Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Ethnic American Literatures to begin fall 2011, pending approval. Normal teaching load is five courses per year. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. at time of appointment, with specialization in African American, Asian American, Latina/Latino, Chicana/Chicano, or Native American literatures, and Critical Race Theory. Send letter of application, CV, writing sample of relevant work, short statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of professional recommendation to Jill Bergman, Chair, Department of English, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812. Applications will be reviewed from Dec. 1 until the position is filled. University of Montana-Missoula is committed to excellence through diversity and provides equal opportunity for education, employment and participation in University activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or family status, disability, or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. UM provides domestic partner benefits. Background check required for employment.
Jill Bergman
Chair, Dept. of English
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr.
Missoula, MT 59812
(406)243-5352
fax: (406)243-2556
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Hist/AMST job
The Department of History and American Studies at the University of Mary Washington, a state-assisted University located in the historic city of Fredericksburg and equidistant from the capital cities of Richmond and Washington, invites applications for a The Department of History and American Studies at the University of Mary Washington, a state-assisted University located in the historic city of Fredericksburg and equidistant from the capital cities of Richmond and Washington, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in US history to 1750, with a specialization in race relations. Position at the rank of visiting assistant professor to begin August 15, 2011. Completion of PhD preferred by August 15, 2011. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and will contribute to the department’s US History survey offerings as well as teach upper-level lecture courses and seminars. Applications accepted until January 14, 2011.
All applicants must submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae online: https://careers.umw.edu. Please mail three letters of recommendation and any materials not available in electronic format to: Jeffrey McClurken, University of Mary Washington, Department of History and American Studies, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the University’s home page at www.umw.edu. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Mary Washington actively encourages women and minorities to apply.. Position at the rank of visiting assistant professor to begin August 15, 2011. Completion of PhD preferred by August 15, 2011. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and will contribute to the department’s US History survey offerings as well as teach upper-level lecture courses and seminars. Applications accepted until January 14, 2011.
All applicants must submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae online: https://careers.umw.edu. Please mail three letters of recommendation and any materials not available in electronic format to: Jeffrey McClurken, University of Mary Washington, Department of History and American Studies, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the University’s home page at www.umw.edu. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Mary Washington actively encourages women and minorities to apply.
All applicants must submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae online: https://careers.umw.edu. Please mail three letters of recommendation and any materials not available in electronic format to: Jeffrey McClurken, University of Mary Washington, Department of History and American Studies, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the University’s home page at www.umw.edu. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Mary Washington actively encourages women and minorities to apply.. Position at the rank of visiting assistant professor to begin August 15, 2011. Completion of PhD preferred by August 15, 2011. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and will contribute to the department’s US History survey offerings as well as teach upper-level lecture courses and seminars. Applications accepted until January 14, 2011.
All applicants must submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae online: https://careers.umw.edu. Please mail three letters of recommendation and any materials not available in electronic format to: Jeffrey McClurken, University of Mary Washington, Department of History and American Studies, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the University’s home page at www.umw.edu. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Mary Washington actively encourages women and minorities to apply.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Assistant Professor of English: New Media and Digital Writing
Assistant Professor of English: New Media and Digital Writing
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for the position of assistant professor of English specializing in new media and digital writing, beginning August 2011. The appointment is a 9-month tenure-track position.
Required qualifications: Ph.D. in English with a specialization in rhetoric, composition, technical or professional writing, or a closely related field; evidence of strong potential for professional development as a scholar; evidence of potential for successful university teaching; the ability to contribute to diversity initiatives in our curriculum.
The Department of English is developing a proposed Ph.D. in Writing and Language, and currently participates in a doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction. The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is also developing Ph.D. programs in Translation and Global Studies. The department, with 36 tenure-line faculty, more than 400 majors and 90 graduate students, offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with area emphases in Rhetoric/Writing, Professional/Technical Writing, Linguistics, Literature, Children’s Literature, and Creative Writing. The teaching load for tenure-track faculty in the first six years is 2/2; in subsequent years it is set in relation to research productivity.
UNC Charlotte strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Therefore, we celebrate diversity that includes, but is not limited to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The department’s multicultural policy is available at: http://english.uncc.edu.
