THE DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY at Cornell University Society for the Humanities invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for academic years 2014/15 and 2015/16. Applicants' work should focus on issues of sovereignty and representation as they intersect in the Islamic world from the 8th century to the present. Applicants must have received the PhD degree after September 2008 and no later than June 30th, 2014. Application deadline: December 15th, 2013.
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Department of Romance Studies: Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Francophone Literature and Culture
With the sponsorship of the Society for the Humanities, the Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Francophone Literature and Culture. Preference will be given to candidates working on Maghrebian and/or other African literatures, film, and cultural theory. Fellows will teach two courses per year (one upper- and one lower-division). In addition, the Mellon Fellow is invited to participate in the Society for the Humanities' events, including weekly seminar luncheons.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2014/15-2015/16 academic years must have received the Ph.D. degree after September 2008. Mellon Fellowships are open to international applicants. Applicants who will have received the Ph.D. degree by June 30, 2014 are eligible. Applicants who do not have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application must include a letter from the committee chair or department stating that the Ph.D. degree will be conferred before the term of the fellowship begins.
Application Procedures
Applicants should submit the following materials for consideration:
-a curriculum vitae
-a detailed statement of research interests
-a writing sample
-course proposals for the courses the Mellon Fellow will teach while in residence at Cornell three letters of recommendation
Applications are due by November 15, 2013 to the address below
Applications should be sent to:
Paula L. Epps-Cepero Program Administrator Society for the Humanities Cornell University 27 East Avenue Ithaca, NY 14853
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Department of Anthropology: Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sovereignty and Representation in the Islamic World
With the sponsorship of the Cornell University Society for the Humanities, the Department of Anthropology invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for academic years 2014/15 and 2015/16. Applicants' work should focus on issues of sovereignty and representation as they intersect in the Islamic world from the 8th century to the present. New media have played a critical role in contemporary social movements, from digital forms such as twitter to analog forms such as cassette tapes. The same may be said of various forms of materiality since the initial spread of Islam. We thus seek a cutting-edge scholar working within any anthropological tradition--ethnographic, archaeological, historical--to explore the interdigitation of the aesthetic and the political. The Fellow will teach two courses each year: one lower and one upper division. Depending on expertise, the lower-level course would be the introductory course in sociocultural
or archaeological anthropology, our Cultural Diversity and Contemporary Issues course, or a first-year writing seminar on a mutually agreed topic. The upper-level course would be a seminar aimed at seniors and graduate students on a topic related to the themes outlined above.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2014/15-2015/16 academic years must have received the Ph.D. degree after September 2008. Mellon Fellowships are open to international applicants. Applicants who will have received the Ph.D. degree by June 30, 2014 are eligible. Applicants who do not have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application must include a letter from the committee chair or department stating that the Ph.D. degree will be conferred before the term of the fellowship begins.
Application Procedures
Applicants should submit the following materials for consideration:
-a curriculum vitae
-a detailed statement of research interests
-a writing sample
-course proposals for the courses the Mellon Fellow will teach while in residence at Cornell
-three letters of recommendation
Applications are due by December 15, 2013 to the address below; we encourage applicants to contact the Anthropology department if they will be attending the AAA meetings (nr29@cornell.edu).
