Journal of Korean Adoptions Third Issue Call for Papers

The Journal of Korean Adoptions is pleased to announce a call for papers for their upcoming third issue: Community. The issue will focus on community as a significant project that Korean adoptees have been engaged in building since the early 1980s. Submission deadline: April 1, 2010.

Journal of Korean Adoptions Third Issue Call for Papers
Journal of Korean Adoption Studies
Number 3: Community
Edited by Jennifer Kwon Dobbs
Deadline for submissions:
1 April 2010
The third issue of the journal focuses on community as a significant
project that Korean adoptees have been engaged in building since the
early 1980s. This issue facilitates opportunities to examine struggles
for community by documenting previous models on which adoptees have
relied to imagine possible directions toward developing collective
unity.
Currently, Korean adoptee community consists of an assortment of urban
local and national organizations that are located in adoptive
countries and Seoul, where sizeable adoptee populations reside.
Equally important yet not contingent on location, adoptee digital
communities - blogs, chat rooms, and websites - document adoptee
experiences and make possible "identifying and finding one another."
These sites of community interact at different levels in national and
transnational settings at conferences, events, and gatherings that
network new members.
Because the Korean adoption program is the longest and continuously
running adoption program in the world, it has made possible the
largest multi-generational population of adoptees in modern history.
Consequently, its work to define and organize itself as a community
has inspired adoptee diasporas originating beyond Korea to
conceptualize their own.
Realizing the historical significance and variety of adoptee community
building efforts, we ought not to take notions of community for
granted, but instead ought to return to questions of empowerment to
consider the challenges, risks, and stakes that are involved in
forming a substantial, self-reflexive adoptee presence that can
represent its interests and that can collaborate with advocates and
allies for shared goals.
Toward that objective, we might problematize current models of
identity-based community that privilege neutrality and socializing
while recognizing the important work such inclusivity performs. Beyond
the descriptive, we might look to more definitions of community that
have made possible coalitions with other members of the adoption
community, Korean nationals, and overseas advocates and allies.
Possible questions include, but are not limited to: How have practices
of adoptee community drawn from and put pressure on theories of social
action such as anarchism, counterpublicity, multiculturalism,
multitude, netizen networks, transnationalism, among others? How has
producing community compelled us to revisit definitions of adoptee
identity along with strategic uses of adoptee cultural capital as
activists, artists, businesspersons, intellectuals, lawyers, teachers,
and other professions? Which class, gendered, racial, and sexual
contexts have we overlooked in the interest of narrating our
experience? What comparisons might be drawn between our community and
adoptee diasporas or even groups within a larger Korean diaspora
toward greater collectivity?
The theme of the third issue of Journal of Korean Adoption Studies is
community. We invite you to submit scholarly papers as well as
creative work related to Korean adoption studies. We also welcome
papers that are related to Korean adoption studies, but do not
particularly deal with community.
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Journal of Korean Adoption Studies is dedicated to all aspects of
international adoption from Korea. The peer-reviewed journal welcomes
academic essays, testimonies of adoption, illustrations, and reviews
of new publications or releases related to Korean adoption studies.
The bi-annual journal is published in English and Korean. Academic
essays are expected to follow the standard North American MLA style
(see MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th edition).
Guest Editor: Jennifer Kwon Dobbs, Ph.D. in Literature and Creative
Writing, St. Olaf College. Journal of Korean Adoption Studies is
published by the Korean adoptee organization Global Overseas Adoptees'
Link (G.O.A.'L), Seoul, Korea.
Please send your submissions to:
jkas.goal@gmail.com

Advanced Filipino Abroad Program 2010

De La Salle University at Dasmarinas invites graduate students to apply for their Advanced Filipino Abroad Program, June 11-August 7, 2010. The program is a highly intensive eight-week program offered to students with at least intermediate level study of Filipino (Tagalog) language (or the equivalent). Application deadline: February 8, 2010.

