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[from CAA, 10/28/11]
Art Historian: East Asian Art
The Department of Art History and Humanities at John Carroll University seeks candidates for a full-time, one semester visiting position (Spring 2012, beginning January 17th) with a specialization in East Asian Art. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching one undergraduate survey of the Art of China and three sections of a one-semester survey of world art. John Carroll, www.jcu.edu, is minutes away from the world-famous collections and research library of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Ph.D. preferred; ABD near completion will be considered.
Review of applications will begin on November 14 and continue until the position is filled. Please send letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Bo Liu
Search Committee Chair
Department of Art History and Humanities
John Carroll University
20700 North Park Blvd.
University Heights, OH 44118.
[from HigherEdJobs, 11/21/11]
Post-doctoral Fellow in Material and Visual Culture
Position Availability: 7/1/12
Requisition Number: 0106071226
Full-Time
PSD/School of Art & Design Hist. & Theory/Faculty
Parsons The New School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks applicants for a two-year post-doctoral fellow position in Material and Visual Culture within the School of Art and Design History and Theory.
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in the history and interpretation of the material world from the perspective of art and design history, archaeology, anthropology, the history of science, or material culture. Candidates must be innovative in their methodologies of research in demonstrating how materiality and visuality contribute to historical understanding. Field of specialization is open, but preference will be given to specialization in a period prior to the twentieth century and/or with a non-Western focus. Candidates must have experience with innovative pedagogical approaches that will engage students from a variety of disciplines across Parsons and the wider University community.
The locus of this position will be in the School of Art and Design History and Theory, whose full- and part-time faculty are engaged academically while remaining active in their professional fields of practice.
Scholarship of the successful candidate will contribute to the connections among the school's graduate degree programs in the following areas:
Post-Doctoral Fellows will teach four courses or the equivalent during the academic year, at either the graduate or undergraduate level, and be involved, under the supervision of full-time faculty, with research-based tasks that support the graduate programs within the School.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have:
The review of applications will begin November 28, 2011 [open until filled].
Applicants for faculty positions must apply on-line using the faculty application on The New School human resources website. Applicants may be contacted at the discretion of the search committee for additional materials, such as digital portfolio/work samples.
[from CAA, 10/13/11]
Assistant Professor, Non-Western Art History, Department of Visual and Media Arts
The Department of Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College seeks an Assistant Professor of non-western art history (area of specialization is open). The initial appointment is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the 2012-2013 academic year beginning September 1, 2012.
The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Art History or complete the degree by the time of appointment. Applicants must have college-level teaching experience and demonstrate promise as a scholar working in the field as indicated by peer reviewed presentations and publications, innovative research, and critical recognition of the work. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate survey courses (such as Africa, the Pacific and the Americas, and/or Asia and the Mideast), upper-level courses, and topics-based seminars. An ability to teach introductory-level art history/art appreciation courses is required.
Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, and a list of three references with contact information to:
Art Historian Search Committee
Department of Visual and Media Arts
Emerson College
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116-4624.
Review of applications will begin November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must also fill out an online application form in addition to submitting application materials directly to the department. To view this position and apply online please visit our faculty employment web page.
Emerson College values campus multiculturalism as demonstrated by the diversity of its faculty, staff, student body, and constantly evolving curriculum. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Members of historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Emerson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity in its workplace.
[from CAA, 10/14/11]
Historian of Chinese Art
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track. Starting July 1, 2012. Art historian with expertise in Chinese art. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the History of Art and demonstrate strong research focus on the visual arts. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications, including a cover letter, CV, and writing sample, along with three letters of recommendation should be submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Yale/HSAR. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity, and strongly encouraging applications from women and underrepresented minorities.
[from CAA, 8/24/11]
Assistant Professor of Art History and Asian Studies
Job Code: 0600720
The Art History Division of the Bowdoin College Department of Art invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Asian art, with a joint appointment in Art History and Asian Studies. Course load is four courses per year (a 2/2 load), ordinarily teaching one broadly-conceived introductory level course, two mid-level lecture classes, and an upper-level seminar. Bowdoin's faculty frequently makes use of the collections and exhibitions at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art, whose encyclopedic holdings include examples of Asian art in a variety of media.
We welcome applications from specialists in all periods and fields of Asian art (East, South, or Southeast Asian). Candidates must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and research.
Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three people who have agreed to provide reference letters.
Review of applications will begin December 16, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.
[from AcademicJobsOnline, 12/7/11]
Assistant Professor of Contemporary Art History with Asia Focus
The Department of Art and the Department of Art History invite applications for a full-time tenure-track jOint appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have a research concentration in a region of Asia (broadly defined as East Asia, South and Southeast Asia, and beyond). Applications from candidates whose research explores cross-cultural and interdisciplinary aspects of contemporary visual culture are especially welcomed. Active research and scholarship in the field is expected. The teaching assignment is five courses in an academic year comprising three quarters. Teaching duties include one graduate and one undergraduate contemporary art theory and criticism course in the Department of Art, and three courses in the Department of Art History, ranging from undergraduate surveys to graduate seminars. As a joint appointment, the candidate will be engaged with students and faculty in both departments, with his/her tenure home in Art History. Art and Art History are located within the School of Architecture and Allied Arts, a dynamic, multidisciplinary community of scholars, practitioners, and students that also includes departments and programs in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, Product Design, and Museum Studies. The UO also houses many programs, initiatives, and resources related to Asian art and culture, such as the Asian Studies Program, the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, and the collections of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, as well as programs in Ethnic Studies and Cinema Studies. In addition, the Schnitzer Museum and the White Box Gallery in the UO Portland Center afford potential curatorial opportunities. Required qualifications: PhD completed by September 15, 2012, evidence of scholarly achievement, and a record of teaching excellence. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds.
Interested persons should apply online to the University of Oregon ART AND ART HISTORY SEARCH at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/UO/ArtHistory/1339. Submit a statement of interest, CV, three letters of recommendation, and brief descriptions of courses taught or prepared to teach. The review of applicants will begin on January 9, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
[from AAS, 11/7/11]
The Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism at MICA seeks a specialist in the art, architecture, and visual culture of East Asia for a full-time position with a multi-year renewable contract in a non-tenure institution.
Begins: August 2012
Job Description: Candidates should be able to teach introductory and survey-level courses on historical periods of East Asian art, and advanced courses in an area of specialty. Familiarity with twentieth- and twenty-first-century movements in East Asia is also desirable. Candidates must demonstrate a committed interest and potential excellence in undergraduate as well as graduate teaching and be able to participate in departmental activities and college-committee work. For more information about the department consult the website: Art History, Theory, and Criticism.
Requirements:
Valued but not required:
Salary: Commensurate with experience and college policy; excellent benefits package.
Apply: The College will review applications as received. Although materials received before January 10, 2012 are best assured of receiving full consideration, the position will remain open until filled. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
For the full position description see our Careers at MICA website link on http://www.mica.edu/hr.
Application Instructions: To be considered for the position please apply online through SlideRoom. Once you have navigated to SlideRoom you will be asked to login or create a login. If you are creating an account you will be sent an email with instructions to activate your SlideRoom account. You will not be able to login and apply until you have activated your account. Once you have logged in please follow these instructions. These instructions will also be posted in SlideRoom as you are applying. Submit through SlideRoom as PDF documents:
Recommendations are collected online via micahr.slideroom.com. Media should be formatted for Macintosh computers, and may include: PDF, JPG, PNG, GIF MOV, WMV, FLV, MP3) files. Links to live URLs may be submitted as well, but will be considered as a secondary source. No slides, prints, CDs, etc., please. Please note that the MICA cannot accept, review or be responsible for hardcopies or original copies of portfolio materials. Please do not submit supplemental or original portfolio materials, as they will not be considered or returned.
AA/EOE
[from jobs.ac.uk, 12/11/11]
Junior Research Fellowship, Balliol College
The College proposes to elect a non-stipendiary Junior Research Fellow in a Humanities or Social Science subject* from 1 October 2012. It is expected that the Fellowship will be for three years, although the College may be willing to consider an extension of this period in certain circumstances. Successful applicants should normally--at the time of taking up their Fellowship - have funding for a minimum of three years and be in possession of a doctorate. The College especially encourages applications from early career academics and candidates for schemes such as the British Academy Post-Doctoral Fellowships Scheme, the ESRC Research Fellowships Scheme and the Royal Society Fellowship Scheme, who wish to hold their Fellowship in Oxford, or those holding similar departmentally-funded positions who would welcome a College attachment during the period of their award. The Fellow elected will be a Junior Research Fellow as defined in the College Statutes. The main duty of the Fellow will be to undertake research, but participation in the educational activities of the College, including, if desired, a small amount of paid tutorial teaching, would be welcomed. College accommodation is offered (or, if preferred, a housing allowance of £5,200 p.a.), as well as free meals and an academic support allowance.
Further particulars may be obtained from http://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/vacancies.
Applications, in the form of a letter, CV and research proposal (up to two pages) should be sent to masters.secretary@balliol.ox.ac.uk to arrive not later than noon on Friday, 13th January 2012. Applicants should specify source of funding, and should arrange for two references to be sent direct to the same address and by the same date.
Balliol College is committed to equality, values diversity and will especially welcome applications from women and ethnic minorities, who are under-represented among its academic staff.
* Applicants in subjects other than History and Philosophy are positively encouraged.
[from CAA, 10/12/11]
Lecturer - Art History
Lecturer with specialization in African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or broadly global art and visual culture. Preference given to candidates with secondary area in Western or non-Western traditions. One-year, full-time, and non-tenure track; possibility of renewal. 4-4 course load may be comprised each term of one upper-division course in area of specialization, one survey course or upper-division course in second area of specialization, and two sections of a non-chronological, thematically-based course for non-majors.
ABD in Art History required, Ph.D preferred; US university teaching experience, strong oral communication skills, and innovative teaching pedagogy and experience working with students from diverse backgrounds preferred. Send CV, Application letter, sample scholarly writing, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to jobs@udayton.edu by January 14, 2012. Three letters of recommendation to:
Art History Search
Department of Visual Arts
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH 45469-2923.
The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top ten Catholic research university. The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community. To attain its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion and affirmative action and to equal opportunity policies and practices. We act affirmatively to recruit and hire women, traditionally under-represented minority groups, people with disabilities and veterans.
[from MuseumJobs.com, 10/18/11]
Curating Director
Salary: $40,000-60,000 p.a.
The Amarillo Museum of Art (AMoA) is an AAM accredited museum with a permanent collection boasting over 1565 works of art housed in an Edward Durell Stone facility located on the campus of Amarillo College. Our primary focus is Contemporary American Art, however AMoA is also home to the prestigious Price Collection, a premier grouping of Asian Art. AMoA's dynamic exhibition schedule has been recognized for its significant work of quality and professional merit, such as showings by Jasper Johns, Carole A. Feuerman, Joseph Marioni and Grace Hartigan. Upcoming shows currently include Theodore Waddell and George Rodrigue. AMoA is supported in the community and across the State of Texas through strong educational collaborations and a broad, expanding membership.
A well-qualified candidate can demonstrate the following abilities:
Collaborate…
with the museum board, staff, donors, and supporters to grow and enrich our museum.Curate…
works of art in our permanent collection through management, preservation, and display, while also designing exciting shows of loan objects.Manage…
museum operations as a leader, in conjunction with a business director and experienced staff.Motivate…
donors to support our museum and its innovative programming through financial offerings.Inspire...
the public to visit our museum, to enjoy the art on display, and to share in our community.Engage…
the community of Amarillo at large, especially the vibrant arts community of the area and region by actively serving as the museum's ambassador at community events and functions.Enhance…
the profile of our museum on a local, regional, and national stage.Educate…
museum visitors through scholarly presentation of the art and its significance in art history.
Required Skills: It is preferred that applicants demonstrate Doctorate level work and achievement with at least 3 years of curatorial experience.
Application Instructions: The Curating Director will enjoy a challenging academic environment, competitive salary and benefits. Candidates should send CV/resume, letter of interest, salary history, and a list of references by January 15, 2012 to <amoasearch@actx.edu>.
Contact:
Dr Amy Von Lintel
2200 S. Van Buren
Amarillo, TX 79109
tel (806) 651-2794.
Amarillo Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer and is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
[from H-NET, 5/6/11]
Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2012-2013
The Phillips Collection, in partnership with The George Washington University (GWU), offers a Postdoctoral Fellowship available to support research and teaching on topics in American, European, or non-western art, including photography, from 1780 to the present. The fellow is expected to be in residence in Washington, DC, at The Phillips Collection during the fall and spring semesters throughout the term of the fellowship--July 2012 through June 2013. The Fellow will be expected to teach one undergraduate or graduate course at the Phillips' Center for the Study of Modern Art or at GWU's Foggy Bottom Campus, present at least one public lecture at the Phillips, and participate in other programs and discussions with scholars, critics, museum staff, and students at the museum and the university during the fellowship.
The appointment carries a departmental affiliation with GWU's Department of Fine Arts and Art History and with The Phillips Collection. The Fellowship will carry a stipend. A generous benefits package is available. In addition, the fellowship will provide various university/museum privileges, including access to facilities, libraries of institutions, equipment, support staff, curators, and faculty.
The Fellowship is open to untenured scholars who have received their Ph.D.s within the past five years. Preference will be given to applicants whose projects focus on subjects related to the museum's areas of collecting and reinterpret the topic via innovative methodological approaches or alternative perspectives that may cross national boundaries and art historical time periods.