Applications should be sent to:
Paula L. Epps-Cepero Program Administrator Society for the Humanities Cornell University 27 East Avenue Ithaca, NY 14853
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Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and educator.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Tenture-track Assistant Professor in Mexican American Studies at San Jose State University
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES Department at San Jose State University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to start August 21st, 2014. PhD required with academic preparation in the social sciences and/or Ethnic Studies with an emphasis on Chicana/o Studies and Chicana/o-Latina/o communities and Policy Analysis and Development. Application deadline: October 4th, 2013.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY
Subject to Budgetary Approval
Mexican American Studies
Job opening ID (JOID):22643 RANK: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. required with academic preparation in the social sciences and/or Ethnic Studies with an emphasis on Chicana/o Studies and Chicana/o-Latina/o communities and Policy Analysis and Development. Required: 1.) Experience in Chicana/o-Latina/o community research and engagement, 2.) Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of multicultural populations, gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or other comparable experience, 3.) Publications or strong potential for publications, and teaching experience appropriate to academic specialty in the area of policy. Preferred: 1.) Knowledge of curriculum development in Chicana/o studies, 2.) Evidence of both undergraduate and graduate mentoring, 3.) Successful grant-writing skills, 4) Expertise in Comparative Ethnic Studies and Policy.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This professor will: 1.) teach courses in Mexican American Studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels in the applicant's training and interests; 2.) foster applied interdisciplinary programs and partnerships with other departments at SJSU and other campuses; and, 3.) help to develop on-line curriculum. This work will involve crossing disciplines and active engagement with diverse groups and individuals. Scholarly and professional contributions are expected for tenure and promotion. Responsibilities also include developing and updating curricula and program, advising students, and serving on administrative and academic committees. The candidate must have and/or develop experience to address the needs of a diverse student population--in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation--through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STARTING DATE: August 21, 2014
ELIGIBILITY: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on October 4, 2013 and continue until position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For full consideration send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research plans, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by October 4, 2013 to:
Professor Marcos Pizarro, Hiring Committee Chair
Mexican American Studies Department
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0118
Please include the Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The Mexican American Studies Department offers an undergraduate minor and a Master's degree. Both the minor and graduate degree prepare students for careers in teaching, social services, policy, health care, government, and community service, as well as doctoral study in Chicana/o Studies, Ethnic Studies and other academic fields. San José State University is California's
oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of the San Francisco Bay in downtown San José (Pop. 1,006,892), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high technology research and development center. Many of California's popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls more than 30,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, student
and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives. SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State
University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
The latest San José State University Safety 101 Uniform Campus and Security Report is available. You may request a copy of San José State University's annual safety report by contacting the University Police Department at (408) 924-2222 or by visiting the website at www.sjsu.edu/safety report.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY
Subject to Budgetary Approval
Mexican American Studies
Job opening ID (JOID):22643 RANK: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. required with academic preparation in the social sciences and/or Ethnic Studies with an emphasis on Chicana/o Studies and Chicana/o-Latina/o communities and Policy Analysis and Development. Required: 1.) Experience in Chicana/o-Latina/o community research and engagement, 2.) Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of multicultural populations, gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or other comparable experience, 3.) Publications or strong potential for publications, and teaching experience appropriate to academic specialty in the area of policy. Preferred: 1.) Knowledge of curriculum development in Chicana/o studies, 2.) Evidence of both undergraduate and graduate mentoring, 3.) Successful grant-writing skills, 4) Expertise in Comparative Ethnic Studies and Policy.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This professor will: 1.) teach courses in Mexican American Studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels in the applicant's training and interests; 2.) foster applied interdisciplinary programs and partnerships with other departments at SJSU and other campuses; and, 3.) help to develop on-line curriculum. This work will involve crossing disciplines and active engagement with diverse groups and individuals. Scholarly and professional contributions are expected for tenure and promotion. Responsibilities also include developing and updating curricula and program, advising students, and serving on administrative and academic committees. The candidate must have and/or develop experience to address the needs of a diverse student population--in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation--through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STARTING DATE: August 21, 2014
ELIGIBILITY: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on October 4, 2013 and continue until position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For full consideration send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests/philosophy and research plans, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by October 4, 2013 to:
Professor Marcos Pizarro, Hiring Committee Chair
Mexican American Studies Department
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0118
Please include the Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The Mexican American Studies Department offers an undergraduate minor and a Master's degree. Both the minor and graduate degree prepare students for careers in teaching, social services, policy, health care, government, and community service, as well as doctoral study in Chicana/o Studies, Ethnic Studies and other academic fields. San José State University is California's
oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of the San Francisco Bay in downtown San José (Pop. 1,006,892), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high technology research and development center. Many of California's popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls more than 30,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, student
and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives. SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State
University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
The latest San José State University Safety 101 Uniform Campus and Security Report is available. You may request a copy of San José State University's annual safety report by contacting the University Police Department at (408) 924-2222 or by visiting the website at www.sjsu.edu/safety report.
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sociology at Univ. of Delaware
THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to begin September 1st, 2014. A PhD is required, with preference for that degree being in Sociology. Application deadline: October 25th, 2013.
Fabulously situated mid-way between NYC and DC and conveniently near to the PHL airport, Delaware is a hidden mid-Atlantic gem. With fabulous state parks, great transportation to major cities, great comparative values in housing, property and sales (0%) taxes, many find it an ideal place to live. UD colleagues live in Wilmington DE, Philadelphia, Baltimore as well as close by in Newark, DE where UD's campus is located. As a committed long-term LA city girl for years, I've been delighted by the change. Though I'm not in the department (and can offer no insight into the search process), if you have questions about the institution or area, please feel free to contact me at gforeman@udel.edu.
