[Tlc] positions, conferences, and grants

[justinm at ucr.edu]

Visiting Fellow
Southeast Asian Studies Programme
National University of Singapore

The Southeast Asian Studies Programme of the Faculty of Arts
and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, invites
applications for the position of Visiting Fellow with broad
interdisciplinary expertise on mainland Southeast Asian
cultures and societies. We are especially interested in
candidates who can teach courses on popular culture, mass
media and/or gender studies, but candidates with other,
related specialisations such as modern/contemporary
literature, theatre, contemporary art, or pop music, will be
also considered. This appointment is for two years
(renewable), and is to begin in January 2007.

The Visiting Fellow will coordinate and teach in a summer
school programme on Southeast Asia as well as contribute to
research and teaching in the above-mentioned fields during the
regular semesters. In terms of teaching responsibilities, the
successful candidate will be expected to teach a summer module
and two modules per year during the regular semesters.

Candidates should be actively engaged in research with a focus
on one or more mainland Southeast Asian countries, speak at
least one mainland Southeast Asian language, and evidence a
strong publication record or the potential to develop one.
Scholars with commitment to work in an interdisciplinary
programme are preferred. Applications from citizens of
Southeast Asian countries are encouraged. A PhD is required at
the time of appointment.

To apply, please submit a full CV, three reference letters and
a statement on your research agenda and teaching interests.

Send inquiries and completed applications to:
Chair of the Selection Committee
Southeast Asian Studies Program
National University of Singapore
3 Arts Link, Singapore 117570
Fax: (65) 777-6608 
Email: seasec at nus.edu.sg

Application review will begin on 1 August 2006 and will
continue until a suitable candidate is recruited. Salary will
commensurate with qualifications and experience. An appointee
may also enjoy the following benefits depending on the type
and duration of appointment and citizenship:

Subsidized housing
Relocation allowance
Medical and Leave benefits
 
For more details of terms and conditions of the appointment,
please visit the University website
http://www.nus.edu.sg/ohr/. Only short-listed candidates will
be notified.
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FELLOWSHIPS
ASIAN CULTURAL COUNCIL PROGRAMS

Targeted Fields: School of Arts and Architecture. School of
Theater, Film, & TV. Grants ar emade in the following fields:
archaeology, architecture (design, theory, and history), art
history, art and architectural conservation, crafts, dance,
film, museology, music, painting, photography, printmaking,
sculpture, theater, and video.

Open To: Prospective/Current Graduate Students. Students
Working on Master's Thesis. Students Working on Doctoral
Dissertation. Postdoctoral Scholars.

Citizenship: American applicants must either be U.S. citizens
or permanent residents. Applicants from Asia need to have
either a J1 or F1 visa.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must either be enrolled or
graduated from graduate school. Out of the applicants from
Asia, priority will be given to those who have not had the
opportunity to study in the United States.

Stipend: Grants vary by fellowship and can range between
$500-$35,000.

Deadline: 8/1/2006 -deadline for a small number of requests
which will be considered at a fall meeting. 2/1/2006
--deadline for consideration at the spring meeting.

Program Description: Approximately 140-150 grants are offered
annually to support the cultural exchange between Asia and the
United States in the performing and visual arts. Around 80-90
grants are offered to scholars, students, and specialists from
Asia for study, research, travel, and creative work in the
United States. Around 20 grants are also awarded to Americans
engaged in similar activities in Asia and to arts
organizations and educational institutions for specific
projects of particular significance to Asian-American cultural
exchange. In addition, the Council awards a small number of
grants in support of regional exchange activities within Asia.

For More Information:
Asian Cultural Council
437 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor
New York, New York 10022-7001
(212) 812-4300
acc at accny.org
http://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/programs.html
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ABC-CLIO Seeking Academic Contributors
The ABC-CLIO World History Encyclopedia

ABC-CLIO is in the process of developing a comprehensive 21-volume
Encyclopedia of World History. The work is an ambitious
undertaking, and
we are seeking the writing contributions from interested
scholars. We
are particularly anxious to make contact with those who are
interested
in writing on the history of Southeast Asia in all time periods.

Within the encyclopedia, we will explore major themes through the
development of specific topics. Our goal is to bring our readers a
balanced and engaging view of the human experience. We will need
qualified scholars to write on every aspect of the history of
humanity.
Anyone interested in helping with this enterprise should send
an e-mail
message to me at mvallance at abc-clio.com
<mailto:cneel at abc-clio.com>,
with a brief curriculum vita attached. It would be helpful if
they would
indicate in the e-mail the regions, topics and time periods
about which
they are comfortable writing.

Best Regards,
Monique Vallance
Editorial Assistant
World History Encyclopedia
ABC-CLIO
P.O. Box 1911
Santa Barbara, CA 93116-5505
(805) 968-1911, ext 132
(800) 368-6868, ext 132
mvallance at abc-clio.com
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Dr. Justin McDaniel
Dept. of Religious Studies
2617 Humanities Building
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
909-827-4530
justinm at ucr.edu