For consideration, apply online at https://jobs.uncc.edu with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, electronic transcript, and a writing sample of approximately 20 pages. The letter should address the contributions the candidate could make to: the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs in Rhetoric/Writing, the Literacy Education strand of the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, the Ph.D.-in-development in Writing and Language, as well as diversity initiatives in these programs’ curricula. Screening of applicants will begin November 1, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Additional application materials, such as sample syllabi and teaching evaluations, may be requested of finalists. We will conduct preliminary telephone interviews with follow-up interviews at the MLA convention.
Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Greg Wickliff –
gawickli@uncc.edu
Applicants are subject to criminal background checks.
AA/EOE
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for the position of assistant professor of English specializing in new media and digital writing, beginning August 2011. The appointment is a 9-month tenure-track position.
Required qualifications: Ph.D. in English with a specialization in rhetoric, composition, technical or professional writing, or a closely related field; evidence of strong potential for professional development as a scholar; evidence of potential for successful university teaching; the ability to contribute to diversity initiatives in our curriculum.
The Department of English is developing a proposed Ph.D. in Writing and Language, and currently participates in a doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction. The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is also developing Ph.D. programs in Translation and Global Studies. The department, with 36 tenure-line faculty, more than 400 majors and 90 graduate students, offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with area emphases in Rhetoric/Writing, Professional/Technical Writing, Linguistics, Literature, Children’s Literature, and Creative Writing. The teaching load for tenure-track faculty in the first six years is 2/2; in subsequent years it is set in relation to research productivity.
UNC Charlotte strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Therefore, we celebrate diversity that includes, but is not limited to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The department’s multicultural policy is available at: http://english.uncc.edu.
For consideration, apply online at https://jobs.uncc.edu with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, electronic transcript, and a writing sample of approximately 20 pages. The letter should address the contributions the candidate could make to: the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs in Rhetoric/Writing, the Literacy Education strand of the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, the Ph.D.-in-development in Writing and Language, as well as diversity initiatives in these programs’ curricula. Screening of applicants will begin November 1, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Additional application materials, such as sample syllabi and teaching evaluations, may be requested of finalists. We will conduct preliminary telephone interviews with follow-up interviews at the MLA convention.
Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Greg Wickliff –
gawickli@uncc.edu
Applicants are subject to criminal background checks.
AA/EOE
Ithaca College/Sociology
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL
FULL LISTING
Ithaca College's Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor, to begin Fall 2011. We seek a colleague with culturally and academically diverse interests and commitments to teach courses with Global and International foci, to blend with department strengths in inequalities, culture, and social justice. Special consideration will be given to those who work in the area of Race and Ethnicity. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to integrate research and teaching; those who employ critical/creative analyses and those with public sociology interests are especially encouraged. The ideal applicant will have a commitment to both teaching and research with special consideration given to those with experience supervising (or incorporating) undergraduate research and learning in a liberal arts environment. The position requires a rotation in one (or more) of Sociological Theory, Research Methods, and/or Introduction to Sociology. Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related field is required by time of appointment.
Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach in ways that value the varied learning needs and interests of a culturally diverse student population, and that reflect a commitment to encouraging the success of all students. We also seek candidates who have relevant experience and/or a record of professional engagement with groups and communities underrepresented in the academy. Candidates from underrepresented groups whose exclusion from the academy has been longstanding are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should apply online (www.icjobs.org
FULL LISTING
Ithaca College's Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor, to begin Fall 2011. We seek a colleague with culturally and academically diverse interests and commitments to teach courses with Global and International foci, to blend with department strengths in inequalities, culture, and social justice. Special consideration will be given to those who work in the area of Race and Ethnicity. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to integrate research and teaching; those who employ critical/creative analyses and those with public sociology interests are especially encouraged. The ideal applicant will have a commitment to both teaching and research with special consideration given to those with experience supervising (or incorporating) undergraduate research and learning in a liberal arts environment. The position requires a rotation in one (or more) of Sociological Theory, Research Methods, and/or Introduction to Sociology. Ph.D. in Sociology or closely related field is required by time of appointment.
Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach in ways that value the varied learning needs and interests of a culturally diverse student population, and that reflect a commitment to encouraging the success of all students. We also seek candidates who have relevant experience and/or a record of professional engagement with groups and communities underrepresented in the academy. Candidates from underrepresented groups whose exclusion from the academy has been longstanding are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should apply online (www.icjobs.org
Monday, November 15, 2010
UMass Boston
Assistant Professor
Department of History
College of Liberal Arts
University of Massachusetts Boston
The Department of History at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a
tenure-track assistant professor in 19th Century American history (1850-1900) who can teach
upper level and graduate courses in Civil War and Reconstruction. Research and additional
teaching interests may include but are not limited to, borderlands/transnational connections, new
South, public history and historical memory (to mesh with our Public History graduate program),
environment, and underrepresented peoples/communities. The Department especially
encourages candidates whose work crosses racial, ethnic, gender, and/or cultural borders, and
who will seek external funding for research.
A letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Tim
Hacsi, Chair, US Search Committee, Dept. of History, University of Massachusetts Boston,
100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393. Priority will be given to applications received
by Dec. 15, 2010. Any questions can be addressed to tim.hacsi@umb.edu.
UMass Boston (www.umb.edu) is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer and
encourages applications from women, persons of color, individual with disabilities, and veterans.
Department of History
College of Liberal Arts
University of Massachusetts Boston
The Department of History at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a
tenure-track assistant professor in 19th Century American history (1850-1900) who can teach
upper level and graduate courses in Civil War and Reconstruction. Research and additional
teaching interests may include but are not limited to, borderlands/transnational connections, new
South, public history and historical memory (to mesh with our Public History graduate program),
environment, and underrepresented peoples/communities. The Department especially
encourages candidates whose work crosses racial, ethnic, gender, and/or cultural borders, and
who will seek external funding for research.
A letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Tim
Hacsi, Chair, US Search Committee, Dept. of History, University of Massachusetts Boston,
100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393. Priority will be given to applications received
by Dec. 15, 2010. Any questions can be addressed to tim.hacsi@umb.edu.
UMass Boston (www.umb.edu) is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer and
encourages applications from women, persons of color, individual with disabilities, and veterans.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Mothering and Motherhood in the 21st Century: Research and Activism Conference Feb 17-19, 2011, Portugal
REMINDER! EXTENDED CALL FOR PAPERS: Mothering and Motherhood in the 21st Century: Research and Activism Conference Feb 17-19, 2011, Portugal
CALL FOR PAPERS=20
In celebration and commemoration of the recent launching of the Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (MIRCI) and its first conference in Europe and the 35th Anniversary of Adrienne Rich's Of Woman Born: Motherhood as Experience and Institution MIRCI with CRIA - Centre for Research in Anthropology, Portugal (inter-institutional centre based in four universities - ISCTE, = FCSH-UNL, FCT-UC, UM) are hosting an international conference on:
Mothering and Motherhood in the 21st Century: Research and Activism
February 17-19, 2011, Lisbon, Portugal.=20
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS: NOVEMBER 15, 2010!
We welcome submissions from scholars, students, activists, and workers, artists, mothers and others who work or research in this area. Cross-cultural, historical and comparative work is encouraged. We encourage a variety of types of submissions including academic papers from all disciplines, workshops, creative submissions, performances, storytelling, visual arts and other alternative formats.
Building upon the Rich's crucial distinction between mothering and motherhood the conference will explore how scholars and activists challenge normative motherhood and develop new experiences, practices, identities, meanings, activism, ideologies and policies for empowered mothering.
Topics may include but are not restricted to:
Normative discourses/ideologies of Motherhood; New Momism; Intensive
Mothering; Empowered Mothering: Maternal Empowerment; Maternal Activism;
Feminism and Motherhood; Feminist Mothering; 21st Century Motherhood
Movement: Mother Outlaws/Outlaw Mothering; Mothering from the Margins;
Good/Bad Mothers; Transnational Mothering; Mothering and Migration:
Latina/Chicana Mothering; Mother Artists/Writers; Young Mothers,
Motherhood-Mothering in Film, Literature, Popular Culture and the Arts; Adoption; Hybrid Mothering; Maternal Resistance; Maternal Thinking:
Maternal Practice: Mothering and Work/Mothering as Work; Maternal =
Sexuality; Public and Social Policy and Motherhood; Maternal Health; =
Mothers and Daughters; Mothers and Sons; Mothering, Violence, Militarism =
and War; Mothering and Social Justice; Motherhood Studies; Mothering in =
the Academe; Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding; =
Othermothering/Community Mothering; Queer Mothers/Mothering; LBGT =
Mothering; Aboriginal Mothering; Motherhood Memoirs: Mothers and the =
Internet: Mommy Blogs: African and African American Mothering; South =
Asian Mothering: Asian Mothering; Mothering; Race, Ethnicity, Culture =
and Class: Maternal Identity: Becoming a Mother; Identity Politics of =
Motherhood and Mothering; Mothering and Gender Relations; =
Fathers/Fathering; Maternal Theories; Mothering/Motherhood and =
Philosophy; Reproductive Technologies, Mothers/Mothering and the Law; =
Mothers and Poverty, Mothering and Globalization; Maternal Wellbeing, =
Mothering and Social Movements; Myth and Motherhood/Mothering; Mothering =
and the Environment/Environmentalism, Family, Maternal Pedagogies; =
Mothering/Mothers and Education; Mothers/Motherhood and Sociology; =
Midwifery; Histories of Motherhood and Mothering; Marginalized =
Motherhoods/Mothering; Mothering/Mothers and Disability; =
Mothering/Mothers and Music; Teaching Motherhood; Nationalism and =
Motherhood; Motherlines; Children; Mothers/Motherhood and Anthropology; =
Mothering/Mothers and Science; Mothers/Motherhood and Psychology; =
Maternal Memoirs, Biographies, Narratives, and Autobiographies
If you are interested in being considered as a presenter, please send a 250 word abstract=20
and a 50 word bio by NOVEMBER 15, 2010 to: info@motherhoodinitiative.org
*One must be a member of Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (MIRCI) =20
to submit an abstract for this conference. Memberships begin May 1, 2010.
Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (MIRCI)
140 Holland St. West, PO Box 13022
Bradford, ON, L3Z 2Y5 (tel) 905-775-5215
www.motherhoodinitiative.org info@motherhoodinitiative.org
CALL FOR PAPERS=20
In celebration and commemoration of the recent launching of the Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (MIRCI) and its first conference in Europe and the 35th Anniversary of Adrienne Rich's Of Woman Born: Motherhood as Experience and Institution MIRCI with CRIA - Centre for Research in Anthropology, Portugal (inter-institutional centre based in four universities - ISCTE, = FCSH-UNL, FCT-UC, UM) are hosting an international conference on:
Mothering and Motherhood in the 21st Century: Research and Activism
February 17-19, 2011, Lisbon, Portugal.=20
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS: NOVEMBER 15, 2010!
We welcome submissions from scholars, students, activists, and workers, artists, mothers and others who work or research in this area. Cross-cultural, historical and comparative work is encouraged. We encourage a variety of types of submissions including academic papers from all disciplines, workshops, creative submissions, performances, storytelling, visual arts and other alternative formats.
Building upon the Rich's crucial distinction between mothering and motherhood the conference will explore how scholars and activists challenge normative motherhood and develop new experiences, practices, identities, meanings, activism, ideologies and policies for empowered mothering.
Topics may include but are not restricted to:
Normative discourses/ideologies of Motherhood; New Momism; Intensive
Mothering; Empowered Mothering: Maternal Empowerment; Maternal Activism;
Feminism and Motherhood; Feminist Mothering; 21st Century Motherhood
Movement: Mother Outlaws/Outlaw Mothering; Mothering from the Margins;
Good/Bad Mothers; Transnational Mothering; Mothering and Migration:
Latina/Chicana Mothering; Mother Artists/Writers; Young Mothers,
Motherhood-Mothering in Film, Literature, Popular Culture and the Arts; Adoption; Hybrid Mothering; Maternal Resistance; Maternal Thinking:
Maternal Practice: Mothering and Work/Mothering as Work; Maternal =
Sexuality; Public and Social Policy and Motherhood; Maternal Health; =
Mothers and Daughters; Mothers and Sons; Mothering, Violence, Militarism =
and War; Mothering and Social Justice; Motherhood Studies; Mothering in =
the Academe; Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding; =
Othermothering/Community Mothering; Queer Mothers/Mothering; LBGT =
Mothering; Aboriginal Mothering; Motherhood Memoirs: Mothers and the =
Internet: Mommy Blogs: African and African American Mothering; South =
Asian Mothering: Asian Mothering; Mothering; Race, Ethnicity, Culture =
and Class: Maternal Identity: Becoming a Mother; Identity Politics of =
Motherhood and Mothering; Mothering and Gender Relations; =
Fathers/Fathering; Maternal Theories; Mothering/Motherhood and =
Philosophy; Reproductive Technologies, Mothers/Mothering and the Law; =
Mothers and Poverty, Mothering and Globalization; Maternal Wellbeing, =
Mothering and Social Movements; Myth and Motherhood/Mothering; Mothering =
and the Environment/Environmentalism, Family, Maternal Pedagogies; =
Mothering/Mothers and Education; Mothers/Motherhood and Sociology; =
Midwifery; Histories of Motherhood and Mothering; Marginalized =
Motherhoods/Mothering; Mothering/Mothers and Disability; =
Mothering/Mothers and Music; Teaching Motherhood; Nationalism and =
Motherhood; Motherlines; Children; Mothers/Motherhood and Anthropology; =
Mothering/Mothers and Science; Mothers/Motherhood and Psychology; =
Maternal Memoirs, Biographies, Narratives, and Autobiographies
If you are interested in being considered as a presenter, please send a 250 word abstract=20
and a 50 word bio by NOVEMBER 15, 2010 to: info@motherhoodinitiative.org
*One must be a member of Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (MIRCI) =20
to submit an abstract for this conference. Memberships begin May 1, 2010.
Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (MIRCI)
140 Holland St. West, PO Box 13022
Bradford, ON, L3Z 2Y5 (tel) 905-775-5215
www.motherhoodinitiative.org info@motherhoodinitiative.org
Monday, November 1, 2010
Increasing African American Diversity in Archives
Increasing African American Diversity in Archives:
The HistoryMakers Fellowship, Mentoring, Training and Placement Institute
2011 – 2012 Fellowship Application
FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW
The HistoryMakers is pleased to offer a year-long fellowship (June 6, 2011 through June 1, 2012) working in African American archives. This fellowship is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The purpose of this fellowship program is to provide training for African American archivists and other archivists interested in working with African American archival collections. The year will include a 3-month immersion training program at The HistoryMakers Chicago location (June 6 - August 26, 2011) and an on-site residency (September 6, 2011 – June 1, 2012) at one of the following host institutions:
§ Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, AL
[http://www.archives.state.al.us/]
§ Amistad Research Center at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
[http://www.amistadresearchcenter.org/]
§ Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
[http://avery.cofc.edu/]
§ Franklin Library at Fisk University, Nashville, TN
[http://www.fisk.edu/Academics/Library/SpecialCollections.aspx]
§ The HistoryMakers, Chicago, IL
[http://www.thehistorymakers.com/]
§ Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD
[http://www.msa.md.gov/]
§ Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, Culver City, CA
[http://www.claytonmuseum.org/]
§ Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
[http://www.princeton.edu/~mudd/]
FELLOWSHIP ELIGIBILITY
All applicants must:
§ Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
§ Hold a recent graduate degree in library science (MLS, MLIS, MIS, MS) from an ALA accredited school OR a graduate degree in other relevant fields, such as history or African American studies (current graduate students are encouraged to apply if their degrees will be completed prior to beginning the fellowship).
§ Have a demonstrated interest in archives administration and management. Applicants must have taken at least two courses related to archival information and practice or have demonstrated work/volunteer experience in archival repositories.
§ Have a demonstrated interest in African American history. This interest can be demonstrated through academic coursework, volunteer or work experience, and/or through a personal statement in application essay.
FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTION
During the immersion training program, fellows will receive training in arrangement, description, preservation, reference, and outreach for collections of African American archival materials. Fellows will process collections and create EAD and EAC-CPF finding aids and will learn to appropriately utilize Library of Congress Subject Headings to provide access points to African American materials in print, video, and electronic resources. Fellows will attend lectures presented by African American scholars and representatives from other African American archival repositories. The purpose of these lectures is for fellows to gain a deeper understanding of African American history. Fellows will also take field trips to Chicago-area African American collections.
During the on-site residency period, fellows will utilize knowledge and skills gained during their immersion training to process African American collections. Fellows will be required to organize a public program/community outreach event (lecture, exhibit, etc.), and implement social media or other online resources while in residency at their host institution. They will also be expected to give presentations on their education and career choice to other students at the high school and undergraduate levels. Fellows will also be required to keep a journal of their experiences and progress throughout the fellowship. Fellows will prepare a poster presentation for the 2012 SAA Annual Conference and will also be strongly encouraged to submit papers for presentation at professional conferences such as ALA, SAA, MAC, New England Archivists, MARAC, Society of Southwest Archivists, etc.