Deadline for receipt of application is January 15, 2012. Contact the Program Coordinator for application requirements and further details:
Program Coordinator
Center for the Study of Modern Art
The Phillips Collection
1600 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
tel (202) 387-2151 x286
e-mail <CSMAprograms@phillipscollection.org>.
The Phillips Collection and The George Washington University are Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employers.
[from H-NET, 10/6/11]
Postdoctoral Fellowships in East Asian Studies
The Johns Hopkins University Program in East Asian Studies invites applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in East Asian Studies for two fellows, who will be appointed to a one-year term renewable for a second year, beginning July 1, 2013. One position requires a specialization in early modern or modern Japanese history, the other in East Asian humanities, including social or cultural anthropology, art history, literature, or philosophy. The fellowship period will be for two years, from fall 2012 until spring 2014. Fellows will teach one course each semester and are also expected to pursue research that will make a significant contribution to the field of East Asian studies. Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. (received between January 1, 2009 and June 30, 2012). Application deadline: January 15, 2012.
Women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The Johns Hopkins University is an Affirmative Acting/Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a dissertation outline or writing sample, and a sample course syllabus to EAS Coordinator Tyree Powell. Please also ask three referees to send letters of recommendation to Mr. Powell.
[from H-ASIA, 10/29/11]
McGill University's Indian Ocean World Centre invites applications for a doctoral fellowship for the study of the transmission of ideas either within the Indian Ocean World (i.e., any region(s) from Africa to the Middle East to South and Southeast Asia to China) or between the Indian Ocean World and other cultures, such as Arabic or Chinese. Among the possible subjects of investigation are: logic and debate, grammar, mathematics and astronomy.
The successful candidate is expected to have a good reading knowledge of one or more of the relevant languages.
Interested applicants should send Prof. Brendan Gillon a two-page outline of a project proposal and a CV.
The proposal must make clear how it fits with project and the subjects of investigation listed above. The successful candidate's department of affiliation will depend on his or her project and background. Possible departments of affiliation are: the Department of Philosophy, the Institute for Islamic Studies, the Department of East Asian Studies and the Department of History. The successful applicant must meet the criteria for admission to the relevant department and complete its degree requirements, but will be working under the partial or complete supervision of Prof. Gillon.
The deadline for application is January 15th, 2012 and the fellowship will start in the Fall of 2013.
[from H-NET, 11/22/11]
Ph.D. Fellowship, Society and Politics of Contemporary China
The Leiden Institute for Area Studies (LIAS) is committed to the integration of disciplinary and regional-historical perspectives. LIAS has as its aim the advancement of teaching and research of Area Studies at Leiden University and in the wider academic community.LIAS comprises the Schools of Asian Studies (SAS) and Middle Eastern Studies (SMES). Area specializations in SAS include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, South & Southeast Asian and Tibetan Studies. LIAS staff have disciplinary expertise across the humanities and the social sciences.
Starting September 2012 (or earlier if the candidate is available) LIAS has available one full-time (38 hrs), four-year Ph.D. position in the University's profile area "Asian Modernities and Traditions" (AMT) on an aspect of the society or politics of contemporary China. The fellowship is funded by the Leiden University Executive Board on the appointment of Professor Frank Pieke as Chair of Modern China Studies.
AMT is one of the 11 profile areas of Leiden University that transcend the boundaries between specialist fields. AMT is coordinated by the Faculty of Humanities and the Leiden Institute for Area Studies, but is fully interdisciplinary in focus. AMT's aim is to raise the visibility and strength of Asian studies in the University, where "Asia" includes all of East, Central, South and Southeast Asia. AMT builds on the long history of Leiden University in research and teaching on Asian traditions, especially in the fields of religious studies, anthropology, philology, law and literature, to explore the debates, disagreements, disjunctures and conflicts that prevail in Asia in the modern age. The global prominence of East Asia and the rapidly developing economies of South and Southeast Asia render Asia a key case for the study of the fashioning of modernities in everyday life, state practices and the global arena. AMT focuses on five themes:
The Ph.D. fellow is expected to conduct research leading to a Ph.D. thesis under the supervision of Professor Pieke on a topic that includes, but is not limited to, administrative reform, public policy, state-society relations, international or domestic migration, ethnicity, gender, kinship, ritual, religion, life styles, social structure and social stratification, consumption and popular culture, poverty and poverty alleviation. The project will have to be firmly embedded in a relevant discipline in the social sciences or humanities, such as anthropology, political science, sociology, history or sinology. Research ought to have a strong fieldwork component and should include the use of modern spoken and written Chinese.
Tasks:
Requirements:
The position of Ph.D. fellow is temporary for maximally four years of full-time appointment, and with an initial nine-month probationary period. The salary is determined in accordance with the current scales as set out in the collective labor agreement for the Dutch universities (CAO): Ph.D. fellow: min. € 2.042,- max. € 2.612,- gross per month, with additional holiday and end-of-year bonuses.
For further information about the position please contact Professor Frank Pieke, tel +31-71-5272216. A full overview of the AMT profile area is available at http://www.research.leiden.edu/research-profiles/amt/.
Applications have to be submitted in English and have to include:
Please send your application electronically, indicating the vacancy number, before the deadline of 15 January 2012, 17.00 hrs (CET) to vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl. All application materials should be sent in .pdf format. An interview may be part of the selection procedure.
[from Die Zeit, 10/27/11]
10 PhD scholarships, "Languages of Emotion"
Die im Rahmen der Exzellenzinitiative des Bundes und der Länder geförderte Graduate School des Clusters "Languages of Emotion" vergibt zum Wintersemester 2012/13 bis zu 10 Doktorandenstipendien.
Der Cluster "Languages of Emotion" und seine Graduiertenschule untersuchen das Zusammenspiel von Zeichen, Medien und Emotionen in vier verschiedenen Forschungsperspektiven: in der Alltagskommunikation (Area A: Zeichen), in ästhetischen Kontexten (Area B: Künste), mit Bezug auf interindividuelle Unterschiede (Area C: Individuen) sowie mit Blick auf soziale und kulturelle Prägungen (Area D: Kulturen). Die verschiedenen Ansätze der Emotionsforschung aus Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften, Linguistik, Psychiatrie, Psychologie und Neurowissenschaften werden dabei zu einem innovativen transdisziplinären Forschungsansatz verbunden.
Erwünscht ist die Bewerbung von Hochschulabsolventen, die eine Promotion mit einem Schwerpunkt in einem der genannten Bereiche anstreben. Voraussetzung der Bewerbung ist ein überdurchschnittlicher Studienabschluss (Magister/MA/Diplom) zu Mitte April in den am Cluster beteiligten Fächern (Anthropologie/Erziehungswissenschaften, Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft, Biologie, Deutsche, Englische, Griechische, Lateinische, Romanische, Slawische Philologie, Filmwissenschaft, Geschichtswissenschaft, Japanologie, Kunstgeschichte, Musikwissenschaft, Nordamerikastudien, Philosophie, Politikwissenschaft, Psychologie, Psychiatrie, Soziologie, Linguistik, Tanzwissenschaft, Theaterwissenschaft).
Die Stipendien sind auf eine Dauer von drei Jahren angelegt, bedürfen aber einer jährlichen Verlängerung. Voraussetzung der Verlängerungen ist die erfolgreiche Teilnahme am Studienprogramm der Graduiertenschule und die erfolgreiche Arbeit an der Dissertation.
Bitte senden Sie Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen--ausgefülltes Bewerbungsformular, Motivationsschreiben von max. 3 Seiten, Skizze des Dissertationsprojekts von 8-10 Seiten, eine Arbeitsprobe von maximal 10 Seiten, Lebenslauf, 2 Empfehlungsschreiben, beglaubigte Kopien der Abschlusszeugnisse, Nachweis von Sprachkenntnissen (Deutsch Niveau DSH2/TestDaF4/4; Englisch Niveau B2 des Gemeinsamen Europäischen Referenzrahmens für Sprachen (GER) bzw. gleichwertige Kenntnisse)--bis zum 15. Januar 2012 an:
Freie Universität Berlin
Cluster "Languages of Emotion"
Dr. Markus Edler
Koordinator der Graduiertenschule
Habelschwerdter Allee 45
14195 Berlin
[Germany].
Ausführliche Informationen zum Studienprogramm und den Bewerbungsanforderungen erhalten Sie auf unserer Webseite unter http://www.languages-of-emotion.de/de/graduiertenschule.html. Bitte beachten Sie auch die dort gegebenen Formatierungshinweise!
[from MuseumJobs.com, 12/15/11]
Project Curator, Reading Room
Salary c. £35k (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits
(Fixed term contract February 2012 to October 2014)
We are a global charitable foundation dedicated to achieving extraordinary improvements in health by supporting the brightest minds.
In this role you will be responsible for curating and co-ordinating the transformation of the Wellcome Library's historic Reading Room into an innovative new showpiece space that bridges the gap between Wellcome Collection's highly successful programme of exhibitions and events and our world-class library collections.
Working closely with colleagues in Public Programmes and the Wellcome Library, you will guide the curatorial process, co-ordinating the selection of material (digital and physical), managing the design and production of the space and overseeing a six-figure budget for the project.
This position is critical to the success of the further development of Wellcome Collection and the Wellcome Library. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:
For more information and to apply online visit www.wellcome.ac.uk/jobs. Alternatively, write including a CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this role to:
HR, Wellcome Trust
215 Euston Road
London NW1 2BE
UK.
Application deadline: 15 January 2012
Interviews: 30 January 2012
Valuing diverse and talented people
The Wellcome Trust is a registered charity no. 210183.
[from AAS, 9/5/11]
Chinese Archaeology, Open-Rank Professorship
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago seeks to make an appointment in Chinese archaeology of any period from Shang (late second millennium BCE) through Yuan (fourteenth century CE). The position is open-rank, with a preference for junior candidates, to begin Autumn Quarter 2012. The area of specialization is open. The Department encourages candidates to apply who have a promising agenda for archaeological work in China and a desire to contribute to the University of Chicago's developing programs there. Qualified candidates should have substantial experience of research and scholarship in China as well as full command of relevant textual sources in classical and modern Chinese.
For full consideration applications should be received by October 14, 2011, at which time review of candidates will begin and continue until the closing deadline of January 16, 2012. To apply:
1) submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website.
2) mail the cover letter and curriculum vitae, as well as a dissertation abstract (for assistant and associate professorships), and a chapter-length writing sample to:
Chair, Chinese Archaeology Search Committee
Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations
University of Chicago
1050 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637.3) supply three recommendation letters. For assistant and tenured associate professorships, please request letters to be sent at the time of application; for full professorship, please provide the names and contact information for three senior scholars in the cover letter.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position contingent upon final budgetary approval.
[from Die Zeit, 11/3/11]
Der Stiftungsfonds Martin-Buber-Gesellschaft der Forschungsstipendiaten - eine Initiative der Hebräischen Universität Jerusalem und des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) - fördert den interdisziplinären interkulturellen akademischen Diskurs auf höchstem Niveau.
Vergeben werden zweijährige Stipendien an 10 Postdoktoranden/innen, die in den Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften forschen (ausgenommen Rechts- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften). Die Stipendiaten/innen erhalten neben dem Stipendium einen Mietzuschuss zum Wohnaufenthalt in Jerusalem ab 01.10.2012. Das Forschungsprojekt muss keinen expliziten Bezug zu jüdischen Studien oder zu Israel haben.
Bewerbungsschluss ist der [16 January 2012].
Weitere Informationen unter: http://buberfellows.huji.ac.il
Kontakt: Frau Yael Baron
tel +972 (0)2 588 39
[from H-NET, 12/13/11]
Visiting Scholar in Premodern Japanese Culture
The Department of Foreign Languages at Western Michigan University seeks applications for a visiting scholar of premodern Japanese culture, one-year, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible, for the 2012-2013 academic year. The candidate should be a scholar of premodern Japanese culture (PhD or ABD status). The candidate should be specialist in literature, language, cultural history, or gender studies and have native or near-native Japanese-language ability.
The visiting scholar will teach a variety of courses to undergraduates in cultural history, literature, and potentially other fields related to his or her specialty. The visiting scholar will pursue research in his/her field and participate in activities of the WMU Soga Center for Japan Studies, including presentations and workshops. Scholars who can contribute to the growing WMU Summer Translation Program or WMU's internationally known Medieval Institute are especially desirable. The position will begin in August 2012. It is funded in part by a Japan Foundation Institution Building grant and will support a new undergraduate Japanese major beginning at Western Michigan University in Fall 2012. Pending budget approval from the Japan Foundation, the position may be extended to a second year.
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. WMU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. To receive full consideration, please apply by January 16, 2012. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should send a letter of application and vita to:
Dr. Cynthia Running-Johnson
Chair, Department of Foreign Languages
1903 W. Michigan Ave.
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5338
fax (269) 387-6333.
Applicants should have transcripts and three letters of reference sent to Dr. Running-Johnson as well.
[from Archaeology, 12/10/11]
"China and Inner Asia (c.1000-200BC): Interactions That Changed China"
Doctoral Studentships, Oxford Centre for Asian Archaeology, Art and Culture
The School of Archaeology invites applications for two studentships funded by a research project grant from the Leverhulme Trust. The project title is "China and Inner Asia (c.1000-200BC): Interactions That Changed China."
