Thursday, September 9, 2010

Feminist Science/Environmental Studies

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Position Announcement
Department of Women's Studies

San Diego State University








The Department of Women's Studies at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek to strengthen our offerings in the following area:



Feminist Science/Environmental Studies: Expertise in feminist scientific research concerning women, including critique of dominant scientific models, the history of women in science, and alternative approaches to the understanding of female bodies, sexualities, reproduction, the environment and sustainability.



The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field, with a minimum of a graduate minor or concentration in Women’s Studies required and a minimum of an M.A. in biological or environmental science, and:



· Ability to support and develop Women’s Studies Curriculum in natural science, technology, and ecofeminism, including concerns related to gender, race, class, sexuality, and species
· A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching of a very diverse student population, including theoretical, applied and activist perspectives

· A commitment to strengthen an already successful M.A. program in Women’s Studies

· A commitment to collaborate in College and University programs related to the environment and sustainability

· A strong record or promise of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to level of appointment

· Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues and community to develop productive networks for education and research



Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is scheduled to begin in August 2011. Information about the position and the department is available at our Web Site at http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/wsweb/. Application letters, enclosing names of three references, sample syllabi, and curriculum vitae should be sent to: Search Committee, Women's Studies Department, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego CA 92182-6030



SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran status, including veterans of the Vietnam era.

Call for Papers: “American History and Culture” area

Call for Papers: “American History and Culture” area
PCA/ACA & Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Associations
Joint Conference, April 20-23, 2011
Http://www.swtxpca.org
Proposal submission deadline: December 15, 2010
Conference hotel: Marriott Rivercenter San Antonio
101 Bowie St., San Antonio, TX 78205, (210) 223-1000

The Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Associations’ annual conference is one of the nation’s largest gatherings of interdisciplinary scholars. The 32nd annual SW/TX PCA/ACA conference will take place jointly with the PCA/ACA national conference, occurring April 20-23, 2011, at the Marriott Rivercenter in vibrant San Antonio, Texas (just steps from the popular Riverwalk). Further conference details are available at http://www.swtxpca.org .



Panels are now forming for all of the SW/TX PCA/ACA conference’s 80+ individual subject areas, including the “American History and Culture” area. Below are some suggestions for presentation / panel topics related to the area of “American History and Culture.” Topics not mentioned here are also welcome for consideration. However, all proposals for the “American History and Culture” area must have a historical focus and should emphasize culture.



* American cultural history in general

* Specific eras / periods in American history

* Regional and local history (especially in the Southwest)

* Public history, collective memory, representation, nostalgia, memorials / monuments

* Historic preservation and historical sites

* Consumer culture and advertising

* Leisure, public amusements, travel, and tourism

* Urban studies, architecture, city planning, cultural geography, cultural landscapes

* Local image / identity creation, boosterism, and the marketing of place

* Radio

* Sports

* Youth culture/subcultures, children’s culture, senior culture, etc.

* Visual culture, art, and design



The submission deadline for the SW/TX PCA/ACA is December 15, 2010. For the “American History and Culture” area, please email queries and proposals for either individual presentations or full panels to “American History and Culture” Area Chair Kelli Shapiro (Department of American Civilization, Brown University) at Shapiro@alumni.brown.edu . (Full panel submissions need to include 3 or 4 papers.) Include a 200-word abstract with a two-part working title (as well as a CV and contact information) for each potential presenter. Mention the conference or the “American History and Culture” area in the email’s subject line.



Professors, independent scholars, teachers, and professionals are encouraged to participate. Graduate students are particularly welcome at the conference, which offers awards for the best graduate papers. Please note that the SW/TX PCA/ACA does not generally accept previously presented (or published) papers. Further, it permits only one presentation per person per year. The conference features numerous individual subject areas – each with its own Area Chair, and each typically including multiple conference panels. Therefore, please consult the area list on the SW/TX PCA/ACA website to determine whether the “American History and Culture” area is the appropriate area to receive your proposal.



Kelli Shapiro

Area Chair, American History and Culture

SW/TX PCA/ACA

Http://www.swtxpca.org
Shapiro@alumni.brown.edu

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

SDPUS

Hello,

SDPUS is a global network of Professors who have begun working as academic "citizens of the world" on university campuses and in the field of the quickly developing world of Latin America. Our professors teach, mentor, and conduct local research as they internationalize K-12 & university faculties within their host countries. Strategic Decisions & Partnerships is an innovation, inspired in large part by current trends towards globalization.

We are:
working to meet the higher education faculty needs around the world.
helping less developed countries in Latin America improve domestic educational opportunities.
spreading by cultural diffusion, with each participating K-12 District or University making its own cultural, social, ideological, ecological, and technological contributions.
providing academic, organizational, and financial support needed to make the above possible
We're currently offering new study abroad opportunities in Costa Rica. We are seeking out schools and universities to partner with. We are an established non- profit educational agency whom is led by myself, Peter F. Fiorentino. We look forward to possible discussions on creating joint ventures with your institution by coordinating RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT and coupling it with our CR TRAVEL--STUDY ABROAD/ INTERNSHIPS. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities for students and faculty alike, which are to the benefit of many!