Tenure Track Position Announcement
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track, AssistantProfessor position beginning September 1, 2014. A Ph.D. is required, with preference for that degree being in Sociology. Applicants' primary area of expertise must be in race and ethnicity,with secondary areas open. However, the Department is especially interested in applicants whose secondary areas align with its existing or emerging strengths, including but not limited to (in alphabetical order) crime and deviance, environmental sociology and disasters, or the sociology of health. The Department has affiliations with Black American Studies (BAMS) and the Center for the Study of Diversity, in addition to the Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies (CDAS) and the Disaster Research Center (DRC). The Department also participates in the President's Diversity Initiative (see the PDI website for more information aboutthis initiative, http://www.udel.edu/diversity). These affiliations offer opportunities for collaborative research, mentoring/professional development, and possible joint faculty appointments.
Applicants must apply on-line (http://www.udel.edu/udjobs), uploading an application letter describing teaching and research interests, vita, contact information for three references, evidence of teaching accomplishments, and one writing example (e.g., recent publication or a paper in progress).
Applicants should carefully read the "Applicant Instructions" under the "Resources for Applicants"tab before submitting their application.The information submitted shall be shared with departmental faculty.
For inquiries only contact: Dr. KarenF. Parker, Chair, Sociology Search Committee; Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice; kparker@udel.edu.
Deadline for applications is October 25, 2013. The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer that strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.
Fabulously situated mid-way between NYC and DC and conveniently near to the PHL airport, Delaware is a hidden mid-Atlantic gem. With fabulous state parks, great transportation to major cities, great comparative values in housing, property and sales (0%) taxes, many find it an ideal place to live. UD colleagues live in Wilmington DE, Philadelphia, Baltimore as well as close by in Newark, DE where UD's campus is located. As a committed long-term LA city girl for years, I've been delighted by the change. Though I'm not in the department (and can offer no insight into the search process), if you have questions about the institution or area, please feel free to contact me at gforeman@udel.edu.
Tenure Track Position Announcement
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track, AssistantProfessor position beginning September 1, 2014. A Ph.D. is required, with preference for that degree being in Sociology. Applicants' primary area of expertise must be in race and ethnicity,with secondary areas open. However, the Department is especially interested in applicants whose secondary areas align with its existing or emerging strengths, including but not limited to (in alphabetical order) crime and deviance, environmental sociology and disasters, or the sociology of health. The Department has affiliations with Black American Studies (BAMS) and the Center for the Study of Diversity, in addition to the Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies (CDAS) and the Disaster Research Center (DRC). The Department also participates in the President's Diversity Initiative (see the PDI website for more information aboutthis initiative, http://www.udel.edu/diversity). These affiliations offer opportunities for collaborative research, mentoring/professional development, and possible joint faculty appointments.
Applicants must apply on-line (http://www.udel.edu/udjobs), uploading an application letter describing teaching and research interests, vita, contact information for three references, evidence of teaching accomplishments, and one writing example (e.g., recent publication or a paper in progress).
Applicants should carefully read the "Applicant Instructions" under the "Resources for Applicants"tab before submitting their application.The information submitted shall be shared with departmental faculty.
For inquiries only contact: Dr. KarenF. Parker, Chair, Sociology Search Committee; Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice; kparker@udel.edu.
Deadline for applications is October 25, 2013. The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer that strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.
Assistant Director position at D'Arcy McNickle Center
THE D'ARCY MCNICKLE CENTER for American Indian and Indigenous Studies at the Newberry Library invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director position. They seek applicants who are advanced ABD or hold a PhD in the humanities, with a focus on American Indian and indigenous studies. The position is open and will remain posted until filled or until a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been established. For complete job description and requirements, please continue reading or click here.
Assistant Director, D'Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies
Department: D'Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies
Summary: Reporting to the director of the Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies, the assistant director will coordinate the development and operation of the center's scholarly and public programs for a wide variety of constituencies; provide substantial research, editorial, writing, and administrative assistance for research projects; assist with the preparation of grant proposals; and play a major intellectual role in all McNickle Center and some Newberry Library activities. The position includes assisting the center director with leadership of the Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies (NCAIS) and frequent contact at the Newberry and on individual campuses with faculty representatives from NCAIS schools.
Responsibilities:
In close collaboration with the McNickle center director, the assistant director will:
-plan, design, seek funding for, and implement research and educational programs that promote research, scholarship, and teaching in American Indian studies, with particular emphasis on areas relating to the Newberry's collection;
-assist in directing all aspects of NCAIS, including summer institutes, spring workshops, and NCAIS fellowships;
-maintain close and effective relationships between the center and scholarly communities locally, regionally, and nationally;
-build and maintain collaborative relationships between the Newberry and American Indian communities, both in Chicago and elsewhere in the United States;
-participate in the intellectual life of the Newberry;
-conduct a personal research program related to the center's purposes;
-collaborate with other Newberry departments and divisions to maintain the center's participation in library activities and events;
-perform all other tasks or activities as necessary for the achievement of the center's goals and the goals of the division of Research and Academic Programs.
