[Tlc] positions and CFPs

[justinm at ucr.edu]

1)
Call for Applications
Visiting Scholar
Center for Khmer Studies (CKS)
 
Rockefeller Foundation Project Building Institutional Capacity
in Cambodian Higher Education
 
Specializing in “Cambodia/Southeast Asia at the Margins:
Minorities Groups and Borderlines”
(February 2007 – August 2007, Phnom Penh, Cambodia)

The project seeks to enhance the knowledge base and academic
skills of junior Cambodian academics and researchers in the
field of humanities and social sciences. This will be achieved
through workshops and seminars, followed by individual and
team research projects.

The Visiting Scholar will be responsible for designing the
workshop and seminar curriculum and for leading the six-month
session from February 2007 to August 2007 (see details below).
The position will involve working with the Project Director, a
small Academic Committee, and participating groups of
early-career Cambodian academics.

Assisted by the Project Director and in consultation with
members of the Academic Committee, the Visiting Scholar will
be responsible for the academic aspects of the project for a
period of six months, including:

1)       Selecting candidates for the session program, and
recipients of individual fellowships (in country and
international)
2)       Compiling relevant courses material
3)       Designing and leading the activities of the session
program, including seminars, methodology workshops, fieldwork
and conferences, with the possibility of inviting other
scholars as appropriate
4)       Evaluating papers, research material, and final
individual/team projects 
5)       Preparing relevant materials for dissemination on the
CKS website and in printed publications

Throughout the project, and in consultation with the Academic
Committee and Project Director, the Visiting Scholar may
propose other relevant academic activities that will serve the
objectives of the Project.

The person appointed will meet the following criteria:
1. An earned doctorate from an internationally accredited
university, in a relevant humanities or social science discipline
2. Recognized academic reputation in the field of Southeast
Asian studies, particularly on Cambodia or Mainland Southeast
Asia, supported by articles in refereed journals and/or
authorship of, editorship of, or contributions to, books
issued by well-known publishers
3. Fluency in spoken English, and strong English writing skills
4. Excellent skills in the area of learning and teaching
5. Experience in curriculum design and developing teaching
Projects
6. Ability to teach research methods and general academic skills
7. At least five years experience of university level teaching
8. Ability to work as part of a team
9. Excellent inter-personal skills, including cross-cultural
communication skills
10. Honesty, integrity and a willingness to take personal
responsibility
 
Desirable characteristics:
1. Experience of training Cambodian or Southeast Asian
academics at an early stage of their careers
2. Familiarity with higher education in the region
3. Experience of working in Cambodia, Southeast Asia, or in
another developing country
4. Communicative ability in Khmer and/or another major
Southeast Asian language
 
Salary: $US 1,500 per month

Closing date: January 15th, 2007

Please send a CV and a cover letter, supplying the names of
two referees, to: cheanmen at khmerstudies.org

Scholars from ASEAN countries are encouraged to apply.
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(2)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL, CAROLINA
POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM FOR FACULTY DIVERSITY

Targeted Fields: Open to all fields.

Open To: Postdoctoral Scholars.

Citizenship: No citizenship requirements. Preference will be
given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Eligibility Requirements: Must have received doctoral degree
within the last 4 years. The program places special emphasis
on underrepresented minorities.

Stipend: Stipend of $35,625 per year, plus health benefits and
research expenses, including travel.

Deadline: 1/4/2007

Program Description: The purpose of the program is to develop
scholars from underrepresented groups for possible tenure
track appointments at the University of North Carolina and
other research universities. Postdoctoral research
appointments are for two years. Scholars will participate
full-time in research and may teach only one course per year.

For More Information:
Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic
Development
CB 4000, South Building
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-4000
(919) 962-1319
http://research.unc.edu/red/postdoc.php
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(3)
UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE, JENNINGS RANDOLPH PROGRAM
PEACE SCHOLARS FELLOWSHIPS

Targeted Fields: Open to all fields.

Open To: Students Working on Doctoral Dissertation.

Citizenship: No citizenship requirements.

Eligibility Requirements: Interest in issues of international
peace and conflict management. Open to PhD candidates that
have completed all course work except for their dissertations.

Stipend: Stipends of $17,000 per year.

Deadline: 1/10/2007

Program Description: Several awards for dissertation research
concerning international peace and conflict management.
Scholars conduct research at their universities or other
appropriate sites.

For More Information:
Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace
United States Institute of Peace
1200 17th Street, N.W., Suite 200
Washington, DC  20036-3011
(202) 429-6063
jrprogram at usip.org
http://www.usip.org/fellows/index.html
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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