The successful applicants will join the project to work on the period 750-200 BC, investigating the ways in which the central Chinese states exploited technologies, materials and decorative styles introduced from the steppe regions and further west. These innovations appear to have stimulated strong, and often very local, responses from the Chinese states. The doctoral students will be invited to explore the ways in which these responses developed in specific regions. The project is led by Professor Jessica Rawson in the School of Archaeology and also involves a research assistant, Dr Peter Hommel, working on the steppe areas north and west of present-day China.
The studentships will start in October 2012. Both students will have full funding for three years and with the possibility of some funding if a fourth year is required. The topics in which the studentships will be offered include:
1. A study of the impact of new technologies and materials introduced to the area of present-day Hubei and Anhui provinces from further north in the period 700-200 BC. This project may consider a variety of different media, including bronze, gold and lacquer.
2. The roles of standardisation in casting practices and of competition between different areas in the development of the material culture in the central Chinese states, 700-200 BC. The studentship may include work in the Research Laboratory of the School of Archaeology.
3. A study of the role of interaction with the borders in the use of iron and gold in the central Chinese states in the period 700-200 BC. Work on specific sites in Gansu province or in the south-west, in Yunnan province, may form part of this project.
Other related topics may be considered.
Applications are invited from students with good Chinese. Provision has been made for one of the studentships to start with a master's course in World Archaeology as a preliminary to three years doctoral study. One of the studentships will be held by a student from Britain or a country in the European Union. The other one may be held by students from overseas. Candidates should have a first degree in either an archaeological subject or in Chinese language if Chinese is not the applicant's first language.
Applicants intending to start their course in October 2012 should notify Professor Jessica Rawson as soon as possible of their intention to apply, providing e-mail and postal addresses.
Applications for the studentships should be made using the main University graduate application form, and pay an application fee of £50. The application form, all supporting materials required for the programme (including references) and payment should be submitted no later than the general January graduate application deadline, 20th January 2012. In exceptional circumstances, later applications will be considered. To access the application form and application guide please visit the online prospectus at www.ox.ac.uk/graduate/apply. On the application form, in the section headed "Departmental Studentship Applications," you must indicate that you are applying for the Leverhulme China Studentship [ARCH].
[from H-ASIA, 11/28/11]
Graduate Studentship in Chinese Humanities
The Graduate Studentship in Chinese Humanities is open to all applicants for postgraduate research in Chinese Humanities. If a suitable candidate presents him or herself, an election will be made to the Graduate Studentship in Chinese Humanities with effect from 1 October 2012. The studentship comprises the equivalent of the university and college fee for up to three years (at the UK/EU rate) and a maintenance grant following the University standard rate of approximately £13,000 per annum. The award is tenable from October 2012 for one year in the first instance, renewable for up to a maximum of two further years subject to receipt of a satisfactory report from the supervisor. The award is intended for any postgraduate student pursuing doctoral research in any field of Chinese Humanities. Candidates must have obtained a merit or distinction result or its equivalent in a master's course in a relevant field of study.
The award is tenable at any Oxford college, and may only be held in the Faculty of Oriental Studies.
Applications must include: (a) the intended supervisor of the research project; (b) a brief statement of the academic career, including attainments and qualifications; (c) a statement of research interests of not more than seven pages (including outline, research proposal, bibliography); (d) the names of two referees, who should be asked to supply confidential references by the closing date (please see below); and (e) a statement of any other sources of funding held or being applied for by the candidate if applicable. All applications will be considered on their merits by a panel of representatives from the Faculty of Oriental Studies.
Applications and references should be received by Charlotte Vinnicombe, Faculty Board Secretary, The Oriental Institute, Pusey Lane, Oxford OX1 2LE, e-mail orient@orinst.ox.ac.uk no later than 20 January 2012, which is also the next gathered field deadline for applications for graduate study. Applicants should ask their referees to supply confidential references by the same date.
A separate application to the University for a place for doctoral study is required, and the award would also be subject to an offer of a place from a college. Students already enrolled on a relevant taught masters' course at Oxford are also eligible to apply. Please see www.admin.ox.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/forms/.
[from CAA, 11/14/11]
Curatorial Fellowship Program, University Art Gallery
Deadline: 01/23/12
The UCSD University Art Gallery (UAG) invites applications for the 2012 Curatorial Fellowship Program. This unique program provides a paid fellowship for curators in the early stages of their careers. The Fellow will work with UAG staff to produce a series of exhibitions / programs for the UAG. The Fellowship program seeks to increase diversity of the curatorial profession and related dialogues. Successful applicants show interest in experimental curatorial practices and demonstrate accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Apply online: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/create/159
Submit:
More info: http://universityartgallery.ucsd.edu/exhibitions/
[from H-NET, 11/3/11]
Part-Time Faculty, Critical Theory and the Arts
The MA program in Critical Theory and the Arts at the School of Visual Arts is an intensive interdisciplinary year of study for students with an edgy involvement in the problems and questions of making art today—in what art has become, and is becoming—and who want to understand what is at stake in the relation of these questions to contemporary social conflict. The program will be receiving students in 2012-2013.
We are interested in receiving applications from remarkable PhD/MFA graduates who are themselves broadly involved in these issues, who have an extensive education—whether in social history, philosophy, social theory and/or the arts and new media—and who are interested in working closely with a small group of committed teachers and scholars. The program is unusual; see our website for the description. What would you especially have to contribute to the program?
Our faculty is currently complete. But there are possibilities for several part-time positions opening up in sociology, philosophy, economics, art history, new media, social theory.
Applications by mail only. Postal address:
c/o Meghan Roe
Assistant to the Chair
Critical Theory and the Arts
School of Visual Arts
209 East 23rd St.
New York, NY 10010
tel (212) 592-2172
Preferred Qualifications: PhD or MFA required.
To apply, please submit application materials including the following:
1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
2. Show that you have a sense of what the program is about, say how you would like to contribute to it, and explain what background you have for the work. We are most of all looking for interesting faculty members who are not necessarily academic in orientation.
3. Name and contact information for three references.
The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists. From its inception in 1947, the College has instituted numerous educational innovations, including the selection of professionals working in the arts and art-related fields as instructors. SVA provides an environment that nurtures creativity, inventiveness and experimentation, enabling students to develop a strong sense of identity and a clear direction of purpose.
Closing Date: [26 January 2012]
[from H-NET, 11/3/11]
Program Associate, Initiative for Humanities and Culture
The American Academy of Arts & Sciences, an international learned society and policy research center with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a Program Associate to support its Initiative for Humanities and Culture and associated research initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in advancing multidisciplinary projects and studies with some of the country's leading humanities scholars. The Program Associate may also work on other projects.
The ideal candidate will have:
Contact:
Emily DeLuca
Human Resources Manager
http://www.amacad.org/hr/hrPositions.aspx
Closing Date: [26 January 2012]
[from H-ARTHIST, 1/13/12]
Wissenschaftliche Museumsassistentin/Wissenschaftlicher Museumsassistent (in Fortbildung) [Museum assistant (in training)]
01.03.2012 - 28.02.2014
Kennziffer: SMB-GDI-WMA-2012
Bei den Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz ist in der Generaldirektion und in einem der Kunstmuseen der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin zum 01. März 2012 eine Stelle als Wissenschaftliche Museumsassistentin/Wissenschaftlicher Museumsassistent (in Fortbildung) zu besetzen. Die Fortbildungsdauer ist auf zwei Jahre befristet, eine Verlängerung ist nicht möglich. Es wird eine Vergütung in Höhe der Anwärterbezüge für den höheren Dienst gezahlt.
Voraussetzung für die Bewerbung ist ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium der Kunstgeschichte mit abgeschlossener Promotion, ausgewiesene EDV- und gute Sprachkenntnisse in mindestens einer Fremdsprache.
Die Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz gewährleistet die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern nach Maßgabe des Bundesgleichstellungsgesetzes. Die Bewerbung von Frauen ist erwünscht. Schwerbehinderte Menschen werden bei gleicher Eignung besonders berücksichtigt.
Die üblichen Bewerbungsunterlagen einschließlich einer Zusammenfassung der Dissertation sind unter Angabe der Kennziffer SMB-GDI-WMA-2012 bis zum 27. Januar 2012 zu richten an:
Generaldirektor der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin
GD 22
Stauffenbergstr. 41
10785 Berlin
[Germany].
Von Bewerbungen in elektronischer Form bitten wir abzusehen. Bewerbungen können grundsätzlich nur zurückgesandt werden, wenn ihnen ein frankierter Rückumschlag beiliegt. Nähere Auskünfte können Sie unter der Rufnummer 030/266 42 2007 erhalten.
Constanze Pohl
Personalabteilung - I 1 c
Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz
Von-der-Heydt-Str. 16-18
10785 Berlin
tel +49 30 266-41 1611
fax +49 30 266-31 1611
[from H-NET and H-NET, 11/16/11]
"Kingship and Religion in Tibet" is a five-year research project that will employ kingship as a heuristic device to chart the relationship between spiritual and temporal power in Tibet from from its earliest elaborations during the period of the Tibetan Empire (c.600–850 CE). Drawing on historical and philological methodologies, the research group will make a thorough examination of Old Tibetan sources to describe in detail the features of the Tibetan kingship. Situating this in a wider geographical and historical context, the analysis shall investigate the Tibetan kingship in light of traditions of sacred kingship in India, Southeast Asia, Central Eurasia, and China, while also taking into account comparative anthropological theories of kingship. By placing the focus on royal religion and the cult of kingship–a complex of beliefs and rituals that might include both Buddhist and non-Buddhist practices, and priests fr"m several traditions–the analysis shall move beyond a Buddhist versus non-Buddhist dichotomy that has tended to crystallize Buddhism and "not Buddhism," as two discrete categories. In addition, the project shall analyze the Buddhist transformation of Tibetan kingship in the post-imperial period, along with the competing depictions of the early kings in both Buddhist and Bon histories. Situating these problems within their wider intellectual context, the research will contribute to relevant debates in the fields of religious studies and anthropology.
A PhD studentship and Postdoctoral Position in Tibetology is now available for a period of three years at the Institute of Indology and Tibetology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, one of the leading research universities in Europe, with a more than 500-year-long tradition. The research project "Kingship and Religion in Tibet," sponsored by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF), proposes to appoint a doctoral researcher/PhD student. The successful applicant will be part of a team including the director of the project, two postdoctoral researchers, two PhD students, and visiting researchers from the Tibetan cultural area.
PhD studentship
Applicants should hold an M.A. or equivalent degree in Tibetan Studies or a related field, and should have expertise in Tibetan language and another primary research language, e.g., Sanskrit, Chinese, Khotanese. Their research should focus on or be related to early Tibetan history, ritual, culture, and language. The working language of the research group is English.
The successful candidate should be prepared to undertake and complete, in the space of three years, a thesis relevant to kingship and religion in early Tibet. He or she shall reside in Munich for the duration of the three-year appointment, and shall contribute to the life of the institute and the profile of the research project. This will involve research visits to manuscript collections in Paris and London, conference attendance, and visits to partner institutions in Asia. This may also entail the organization of colloquia and small conferences, and other small tasks such as website maintenance. The successful applicant may also be asked to do a small amount of teaching on a topic related to his or her own research.
The successful applicant will receive an attractive salary equivalent to a part-time post (50%) in accordance with Grade 13 of the German "Tarifvertrag der Länder Grade 13" (TV/L- 13) scale. In addition to the salary, the successful applicant shall also be supported by the project‘s budget for research expenses, which will cover research visits to key archives, conference attendance, and research visits to Asia.
Applications should include a CV, short (less than 30-page) sample of written work, two letters of recommendation, and a two-page outline of a proposed thesis topic. The latter should also explain how your proposed PhD research would tie in with the work of the research group. All materials should be in English, and applicants should send three copies, to arrive by 30 January 2012. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 15 February 2012, and the successful applicant should begin work by October 2012.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent degree or expertise in Tibetan Studies or a related field. Their research should focus on or be related to early Tibetan history, ritual, culture, and language.
The successful candidate shall reside in Munich for the duration of the appointment, and shall contribute to the life of the institute and the profile of the research project. This will involve research visits to manuscript collections in Paris and London, giving papers at academic conferences, and visiting partner institutions in Asia. This may also entail the organization of seminars and small conferences, and other small tasks such as website maintenance. The successful applicant may also be asked to do a small amount of teaching on a topic related to his or her own research.
The successful applicant will receive an attractive salary in accordance with Grade 13 of the German "Tarifvertrag der Länder Grade 13" (TV/L-13) scale. In addition to the salary, the postdoc shall also be supported by the project's budget for research expenses, which will cover research visits to key archives, conference attendance, and research visits to Asia.
The starting date is flexible, but the position must be filled between April and October 2012. Applications should include a CV, list of publications, a short (less than 30 pages) sample of written work, and two letters of recommendation. The covering letter should explain how the candidate's work will fit in with the project and should detail what s/he hopes to achieve during the project. All materials should be in English. Applications should arrive by 30 January 2012, in triplicate. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 15 February 2012, and the successful applicant should begin work by October 2012.
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. Applications from suitably qualified candidates with disabilities will receive favorable consideration.
Kingship and Religion in Tibet Search Committee
c/o Dr. Brandon Dotson
Institut für Indologie und Tibetologie
Geschwister Scholl Platz
München 80539
Germany
[courtesy of EACS, 12/12/11]
"China's Maritime Commerce and Naval Activities in Northeast Asia during the 'Yuan-Ming Rupture'"
Funding for a 48 months doctoral scholarship to be undertaken at the Department of South and East Asian Languages and Cultures, Ghent University, Belgium (supervisor Prof. Dr. Angela Schottenhammer).
