[Tlc] TLC-3 Positions and Post-docs

[justinm at ucr.edu]

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justin

(1)
Malay Studies
Mahidol University International College, Thailand

Mahidol University International College in Salaya,
Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom is looking for a Ph.D.
specialized in the Malay Studies for a part-time/full time
position starting in January 2008.  The position would include
teaching in our undergraduate program special courses like
Southeast Asian Geography; Religion, Society and Politics in
Maritime Southeast Asia; and some general education classes
like Introduction into Southeast Asian Studies.

We are looking for experienced lecturers with research
interests in Anthropology, History, Geography, Political
Science and/or related fields.

Applications to:

Dr. Peter Smith (Associate Professor)
Social Science Division Chairman
Mahidol University International College
Salaya Campus
Buddhamonthon 4 Road
Nakhon Pathom 73170
Thailand
or
Dr. Marja-Leena Heikkila-Horn (Assistant Professor)
Southeast Asian Studies Programme
Mahidol University International College
Salaya Campus
Buddhamonthon 4 Road
Nakhon Pathom 73170
Thailand
or
by e-mail:  <icruchi at mahidol.ac.th>
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(2)
Academic Position: Sociocultural Anthropology specializing in
Religion and Politics
University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, Department of
Anthropology (http://anthropology.ucsd.edu) is seeking to
recruit a sociocultural anthropologist working on the
relationship between religion and politics for an Assistant
(tenure track) or Associate (with tenure) Professor faculty
appointment. We are especially interested in scholars whose
research focuses on Africa, Southeast Asia, or North America,
though others will be considered.

Start Date: July 1, 2008.

Salary: The level of appointment will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience, and salary will be based on
published UC pay scales.

To Apply: To assure consideration, send cover letter
describing research and teaching interests, a current C.V. and
a list of three references (names, titles, addresses, and
email addresses) to:

Religion and Politics Position Search Committee
Department of Anthropology-0532
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0532

Please specify in your cover letter that you are applying for
the religion and politics position in sociocultural anthropology.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin October 19,
2007 and continue until the position is filled.

UCSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with
a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of
excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.

Applicants are welcome to include a personal statement
summarizing their leadership activities and/or contributions
to diversity in education and scholarship.

Contact Info:
Religion and Politics Position Search Committee
Department of Anthropology-0532
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0532
Website: http://anthropology.ucsd.edu/
___________________________________________________



3) Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Harvard University

The Harvard Academy in the Weatherhead Center for
International and Area Studies (WCFIA) at Harvard University
has openings in their Academy Scholars Program. The purpose of
the Academy Scholars Program is to identify outstanding
scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines
disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including
history and law) with a command of the language, history or
culture of non-Western countries or regions. Their scholarship
may elucidate domestic, comparative, or transnational issues,
past or present. Open to recent Ph.D. (or comparable
professional school degree) recipients and pre-doctoral
applicants. Candidates for advanced degrees must have
completed all course work and general examinations by the time
of application as well as reached the final stages of the
dissertation research and writing. Academy Scholars are
appointed for two years and are expected to reside in the
Cambridge/Boston area unless traveling for pre-approved
research purposes. Pre-doctoral Scholars will receive an
annual stipend of $28,000 plus funding for conference and
research travel, and some health insurance coverage.
Postdoctoral Scholars will receive a stipend of $46,000.

There is no application form, but the following materials are
required: a current curriculum vitae, including a list of
publications (include 3 copies) a statement of the applicant's
planned research, and intellectual objectives and planned
methodological and disciplinary work. no more than 10 pages
double-spaced (include 3 copies) an official copy of each
graduate transcript three letters of recommendation a cover
letter which succinctly states the applicant's academic field,
country or region of specialization, and proposed or actual
research topic (include 3 copies) For more information consult
their Web site, http://www.wcfia.harvard.edu/academy or
contact Laurence H. Winnie, Executive Officer, Harvard Academy
for International and Area Studies, 1727 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138 USA Phone: (617) 495-2137 Fax: (617
)496-9592 E-mail: khoover at wcfia.harvard.edu. Faxed or e-mailed
application materials will not be accepted. Do not staple
materials. Applications are due 12 October 2007. Finalists
will be invited to Cambridge for interviews in December.
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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