[Tlc] TLC-positions

[justinm at ucr.edu]

FYI. Three things below.
Thanks,
justin

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Thailand/Southeast Asian Teaching Fellow

St. Lawrence University

St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York is seeking to fill a one-year fellowship with the possibility of renewal, in Thai/Southeast Asia Studies. The candidate’s duties include teaching, activities to support the new abroad program in Thailand, and curricular development. Graduate degree or ABD in Southeast Asian Studies in any academic field required. Experience teaching Thai language preferred. The candidate will teach the following:

 

Fall 2009 ASIA 147 Modern Southeast Asia (field open, based on the disciplinary expertise/focus of the candidate)

Spring 2010 ASIA/THAI 101 Elementary Thai language, a half-credit course in the second half of the fall semester 2009 called “The Cultures of Thailand” or “Modern Thailand” which would include some introductory language training. This course is intended for but not limited to the students going on the Thai program in Spring 2010.

Independent study work with students returning from Thailand in Spring 2010 if they want to continue with the Thai language, (these could be full credit or half-credit independent study classes, using self-study materials as appropriate).

In addition, the candidate will perform the following in support of our new abroad program in Thailand and curricular development in Thai/Southeast Asian studies:

 

Work with our Center for Intercultural and International Studies staff to support the new semester program in Thailand

Work with the department of Modern Languages and Literatures on self-study materials in the Thai language at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels

Organize and lead a faculty reading seminar on Southeast Asia each semester

Be a resource person for individual faculty seeking to develop courses or units in courses on Southeast Asia/Thailand

Bring one Thailand-related speaker or cultural event to campus per semester

 

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vita, including a list of three references with contact information to Anne Csete, Search Chair, History Department, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY  13617. Review of applications will begin on April 27, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

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(2)

Asia Programs Officer

CET Academic Programs

Application Deadline: April 27, 2009

 

CET Academic Programs is seeking an Asia Programs Officer. Headquartered in Washington, DC, CET has been administering innovative study abroad programs since 1982.

 

The Asia Program Officer's primary responsibilities are to develop and manage new and existing short-term programs in Asia, administer most aspects of the Vietnam programs, build relationships with CET's partner schools, recruit students, and work on projects with the other members of the Asia team as needed.

 

We are seeking a candidate with program administration experience, the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, strong organizational and managerial skills, and a commitment to study abroad. The ideal candidate will be both flexible and enthusiastic. He/she will work from the Washington, DC office.

 

For more details, visit http://cetacademicprograms.com/?go=EmploymentOpportunities   

 

Contact Information: Mark S. Lenhart

1920 N Street NW, Suite 200

Washington, DC 20036

Email: <mlenhart at academic-travel.com>

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Buddhist Lodge Fellowship

Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore

The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) in Singapore is accepting applications from scholars who wish to undertake research and writing in the area of networks of Buddhist exchanges in Asia.  Preference will be given to scholars who have completed their Ph.D. degree within the last ten years.  The fellowship will be for a period of up to six months and can be commenced any time between September and December 2009.

 

While in residence in Singapore, the fellow is expected to complete a paper on the proposed topic, organize or contribute to a workshop, and give a public lecture at ISEAS. The fellowships include a monthly (all-inclusive) stipend of SGD $6,000, and a one-off payment of SGD $1500 to cover research costs. In addition, a round-trip economy airfare between the home country of the researcher and Singapore will be provided. The fellowship will be awarded under a program funded by the Singapore Buddhist Lodge.

 

Applicants should include with their applications a cover letter, a full CV, two letters of reference, and a research proposal of approximately five pages (double spaced).  The proposal should discuss the issue to be examined, the tentative hypothesis and arguments, a review of the relevant literature, plans for fieldwork, and project time frame. The preferred period for the fellowship should also be advised.  The deadline for applications is June 1, 2009 and should be directed to the following address:

 

ISEAS Program for Buddhist Studies

Institute of Southeast Asian Studies

30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace

Singapore 119614

 

Electronic applications can be submitted to: programfellowships at iseas.edu.sg

Enquiries on the program should be directed to Geoff Wade, gwade at iseas.edu.sg
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Dr. Justin McDaniel
Dept. of Religious Studies
3046 INTN
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
951-827-4530
justinm at ucr.edu