[Tlc] TLC-6 positions/employment

[justinm at ucr.edu]

See below several employment positions in Southeast Asian Studies!
Best,
justin

    1. Academic Position:  Mainland Southeast Asian Studies,
Australian National University 
    2. Academic Position:  Southeast Asian and Islamic
Studies, Sociology, Michigan State University 
    3. Academic Position:  Buddhism and Contemporary Society,
University of British Columbia 
    4. Academic Position: United States and the World,
History, University of California - San Diego 
    5. Visiting Research Fellowships: National University of
Singapore 
    6. Professional Position: Editor, AsiaMedia, UCLA

1)
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mainland Southeast Asian Studies,
Australian National University

Fixed Term – 3 years
Salary Package: $66,764 - $93,181 pa plus 17% super

Reference No.: FAS3626

The Centre for Asian Societies and Histories in the Faculty of
Asian Studies seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in
the field of mainland Southeast Asia. The priority area will
be Thailand, followed by Vietnam. A candidate with expertise
in the field of security studies will be preferred.
Complementary expertise in modern history, political and
development studies and the environment will also be well
regarded.

Applicants will possess a PhD relevant to our teaching and
research missions. Applicants will be able to demonstrate a
promising research and publications record in mainland
Southeast Asian studies and will be able to assist in the
promotion of this field at the University.

Applicants will have an excellent command of one or more
mainland Southeast Asian languages, and a fluent, correct
command of English.

Applicants will be able to design and teach courses on
pan-mainland Southeast Asia as well as courses focussing on
preferred areas and themes of expertise.

Applicants will demonstrate the ability and willingness to
supervise students who work on various parts of mainland
Southeast Asia at Honours and Postgraduate levels.  Applicants
will also demonstrate collegiality and the willingness to take
up necessary administrative tasks.

Commencement is negotiable but the successful applicant will
preferably take up duties in February 2008.

Conversion to a continuing (permanent) appointment may be
available upon application, after 12 months.

2% Salary Increase 15 November 2007

Please submit your application directly to
<hracademic.cap at anu.edu.au> by no later than the advertised
closing date.

Further particulars, including selection criteria, are
available from: Gabrielle Cameron, phone 02 6125 4444, e-mail
Gabrielle.Cameron at anu.edu.au or
http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/Academic_Positions/_PDF/FAS3626.pdf.

If you wish to discuss the position after obtaining the
selection documentation, please contact: Dr Greg Fealy, phone
02 6125 3203, e-mail Greg.Fealy at anu.edu.au.

Information for applicants
http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/How_To_Apply/index.asp.

Job Application Cover sheet -
http://info.anu.edu.au/policies/Forms/Human_Resources/Recruitment/HR86.asp
.

Closing Date: 27 August 2007
________________________________________________________

(2)
Southeast Asian and Islamic Studies, Sociology, Michigan State
University

The Department of Sociology and the Asian Studies Program at
Michigan State University, East Lansing, seek applications for
a tenure-track, Assistant Professor faculty position,
specializing in Southeast Asia and Islamic cultural studies
and social movements. We seek a sociologist for this academic
year appointment with tenure home in Sociology and affiliate
status with Asian Studies. Candidates must have research and
teaching interests in Asian Studies and expertise to enhance
departmental strengths including the department theme, Global
Transformations, or focus areas of urban, race and migration,
family and gender, health and well-being, and/or
food-environment-agriculture-science and technology (see
http://www.sociology.msu.edu/).

Successful candidates will be expected to establish a strong,
externally recognized and supported program of scholarship; to
develop excellence in teaching; and to establish a recognized
program of outreach and professional service appropriate to
their scholarship. The PhD is required for appointment as an
assistant professor. Salary- $57,000-$62,000. Applicants
should submit a letter of interest that includes a description
of teaching philosophy and research statement, curriculum
vitae, sample of work, and three letters of reference to Dr.
Rita Gallin, Chair, Search Committee for Sociology/Asian
Studies, 316 Berkey Hall, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI 48824. We will begin application review on
September 15, 2007 and continue until suitable candidates are
identified. Position available August 16, 2008. Michigan State
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly
encouraged. Person with disabilities have the right to request
and receive reasonable accommodations.
________________________________________________________