The scholarship will require a comparative-analytic investigation of both written and archaeological sources as well as a cross-cultural approach analyzing, when existent, also sources from Korea and Japan. Research concentrates on a time-period that has been designated "Yuan-Ming rupture" in modern literature, reflecting the fact that great changes took place in terms of maritime commerce and policy. The archaeological evidence focuses on recently discovered shipwrecks at Penglai in Dengzhou Prefecture, Shandong, China, including comparisons with other archaeological evidence such as the Shinnan shipwreck in Korea.
The successful candidate is expected to carry out a thorough investigation of China's maritime policy, of local maritime activities, and commercial and technological exchange during that time considering also the involvement and interaction of official, in particular military (naval), government authorities and personnel in and with private commerce. The scholarship thus offers an interesting possibility to combine not only archaeology and textual evidence but also private and official as well as military and civil aspects during the period of the shift from the Mongol Yuan to the early Ming dynasty.
The successful candidate should possess a strong knowledge of classical and modern Chinese; knowledge in Japanese would be highly welcome and a basic command of Korean of advantage. The candidate will be provided with an international network of scholars working on maritime history. Working language will be English.
Deadline for application is January 31 2012
Possible starting date: April/May 2012
Applications should be sent both electronically and via regular (air) mail to:
Prof. Dr. Angela Schottenhammer
Gent University
Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
Languages and Cultures of South and East Asia, Sinology
Blandijnberg 2 (6th floor)
B-9000 Gent
Belgium.
[from H-NET, 12/7/11]
Postdoctoral and Doctoral Fellowships, Urban Studies
This DFG sponsored International Graduate Research Program "The World in the City: Metropolitanism and Globalization from the 19th C to the Present" offers 12 doctoral and 1 postdoctoral fellowships for the duration of 36 and 24 months respectively.
Eligibility Requirements: PhD candidates must have a qualifying degree (MA, Magister, Diplom). Postdoctoral applicants must have successfully completed their PhD at the time of application. The program languages are English and German. Applicants must also be proficient in any other languages necessary for their proposed research projects.
Application Materials: Application Form (available for download on our website), Letter of Intent (max. 1 page), 5-8 pages Research Proposal, Timeline, CV, two confidential Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts, Proof of Language Proficiency.
Further information under "DFG Graduate Research Program 2012-2014" at www.metropolitanstudies.de. Closing date: [31 January 2012].
Contact:
Technische Universität Berlin
Center for Metropolitan Studies
IGK "Die Welt in der Stadt"
Ernst-Reuter-Platz 7
TEL 3-0
10587 Berlin
Germany
[from H-ARTHIST, 12/21/11]
PhD scholarships, "Alter(n) als kulturelle Konzeption und Praxis [Age as cultural concept and praxis]"
Das Graduiertenkolleg "Alter(n) als kulturelle Konzeption und Praxis" an der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf vergibt zum 01. April 2012 9 Promotionsstipendienan exzellente und hoch motivierte NachwuchswissenschaftlerInnen aus den Bereichen Kulturwissenschaften, Sozialwissenschaften, Jura, BWL, Rechtsmedizin und Psychologie. Die Stipendien richten sich an DoktorandInnen, die in ihren Dissertationsvorhaben interdisziplinäre Fragestellungen der Alter(n)sforschung behandeln (Präsenz- und Residenzpflicht). Das Graduiertenkolleg Alter(n) als kulturelle Konzeption und Praxis bietet eine ausgezeichnete wissenschaftliche Ausbildung, eine differenzierte individuelle Betreuung, transdiziplinäre Diskussionsforen sowie ein innovatives und weiterqualifizierendes Lehrprogramm in wichtigen berufsbezogenen Schlüsselkompetenzen.
Die Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf strebt eine Erhöhung des Frauenanteils an. Bewerbungen von Frauen werden bei gleicher Eignung, Befähigung und fachlicher Leistung daher bevorzugt berücksichtigt, sofern nicht in der Person eines Mitbewerbers liegende Gründe überwiegen. Die Bewerbung geeigneter Schwerbehinderter ist erwünscht. Die Laufzeit der Stipendien beträgt maximal 36 Monate. Die Besoldung entspricht den üblichen Stipendiensätzen der DFG.
Weiterführende Informationen zum Bewerbungsverfahren finden Sie unter www.phil.hhu.de/ageing. Bitte verwenden Sie ausschließlich die hier hinterlegten Bewerbungsformulare.
Bewerbungen sind bis zum 31. Januar 2012 zu richten:
An die Sprecherin des Graduiertenkollegs
"Alter(n) als kulturelle Konzeption und Praxis"
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andrea von Hülsen-Esch
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
Institut für Kunstgeschichte
Universitätsstr. 1, Geb. 23.32.
D-40235 Düsseldorf
Germany
e-mail <ageing@hhu.de>
[from H-NET, 1/2/12]
PhD candidate project "Photofilmic Images"
Salary: c. € 40.000 gross (i.e. c. € 1700, net/month; social security included)
PhD Position (100%): As part of a research project on photofilmic images in contemporary art and visual culture the University of Louvain (Université catholique de Louvain, UCL), the Lieven Gevaert Research Centre for Photography (LGC) and the FNRS (Research Foundation – Wallonia/Brussels) are looking for an excellent PhD candidate (full time / 2 (+1) years appointment).
The objective of the project is to understand the impact of photofilmic structures in the production, the function and the perception of images within contemporary art and visual culture. With Photofilmic images are meant images that are generated on the basis of both photographic and filmic processes. Consequently, they mingle different temporal, spatial and perceptional realities. In this sense, they are transitional images fluctuating between categories which were once attributed separately to photography or film, such as stasis and movement, past and presence, composition and narration. With the advent of digital technology, photofilmic images are getting increasingly widespread in recent years. Imovie, photosynth, AutoStitch and PhantaMorph for example are computer software which allow to create animated images on the basis of photographs. As such techniques are getting more and more important in different domains of image production in popular culture and the visual arts, the impact of photo-filmic images on our visual culture will have wide reaching consequences for our use, our perception and our understanding of images and thus for our view on the world given the fact that our access to that what we call reality is to a large extent mediated through images. For this reason, the project suggests a study of photofilmic images, which goes beyond well-established frontiers between the various disciplines and sectors where such images occur and where they are discussed, in order to understand how exactly images operate within our contemporary media society. This interdisciplinary approach considers different domains such as visual art, cinema, and popular culture and diverse academic disciplines such as film studies, photography theory, art history, visual culture studies, and media theory. Therefore, the following questions are fundamental: What technologies are used in which contexts and for what purpose? What for exactly have they been invented and how are they diffused and used in different contexts? How they are perceived according to these different contexts and uses?
The successful candidate is expected to write a PhD dissertation at the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) on a specific topic related to the project and to contribute actively to the research project (organization of conferences, publications, seminars, and international contacts). The research will be conducted under the supervision of Alexander Streitberger (UCL).
A master's degree in one of the following disciplines: Contemporary Art History, Visual Culture Studies, Media studies, Film studies
Candidates are required to send a letter of application, a CV, and a short research proposal (max. 750 words) which indicates how the candidate's research will contribute to the project to:
Prof. dr.
Alexander Streitberger
Université catholique de Louvain (UCL)
FIAL -
Place Blaise Pascal 1, bte L3.03.13
B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve.
The closing date for applications is January 31, 2012.
The successful candidate will start on 1 Mai 2012.
For more information please have a look at the homepages of the University of Louvain (UCL) and the Lieven Gevaert Centre or contact Prof. dr. Alexander Streitberger.
[from NYFA, 1/20/12]
Editorial Intern, Publications Department, Winter 2012
This ten-week internship is unpaid but offers a weekly stipend. Students may receive course credit in lieu of a stipend. A minimum of 15 hours work per week is required. [The i]ntern assists with administrative and editorial tasks in the publications department of the leading professional organization for artists and art historians.
Responsibilities:
-Maintain bibliographic database; assist with data clean-up and book cataloguing; shelve review copies of books
-Proofread texts for caa.reviews and other publications
-Maintain archive of reviews published in caa.reviews
-Maintain publisher and author contact lists
Qualifications:
-Art history or library science background, including knowledge of bibliographic formats and major periods and terms in art history
-Good typing and proofreading skills, meticulous attention to detail, commitment to meeting deadlines, ability to work independently but keep supervisor apprised of work
-Strong computer and administrative skills, especially knowledge of MS Word, and familiarity with web-based research
-Some experience copyediting is a plus
Please respond by January 31, 2012 to:
Alex Gershuny
Editorial Associate
College Art Association
50 Broadway
Floor 21
New York, NY 10004.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CAA fully supports diversity in the workplace. CAA does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
[from H-NET, 12/22/11]
Postdoctoral Fellow in Critical Global Humanities
The Cogut Center for the Humanities at Brown University invites applications for a two-year Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Critical Global Humanities. We seek a candidate of exceptional achievement and promise in any field, period, or discipline of the humanities, with the intellectual flexibility to engage in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural study and dialogue, as well as a strong commitment to the critical analysis of the humanities in the contexts of globalization and the globalizing university. Scholarly interest in one or more Cogut Center program foci, including Humanities and Science, Humanities and Arts, Medical Humanities, and Religion and Internationalism, is welcome but not required.
The successful candidate will teach two Humanities (HMAN) courses per year, most likely one at the undergraduate and one at the graduate level. S/he will also participate in the weekly Cogut Center fellows' seminar and in other programs of both the Cogut Center and relevant departments. Ph.D. must be in hand by 1 July 2012 and must have been awarded by an institution other than Brown University in the previous five years. Stipend will be U.S.$52,000 and $54,080 in the first and second years respectively, plus benefits and a research budget of $2,000 per academic year.
Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a short research plan, and the names of three potential referees via e-mail to:
Leslie Uhnak
Academic Programs Coordinator
Cogut Center for the Humanities
Brown University
P. O. Box 1983
Providence, RI 02912.
The application deadline is 1 February 2012. Brown University is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, and international scholars are encouraged to apply.
[from HigherEdJobs, 10/5/11]
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows, Center for the Humanities
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has generously provided Tufts University with funding to bring two postdoctoral fellows to campus each year to pursue new research projects in the Humanities. Two fellows will be appointed in fall 2012. The stipend for fellows will be $46,500 plus benefits, and a research allowance of $5,000 per year.
This year, we will only be accepting applications in the following fields:
Fellows will be housed for two years at the Center for the Humanities At Tufts (CHAT) and affiliated with the department or interdisciplinary program most germane to their field of research. Fellows will teach one course in the spring semester of their first year and two in the second year of their residency through their home department or program.
It is expected that fellows will take part in the intellectual life of campus, working with faculty and students, attending symposia and events, and contributing to meetings and discussions presented by the Center for the Humanities. Applicants whose research will benefit from the research environment and faculty at Tufts are especially encouraged to apply.
The application deadline will be Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. At this time, applications cannot be submitted electronically.
All application materials will be competitively evaluated by the Mellon Postdoctoral Committee. Applicants for the fellowships must have received their Ph.D. within the past five years. There is no requirement that the fellows be U.S. citizens.
For further information, guidelines, and to download application materials, please visit http://ase.tufts.edu/mellonpostdoc. Please contact:
Khalilah Imani Tyre
Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT)
Tufts University
48 Professors Row
Medford, MA 02155
tel (617) 627-3342.
[from H-NET, 11/14/11]
Polonsky Postdoctoral Fellowship
5-year Postdoctoral Scholarships in the Humanities and Social Sciences
The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute proposes to award three Polonsky Postdoctoral Fellowships, in any field of the Humanities or Social Sciences, for a period of up to five years, beginning October 10, 2012. The Fellowship offers an annual stipend of $40,000. Yearly renewal of the Fellowship will be contingent upon demonstrated progress in research. Fellows will be expected to be physically present at the Institute for consecutive years during the period of the award.
Although these are postdoctoral fellowships, other candidates may be considered in those fields in which a doctoral degree is not a prerequisite for career progress.
Candidates should submit the following documents in English, in separate files, to polonsky@vanleer.org.il: statement of research plans (3-5 pages, with title); summary of your previous research (3 pages); one published article or equivalent unpublished work; curriculum vitae, including list of publications; names and contact information, including phone numbers, for 3 possible recommendations. The deadline for submission of completed applications is February 1, 2012.
Assistant Professor, Non-Western
[from CAA, 12/7/11]
The Department of Art & Art History at Florida International University in Miami seeks a full-time, tenure-track art historian at the Assistant Professor level who specializes in art outside of the Euro-American tradition (such as historical Art of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Middle East). Candidates should have teaching and research interests in both historical and contemporary issues in their area of expertise. Interaction with MFA and BFA candidates, including participation in critiques and studio visits, is expected.
Applicants should have a Ph. D. in hand at the time of application (no applications from ABDs please). Salary is commensurate with experience; competitive benefits package is offered. The successful candidate will have a commitment to interdisciplinary research, experience teaching beyond the GTA level, and evidence of a developing publication record in both peer-reviewed journals as well as museum catalogues and/or magazines. Experience in working with organizing exhibitions is a plus.
