www.ssrc.org/programs/dpdf/.
Program staff are available at dpdf@ssrc.org to answer additional questions.
Psotion at the University of Texas at Austin
The Center for Women's & Gender Studies at the University of Texas at Austin has a Two-year Embrey Family Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowship.This position is a keystone of the Center's Embrey Family Foundation Critical Human Rights Initiative. The field is open and the strongest candidates will be appointed regardless of specialization. The deadline for applications is January 1.
Annual Teaching Load:
One undergraduate WGS core course, one graduate WGS core course, and one upper-division topics course related to the candidate's research, per two-semester academic year (2:1 or 1:2).
Qualifications:
Must have received PhD within the last three years. The successful candidate will demonstrate ability and interest in teaching core courses in our undergraduate major and M.A. programs and in contributing to program development and intellectual community in the Center for Women's and Gender Studies. Candidates who can contribute to our Embrey Critical Human Rights Initiative will receive special consideration.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, and brief description of current research agenda to Interfolio. Three letters of recommendation must be sent separately through Interfolio.
Deadline:
January 1, 2014
Annual Teaching Load:
One undergraduate WGS core course, one graduate WGS core course, and one upper-division topics course related to the candidate's research, per two-semester academic year (2:1 or 1:2).
Qualifications:
Must have received PhD within the last three years. The successful candidate will demonstrate ability and interest in teaching core courses in our undergraduate major and M.A. programs and in contributing to program development and intellectual community in the Center for Women's and Gender Studies. Candidates who can contribute to our Embrey Critical Human Rights Initiative will receive special consideration.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, and brief description of current research agenda to Interfolio. Three letters of recommendation must be sent separately through Interfolio.
Deadline:
January 1, 2014
University Libraries Installing a New Software Version
The University Libraries is installing a new software version over the coming few weeks. Although circulation and MNCAT searching won't be affected, there are a few things to be aware of.
1. No orders will be allowed during the transition period. Any emergency orders need to be made before this Friday. Once the system is set and data has been transferred, the libraries can begin orders again.
2. MNCAT Classic will cease to be an option - the new software doesn't allow for this 'legacy' system to continue. Using WorldCat is an option, but be aware that there is a lag in adding records into that system so that if you need something recent, the new MNCAT is the only option.
1. No orders will be allowed during the transition period. Any emergency orders need to be made before this Friday. Once the system is set and data has been transferred, the libraries can begin orders again.
2. MNCAT Classic will cease to be an option - the new software doesn't allow for this 'legacy' system to continue. Using WorldCat is an option, but be aware that there is a lag in adding records into that system so that if you need something recent, the new MNCAT is the only option.
Human Rights Day event on Tuesday, December 10
The Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change is hosting a Human Rights Day event on Tuesday, December 10 at 4:00pm in 1210 Heller Hall. Kathryn Sikkink will give a talk entitled "Latin America as a Protagonist of the Idea of International Human Rights."
Discussants:
Professor Jaime Yaffe and Professor Patrick McNamara.
Abstract:
Latin American governments, social movements, and regional organizations have made a far bigger contribution to the idea and practice of international human rights than has previously been recognized. Most discussions of the global human rights regime stress its origins in the countries of the Global North. This article explores the role of Latin America states as early protagonists of the international protection of human rights, focusing in particular on the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man. Histories of human rights in the world emphasize the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), passed by the UN General Assembly of December 10, 1948, as the founding moments of international human rights. Few know that Latin American states passed a similar American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man a full 8 months before passage of the UDHR. The American Declaration was thus the first broad enumeration of rights adopted by an intergovernmental organization. I will explore the American Declaration as an example of often over-looked Latin American human rights protagonism that has continued to this day, and that calls into question the idea that human rights originated only in the Global North.
Discussants:
Professor Jaime Yaffe and Professor Patrick McNamara.
