[Tlc] TLC-minority fellowship

[justinm at ucr.edu]

FYI. From H-Buddhism.
Thanks,
justin

Here is a great opportunity (posted after this introduction)
for some  
deserving scholar in the process of finishing their
dissertation.   
The fellowship lasts for a year and, if all goes well, can
become a  
tenure-track position.

While the announcement is fairly generic and is competitive
among a  
number of departments on campus, I can add an important
detail.  The  
Dept. of Theology and Religious Studies is looking for a
minority  
scholar who can teach Buddhist ethics, in addition to courses
on any  
aspect of the Buddhist tradition.

Individuals who think they might apply for this fellowship
should  
look at USF's website and read the mission statement, then try
to  
integrate some of this language into their cover letter. Please  
contact the Vice Provost's office directly if you have any
questions.

John Nelson
Associate Professor
University of San Francisco


_____USF Dissertation Fellowship Program for Minority Scholars

The University of San Francisco invites applications from  
underrepresented ethnic minority scholars for the USF
Dissertation  
Fellowship Program for academic year 2008-2009.

Essential Job Responsibilities: Scholars complete the
dissertation  
and initiate an ongoing program of scholarly or creative work,
and  
become familiar with the usual service responsibilities of a  
university faculty member. Scholars teach one course in the  
discipline each semester and serve the University in various  
capacities. The Program provides a stipend of $32,000 and
limited  
support for relocation and research-related expenses. Additional  
support includes office space, computer and library privileges.

Other Responsibilities:  Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Scholars are members of one of the following
groups:  
African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, or
American  
Indians, and are U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents.
Candidates  
must have completed all course work leading to the doctorate by  
Summer 2008, and must be considering a career in college
teaching in  
one of the following fields: Education (International and  
Multicultural Education, Leadership Studies, Teacher Education,  
Counseling Psychology [School Counseling]); Arts and Sciences  
(Communication Studies; Media Studies; Music [Ethnomusicology];  
Politics; Sociology; Theology and Religious Studies, Biology,  
Philosophy, Clinical Psychology [Experimental Psychopathology
and/or  
Forensic Psychology]); Business and Management (Accounting;
Finance;  
Marketing; International Business; High Technology Business
Strategy;  
Management and Leadership; Entrepreneurship) or Nursing.

Applicants should submit a letter of application (indicating
area of  
expertise), curriculum vitae, transcripts, dissertation
prospectus,  
brief description of research plans, evidence of teaching
ability  
(including student evaluations), and three letters of
recommendation to:

Gerardo Marín, Ph.D., Vice Provost
Dissertation Scholars Search
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street, LMR 423
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080

Complete applications must be received by January 15, 2008, to
ensure  
full consideration.

The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit Catholic University  
founded in 1855 to educate leaders who will fashion a more
humane and  
just world. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to work
in a  
culturally diverse environment and to contribute to the
mission of  
the University.

USF is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative
action  
and to excellence through diversity. The University provides  
reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with
disabilities  
upon request.

______________
Dr. Justin McDaniel
Dept. of Religious Studies
2617 Humanities Building
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
951-827-4530
justinm at ucr.edu