Lecturer in History – Expertise in an aspect of World or Imperial/Colonial history of the 19th and 20th centuries
University of Plymouth
The School of Humanities and Performing Arts is a vibrant, enterprising academic community comprising History, English and Creative Writing, Art History, Theatre and Performance, Dance Theatre and Music. It was a significant contributor to the university’s outstanding success in the 2008 RAE. The School prides itself on its research culture, the popularity and quality of its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and its supportive, collegiate working environment. This permanent appointment is available from 1 September 2009.
Further details: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/QV049/Lecturer_in_History/r
CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON, MONDAY 29 JUNE 2009
Announcement of Professorship – The Georg-August-University Göttingen
For the Centre of Modern Indian Studies, the University, with funding from the state of Lower Saxony (Land Niedersachsen), is setting up five new professorships to ensure the creation of an excellent and internationally visible centre for area studies.
- A professorship in Society and Culture of Modern India (W3) with a regional focus on India and thematic expertise in social structure, ethnic religious diversity, and legal pluralism;
- A professorship in Indian Economic Development (W3), with a research focus on development economics issues in India and particular competence in inequality or poverty issues, political economy, or India-specific financial topics;
- A professorship in Modern Indian History (W3), preferably with a historical focus on modern Indian economic and social history, and a strong competency in Indian languages;
- A professorship in Indian Religions (W2), with particular competencies in modern Hinduism, Islam, and/or other religions prevalent in India;
- A professorship in Indian State and Democracy (W3) with a particular focus on Indian politics, Indian constitutional theory, Indian law, or comparative legal studies
LSE Fellow in Global Politics
Department of Government – (two year fixed term post)
You will contribute to the teaching of Global Politics in the Department of Government at the LSE, specifically on the core course, From Empire to Globalisation.
You should have experience and a specific interest in global politics. You should also ideally have a completed PhD, as well as relevant publications. Previous teaching experience is essential.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5:30pm on 1 July 2009.
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/humanResources/recruitment/jobsAtLSE/Home.aspx
Assistant Professor, South Asian Anthropology, Yale University
Department of Anthropology anticipates making a tenure-track appointment in South Asian anthropology at the starting assistant professor level, beginning on July 1, 2010. We seek applicants with demonstrated commitment to field research whose interests will complement existing Departmental strengths. This appointment is sponsored by the Council on South Asian Studies of the MacMillan Center, and the successful candidate will be expected to maintain teaching offerings and research interests that contribute to the Council’s programs. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and statement of research and teaching interests. Please do not send letters of references or copies of publications at this stage. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2009.
Please send applications to:
The Chair, South Asia Search Committee
Department of Anthropology, Yale University
P. O. Box 208277
New Haven, CT 06520-8277
Yale University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged.
Further details: http://www.yale.edu/anthropology/
University of Western Sidney RESEARCH LECTURESHIPS
UWS wishes to appoint outstanding early career researchers to UWS Research Lectureships. Applicants must have completed a research doctorate within the last five years.
The UWS Research Lectureships are three year contract positions with provision for conversion to on-going normal teaching and research position at the end of three years, subject to evidence of strong research and teaching performance. UWS Research Lectureships will enable early career researchers to concentrate on the development of their research potential. Appointees will be expected to teach only one-third of a normal teaching load during the three year contract and will be provided with research support and support to develop teaching skills and materials.
Applications close on 30 June 2009
Further details: The Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic and Enterprise
DVCAE@uws.edu.au
The following are the some of the areas being targeted for the twelve UWS Research
Lectureships in 2009.
- Anthropology of religion
- Cultural governance and global diversity
- Cultures, Cities and Sustainability
- Corporate social and environmental responsibility
- Innovation and technology management
- Management of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship
https://uws.nga.net.au/cp/
Intern opportunities at United Sikhs – UN-affiliated NGO
UNITED SIKHS is a international UN-affiliated NGO undertaking advocacy projects to protect and promote civil and human rights for minorities and underprivileged communities in the USA and globally. Our interns are involved in furthering that goal. We are currently looking for interns in each of the following four areas:
Legal Advocacy: Interns will have an opportunity to work with attorneys on a range of significant issues and projects. Although we cannot predict what our needs would be for each term, the duties of an intern will involve hands on work with legal cases, and legal research regarding discrimination, racial profiling, hate crimes, prisoners’ rights, indigent defense, education, free speech and national security.
Media Advocacy: Interns will also be involved with drafting press releases and articles; training for public speaking and interviews; media relations and on occasion, inquiries from the public. Film and design work is also available.
Community Organizing: While UNITED SIKHS advocacy profile includes cases on discrimination and other forms of human rights violations against minorities and underprivileged communities. UNITED SIKHS engages in community organizing around advocacy issues and preventative outreach work for the Sikh Community, hence, interns will have an opportunity to develop and participate in community organizing and awareness programs.
United Nations Coordination: Interns will attend various conferences and meetings at the United Nations, and will have a chance to learn systems at the United Nations. Interns will also be involved with the organization of UNITED SIKHS events at the UN.