Advanced Filipino Abroad Program 2010
De La Salle University at Dasmariñas
June 11 - August 7, 2010
This program is a highly intensive eight-week program offered to students with at least intermediate level study of Filipino (Tagalog) language (or the equivalent). The site of the program will be at De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. Participants will be staying with selected Filipino families (homestay) for 4 weeks at Dasmarinas, Cavite; 3 weeks in the De La Salle dorms; and one week in a Filipino town. It is funded by Fulbright-Hays and supported by the SEA Consortium Centers and the Consortium for the Advancement of Filipino (CAF) in cooperation with the De La Salle University at Dasmarinas. An applicant must be a graduate student, or a junior or senior in an institution of higher education at the time of the 2010 AFA Program, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application Deadline: Monday, February 8, 2010
For more information visit: http://www.afaprogram.org

For application information about the program and the availability of fellowships (covering transportation, partial Filipino program costs), please contact the following by December 2009.
Teresita Ramos
Emeritus Professor, IPLL
Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa
2540 Maile Way,
Spalding Hall 456
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-8933
Fax: (808) 956-5978
Email: teresita@hawaii.edu
Ruth Mabanglo
Professor, IPLL
Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa
2540 Maile Way,
Spalding Hall 459
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-6970
Fax: (808) 956-5978
Email: mabanglo@hawaii.edu

Five Colleges Research Associateship in Women's/Gender Studies

Five College Women's Studies Research Center invites applications for its Research Associateships for 2010-2011 from scholars and teachers at all levels of the educational system. The Center supports projects in all disciplines so long as they focus centrally on women or gender. Research Associateships are non-stipendiary. They accept about 15-18 Research Associates per year. Application deadline: February 8, 2010.

Five Colleges Research Associateship in Women's/Gender Studies
FIVE COLLEGE WOMEN'S STUDIES RESEARCH CENTER
A collaborative project of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and
Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
The Center invites applications for its RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS for 2010-2011 from scholars and teachers at all levels of the educational system, as well as from artists, community organizers and political activists, both local and international. Associates are provided with offices in our spacious facility, faculty library privileges, and the collegiality of a diverse community of feminists. Research Associate applications are accepted for either a semester or the academic year. The Center supports projects in all disciplines so long as they focus centrally on women or gender. Research Associateships are non-stipendiary. We accept about 15-18 Research Associates per year.
Applicants should submit a project proposal (up to 4 pages), curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, and on-line application cover form. Applications received by February 8 (including letters of recommendation) will receive full consideration. Submit all applications to: Five College Women's Studies Research Center, Mount Holyoke College, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA 01075-6406. Deadline is February 8, 2010. For further information, contact the Center at TEL 413.538.2275, FAX 413.538.3121, email fcwsrc@fivecolleges.edu, website: http://www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/fcwsrc

Ramapo College of New Jersey-Assistant Professor Position in American Studies

Ramapo College of New Jersey invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in American Studies. Must have Ph.D. in American Studies or a related field by September 1, 2010 and have college teaching experience. Appointment begins fall 2010.

Ramapo College of New Jersey-Assistant Professor Position in American Studies
Focus on the United States in the 20th or 21st century, with scholarship and teaching that are expressly interdisciplinary, and with demonstrated ability to approach American society and culture from a transnational perspective. Should be able to demonstrate the value of using sources in more than one language. Preference will be given to someone whose work focuses on ethnicity and/or gender. Will teach Introduction to American Studies and upper level courses in area of expertise, and will be required to contribute to the college's general education program and to at least one other major program in the School of American and International Studies (History, International Studies, Literature, Political Science, and Spanish Language Studies).
REQUIREMENTS
Must have a Ph.D. in American Studies or a related field by September 1, 2010, and must have college teaching experience.
Faculty members are expected to maintain active participation in research, college governance, and academic advisement.
All applications must be completed online at: http://www.ramapojobs.com
Attach resume, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, research interests and a list of three references to your completed application. Since its beginning, Ramapo College has had an intercultural/international mission. Please tell us how your background, interest and experience can contribute to this mission, as well as to the specific position for which you are applying.
Supporting documentation in non-electronic format can be sent to Stephen Rice, Search Committee Chair. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position offers excellent state benefits. To request accommodations, call (201) 684-7486.
RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Ramapo College is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), a national alliance of leading liberal arts colleges in the public sector. * EEO/AA
Contact Info:
www.ramapojobs.com
Dr. Stephen Rice, Search Committee Chair
RAMAPO COLLEGE of NJ
505 Ramapo Valley Rd
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Website: http://www.ramapo.edu

Dissertation Fellowship-Boston College

Boston College's African and African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) is proud to announce the inaugural year of its dissertation fellowship competition. The 9th month 2010/2011 academic year fellowship includes a $30,000 stipend, health insurance, and a $1,500 research budget. Application deadline: January 22, 2010.

