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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Learn About Publishing!

Come hear Matt Becker, Acquisitions Editor at the University of Nevada Press. Matt received his Ph.D. from our American Studies program and entered the field of publishing. He will talk about possible careers in publishing, as well as provide tips about how to get dissertations published as books. Open to everyone. Thursday, November 11, 2:20-3:20, Scott Hall Commons.

PCard Receipt Reminder

Please submit receipts for all October PCard purchases to date to Laura by Monday, November 1, 2010.

PCard Receipt Reminder
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

2011 International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) application deadline: November 3, 2010

The Social Science Research Council is accepting applications for the 2011 International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF). Seventy-five fellowships are awarded annually, with a per-fellowship average of $18,750. Open to grad students conducting dissertation research outside of the United States. Applicants must complete all Ph.D. requirements except on-site research by the time the fellowship begins or by December 2011, whichever comes first. Application deadline: November 3, 2010.

2011 International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) application deadline: November 3, 2010
See link for more detail: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/idrf-fellowship/

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track: Public History, UNC-Greensboro

The History Department of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2011. Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in History, American Studies, African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Urban Studies, or a related field by August 1, 2011. Preference will be given to applicants with interests in digital humanities and community-engaged scholarship. Application deadline: November 8, 2010.

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track: Public History, UNC-Greensboro
The History Department of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in August 2011. Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in History, American Studies, African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Urban Studies, or a related field by August 1, 2011.
This position expands a thriving public history program in which students receive a Master's degree in History with concentrations in either Museum Studies or Historic Preservation. Stand-out applicants will have a strong track record in public practice, demonstrating imagination and skill in working collaboratively to connect history with public audiences. The program seeks applicants with the skills and passion to build bridges between universities and communities; to inspire and train graduate students; and to join with existing faculty in program administration and long-term planning. Preference will be given to applicants with interests in digital humanities and community-engaged scholarship.
UNCG is a high-research activity university with a growing and professionally active history department of 20 tenured and tenure-track faculty. The graduate program includes a Ph.D. in American history with minors in African American history, Europe, and the Atlantic World. The University encourages and rewards community-engaged research and teaching. Greensboro, a city of over 250,000 regularly ranked highly in national surveys of livability, provides an affordable, high quality of life. It features a wide variety of cultural institutions, many of which are partners with the public history program, including the new International Civil Rights Center and Museum.
UNCG is proud of the diversity of its student body, and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position, including women and members of minority groups. We are an EEO/AA employer with a strong commitment to faculty diversity.
Send a letter of application addressing experience in public practice; research, writing, and creative activity; teaching; and administration, as well as a c.v. and three letters of recommendation by November 8, 2010 to:
Dr. Benjamin Filene
Chair, Public History Search Committee
History Department
MHRA 2118A, 1111 Spring Garden St.
Greensboro, NC 27412
bpfilene@uncg.edu
Website: http://www.uncg.edu/his ; and http://www.uncg.edu/hpms

St. Olaf College-Dept. of English Position

The Department of English at St. Olaf College is now accepting applications for a tenure track position with teaching and scholarly expertise in the area of twentieth- and twenty-first century American literature, with emphasis on post WWII multicultural literatures such as Latina/o, Native American, African American, Indian American, and Asian American literatures. Ph.D. completed by September 1, 2011 is strongly preferred. Review of applications begins: October 15, 2011.

St. Olaf College-Dept. of English Position
The Department of English seeks an individual with teaching and scholarly expertise in the area of twentieth - and twenty-first century American literature, with emphasis on post WWII multicultural literatures such as Latina/o, Native American, African American, Indian American, and Asian American literatures. Desirable secondary interests include film; transnational literature; and generic, cross-cultural, and cross-disciplinary approaches. Teaching responsibilities include First Year Writing courses, literature courses at all levels, and possible participation in one of our many interdisciplinary programs. Highest consideration will be given to applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our community and who will bring global and multicultural perspectives into the classroom.
Recognized as one of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf College is located in Northfield, Minnesota, approximately 35 miles south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. It is a co-educational, residential institution, enrolling about 3000 students from 43 states and 19 countries. Affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its students, faculty, and staff. The college is especially interested in qualified candidates who have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching undergraduates, who are committed to continuing their scholarly research, and who will participate actively in the life of the college.
A completed PhD by September 1, 2011 is strongly preferred. All applications must be submitted online at to http://jobs.stolaf.edu. Complete applications will include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin October 15. Questions about the position, department, or college may be directed to Colin Wells, Dept. of English, St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to http://jobs.stolaf.edu. All applications must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin October 15. Questions about the position, department, or college may be directed to Colin Wells, Dept. of English, St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057.

Going Global: Internationalizing Education for the 21st Century

"Going Global: Internationalizing Education for the 21st Century", will be presented by Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education International and Foreign Language Education Service on Thursday October 28, 2010 from 12:20-1:10 p.m. in the University International Center. A light lunch will be provided.

Going Global: Internationalizing Education for the 21st Century
Thursday, October 28, 2010
12:20 - 1:10 p.m.
Assembly Room 101
University International Center
331 17th Ave S.E. (East Bank)
Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education International and Foreign Language Education Service will present on U.S. priorities and initiatives in international education and the national needs for expertise in foreign language and international studies. The speakers will highlight funding and resource opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty with a specific focus on the Foreign Language and Area Studies fellowship program and the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad and Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship Programs. Open discussion of national priorities and funding opportunities will follow.

Presenters: Sam Eisen (Branch Chief), Peter Baker (Program Officer) and Cynthia Dudzinski (Program Officer) are members of the Advanced Training and Research Team from the U.S. Department of Education International and Foreign Language Education Service.

A light lunch will be provided.
This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition, the Center for International Business Education and Research, the European Studies Consortium, the Institute for Global Studies, and the Office of International Programs.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The Graduate School's William Stout and Thomas Wallace Fellowship . Internal Department application deadline: November 10, 2010

The Graduate School's William Stout and Thomas Wallace Fellowship includes a stipend of $22,000 plus tuition and is open to graduate students in the humanities or social sciences who are in the intermediate years of the Ph.D., normally students currently in their 2nd and 3rd years. Up to three awards total. NOTE: Application materials are due to the Department, attention Melanie, by the internal Departmental deadline of November 10, 2010.

The Graduate School's William Stout and Thomas Wallace Fellowship . Internal Department application deadline: November 10, 2010
The Graduate School's William Stout and Thomas Wallace Fellowship includes a stipend of $22,000 plus tuition and is open to graduate students in the humanities or social sciences who are in the intermediate years of the Ph.D., normally students currently in their 2nd and 3rd years. Up to three awards total. NOTE: Application materials are due to the Department, attention Melanie, by the internal Department deadline of November 10, 2010. Please refer to the Graduate School's website for complete information: http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/instructions/stoutwallace.html