(3)
Visiting Professor, Buddhism and Contemporary Society,
University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia invites applications for
the Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Foundation Visiting Professorship
in Buddhism and Contemporary Society. The Visiting Professor
will teach an undergraduate class on Introduction to Buddhism
at the Department of Asian Studies and will lead a graduate
seminar on Buddhism and Contemporary Society in the Institute
of Asian Research. The successful candidate will teach two
courses during Term 2 (January – April 2008), renewable at the
sole discretion of the University. Applicants for this
Visiting Professorship must have a Ph.D. and demonstrated
excellence in teaching and research on Buddhism and its
application in the contemporary world. Applications details
and the full description of duties and qualifications can be
found at: http://www.iar.ubc.ca/programs/TLKY/index.htm.

Applications close September 15, 2007. Questions concerning
this position may be addressed to Karen Jew, Institute of
Asian Research, UBC, kjew at interchange.ubc.ca.
___________________________________________________

(4)
United States and the World, History, University of California
- San Diego

The Department of History at the University of California at
San Diego, in conjunction with the Institute for
International, Comparative, and Areas Studies at the
University of California, San Diego, seeks applications for a
tenure-track/tenured position in the history of the United
States and the world. The department seeks to attract a broad
and diverse pool of applicants to teach and conduct research
in the field of United States' relations with the wider world.
Specific interests might include the history of imperialism,
colonialism and anti-colonialism, foreign policy and
diplomacy, human rights and international institutions, Cold
War history, globalization, migration, or transnational social
movements. Multilingual specialists in U.S. history, area
studies, and allied fields are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will offer courses in both the
department and in the International Studies Program. The
search is open to all ranks. Senior scholars with
distinguished records in research and teaching are encouraged
to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience and
publications and in accordance with the published salary
schedules of the University of California. Applicants should
include cover letter, c.v., and three letters of
recommendation (sent under separate cover). Applicants are
welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement
summarizing teaching experience and interests, leadership
efforts, and/or contributions to diversity.

Materials should be addressed to Chair, U.S. & the World
Search Committee, Dept. of History, MC 0104-HN, UCSD, 9500
Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0104. Please reference position
number 4-908 on all correspondence. Review of applicants will
begin October 15 and will continue until position is filled.
UCSD is an AA/EOE with a strong institutional commitment to
the achievement of diversity among faculty, staff, and
students. Scholars who are women, minorities, veterans, and/or
people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment
will be required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986). Applicants who are not United States
citizens should state their immigration status at the time of
their application.

Contact Info: Chair, U.S. & the World Search Committee, Dept.
of History, MC 0104-HN, University of California, San Diego,
9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0104
Website: http://historyweb.ucsd.edu
_____________________________________________________

(5)
Visiting Research Fellowships, National University of Singapore

Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore is
inviting applications for 3-Months Visiting (Senior) Research
Fellowships and Visiting (Senior) Research Fellowships under
the ARI Sabbatical Leave Scheme for commencement on 2 January
2008, 1 April 2008 and 1 July 2008. The positions are intended
for outstanding active researchers on Asian topics, with a
balance anticipated between senior and junior, the Asian
region and the world. At least one published outcome is
expected, and applicants who do not normally publish in
English will be encouraged and assisted to do so.
Interdisciplinary interests are encouraged. “Asia” as a
research field is defined loosely in terms of the region in
which Singapore is positioned. The application closing date is
3 September 2007. For more on the positions and application
procedure, see: http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg or email
joinari at nus.edu.sg for more information.
_______________________________________________________
(6)
Editor, AsiaMedia, UCLA

AsiaMedia http://asiamedia.ucla.edu/ is looking for a dynamic
managing editor to oversee the publication and to write
articles for UCLA's International Institute. The editor is
responsible for publishing AsiaMedia online five days a week,
working with contributers and collaborators, and running the
internship program associated with the publication. "Asian
media" is a broad term including journalism and news coverage,
freedom of the press, technology and internet trends, and
economic issues surrounding the media.

For more information and to apply please visit:
https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1185480485178

Please note that we cannot help with travel or relocation
costs and applicants should submit their applications by
following the directions from the link above.

Questions? Contact Angilee Shah <angshah at INTERNATIONAL.UCLA.EDU>.
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Dr. Justin McDaniel
Dept. of Religious Studies
2617 Humanities Building
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
951-827-4530
justinm at ucr.edu