Please submit letter of application (2 pages only); statement of teaching philosophy (1 page); curriculum vitae; a separate list of publications; graduate transcript(s) (unofficial); three letters of support (to be sent under separate cover by the recommender); and a separate list of contact information for your recommenders to:
Professor Alpesh K. Patel
Chair of Art History Search Committee
Department of Art & Art History
VH 216 Modesto Maidique Campus
Florida International University
Miami, FL 33199.
In addition to this hard copy, applicants must submit an electronic version of the application via FIU's HR website: http://hr.fiu.edu/index.php?name=career_opportunities Official transcripts and writing samples will be requested only from those short-listed; please do not send any of the latter at this point. Any questions or clarifications about the position can be sent to Professor Patel via e-mail. Representatives from the search committee will be available at the College Art Association conference in Los Angeles for informal discussions about the job posting. General deadline for receipt of application is, Wednesday, February 1, 2012. On-campus interviews for finalists will be scheduled in early March.
Florida International University is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer.
[from H-ASIA, 1/1/12]
Korean Studies Institute postdoctoral fellowships, 2012-2013
Funded by an institutional grant from the Academy of Korean Studies, the USC Korean Studies Institute is accepting applications for its 2012-2013 postdoctoral fellows program. Up to two postdoctoral fellowships will be offered. The postdoctoral program is open to scholars from all fields whose research pertains to Korea or that involves Korea as part of a comparative or interdisciplinary research. We particularly encourage proposals from the social sciences and non-traditional fields, such as Korean-American studies.
In addition to a salary and benefits, the KSI will provide each fellow with office space at the KSI and a small research budget. The fellows are expected to participate in Institute programs and support the activities of the KSI. The Fellow must have a Ph.D. in hand, and should be within 5 years of receiving the Ph.D., by the beginning of the appointment.
To apply, please send a letter of application, CV, thesis abstract, two letters of recommendation (to be sent directly by the referees), and a writing sample to Elaine Kim, Associate Director, USC-Korean Studies Institute. The deadline for the receipt of all materials is February 1, 2012. It is strongly encouraged that applicants apply by email, although we will accept hardcopy applications, as well.
Information about USC Korean Studies Institute programs can be found at our website, http://dornsife.usc.edu/ksi/home/. USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply.
[from H-ASIA, 1/6/12]
Ahmanson-Getty Postdoctoral Fellowships
This theme-based resident fellowship program, established with the support of the Ahmanson Foundation of Los Angeles and the J. Paul Getty Trust, is designed to encourage the participation of junior scholars in the Center's yearlong core programs. Scholars will need to have received their doctorates in the last six years, (no earlier than July 1, 2006 and no later than September 30, 2012). Scholars whose research pertains to the theme "Imperialism and Fundamentalism in Nineteenth-Century Eurasia" are eligible to apply. Fellows are expected to make a substantive contribution to the Center's workshops and seminars. Awards are for three consecutive quarters in residence at the Clark. Stipend is $38,496 for the three-quarter period together with paid medical benefits for scholar.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2012
[from jobs.ac.uk, 1/16/12]
AHRC Scholarships, Edinburgh College of Art
Edinburgh College of Art at the University of Edinburgh will award the following scholarships from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for research study commencing September 2012: 2 PhD Scholarships in the field of History of Art or Architecture. Applicants are advised that they must have applied via the University online applications system (EUCLID), and hold an offer of admission to be considered for an AHRC award. PhD applicants may also be current PhD students at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants for PhD funding should also enclose a research proposal. Deadline for applications: 13 April 2012.
History of Art Postgraduate Scholarships
1 or 2 departmental scholarships in History of Art, of at least £5,000 and up to £10,000, for Masters or doctoral study (one year only, though funding may be extended for subsequent years). Applicants must have applied for their chosen programme via the University online applications system (EUCLID). The deadline for applications is 30th April 2012.
Principal's Career Development awards
Awards for PhD study in any subject within the school of Humanities and Social Sciences, including History of Art. Applicants must have applied for their chosen programme via the University online applications system (EUCLID). The deadline for applications is 1st February 2012.
[from H-NET, 12/29/11]
Assistant Professor, Religious and Cultural Studies
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a tenure earning Assistant Professor position in Religious and Cultural Studies with primary research focus in Asian cultural contexts beginning in August 2012. This is a 9-month position with an expected teaching load (pre-tenure) of 5 courses per academic year, with the possibility of optional summer teaching. The position is pending budgetary approval.
A Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a related field from an accredited university is required (all requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed by May 15, 2012), as is experience teaching at the college level.
The successful candidate will have a research specialization in the study of religion and culture in (one or several) Asian contexts. The successful candidate must be able to teach theory and method courses in religious/cultural studies. Demonstrated teaching competence in teaching introductory World Religion classes is preferred, as is experience with teaching large classes and/or experience or willingness to develop web-based instruction.
The successful candidate's research focus in specific Asian contexts might include traditions such as Jainism, Sikhism, Shinto, Chinese traditions, or other South-, East-, or South-East-Asian traditions, or the research might focus on changing forms of Buddhism or Hinduism in different geographic or historical areas, or might focus on other forms of practice (including ritual, material culture, etc.) that exist in conversation with these traditions. A focus on contemporary forms of religion and culture is preferred, but candidates with specialization in other historical periods are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants should submit their application letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references online at www.jobswithucf.com by Feb. 2, 2012. The position reference number is 32352.
In addition to the on-line application, applicants should send a statement of research interests, a writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to:
Chair, Religious Studies Assistant Professor Search Committee
Department of Philosophy
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 32816-1352.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an Agency of the State of Florida, all application materials and selection procedures are available for public review.
[from jobs.ac.uk, 1/4/12]
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München is one of the leading research universities in Europe, with a more than 500-year-long tradition. As part of the “LMU Academic Career Program”, LMU Munich will award 10 Research Fellowships to excellent junior academics. Applications are welcome from all candidates who have completed their doctoral studies within the last three years with outstanding results. Applicants must present an independent research project as part of their application. The project must be supported by a professor of LMU Munich. The fellows will become members of the Young Center of the Center for Advanced Studies and be able to make use of its services.
Research fellows will receive an attractive salary according to the German "Tarifvertrag der Länder (TV-L)" (typically TV-L grade E 14). Applicants may apply for an additional start-up funding up to the amount of €25,000 as well as for material and travel expenses of up to €10,000 per year. In the first two years after the completion of their research fellowship, the fellows may be granted up to €5,000 for continuing cooperation with LMU Munich. The fellowships are tenable for two years.
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and therefore explicitly encourages women* to apply.
Closing date for applications is 5 February 2012. The prospective starting date of the fellowships is 1 September 2012. For all information regarding your application please consult www.lmu.de/excellent/research-fellowships.
* Under German jurisdiction, advertising encouraging women to apply is legal.
[from H-ARTHIST, 1/17/12]
Lecturer in the History of Art and Material Studies
The History of Art department is seeking to appoint a full-time lecturer in the History of Art and Material Studies. UCL offers a unique single honours History of Art and Material Studies degree with a strong component of lab-based/workshop orientated work for students wishing to explore issues of materiality, technique, technical analysis and object based enquiry as well as associated theoretical, historical and ethical questions.
We welcome applications from people with a PhD or equivalent, as well as significant experience in some aspect of the areas described above. Applicants from the fields of conservation (of any medium including architecture and the built environment), technical art history and material analysis, would be particularly welcome. An interest in developing lab-based/workshop orientated teaching in these areas is essential. Additional experience in collection management, curatorial practice, studio practice or cultural heritage would be an advantage. The successful candidate would join a thriving department with close links to London's museum and gallery networks and in a university with its own important collections. They would contribute to teaching, take on administrative responsibility, be research active and generate research income by actively pursuing and applying for appropriate research grants.
Salary will be on either the UCL scheme Grade 7 (£35,557 - £38,595 inclusive of LW of £2,806 per annum) or Grade 8 (£39,668 - £49,501 inclusive of LW of £2,806) depending on experience.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 6 February 2012. Interviews will be held on 12 March in London at the UCL History of Art Department. Applications are to be made online. If you have any queries about the application procedure, please contact Jessica Dain.
Lecturer in Art History/Visual Studies
[from H-ARTHIST, 11/27/11]
We are seeking to appoint a specialist in European or non-European art in the period from 1700 to the present.
Art History & Visual Studies at Manchester maintains close research and teaching ties with the Whitworth Art Gallery, which this appointment is expected to enhance. Already a drawcard for art history students, the Whitworth is about to undergo a spectacular £12 million Heritage Lottery-funded refurbishment, with a major expansion of teaching facilities. In response to the needs of our students, we have also developed a strand of teaching within our undergraduate curriculum on the history of collecting and display. It is expected that the appointee will discover ways of engaging with the Whitworth and its rich collections, and make a contribution to teaching in these areas.
In addition to your primary specialism, you should have (or be willing to develop) an interest in some aspect of the history of exhibitions, display or collecting. You should have a PhD by the start date of the post, evidence of strong research potential, and be committed to teaching at all levels.
The post is permanent and is available from 1 September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Salary: £32,751 to £45,336.
For further particulars and information about how to apply for this vacancy (Ref: HUM - 00426) please visit: www.worldleadingminds.manchester.ac.uk. Application deadline: 9 February 2011.
Informal inquiries may be made to Professor David Lomas, Head of Subject, Art History & Visual Studies.
Pilkington Chair in History of Art
[from H-ARTHIST, 11/27/11]
We are looking to appoint a leading art historian to this prestigious Chair.
Originally endowed in 1956, the Pilkington Chair has been the beacon for History of Art at Manchester for nearly fifty years. In the recent past, the Chair has been held by distinguished art historians at the forefront of the discipline. The next Pilkington Chair we hope will be similarly influential in shaping the future direction of art history.
Art History & Visual Studies is part of a large Faculty of Humanities offering exciting opportunities for collaboration with other disciplines and research centres. AHVS was ranked fourth out of 30 art history departments in the UK in the Research Assessment Exercise of 2008. This new appointment is aimed at maintaining our strongly competitive position.
The person appointed may have expertise in any area of art history. You will have an outstanding research and publication record and will be expected to make a distinctive contribution to AHVS's innovative teaching and thriving research culture, as well as provide intellectual leadership for the subject area and more broadly.
The post is available from 1 September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Salary is negotiable within the professorial range.
For further particulars and information about how to apply for this vacancy (Ref: HUM - 00425) please visit: www.worldleadingminds.manchester.ac.uk. Application deadline: 9 February 2011.
Informal inquiries may be made to Professor David Lomas, Head of Subject, Art History & Visual Studies.
[from H-NET, 12/22/11]
INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellow
The Institute for Comparative Literature and Society invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship through the International Network to Expand Regional and Collaborative Teaching (INTERACT) program at Columbia University, which was launched in 2010. The fellowship will cover a 10-month period beginning August 1, 2012, and comes with a stipend of $45,000 plus benefits.
INTERACT is a pioneering program at Columbia University that focuses on developing global studies in the undergraduate curriculum through a network of postdoctoral scholars focused on cross-regional, trans-regional, and interdisciplinary study. Several Columbia University INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowships will be offered in the 2012-2013 academic year, with candidates selected by centers and institutes across the University. Candidates will function as liaisons between their home office and the INTERACT network of scholars with other regional and disciplinary specializations. INTERACT's primary goal is to improve global literacy among Columbia students and equip them to be leaders in a globalizing world. The objectives of this overarching goal will be met creatively by the INTERACT Fellows, for example through innovative courses; participation in institute programs and events; and/or workshops organized collaboratively by INTERACT Fellows.
The Institute for Comparative Literature and Society's INTERACT Fellow will devote half their time to teaching and working with other Fellows on INTERACT programming, and half time to his or her own research and writing. The Fellow's tentative curricular responsibility would be to develop one course each semester (Fall 2012 and Spring 2013), preferably in coordination with Columbia's developing Global Core Curriculum. Each Fellow is required to be in residence in the New York City area and participate in all activities of the INTERACT program collaborative.
Eligibility: As one of the Institute's primary goals is to provide institutional support for the best in cross-disciplinary and cross-regional comparative work, we encourage applications from a wide variety of humanities and social science disciplines. Recipients of the Fellowship must have received their Ph.D. degree within the past four years (Spring 2008 and after). Recipients must complete all their Ph.D. requirements (completed and filed the dissertation) by June 30, 2012.
The following list of materials is required for all applicants:
All application materials (including letters of reference) must be received by the Institute on or before February 10, 2012. Late, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted. Candidates may be invited for a phone interview. All evaluations made in connection with applications received are confidential. Awards will be announced in April 2012.
Please see the ICLS website for application form and mailing instructions. For more information on the INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowships, please contact the ICLS office at (212) 854-4541 or icls@columbia.edu.
[from H-NET, 12/12/11]
Assistant Professor, Centre for East Asian Studies
Ref. 1112/109(328)/2
Closing date: February 13, 2012
The Centre offers interdisciplinary research postgraduate (RPg) programmes in Chinese Culture at MPhil and PhD levels, a taught postgraduate (TPg) MA programme in interdisciplinary Chinese Studies, and a BA programme in Chinese Studies catering to non-local students. The programmes are internationally oriented and English is used as the main medium of instruction. The Centre also organizes academic activities to promote and enhance understanding of China, past and present, in multidisciplinary and global perspective.
