[Tlc] C-visiting scholar position

[justinm at ucr.edu]

CKS is seeking an individual for the position of: Visiting Scholar

From: Kethya <kethya at khmerstudies.org>
> Date: 7 June 2007 3:05:15 PM
> To: Kethya <kethya at khmerstudies.org>
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> mCÄmNÐlexmrsikSa
> Center for Khmer Studies (CKS)
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> Rockefeller Foundation Project
> Building Institutional Capacity in Cambodian Higher Education
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> CKS is seeking an individual for the position of:
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> Visiting Scholar
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> Specializing in theme “Bridging Cultures: Setting a
Translation Curriculum and Program in Cambodia” with a focus
on language, linguistics, literature as well as the art and
theories of translation.
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>   (August 2007-February 2008, Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
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> 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.
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> The Visiting Scholar will be responsible for designing the
workshop and seminar curriculum and for leading the six-month
session from August 2007 to February 2008(see details below).
The position will involve working with the Project Director, a
small Academic Committee, and participating groups of
early-career Cambodian academics.
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> 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: 
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> 1)       Selecting candidates for the session program, and
recipients of individual fellowships (in country and
international)
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> 2)       Compiling relevant courses material
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> 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
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> 4)       Evaluating papers, research material, and final
individual/team projects 
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> 5)       Preparing relevant materials for dissemination on
the CKS website and in printed publications
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> 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. 
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> Person specification
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> The person appointed will meet the following criteria:
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> Essential
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>     * An earned doctorate from an internationally accredited
university, in a relevant humanities or social science discipline
>     * 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
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>     * Fluency in spoken English, and strong English writing
skills
>     * Excellent skills in the area of learning and teaching
>     * Experience in curriculum design and developing
teaching Projects
>     * Ability to teach research methods and general academic
skills
>     * At least five years experience of university level
teaching
>     * Ability to work as part of a team
>     * Excellent inter-personal skills, including
cross-cultural communication skills
>     * Honesty, integrity and a willingness to take personal
responsibility
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> Desirable
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>     * Experience of training Cambodian or Southeast Asian
academics at an early stage of their careers
>     * Familiarity with higher education in the region
>     * Experience of working in Cambodia, Southeast Asia, or
in another developing country
>     * Communicative ability in Khmer and/or another major
Southeast Asian language
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> Salary: $US 1500 per month
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> Closing date: July 15th, 2007
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> Please send a CV and a cover letter, supplying the names of
two referees, to:
> cheanmen at khmerstudies.org
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> Scholars from ASEAN countries are encouraged to apply
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Maylee Thavat
PhD Candidate
Resource Managment in Asia Pacific Program
Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies
Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200 AUSTRALIA

http://rspas.anu.edu.au/rmap/project_details.php?searchterm=aid_trade

maylee.thavat at anu.edu.au
mayleethavat at yahoo.com.au

Mobile Bangkok + 66 (0) 851426953


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Dept. of Religious Studies
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