[Tlc] TLC-positions

[justinm at ucr.edu]

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justin


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South Asia/Southeast Asian History

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University

The Department of History of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time, one year term position with the possibility of renewal (leave replacement) to begin in August 2009 at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. PhD and teaching experience preferred. ABD minimum requirement. Teaching assignments will include introductory courses in South and/or Southeast Asian history, upper division courses in South and/or Southeast Asian history, as well as courses for the major. Ability to teach region specific Islamic history highly desirable. This position also supports the Asian Studies Program. For more information about this position, contact Dr. David P. Bennetts, Chair, Department of History at (320) 363-3542 or <dbennetts at csbsju.edu>. St. John's University, a liberal arts college for men, and the College of St. Benedict, a liberal arts college for women are located four miles apart in Central Minnesota just outside metrop!
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olitan St. Cloud and 70 miles from Minneapolis. Both are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition, which emphasize quality teaching and a commitment to intercultural learning. For more information about the colleges, the History Department and the Asian Studies Program, visit http://www.csbsju.edu. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three recent letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required for interview), statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi (if teaching experience) and evidence of teaching effectiveness to: College of Saint Benedict/Saint Johns University, Human Resources - Position #HNET2009030, 37 South College Ave, St. Joseph, MN 56374, <employment at csbsju.edu>. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

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Writing Programme

National University of Singapore

We are looking for colleagues who can teach academic writing through topic-specific interdisciplinary courses in the Writing and Critical Thinking domain of the University Scholars Programme, National University of Singapore. Appointments are non tenure-track (Lecturer or above), and are normally for 3 years in the first instance, but renewable multiple times. The normal teaching load is 2/2, and each writing class is capped at 12-15 students. Appointees should hold a Ph.D. in an academic discipline and be active scholars. Prior teaching experience in a writing programme is a plus. They will also have opportunities to teach non-writing courses in their discipline.  Remuneration and benefits are competitive. We are looking for candidates who can begin as soon as possible. The current positions will remain open until filled, but review will begin on 11 May 2009.  Interested applicants should submit their applications with a cover letter; a resume; and a statement of the principl!
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es that underlie their teaching. Applicants will be asked to provide letters of recommendation, samples of writing lessons, etc. if they are short-listed. Please send applications to <Uspbox24 at nus.edu.sg> or by mail to:

 

Director, University Scholars Programme

National University of Singapore

10 Kent Ridge Crescent

Singapore 119260

 

Currently one of the top universities in the Asia Pacific region, the National University of Singapore (NUS) enrolls about 24,000 undergraduate and 9,000 graduate students in 14 faculties and schools. For further information about the National University of Singapore, see http://www.nus.edu.sg.  The University Scholars Programme is an interdisciplinary academic programme for NUS undergraduates. It admits 180 students from six Faculties and Schools across the University, and offers the freedom to explore across disciplines, a wide range of extracurricular and overseas opportunities, and a community of exceptionally motivated and talented students. For further information about the University Scholars Programme, see http://www.usp.nus.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