The Centre invites applications for an Assistant Professorship in Chinese Studies. Applicants should have (i) a PhD degree in anthropology or a humanities discipline, specializing in contemporary Chinese Studies; (ii) a successful scholarship and teaching record; and (iii) proficiency in Chinese and English. The appointee will be expected to teach four courses a year for the Centre's interdisciplinary Chinese Studies programmes (taught and examined in English at BA, MA, MPhil and PhD levels), contribute to programme administration, and pursue an active research agenda. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2012, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later.
Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, a contract-end gratuity for an appointment of two years or longer, and housing benefits for eligible appointees. Further information about the University and the general terms of service for appointments is available at http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University.
Application forms are obtainable (a) at http://www.per.cuhk.edu.hk, or (b) in person/by mail with a stamped, self-addressed envelope from the Personnel Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, or (c) by fax polling at +(852) 3943 1461. Completed forms, together with a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae, one published chapter/article or conference paper writing sample, two sample course syllabi, and three letters of recommendation, should be sent to the Personnel Office by post or by fax (+(852) 3943 1462) by the closing date. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request. Please quote the reference number and mark "Application - Confidential" on cover.
[from H-NET, 10/10/11]
The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, Department II (Lorraine Daston), announces two Postdoctoral Fellowships for up to two years, starting date September 1, 2012. Outstanding junior scholars are invited to apply.
The fellowship will be awarded in conjunction with the following three Working Group research projects:
The Archives of Deep-Time Sciences
Machines of Memory
Histories of Knowledge and Gender
Candidates should hold a doctorate in the history of science or a related field at the time the fellowship begins; the Ph.D. degree should have been awarded in 2009 or later.
The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science is an international and interdisciplinary research institute. It is expected that candidates will be able to present their own work and discuss that of others fluently in English. Applications may however be submitted in German, English, or French.
Fellowships are endowed with a monthly stipend between 1.900 € and 2.300 € (fellows from abroad) or between 1.468 € and 1.621 € (fellows from Germany). Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply; applications from women are especially welcomed. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and encourages them to apply. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to participate in the research activities at the Institute.
Candidates are requested to send a curriculum vitae, publication list, copies of certificates (PhD), research prospectus (maximum 750 words), a sample text, and two reference letters (which may be submitted separately) no later than February 15, 2012 to:
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Administration, Postdoc Dept. II
Boltzmannstraße 22
14195 Berlin
Germany
Electronic submission is also possible: <rheld@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de>.
For questions concerning the research project and Department II, please contact Dr. Fernando Vidal; for administrative questions concerning the position and the Institute, please contact Claudia Paaß, Head of Administration, or Jochen Schneider, Research Coordinator. Candidates may expect a decision by March 15, 2012.
[from H-NET, 10/19/11]
The Bill and Carol Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry
The Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Emory University is accepting applications for three Post-Doctoral fellowships for an academic year of study, teaching, and residence in the Center. The FCHI Fellows Program offers research opportunities to those trained in the humanities as traditionally defined and to others seriously interested in humanistic issues; research projects must be humanistic, but fellows may hold the Ph.D. in any discipline. We especially seek applicants and projects that will benefit from and contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of the group of Fellows and the work of the FCHI.
Post-Doctoral Fellows, who must have the Ph.D. in hand before the submission of their applications, are awarded to those who have held the Ph.D. for no more than six years before receiving the fellowship.
Besides being an active member of the Center's intellectual agenda through the academic year, Fellows will be expected to offer an upper-level interdisciplinary undergraduate seminar on a subject of their choice during the spring of the fellowship year. Stipends of $40,000 will be offered to Post-Doctoral Fellows, along with a research budget of $2,000, shared office space in the Center, and library access. The deadline for submission of completed applications is February 15, 2012; awards will be announced in early-April 2012. Application forms and further information are available from the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at (404) 727-6424 or <fchi@emory.edu>, on the web at www.chi.emory.edu, or write to:
FCHI
Emory University
1635 North Decatur Road
Atlanta, GA 30322.
[from H-NET, 12/13/11]
Postdoctoral/MFA Fellowships: "Being Humans"
For artists and humanists, these are extraordinary times: our sense of "the human" is undergoing remarkable transformations, with implications for the future of all life on the planet. But has "humanism" been part of the problem all along? How should we think differently– about the species and the biosphere–if we are going to avoid realizing our deepest dystopian fears?
Applicants should have received their terminal degrees (PhDs in the humanities, MFAs in the fine and performing arts, Masters or beyond in design fields such as architecture) within the past three years. Applications should include a cv, two letters of recommendation, a project description of 1000 words, and (for applicants in the arts or design) a sample of work on a single DVD. Fellowship stipends are $42,000 plus benefits and a $2,000 research fund; fellows will be required to teach one course each semester in their discipline. Fellows will be given office space at the Institute. It is expected that fellows will take part in the intellectual life of campus, working with faculty and students, attending symposia and events, and contributing to meetings and discussions presented by IAH.
All application materials must be received at this address by February 15, 2012:
The Institute for Arts and Humanities
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Penn State University
Ihlseng Cottage
University Park, PA 16802
tel (814) 865-0495
e-mail <arts-humanities@psu.edu>.
[from academics.de, 12/15/11]
6 - 8 Qualifikationsstellen für Doktorierende (und ggf. Postdocs), "Asien und Europa"
(6-8 qualification places for PhD students (and possibly post-docs), "Asia and Europe"
Der Universitäre Forschungsschwerpunkt (UFSP) Asien und Europa untersucht Prozesse der Aneignung und Abgrenzung in Kultur, Recht, Religion und Gesellschaft, die zwischen Asien und Europa stattgefunden haben und gegenwärtig stattfinden. Zu seinen Aufgaben gehört die wissenschaftliche Nachwuchsförderung im Rahmen eines interdisziplinär angelegten Doktorats programms sowie auf Postdoc-Ebene.
6 - 8 Qualifikationsstellen für Doktorierende (und ggf. Postdocs) zu besetzen. Diese Stellen sind je einem der drei Forschungsfelder des UFSP Asien und Europa zugeordnet und richten sich vor allem an Doktorierende. Postdoc-Anträge werden ebenfalls gerne entgegengenommen und geprüft; für Letztere wird je nach Erfolgsaussicht zusätzliche Unterstützung für die Beschaffung von Drittmitteln angeboten. Die Bewerbungen erfolgen auf der Grundlage eines Forschungsprojekts, dessen Fragestellung sich insbesondere auf einen der folgenden Themenkomplexe beziehen sollte:
Forschungsfeld 1: Begriffe und Taxonomien (Concepts and taxonomies)
1. Forschungen zum Religionsbegriff in der altorientalischen Religionsgeschichte, Religionswissenschaft, Indologie, Islamwissenschaft und Japanologie
2. Forschungen zum Thema «Recht und Gesetz» aus historischer und theologischer Perspektive
3. Forschungen zum Begriff des «Begriffs», des «Vergleichs» oder der «Analogie» in vormodernen Text- und Kulturtraditionen AsiensForschungsfeld 2: Verflechtungsgeschichten (Entangled histories)
1. Wahrnehmung von Natur, Umwelt, Landschaft und ökologischen Veränderungen
2. Geschichte und Konstruktion von Körper und Raum und ihrer konzeptionellen, theoretischen, institutionellen, performativen und ästhetischen RepräsentationForschungsfeld 3: Normen und Ordnungen (Norms and regulations)
1. Translokale Zirkulation von Normen und Konzepten im Rahmen politischer Proteste
- Fukushima und das Entstehen neuer öffentlicher Räume und Protestformen in Japan
- Sprachen des Protests: Die Rolle des Islams in der gegenwärtigen arabischen Politik
Für eine detaillierte Beschreibung der ausgeschriebenen Themenfelder siehe: http://www.asienundeuropa.uzh.ch/aboutus/application.html.
Voraussetzungen: Für Doktorierende: M.A. oder äquivalenter Universitätsabschluss, der die Bewerberin/den Bewerber zu einer Promotion in den folgenden Fächern befähigt: Ethnologie, Gender Studies, Geographie, Geschichte, Indologie, Islamwissenschaft, Japanologie, Kunstgeschichte Ostasiens, Politikwissenschaft, Rechtswissenschaft, Religionswissenschaft, Sinologie, Theologie. Für Postdocs: abgeschlossenes Doktorat und Habilitationsfähigkeit in einem der genannten Fächer.
Anstellungsbedingungen: Die Anstellung Doktorierender ist auf ein Jahr befristet und dient der Ausarbeitung eines Drittmittelantrags für eine Folgefinanzierung. Doktorierende promovieren an der Universität Zürich im Rahmen des Doktoratsprogramms Asien und Europa. Lohnansatz entsprechend den Ansätzen für Doktorierende der Universität Zürich.
Wir bieten: eine disziplinär und interdisziplinär innovative, anspruchsvolle und kompetitive Forschungsumgebung (4 Fakultäten, derzeit 12 Disziplinen). Die Veranstaltungen des UFSP finden auf Deutsch und/oder Englisch statt.
Bewerbungsunterlagen sind entsprechend der Wegleitung für Bewerberinnen und Bewerber und als ein einziges PDF-Dokument in elektronischer Form bis zum 15. Februar 2012 einzureichen bei: bewerbungen@asienundeuropa.uzh.ch.
Für Auskünfte steht Ihnen Dr. Inge Ammering, Geschäftsführerin des UFSP Asien und Europa, zur Verfügung (tel +41 44 634 07 38).
[from V&A, 1/23/12]
Exhibitions Research Assistant, Masterpieces: Chinese Painting from the 8th to 19th Centuries
£20170 - 23522 Per Annum Full-time (36 hours per week)
The V&A is the world's leading museum of art and design. We enrich people's lives by promoting the practice of design and increasing knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the designed world.
An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to work with the Curator of our forthcoming Chinese Paintings exhibition.
The exhibition will be held at the V&A from early October to late December 2013 and will feature around 100 paintings drawn from Britain, Europe, Japan, mainland China, Taiwan and the US. There will also be a major scholarly catalogue, an international conference and other events accompanying the exhibition.
A practically minded scholar is required to assist in the development and delivery of the exhibition and publication, in particular to build and maintain good relations with lenders and other stakeholders in China and Japan.
You will have Advanced written and spoken Chinese, or have Chinese as first language with a high standard of English. You will also have proven ability to translate academic texts from Chinese to English and vice versa.
Closing date for Applications: Midnight Wednesday 15th February 2012. Interviews are likely to be held on 22nd February 2012. To apply for this position please [go to V&A Job Opportunities].
[from jobs.ac.uk, 12/19/11]
Fully funded PhD Studentships, World Art Studies and Museology
Eligibility: UK/EU/International
Deadline: 17 February 2012
Arts and Humanities Faculty Research PhD Studentships are offered to prospective candidates from the academic year 2012. The Studentships will be available to applicants on a competitive basis and who, in their research proposal, can clearly demonstrate academic excellence in areas relevant to the strategic interests of the School of World Art Studies and Museology. Please see our Research Areas and Academic Profiles for more details, and for the research interests of individual members of staff.
The Studentships cover tuition fees (UK/EU rates) and a tax-free maintenance payment (currently £13,590 per year). Funding for International students includes a maintenance payment and covers partial course fees (funding for course fees is for the same amount for all students but as course costs are more for international students it does not cover the full amount).
To be considered for this award, you should make an application for admission to a PhD in the normal manner. You do not need to submit a separate application form to be considered for a studentship. For more information and details about how to apply please see www.uea.ac.uk/hum/postgraduatescholarships. Alternatively please contact the Arts and Humanities Graduate School Office, tel +44 (0)1603 591709. Please click to access the application form to apply for a PhD.
The University will also be holding a Postgraduate Open Day on Wednesday 18 January 2012. For more information and to register your interest to attend see www.uea.ac.uk/pgopenday.
[from BM, 1/22/12]
Trainee Curator in Far Eastern Culture
Reference: 1228042
Salary: Bursary Fee (£15,000 pro rata per annum in London, £13,000 pro rata per annum outside London): tax exempt
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (18 months). 6 months at The British Museum and 12 months at Bristol Museum (Full time)
Funded by the HLF Skills for the Future programme the British Museum and Bristol Museum and Art Gallery are looking for a trainee candidate to work in the British Museum Asia department, and then go on to work in the Eastern Art department at Bristol Museum. At the British Museum the trainee will work with the Ceramics Curator cataloguing and researching areas of the collection. There will also be time spent with the museum assistant team gaining vital technical museum skills. The trainee will then go on to work with the Far Eastern collection at Bristol Museum, cataloguing the collection and supporting new display projects, including for example, Japanese prints and snuff bottles. In conjunction with this vocational experience the trainee will take part in an extensive training programme covering a broad range of curatorial practice.
f you have any queries regarding this role, please e-mail us at bm@penna.com or call + 44 (0)845 601 1124. Please quote the job reference number in the subject line of any e-mail and at the beginning of a call. [See also http://www.britishmuseum.org/about_us/skills-sharing/future_curators.aspx.]
Closing Date: Friday 17th February 2012 12pm Noon
[from jobs.ac.uk, 2/1/12]
AHRC Studentships
The Royal College of Art is planning to offer the following Research Council UK PhD studentships for entry from October 2012. One award in each of the following areas:
Closing date: 28 February 2012.
For more information, visit www.rca.ac.uk/studentships.