Our first model community that we are working with is Villareal, which is a small community located in the NW coastal area of Costa Rica approximately 4-5 hours from the main city of San Jose. It is primarily a ranching and agricultural society near the coastal resort of Tamarindo. Our ultimate goal is to create sustainable earth friendly schools in needy rural areas of developing nations, such as Villareal.

We have a multitude of opportunities for faculty and students alike to volunteer time for this effort, while also providing adventure travel to further enjoy the beauty and charm of Costa Rica.


Schools for a Sustainable Future GOAL: To support the development of earth-focused primary and secondary schools throughout the world that aim to grow an eco-literate citizenry, that equip students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to make well informed environmental decisions, and that instill in learners the civic responsibility necessary to become kind and caring stewards of the Earth.
Scholarships GOAL: To enable children and adults throughout the world to engage in formal and community-based learning activities which promote a better understanding of our Earth and its natural resources.
Marine and Biological Research GOAL: To establish marine research and biological laboratories in remote locations around the world. These will be available to students, researchers, and their associates for short-term research. Study of the world's oceans and biological habitats is vital to sustaining humanity and our planet Earth. The Foundation is working to establish facilities at remote sites to offer researchers and students unique opportunities for studying marine ecosystems.
Ecological Preserves GOAL: To acquire and place in perpetual trust at-risk ecosystems. The Foundation will then utilize these as managed and environmentally focused laboratories for the benefit of students, teachers, researchers, visitors, and surrounding communities while at the same time protecting their natural habitat. With ecosystems disappearing at alarming rates, this is one of the most important aspects of the Foundation's work.
Conservation Centers GOAL: To enable communities located near sensitive environmental "hot spots" to establish conservation exhibits and education centers for the benefit of their own citizens, as well as visitors from around the world.

Please see our websites below for more information. Thanks again for your time and please do keep us in mind! I would be more than happy to personally answer any questions you or your institution may have. I also would like to extend an invitation for you to come and visit Tamarindo, Costa Rica to see first hand exactly what we are doing. I am certain you will be impressed!

Best regards,

Peter F. Fiorentino, President
Ed.D. Leadership and Administration
STRATEGIC DECISIONS & PARTNERSHIPS (www.sdpus.com )

Community College of the District of Columbia

he Community College of the District of Columbia (CCDC) began its
inaugural year in the fall of 2009 with a mission to expand
educational opportunities for residents of the District of Columbia.
CCDC offers 23 Associate degree programs and more than 20 workforce
development programs. CCDC currently serves more than 2,300 Associate
degree seeking students and has served more than 2,500 workforce
development students this year.
The Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning Division (WDLL) of CCDC
provides services across a continuum that includes adult education,
vocational, technical, career development, and a range of enrichment
opportunities.

WDLL is offering a bridge program for new entrants to the Early
Childhood Associate’s Degree program at the CCDC. This Weekend
College Readiness program will prepare 15 - 20 students for success at
CCDC by helping them identify and develop the skills needed to succeed
at the college level. Each week of this semester long program will be
comprised of two segments – the participation in accelerated on-line
learning and structured workshops designed to address writing skills,
study skills, financial management, on-line research skills and time
management.

There are 5 Workshop Facilitator positions available. A workshop
facilitator will manage one of the five intensive skill workshops to
be offered to the program participants. The bridge program is a new
endeavor; facilitators will be asked not only to manage the workshops,
but also to develop a lesson plan to be used for each class.

For a complete postition description, please visit:
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1XFlg9Ruv5CDWUxUQRQhlbJXBaLIl4UvGd0ExKMo8Uzw

Sallie Lampron
Staff Assistant to the Dean of Workforce Development and Lifelong
Learning
slampron@udc.edu

Director, ASPECT

Director, ASPECT
Senior Tenured Position
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

ASPECT, the Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought, a collaborative interdisciplinary Ph.D. program of the Departments of History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion & Culture, and the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, invites applications for the position of Director, a tenured appointment, field open.
ASPECT is an innovative problem-based, theoretically-engaged doctoral program (http://www.aspect.vt.edu/). Candidates should have a record that merits a tenured appointment in one of the four core departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, namely, History, Philosophy, Political Science or Religion & Culture. This position will begin no later than August 10, 2011 at the rank of Professor. A January 10, 2011 start date would also be possible.
Interested persons must apply at http://jobs.vt.edu, posting number 0100222, where they will submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, recent writing samples, teaching evaluations, and a brief statement on administrative experience and philosophy along with the contact information of five references.
Virginia Tech is an EO/AA Employer committed to diversity.