Dissertation Fellowship-Boston College
Boston College's African and African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) is proud to announce the inaugural year of its dissertation fellowship competition. Scholars working in any discipline in the Humanities or Social Sciences with projects focusing on any topic within African and/or African Diaspora Studies are eligible. We seek applicants pursuing innovative, preferably comparative, projects in dialogue with critical issues and trends within the field.
This 2010/2011 fellowship includes a $30,000 stipend, health insurance, a $1,500 research budget, and a fully equipped office. The fellow must remain in residence for the 9-month academic year, deliver one public lecture, and teach one seminar course.
The successful applicant will have full access to BC's seven libraries as well as several rare books and manuscripts collections. Of particular interest is the Nicholas M. Williams/Caribbeana Collection, consisting of materials from and about Africa, Jamaica, and the British West Indies. The fellow can also benefit from BC's newly founded Institute for the Liberal Arts, as well as events sponsored by programs/installations in International Studies, American Studies, Asian American Studies, Middle East Studies, Islamic Civilization and Societies, as well as the internationally renowned McMullen Museum.
Applications must include the following: 1) a 2000 word, detailed project proposal that includes a plan for completion, 2) an 800 word personal essay that describes how this fellowship will assist you in achieving future professional goals, and 3) three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the dissertation advisor. Eligible applicants must complete all requirements for the PhD, aside from the dissertation, by the start of the fellowship year.
Applications must be submitted by 22 January 2010, either electronically to aads@bc.edu or postmarked by regular mail to Chair, AADS Fellowship Committee, Boston College, 301 Lyons Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467-3806.
Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from historically underrepresented groups and individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.
Contact Info:
Chair
AADS Fellowship Committee
Boston College
Lyons Hall 301
140 Commonwealth Ave
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Website: http://www.bc.edu/schools/cas/aads/resources/dissfellowship.html

University of New Mexico, Dept. of American Studies- Assistant/Associate Professor Position

The Department of American Studies at the University of New Mexico is currently searching for an Assistant or Associate Professor in American Studies with expertise in Native American Studies. The appointment will begin August 2010. Please apply by January 4, 2010 for best consideration.

University of New Mexico, Dept. of American Studies- Assistant/Associate Professor Position
The Department of American Studies at the University of New Mexico invites applicants for a probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision in American Studies with expertise in Native American Studies at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. For an Assistant Professor applicant, the PhD must be completed prior to appointment. For an applicant seeking appointment at the level of Associate Professor, applicants must show evidence of qualifications commensurate with tenure eligibility. The appointment will begin in August, 2010. Responsibilities will include teaching in the area of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate level, graduate student mentoring, and service. Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications of successful applicant and the rank at which appointment occurs.
The UNM American Studies Department organizes its interdisciplinary curriculum around these concentrations: Native American Studies; Transnationalism and Globalization; Critical Regionalism and Southwest Studies; Critical Race and Class Studies; Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies; Comparative Cultural and Popular Culture Studies; and Environment, Science and Technology Studies.
UNM provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, please go to http://hr.unm.edu/ and click the benefits link.
University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
You can now apply for this position by visiting the following link: unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55272

Yale Assistant Professor Position-LGBT Studies

The Yale University Program in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies intends to make a tenure-track assistant professor appointment, to begin July 1, 2010, in the field of LGBT studies. Applications are invited from scholars in any discipline or interdisciplinary field. Application deadline: December 31, 2009.

Yale Assistant Professor Position-LGBT Studies
The Yale University Program in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies intends to make a tenure-track assistant professor appointment, to begin July 1, 2010, in the field of LGBT Studies. Applications are invited and welcome from scholars in any discipline or interdisciplinary field; scholars in the social sciences and/or working on areas outside the U.S. are especially encouraged to apply. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Ph.D. preferred.
A letter of application describing your research, teaching interests, and engagement with LGBT Studies, a c.v., a two-page dissertation abstract, a chapter-length writing sample, and three letters of reference should be sent via USPS to the address below, or via private overnight delivery service to: LGBT Studies Search/WLH 312, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Harkness Hall room 312, 100 Wall St., New Haven, CT 06511.
Application deadline: December 31, 2009.
Postal Address:
LGBT Studies Search
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Yale University
PO Box 208334
100 Wall Street, Harkness Hall Room 312
New Haven, CT 06520-8334
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women and underrepresented minorities.