STIPEND
$37,000.00
LODGING
Lodging arrangements during the training institute and during residency at host institution are the responsibility of the fellow. Applicants will be provided with information on local housing options upon acceptance to the program.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
All applicants should submit the following:
§ Cover letter stating their interest in the internship and future career goals (please include an email address and a daytime telephone number). They should also rank their choice of host institution placement from 1 through 8 (one being the first choice). They must also explain their top three choices, and how their experience will best serve these repositories
§ Essay or written statement (2,000 words or less) addressing all of the following:
§ their interest in African American history and archival collections;
§ what they can contribute to the host repositories;
§ their experience with electronic media and social networking tools;
§ their view on the importance of increasing diversity in the archival profession;
§ what they hope to learn from the experience; and
§ the importance of this fellowship to their future career.
§ Resume or CV indicating their academic background, work experience, and volunteer service.
§ Undergraduate and graduate transcript, including a printout of classes in which they are currently enrolled, if applicable.
§ Three letters of recommendation.
Emily Martorano
2011-2012 Archive Fellowship Program
The HistoryMakers
1900 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
em@thehistorymakers.com
No phone calls please.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Tuesday February 15, 2011
The HistoryMakers Fellowship, Mentoring, Training and Placement Institute
2011 – 2012 Fellowship Application
FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW
The HistoryMakers is pleased to offer a year-long fellowship (June 6, 2011 through June 1, 2012) working in African American archives. This fellowship is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The purpose of this fellowship program is to provide training for African American archivists and other archivists interested in working with African American archival collections. The year will include a 3-month immersion training program at The HistoryMakers Chicago location (June 6 - August 26, 2011) and an on-site residency (September 6, 2011 – June 1, 2012) at one of the following host institutions:
§ Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, AL
[http://www.archives.state.al.us/]
§ Amistad Research Center at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
[http://www.amistadresearchcenter.org/]
§ Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
[http://avery.cofc.edu/]
§ Franklin Library at Fisk University, Nashville, TN
[http://www.fisk.edu/Academics/Library/SpecialCollections.aspx]
§ The HistoryMakers, Chicago, IL
[http://www.thehistorymakers.com/]
§ Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD
[http://www.msa.md.gov/]
§ Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, Culver City, CA
[http://www.claytonmuseum.org/]
§ Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
[http://www.princeton.edu/~mudd/]
FELLOWSHIP ELIGIBILITY
All applicants must:
§ Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
§ Hold a recent graduate degree in library science (MLS, MLIS, MIS, MS) from an ALA accredited school OR a graduate degree in other relevant fields, such as history or African American studies (current graduate students are encouraged to apply if their degrees will be completed prior to beginning the fellowship).
§ Have a demonstrated interest in archives administration and management. Applicants must have taken at least two courses related to archival information and practice or have demonstrated work/volunteer experience in archival repositories.
§ Have a demonstrated interest in African American history. This interest can be demonstrated through academic coursework, volunteer or work experience, and/or through a personal statement in application essay.
FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTION
During the immersion training program, fellows will receive training in arrangement, description, preservation, reference, and outreach for collections of African American archival materials. Fellows will process collections and create EAD and EAC-CPF finding aids and will learn to appropriately utilize Library of Congress Subject Headings to provide access points to African American materials in print, video, and electronic resources. Fellows will attend lectures presented by African American scholars and representatives from other African American archival repositories. The purpose of these lectures is for fellows to gain a deeper understanding of African American history. Fellows will also take field trips to Chicago-area African American collections.
During the on-site residency period, fellows will utilize knowledge and skills gained during their immersion training to process African American collections. Fellows will be required to organize a public program/community outreach event (lecture, exhibit, etc.), and implement social media or other online resources while in residency at their host institution. They will also be expected to give presentations on their education and career choice to other students at the high school and undergraduate levels. Fellows will also be required to keep a journal of their experiences and progress throughout the fellowship. Fellows will prepare a poster presentation for the 2012 SAA Annual Conference and will also be strongly encouraged to submit papers for presentation at professional conferences such as ALA, SAA, MAC, New England Archivists, MARAC, Society of Southwest Archivists, etc.
STIPEND
$37,000.00
LODGING
Lodging arrangements during the training institute and during residency at host institution are the responsibility of the fellow. Applicants will be provided with information on local housing options upon acceptance to the program.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
All applicants should submit the following:
§ Cover letter stating their interest in the internship and future career goals (please include an email address and a daytime telephone number). They should also rank their choice of host institution placement from 1 through 8 (one being the first choice). They must also explain their top three choices, and how their experience will best serve these repositories
§ Essay or written statement (2,000 words or less) addressing all of the following:
§ their interest in African American history and archival collections;
§ what they can contribute to the host repositories;
§ their experience with electronic media and social networking tools;
§ their view on the importance of increasing diversity in the archival profession;
§ what they hope to learn from the experience; and
§ the importance of this fellowship to their future career.