We are accepting applications to our internship program on a rolling basis, and are accepting applications from interns interested in any of the above areas.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to law-usa@unitedsikhs.org
For further information: http://www.unitedsikhs.org/jobs/
Seven Postdoctoral Fellowships In The Humanities, University of Oxford
The University of Oxford Humanities Division is delighted to announce $1.8 million in funding from the Andrew W Mellon Foundation for postdoctoral fellowships. Six fixed-term research and teaching appointments in the selected broad research areas are available from 1 October 2009 for two years, and one post for one year. A further five posts will be available from October 2011 in other research areas and will be advertised closer to the time.
Although the major part of the fellowship will be devoted to research, the aim is also to equip the fellows in all aspects of an academic career, and the fellowship will also involve a limited amount of teaching and some administrative duties. An academic mentor will be assigned to each fellow, and support for further development in academic practice, learning and teaching will be available through the Oxford Learning Institute and the Division’s Teaching Development Coordinator. The fellowship will have a college association, and a £4000 p.a. research allowance will be available for the two-year posts.
How to apply:
Applicants must have completed their doctorates and be starting out on preparing a second research theme as well as showing the potential for future academic leadership. Each area will be interpreted broadly and applicants with ‘interdisciplinary’ research agendas will not be disadvantaged; selection committees will be looking primarily for academic excellence.
The posts will be tenable in the following research areas.ASIA, C. 1700 TO THE PRESENT – Faculty of Oriental Studies;
• ETHNOMUSICOLOGY – Faculty of Music;
• HISTORY OF HINDU RELIGIOUS CULTURES IN SOUTH
• LATE ANTIQUE OR EARLY ISLAMIC HISTORY – Faculties of Classics; and Oriental Studies (one-year post, available at £28,839 p.a.);
• PHILOSOPHY OF COGNITIVE SCIENCE – Faculty of Philosophy;
• SEMANTICS – Faculties of Philosophy; and Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics;
• SOCIOLINGUISTICS – Faculties of English Language and Literature; and Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics;
• TRANSNATIONAL HISTORY – Faculty of History.
For further particulars for each post and details of how to apply, see http://www.humanities.ox.ac.uk/vacancies
The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 6 March 2009.
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Research Analysts South Asia at the FCO
Research Analysts South Asia (India/ Bangladesh and Pakistan)
Informing British Foreign Policy
£29,539 – £53,783 plus an additional £3,000 location allowance
Help inform and influence British foreign policy with your expert knowledge and analytical skills. The Foreign Office’s Research Analysts are looking for experts on Asia, Counter-Terrorism and the work of international institutions and the issues they address.
This is a unique opportunity to become one of our most influential voices in your field. You’ll immerse yourself in the full range of issues affecting UK policy in your specialist subject area. Based on your deep knowledge, you’ll provide critical insight, analysis and advice to policy-making departments.
By developing close working relationships with FCO and Government policy makers, you’ll be able to directly impact UK policy. You’ll also forge close contacts with external academic bodies and think tanks. Overseeing an effective archive will be an essential part of your remit.
You will bring highly developed research and analysis skills, and (a) a post-graduate degree in the relevant subject area; or (b) a degree plus substantial subsequent experience in the field and research experience. You’ll be able to master large amounts of data quickly, drawing sound, accurate and relevant conclusions from them, allied with the ability to present arguments clearly both orally and in writing. Experience of working flexibly, in a team and using your initiative is essential.
What can you expect in return? A challenging and diverse working environment in which to develop your expertise, with regular opportunities for travel and exchanging ideas with the wider expert and policy community.
Flexible working is encouraged and a London allowance is provided.
To find out more detail about the individual jobs and their requirements visit http://www.fco.gov.uk
Apply now at: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-the-fco/working-for-us/careers/
Closing date for applications: 16 February 2009.
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Professor in International Migration and Ethnic Relations, Malmo University
Last date of application: 2009-03-01
Malmo University
Malmo University offers 90 programmes and 500 courses. Most of our programmes are vocational and interdisciplinary, especially our multidisciplinary research programmes. We are committed to diversity in employment and take a critical approach to knowledge and the impact of globalisation. Malmo University has 21,000 students and is the eighth largest tertiary institution in Sweden.
Culture and society
Culture and society is a multidisciplinary field of education and research that encompasses the following four departments: Global Political Studies, International Migration and Ethnic Relations (IMER), Art, Culture & Communication (K3) and Urban Studies. The Faculty also includes a Centre for Widening Participation.
Department of International Migration and Ethnic Relations
IMER is a multidisciplinary subject area that considers the fundamental global processes within society and the concrete and ever-changing consequences they have on society and individuals from a migration perspective. Within the IMER field of research, we focus on the causes and effects of migration at international level and on the consequences of migration in the form of integration and segregation related issues at national level. We lecture and research questions such as migration, ethnicity and integration.
For general information concerning the department IMER, its field of research and education offered, see http://www.mah.se/
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