Qualifications:
-Advanced ABD or PhD in the humanities, with a focus on American Indian and Indigenous studies.
-Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
-Teaching and public speaking experience.
-Knowledge of the American Indian and Indigenous studies essential, with knowledge of the Newberry's collections in these areas strongly preferred.
-Ability to organize, prioritize, and pursue multiple tasks.
-Strong office management skills.
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Experience with appropriate office and data management software.
-Experience with visual media presentation and basic web design knowledge desirable.
Schedule: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekend hours as necessary. Exempt position.
Benefits: First year - health, dental, vision and group life insurance, fifteen vacation days, two personal days and paid holidays. After one year of service - twenty vacations day, long-term disability, long-term care, and TIAA-CREF retirement plan available.
Posted: August 7, 2013
The Newberry is seeking a candidate who is available to begin this fall. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications should include a cover letter, cv, short (30 pages or less) writing sample, and contact information for three references. Applicants should indicate their start date availability in the cover letter.
Assistant Director, D'Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies
Department: D'Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies
Summary: Reporting to the director of the Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies, the assistant director will coordinate the development and operation of the center's scholarly and public programs for a wide variety of constituencies; provide substantial research, editorial, writing, and administrative assistance for research projects; assist with the preparation of grant proposals; and play a major intellectual role in all McNickle Center and some Newberry Library activities. The position includes assisting the center director with leadership of the Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies (NCAIS) and frequent contact at the Newberry and on individual campuses with faculty representatives from NCAIS schools.
Responsibilities:
In close collaboration with the McNickle center director, the assistant director will:
-plan, design, seek funding for, and implement research and educational programs that promote research, scholarship, and teaching in American Indian studies, with particular emphasis on areas relating to the Newberry's collection;
-assist in directing all aspects of NCAIS, including summer institutes, spring workshops, and NCAIS fellowships;
-maintain close and effective relationships between the center and scholarly communities locally, regionally, and nationally;
-build and maintain collaborative relationships between the Newberry and American Indian communities, both in Chicago and elsewhere in the United States;
-participate in the intellectual life of the Newberry;
-conduct a personal research program related to the center's purposes;
-collaborate with other Newberry departments and divisions to maintain the center's participation in library activities and events;
-perform all other tasks or activities as necessary for the achievement of the center's goals and the goals of the division of Research and Academic Programs.
Qualifications:
-Advanced ABD or PhD in the humanities, with a focus on American Indian and Indigenous studies.
-Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
-Teaching and public speaking experience.
-Knowledge of the American Indian and Indigenous studies essential, with knowledge of the Newberry's collections in these areas strongly preferred.
-Ability to organize, prioritize, and pursue multiple tasks.
-Strong office management skills.
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-Experience with appropriate office and data management software.
-Experience with visual media presentation and basic web design knowledge desirable.
Schedule: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekend hours as necessary. Exempt position.
Benefits: First year - health, dental, vision and group life insurance, fifteen vacation days, two personal days and paid holidays. After one year of service - twenty vacations day, long-term disability, long-term care, and TIAA-CREF retirement plan available.
Posted: August 7, 2013
The Newberry is seeking a candidate who is available to begin this fall. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications should include a cover letter, cv, short (30 pages or less) writing sample, and contact information for three references. Applicants should indicate their start date availability in the cover letter.
fall 2013 courses in AFAM
Several Undergraduate courses in African American & African Studies offered this Fall 2013 semester fulfill liberal education requirements. To view a fall schedule of courses in AFAM, please click here for courses with LEs or click here for all other course offerings
Annual American Studies Potluck Wed, Sept. 11th 6-8pm
SAVE THE DATE: The annual American Studies Potluck Gathering of students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the beginning of the academic year will be on Wednesday, September 11th from 6:00 - 8:00pm, location TBA.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
AMST 8920 New Directions in Queer Studies
AMST 8920 SEC 002 "New Directions in Queer Studies" will be taught by Prof. Kale Fajardo this fall 2013 semester on Wednesdays from 1:25-3:30pm. Since the seminar addresses both US and international queer studies texts, the seminar also strives to develop comparative, postcolonial/decolonized, and transnational reading practices and analyses among seminar participants. Click here to view a course flier.
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