Abstract:
Latin American governments, social movements, and regional organizations have made a far bigger contribution to the idea and practice of international human rights than has previously been recognized. Most discussions of the global human rights regime stress its origins in the countries of the Global North. This article explores the role of Latin America states as early protagonists of the international protection of human rights, focusing in particular on the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man. Histories of human rights in the world emphasize the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), passed by the UN General Assembly of December 10, 1948, as the founding moments of international human rights. Few know that Latin American states passed a similar American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man a full 8 months before passage of the UDHR. The American Declaration was thus the first broad enumeration of rights adopted by an intergovernmental organization. I will explore the American Declaration as an example of often over-looked Latin American human rights protagonism that has continued to this day, and that calls into question the idea that human rights originated only in the Global North.
Austrian Holiday Party on December 6
THE CENTER FOR AUSTRIAN STUDIES is hosting the Austrian Holiday Party on December 6 from 5:00-7:00pm in 1210 Heller Hall.
Brown Bag Series with Therona Moodley
The Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change is hosting the Brown Bag Series "Rage and Representation: The Disorderly Woman in Indian Cinema" on Friday, December 6 at 12:00pm in 527 Heller Hall. It will be presented by Therona Moodley.
Abstract:
This project examines the nature of transgression via the representation of women in Indian cinema. Moodley seeks to disrupt gender identity and representations of the feminine through an analysis of transgression and rage. Moodley examines these concepts as filmic tropes of silence, despair, and self -annihilation, which entails an understanding that it is more than just about their aesthetics. This is made possible by visuality, whereby the moving image offers the viewer multiple, simultaneous narratives in a single frame. Drawing upon theories of gender performativity and precarity (Butler), the contradictions of competing and conjoining hegemonies (Fernandes), and transgression (Foucault) which in turn constrict, discipline, and open strategic spaces for deconstruction and reconstruction, Moodley proposes a methodology of montage to enable subversive readings of women's transgression in Indian film.
Abstract:
This project examines the nature of transgression via the representation of women in Indian cinema. Moodley seeks to disrupt gender identity and representations of the feminine through an analysis of transgression and rage. Moodley examines these concepts as filmic tropes of silence, despair, and self -annihilation, which entails an understanding that it is more than just about their aesthetics. This is made possible by visuality, whereby the moving image offers the viewer multiple, simultaneous narratives in a single frame. Drawing upon theories of gender performativity and precarity (Butler), the contradictions of competing and conjoining hegemonies (Fernandes), and transgression (Foucault) which in turn constrict, discipline, and open strategic spaces for deconstruction and reconstruction, Moodley proposes a methodology of montage to enable subversive readings of women's transgression in Indian film.
Coffee Hour with Dr. Jason Hill
The Department of Geography, Environment and Society Coffee Hour will take place on Friday, December 6 at 3:30pm in 445 Blegen Hall. Dr. Jason Hill will give a talk titled "Teaching about Global Food Sustainability: Reflections on the MOOC Model."
Abstract:
The Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC, has garnered an extraordinary amount of attention in a few years' time. What are its strengths and what are its weaknesses as a learning experience for both students and faculty? Professor Hill, a renowned scientist working in the field of food, energy, and natural resources systems offers a set of reflections on his experience teaching a MOOC on global food sustainability
Abstract:
The Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC, has garnered an extraordinary amount of attention in a few years' time. What are its strengths and what are its weaknesses as a learning experience for both students and faculty? Professor Hill, a renowned scientist working in the field of food, energy, and natural resources systems offers a set of reflections on his experience teaching a MOOC on global food sustainability
Professor Rainer M. Koeppl to Speak
The Center for Austrian Studies is holding the event "The Politics of Mistranslation and the Mistranslation of Politics: Manipulating Movie Soundtracks in Postwar Europe." The event will take place Today, Wednesday, December 4 at 12:30pm in 113 Folwell Hall. Professor Rainer M. Koeppl will be speaking.
Jasmine Tang's Essay Published
Current Graduate Student Jasmine Tang had here essay "'A Tennessean in an Unlikely Package': The Stand-Up Comedy of Henry Cho," published in Asian Americans in Dixie: Race and Migration in the South, edited by Khyati Joshi and Jigna Desai, University of Illinois press.
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