[from H-NET, 1/9/12]
Executive Director of the Center for the Pacific Rim, College of Arts and Sciences
Requisition Number: 2011-0035
Faculty Department: Arts & Sciences
Campus Location: Main SF Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Type: Non Union
The University of San Francisco (USF) (www.usfca.edu) invites applications and letters of nominations for the position of Executive Director of its Center for the Pacific Rim (CPR) beginning August 1, 2012. USF seeks a dynamic person of vision to lead the development of its CPR to the next level of achievement and influence. The Executive Director (ED) is expected to build upon the Center's tradition of excellence in academic programs, research and publications, public programs, and external fundraising established over its 24-year history.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the ED will include:
Requirements
The ED should have the following qualifications:
The ED reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and manages a total staff of seven. This is an administrative position, but other academic arrangements are possible for qualified candidates. Salary is commensurate with experience and/or scholarly and other professional achievements.
Applications are due by Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Applicants should apply for this job on the HR website by creating a username and login and providing the pertinent contact information. To start this process, click on the "Apply for this Job" link at the top of the page. Applicants should also submit a letter of interest demonstrating how their experiences and skills match the needs of the organization, curriculum vitae and a list of at least three references. Submit application/nominations electronically in PDF format directly to the program at:
Chair, USF Center for the Pacific Rim Executive Director Search Committee
University of San Francisco
Dean's Office, College of Arts and Sciences
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
tel (415) 422-6357
e-mail <elbers@usfca.edu>
The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. As a matter of policy, the University does not discriminate in employment, educational services and academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, and the other bases prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.
[from H-ASIA, 1/7/12]
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is soliciting applications for a Pre- or Post-Doctoral Fellow to work with the AMNH curatorial team on the pre-planning phase of a new Asia Wing. The Fellow will be a full participant in the work of the curatorial team and will be expected to conduct a survey of relevant cultural collections, carry out project research, assist in planning and implementing expert workshops and consultations, and contribute to the drafting and editing of a final white paper on the planning process. The Associate will have the opportunity to engage in individual research, writing and related scholarly activity as negotiated with the project team.
Job requirements: Ph.D. or a.b.d. in Anthropology or related field with an Asian area specialization, a willingness to engage in broad, cross-regional questions and an interest in presenting anthropology to a broad public audience. Prior museum experience is highly desirable. The fellowship is for a two-year term; salary includes benefits and is negotiable based on experience. The American Museum of Natural History is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
a) cover letter with name, address and current position of the applicant including a description of the candidate's research interests, accomplishments, and plans.
b) curriculum vitae (pdf versions preferred).
c) names, positions, institutional affiliations and contact information for no more than three referees regarding the applicant's professional qualifications.
Electronic submission of all materials is strongly encouraged but materials may also be sent by mail or courier (not fax) to:
Asia Wing Search Committee
Division of Anthropology
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024-5192.
E-mail submissions should be directed to anita@amnh.org (attention Anthropology Search Committee). To receive the fullest consideration, applications should be received no later than February 29, 2012.
This employer does prohibit discrimination based on sexual
orientation/preference.
This employer does prohibit discrimination based on gender
identity/expression.
This employer offers health insurance benefits to eligible same-sex
domestic partners.
This employer does not appear on the AAUP list of censured institutions.
[from H-NET, 1/19/12]
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral teaching fellow in modern and/or contemporary Japanese culture or history for academic year 2012-2013. This position is made possible with the support of the ASIANetwork/Luce Teaching Fellow Program. While the specific discipline or field is open, the search committee will be most interested in applicants working in one of the following three clusters of inquiry:
A) Modern and/or Contemporary Social History, Peace Movements, Environmental Activism, Labor Movements
B) Modern and/or Contemporary Literature, Colonial Asia, 20th C. Drama, Gender and Sexuality
C) Film Studies, Visual Culture, Narrative Media
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research and a dedication to the principles of liberal arts education. A native/near-native proficiency in Japanese and English is expected. Fellows should have earned a doctorate or terminal degree from a North American university within the prior 3 years. Applicants who are ABD may be considered, provided that they have a scheduled completion date prior to the beginning of the fellowship year verified by their graduate advisor.
To apply, send letter of application, one-page statement on teaching experience/pedagogical philosophy, curriculum vitae or resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to:
Modern Japan Search
East Asian Studies Department
Haverford College
370 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041.
Please address any questions to EAS Chair, Prof. Hank Glassman. No electronic submissions please. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2012, continuing until the position is filled.
The Department of East Asian Studies is a joint program with Bryn Mawr College and offers instruction in Japanese language through the fourth-year level. Haverford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups.
[from H-NET, 11/24/11]
Funding for Doctoral Research in Chinese Studies and Japanese Studies at the University of Manchester
Application for a place on a PhD program should be made by mid-February at the latest, in order to be meet further deadlines for funding in March. Applicants are advised to make contact with faculty members who are potential supervisors in advance of formal application. For informal inquiries, please contact Sharon Kinsella.
The North West Doctoral Training Centre, jointly run by the Universities of Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester, is offering 3 PhD studentships in Language-Based Area Studies, in fields which include East Asian Studies, Chinese and Japanese Studies. These are open to Home and EU students. In addition to which the University of Manchester is allocating about 40 President Doctoral Scholar (PDS) awards to outstanding applicants across the Humanities. Approximately 20 of these PDS awards will top up an AHRC or ESRC award by an additional 1K, to raise the overall level of funding to £14,590. A further 20 awards will be awarded to Home, EU and International applicants without AHRC or ESRC awards and will include tuition fees and an annual allowance of £13, 590. Successful candidates will be based at the University of Manchester. The University has wide-ranging expertise in contemporary East Asian Studies with relevant members of staff based across the Faculty of Humanities, particularly in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures; and the School of Arts, Histories and Cultures. We will be able to offer supervision on a wide range of topics on historical, modern and contemporary China, involving East Asian societies, media, politics, population, and history.
The deadline for the application for the North West DTC studentships is 25 March 2011. The deadline for applications to the President Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Award is the 1st March 2012. UK and EU applicants are advised to apply for both awards in order to be eligible for both an ESRC and a PDS award.
For description of the awards, please go to http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/.
Please note that prior to these deadlines you should apply for a place on the PhD programme in one of the two Schools mentioned above. The choice of School will depend on the location of the member of staff you wish to be supervised by and your field of study.
Sharon Kinsella
East Asian Studies, SLLC
University of Manchester
Oxfird Road
M13 9PL
UK
tel +44 (0)161 275 3543
[from H-NET, 12/8/11]
Postdoctoral Fellowships, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
The University of Pittsburgh Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is once again offering up to eight postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities and social sciences for the academic year 2012-2013. Fellows will teach one course each semester, complete scholarly work, and participate in the academic and intellectual communities of the departments with which they are affiliated and across the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
To foster interaction within the group of fellows and with ongoing concerns of the Humanities Center and other programs on campus, we seek applicants with projects that engage the concept or practice of comparison—across time, space, language, genre, discipline or other category. How do we, at this moment, compare? Why do we compare? What can be compared? What do we gain by comparing? What do we lose? While we welcome any proposal relating to these issues form all humanities and social science disciplines, we are also seeking to establish a research sub-cluster addressing the general topic in relation to the theme of "Enlightenments/Counter-Enlightenments."
We invite applications from qualified candidates in the humanities and social sciences who have received the PhD between December 1, 2009 and January 1, 2012. The annual stipend will be $45,000. Fellows may apply for an additional year renewal.
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. EST, March 1, 2012. We expect to announce the awards by April 15, 2012. For more information, visit http://www.as.pitt.edu/postdoctoral-fellowship-program or e-mail postdoc@as.pitt.edu.
The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmation action, equal opportunity institution.
[from H-ARTHIST, 12/22/11]
1. Postdocstellen [post-doctoral positions], International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC)
Das im Rahmen der Exzellenzinitiative des Bundes und der Länder geförderte International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC) der Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen bietet eine strukturierte kulturwissenschaftliche Doktorandenausbildung in drei Jahren. Auf der Basis von über 10 Jahren Erfahrung in der Förderung herausragender WissenschaftlerInnen am Anfang ihrer Karriere plant das GCSC den systematischen Ausbau der Forschungs- und Qualifikationsangebote für promovierte KulturwissenschaftlerInnen auf dem Weg zu ihrer ersten (Junior-)Professur und vergleichbaren Stellen.
Zum 1. Oktober 2012 bzw. 1. November 2012 besetzt das GCSC bis zu 3 ganze Stellen (Research-Team-Stellen) als Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiterin/Mitarbeiter (ggf. Postdoc-Stipendien). Bei Vorliegen der tariflichen Voraussetzungen erfolgt die Vergütung nach Entgeltgruppe 13 Tarifvertrag Hessen (TV-H).
Die Ausschreibung der Research-Team-Stellen erfolgt vorbehaltlich der Bewilligung der notwendigen Mittel im Rahmen der zweiten Förderperiode der Exzellenzinitiative; ggf. wird das GCSC alternativ Postdoc-Stipendien vergeben. Bitte geben Sie bei Ihrer Online-Bewerbung an, ob Sie ggf. auch an einem Stipendium interessiert wären. Die Stellen bzw. Stipendien werden zunächst für ein Jahr vergeben und können auf insgesamt min. zwei Jahre, bei Bewilligung der notwendigen Mittel auf bis zu drei Jahre Laufzeit verlängert werden.
Zu den Aufgaben der Research-Team-Stellen gehören:
- Eigenständige Bearbeitung eines Postdoc-Forschungsprojekts, das einen erkennbaren Beitrag zum Forschungsprofil des GCSC leistet und an der Justus-Liebig-Universität betreut werden kann
- Mitarbeit in einem der i.d.R. den Research Areas des GCSC zugeordneten Research Team: insbesondere Initiierung, Koordination und Dokumentation von kollaborativen Forschungsprojekten wie Tagungen, Publikationen o.ä. innerhalb der Research Areas
- Übernahme von Mentoring- und Qualifizierungs-Aufgaben für DoktorandInnen
Das GCSC bietet Postdocs ein attraktives Forschungsumfeld mit großen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten für individuelle sowie für kollaborative Forschungsprojekte. Darüber hinaus ist geplant, ein zielgruppengerechtes Qualifikationsangebot für Postdocs auf dem Weg zu ihrer ersten (Junior-)Professur zu entwickeln, das sie aktiv mitgestalten können. Im Rahmen des GCSC Teaching Centre besteht die Möglichkeit zur systematischen hochschuldidaktischen Qualifizierung; in Abstimmung mit den kulturwissenschaftlichen Fachbereichen besteht die Möglichkeit, Erfahrungen in der grundständigen Lehre zu sammeln.
Anforderungsprofil: Sie verfügen über ein mit Prädikat abgeschlossenes wissenschaftliches Hochschulstudium, eine herausragende Promotion im Bereich der Geistes-, Sozial- und Kulturwissenschaften sowie ein exzellentes kulturwissenschaftliches Forschungsprojekt (Exposé), das dem Forschungsprofil des GCSC zugeordnet werden kann. Erwünscht sind gleichermaßen Bewerbungen mit Projekten, die zur gesamten historischen Breite kulturwissenschaftlicher Forschung beitragen, und solche, die sich der Analyse gegenwärtiger Phänomene widmen. Eine internationale Forschungsperspektive bzw. internationale Erfahrungen sind von Vorteil.
2. Promotionsstellen [PhD positions], International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC)
Das im Rahmen der Exzellenzinitiative des Bundes und der Länder geförderte International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC) der Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen bietet eine strukturierte kulturwissenschaftliche Doktorandenausbildung in drei Jahren. Mit einem exzellenten forschungsintensiven Umfeld, einem zielgruppengerechten Promotionsprogramm und einer intensiven persönlichen Betreuung bietet das Graduiertenzentrum seinen Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden optimale Promotionsbedingungen und eine maßgeschneiderte Vorbereitung auch auf die Zeit nach der Promotion, sowohl für wissenschaftliche als auch außeruniversitäre Karrieren.
Zum 1. Oktober 2012 bzw. 1. November 2012 besetzt das GCSC bis zu 13 Promotionsstellen (Research-Team-Stellen) im Umfang von 65% einer Vollbeschäftigung als Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiterin/Mitarbeiter (ggf. Promotionsstipendien). Bei Vorliegen der tariflichen Voraussetzungen erfolgt die Vergütung nach Entgeltgruppe 13 Tarifvertrag Hessen (TV-H).
Die Ausschreibung der Research-Team-Stellen erfolgt vorbehaltlich der Bewilligung der notwendigen Mittel im Rahmen der zweiten Förderperiode der Exzellenzinitiative; alternativ wird das GCSC Promotionsstipendien vergeben. Bitte geben Sie bei Ihrer Online-Bewerbung an, ob Sie ggf. auch an einem Stipendium interessiert wären. Die Stellen bzw. Stipendien werden zunächst für ein Jahr vergeben und können auf insgesamt bis zu drei Jahre Laufzeit verlängert werden. Das GCSC legt ein besonderes Augenmerk auf die Förderung der Vereinbarkeit von Promotion und Familie; Research-Team-Stellen bzw. Stipendien für Promovierende mit Kindern unter 12 Jahren können daher auf insgesamt bis zu vier Jahren verlängert werden.