§ Resume or CV indicating their academic background, work experience, and volunteer service.
§ Undergraduate and graduate transcript, including a printout of classes in which they are currently enrolled, if applicable.
§ Three letters of recommendation.
Emily Martorano
2011-2012 Archive Fellowship Program
The HistoryMakers
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
Tuesday February 15, 2011
UMinn- Twin Cities
The Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in cultural anthropology at the assistant professor level beginning fall 2011.
A joint appointment may be possible with a partner unit within the College of Liberal Arts such as Geography, Chicano Studies, American Indian Studies or African American & African Studies. The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to contribute at all levels of our undergraduate and graduate programs. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in anthropology is expected to be in hand at the time of the appointment. Advanced ABD's may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor, with the understanding that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of the appointment. We encourage applications from candidates whose research and teaching complement rather than duplicate the existing strengths in our program.
Preferred Qualifications: Geographical area, methodological focus and theoretical interests are open, but we will take special notice of candidates with research and publication focus on indigenous, diasporic and/or non-Western communities.
Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation, the relevance of their research to the department's academic priorities and the field of inquiry, evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and strength of recommendations. Duties/Responsibilities Faculty in the Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research or creative activity that includes publication, exhibition, or performance; teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; advise students; and contribute service appropriate for the level of appointment to the department, college, University, and profession. Program/Unit Description For nearly a century the Department of Anthropology has prepared students in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, bioanthropology, and linguistics. With 20 full-time faculty members and about 45 graduate students, the department teaches over 2,200 undergraduate students each year. The faculty offer a rich array of courses, teaching across geographical, chronological, and analytical frameworks. Our faculty and students regularly receive research grants, awards and prizes for their teaching and research. An extensive program of colloquia, lectures and public events enhances our instructional programs. A lively community of scholars, faculty and students alike are engaged with research and teaching, connecting with colleagues in the humanities and social sciences throughout the College of Liberal Arts as well as with science and medical departments.
FFI: anthropology.umn.edu/
The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education.
The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Application Instructions Applications must be submitted online. Interested candidates should apply at http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=90295 and follow the instructions.
To be considered for this position, please click on "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING" You will be given an opportunity to attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to your online application.
Additional materials may be requested later. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2010, and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Contact Professor Karen Ho, Chair of the Search Committee with questions (anthsrch@tc.umn.edu).
A joint appointment may be possible with a partner unit within the College of Liberal Arts such as Geography, Chicano Studies, American Indian Studies or African American & African Studies. The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to contribute at all levels of our undergraduate and graduate programs. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in anthropology is expected to be in hand at the time of the appointment. Advanced ABD's may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor, with the understanding that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of the appointment. We encourage applications from candidates whose research and teaching complement rather than duplicate the existing strengths in our program.
Preferred Qualifications: Geographical area, methodological focus and theoretical interests are open, but we will take special notice of candidates with research and publication focus on indigenous, diasporic and/or non-Western communities.
Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation, the relevance of their research to the department's academic priorities and the field of inquiry, evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and strength of recommendations. Duties/Responsibilities Faculty in the Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research or creative activity that includes publication, exhibition, or performance; teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; advise students; and contribute service appropriate for the level of appointment to the department, college, University, and profession. Program/Unit Description For nearly a century the Department of Anthropology has prepared students in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, bioanthropology, and linguistics. With 20 full-time faculty members and about 45 graduate students, the department teaches over 2,200 undergraduate students each year. The faculty offer a rich array of courses, teaching across geographical, chronological, and analytical frameworks. Our faculty and students regularly receive research grants, awards and prizes for their teaching and research. An extensive program of colloquia, lectures and public events enhances our instructional programs. A lively community of scholars, faculty and students alike are engaged with research and teaching, connecting with colleagues in the humanities and social sciences throughout the College of Liberal Arts as well as with science and medical departments.
FFI: anthropology.umn.edu/
The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education.
The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Application Instructions Applications must be submitted online. Interested candidates should apply at http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=90295 and follow the instructions.
To be considered for this position, please click on "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING" You will be given an opportunity to attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to your online application.
Additional materials may be requested later. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2010, and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Contact Professor Karen Ho, Chair of the Search Committee with questions (anthsrch@tc.umn.edu).
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