Zu den Aufgaben der Research-Team-Stellen gehören:
- Eigenständige Bearbeitung eines Promotionsprojekts, das einen erkennbaren Beitrag zum Forschungsprofil des GCSC leistet und an der Justus-Liebig-Universität betreut werden kann
- Mitarbeit in einem der i.d.R. den Research Areas des GCSC zugeordneten Research Team: insbesondere Initiierung, Koordination und Dokumentation von kollaborativen Forschungsprojekten wie Tagungen, Publikationen o.ä. innerhalb der Research Areas
- Teilnahme am Curriculum des GCSC
Das GCSC bietet Ihnen eine intensive Betreuung u.a. in den regelmäßigen interdisziplinären Forschungskolloquien, gibt professionelle Hilfestellung bei der Vorbereitung von Vorträgen auf internationalen Tagungen, bei der Organisation von eigenen Konferenzen oder Tagungen sowie bei ersten Publikationen und unterstützt Sie in allen Phasen Ihrer Promotion am GCSC. Im Rahmen des GCSC Teaching Centre besteht die Möglichkeit zur systematischen hochschuldidaktischen Qualifizierung; in Abstimmung mit den kulturwissenschaftlichen Fachbereichen besteht die Möglichkeit, Erfahrungen in der grundständigen Lehre zu sammeln.
Anforderungsprofil: Sie verfügen über ein mit Prädikat abgeschlossenes wissenschaftliches Hochschulstudium im Bereich der Geistes-, Sozial- und Kulturwissenschaften sowie ein exzellentes kulturwissenschaftliches Promotionsprojekt (Exposé), das dem Forschungsprofil des GCSC zugeordnet werden kann. Erwünscht sind gleichermaßen Bewerbungen mit Promotionsprojekten, die zur gesamten historischen Breite kulturwissenschaftlicher Forschung beitragen, und solche, die sich der Analyse gegenwärtiger Phänomene widmen. Eine internationale Forschungsperspektive bzw. internationale Studienerfahrungen sind von Vorteil.
Das GCSC hat seine Forschungsschwerpunkte in folgenden Research Areas:
Research Area 1: Cultural Memory Studies
Research Area 2: Cultural Narratologies
Research Area 3: Cultural Transformation and Performativity Studies
Research Area 4: Visual and Material Culture Studies
Research Area 5: Media and Multiliteracy Studies
Research Area 6: Cultural Identities
Research Area 7: Global Studies and Politics of Space
Research Area 8: Cultures of Knowledge, Research and Education.
Die Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen strebt einen höheren Anteil von Frauen im Wissenschaftsbereich an; deshalb bitten wir qualifizierte Wissenschaftlerinnen nachdrücklich, sich zu bewerben. Die Justus-Liebig-Universität versteht sich als eine familiengerechte Hochschule. Bewerberinnen und Bewerber mit Kindern sind willkommen. Bewerbungen Schwerbehinderter werden - bei gleicher Eignung - bevorzugt.
Ihre Bewerbung richten Sie bitte bis zum 01. März 2012 über unsere Online-Bewerbungsplattform an uns. Alle Informationen zu unserem zweistufigen Online-Bewerbungsverfahren finden Sie im Internet unter: http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/application.
Wenn Sie Fragen zur Ausschreibung haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an gcsc-application@uni-giessen.de. Ausführliche Informationen und persönliche Beratung bieten wir Ihnen an unserem Informationstag am 16. Januar 2012 im:
International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC)
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
Alter Steinbacher Weg 38
35394 Gießen
[Germany].
Bitte melden Sie sich ggf. online zur Teilnahme am Informationstag an.
[from H-ARTHIST, 12/22/11]
MA Scholarships, School of World Art Studies and Museology
The School of World Art Studies and Museology is pleased to announce funding opportunities for MA study in art history from September 2012:
One (1) Studentship for the MA History of Art, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council of the United Kingdom (AHRC)
One (1) Studentship for the MA History of Art, funded by the School
The studentships cover fees (at the home student rate) and, for UK residents, a maintenance grant. The closing date for applications is 1 March 2012.
The School of World Art Studies and Museology is one of the most innovative places in the United Kingdom to study art history, archaeology, anthropology, cultural heritage, and museum studies. Its staff members are researchers with established reputations who produce some of the most cutting-edge and internationally-recognised research in the discipline – as proven by the School's ranking in the latest RAE that rated the School first for internationally-recognised work, and joint third overall. The School is located in the Norman Foster-designed Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, with dedicated work and communal space for postgraduates overlooking the renowned Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection of art from around the world.
The MA in History of Art offers a unique opportunity to study the history of visual culture, from the ancient world to contemporary global art. The flexible structure of the course allows students to choose from a number of chronological or thematic pathways that will lead to specialisation. Teaching takes place in small groups, with regular opportunities for individual supervision. The degree develops critical skills in research, analytical thinking and communication, and prepares students for either a higher research degree or a career in the visual arts sector.
Visit our website for further details on funding. Follow the "Courses" link for information about the MA degree and online application materials. Please indicate on your application form that you wish to be considered for funding; only UK and EU students are eligible for AHRC awards, but other awards for international students are available. Contact the Postgraduate Admissions Director, Dr Christina Riggs, if you have questions about your eligibility, the course, or the application procedure.
[from jobs.ac.uk, 1/7/12]
Mellon/Newton Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities CRASSH)
Salary: £27,428 - £35,788 pa
Limit of tenure: Appointment is fixed term for two years and is non-renewable.
Applications are invited for two 2-year interdisciplinary Post-doctoral Research Fellowships starting in October 2012 and based at CRASSH. The programme, funded jointly by the Mellon Foundation and the Isaac Newton Trust, is aimed at researchers working in any field of the arts, social sciences or humanities. The fellowships will enable post-doctoral fellows to consolidate their research and publication record while developing a related project or initiative at CRASSH during their two-year fellowship. For further details of the post, please see the CRASSH website.
Quote Reference: VM11412
Closing Date: 2 March 2012
Interview Date(s): Week of 24 April 2012
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
[from jobs.ac.uk, 1/27/12]
AHRC Funded Studentships And College Scholarships, 2012
The University of Glasgow is in the top 1% of the world's universities and the College of Arts is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. We are offering numerous scholarships in a range of areas for 2012/13. PhD Arts and Humanities Research Council Studentships in the subjects of:
College of Arts Scholarships for all Arts and Humanities subject areas.
Eligibility:
AHRC Studentships: These awards are for UK/EU applicants (due to funding restrictions). Overseas students are not eligible to apply for these awards.
College Scholarships: These awards are for UK /EU and overseas applicants.
Applying:
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 8 March 2012. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Further information on how to apply, including the application form, can be found at www.glasgow.ac.uk/colleges/arts/graduateschool/funding.
[from H-ARTHIST, 1/4/12]
History and Theory of Architecture (gta, ETHZ)
The Doctoral Program in History and Theory of Architecture is oriented toward the training of scholars in the field of architectural history and theory. The program's focus is on the history and theory of architecture and urbanism in a wider context of cultural history, including the history and theory of art, science and technology. We are offering 3 positions for doctoral students in History and Theory of Architecture. We are looking for young researchers with a background in history and theory of architecture and art or architects with research experience. Suitable candidates hold a diploma or a Master's degree acquired at university level in architecture, history of art or related fields. The selected candidates will be enrolled at ETH Zurich. The position will start on October 1, 2012.
Applicants should include a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, and an outline of their future research project. The submission deadline is March 15, 2012.
For further information please visit our website or contact Dr. Nina Zschocke (no applications). Please apply online to:
ETH Zurich
Mr. Hans-Peter Widmer
Human Resources
8092 Zurich
http://internet5.refline.ch/845721/search.html?lang=en.
[from H-NET, 1/17/12]
3 PhD Positions, "Friends, Patrons, Clients"
The PhD research group (DFG-Graduiertenkolleg) "Friends, Patrons, Clients: The practice and semantics of friendship and patronage in comparative historical and anthropological perspective" of the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, financed by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft offers 1 position for PhD students (TV-L 13, 60%, approx. EUR 1.200 net), to run from 1st June 2012 initially for 18 months. The position can be extended for further 18 months if sufficient progress has been made in the research. The PhD research group comprises the following disciplines: Ancient History, History (Medieval, Early Modern and Modern including the History of Eastern Europe and Imperial China), philosophy, sociology, political science and social and cultural anthropology. Candidates pursuing a project related to the history of China, South East Asia or the Near East are particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates are expected to have a degree on Masters level, and should have achieved marks above average. Applications should include a CV, academic certificates, a proposal of the PhD thesis, and two references to be sent directly to the chair of the group:
Prof. Dr. Ronald G. Asch
Historisches Seminar
Universität Freiburg
Werthmannplatz KG IV
79085 Freiburg i. Br.
Germany
Applications close 15th March 2012.
Further information is available at www.grk-freundschaft.uni-freiburg.de or e-mail michael.strauss@geschichte.uni-freiburg.de (coordinator) or ronald.g.asch@geschichte.uni-freiburg.de (speaker).
[from H-NET, 12/22/11]
Adjunct Professor, Konan University, Kobe, Japan
The Year-In-Japan program of the University of Illinois at Konan University in Kobe Japan is currently seeking adjunct faculty to teach classes in its Japan Studies program for the fall and spring semesters of the academic year 2012-13. We are especially interested in faculty able to teach classes in English about Japanese history, art, or religion, but faculty with other fields of specialization are also welcome. We would prefer individuals with PhD in hand and prior university-level teaching experience.
The Year-in-Japan Program offers advanced undergraduates the opportunity to spend an academic year developing Japanese language skills and expanding their knowledge of Japan through a variety of courses.The program was established in 1976 on the campus of Konan University and has educated over 600 students from a number of different American universities. The program is administered by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for a consortium of American universities that includes the University of Arizona, the University of Hawaii-Manoa, and the University of Pittsburgh. The program takes place at the Okamoto campus of Konan University in the eastern part of Kobe.
If you are interested in applying, please contact me directly by e-mail and send a CV and sample syllabus.
Robert Tierney
Associate Professor
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Residential Director, Illinois Program at Konan
Closing Date: 19 March 2012
[from H-NET, 12/1/11]
The Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica is currently accepting applications for 1 full-time research position:
1. Position Titles Available: Assistant Research Fellow or Associate Research Fellow (positions roughly correspond to assistant professor or associate professor in a U.S. university)
2. Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD.
3. Area of Specialization: Chinese History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Philology
(1) Our top priority at the present moment is finding applicants who specialize in Archaeology and/or Philology.
(2) The primary responsibility of research fellows at the institute is to conduct research and publish in the area of their specialization. Applicants need not publish in Chinese, but some fluency in spoken Chinese is required.
4. Please Submit the Following Materials with your Application:
(1) Curriculum Vitae (Please see "Application Items" onthe IHP homepage(http://www.ihp.sinica.edu.tw)to download this form)
(2) A List of Academic Works
(3) Copy of PhD Diploma or PhD Certification
(4) Two- to three-page statement of future research plans
(5) Two letters of recommendation (Persons writing recommendation letters should send them directly to the IHP)
(6) One to three samples of important academic works (one copy each)
Persons considering an Associate Research Fellow position should contact the IHP about the qualifications required for this position before applying. If you have any questions about the application process or materials required, please e-mail Ms. Chen Ching-fen.
Contact:
Ms. Chen Ching-fen, Office of the Secretariat
Institute of History & Philology, Academia Sinica
128 Academia Road, Section 2
Nankang, Taipei
Taiwan 11529
tel +886-2-2782-9555 x240
fax +886-2-2783-1815
Closing Date: 03/31/2012
[from CAA, 2/6/12]
The Art Bulletin Editorial Board invites nominations and self-nominations for the position of editor-in-chief for a three-year term: July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016 (with service as incoming editor designate, July 1, 2012–June 30, 2013). Candidates should have published substantially in the field and may be an academic, museum-based, or independent scholar; institutional affiliation is not required. The Art Bulletin features leading scholarship in the English language in all aspects of art history as practiced in the academy, museums, and other institutions. From its founding in 1913, the quarterly journal has published, through rigorous peer review, scholarly articles and critical reviews of the highest quality in all areas and periods of the history of art.
Working with the editorial board, the editor-in-chief is responsible for the content and character of the journal. Each issue has approximately 150 editorial pages (135,000 words), not including book and exhibition reviews, which are the responsibility of the reviews editor. The editor-in-chief reads all submitted manuscripts, refers them to appropriate expert referees for peer review, provides guidance to authors concerning the form and content of submissions, and makes final decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of articles for publication. The editor-in-chief also works closely with the CAA staff in New York, where production for The Art Bulletin is organized. This is a half-time position. CAA provides financial compensation to the editor's institution, usually in the form of course release or the equivalent, for three years. The editor is not usually compensated directly. The three-year term includes membership on the Art Bulletin Editorial Board.
The editor-in-chief attends the Art Bulletin Editorial Board's three meetings each year—held twice in New York in the spring and fall and once at the CAA Annual Conference in February—and submits an annual report to the CAA Board of Directors. CAA reimburses the editor-in-chief for travel and lodging expenses for the two New York meetings in accordance with its travel policy, but the editor-in-chief pays these expenses to attend the conference.
Candidates must be current CAA members and should not be serving on the editorial board of a competitive journal or on another CAA editorial board or committee. Members may not publish their own work in the journal during the term of service. Nominators should ascertain their nominee's willingness to serve before submitting a name; self-nominations are also welcome. Please send a statement describing your interest in and qualifications for appointment, a CV, at least one letter of recommendation, and your contact information to:
Chair, Art Bulletin Editorial Board
College Art Association
50 Broadway
21st Floor
New York, NY 10004;
or e-mail the documents to Joe Hannan, CAA codirector of publications. Deadline: April 2, 2012; finalists will be interviewed in early May.
[from CAA, 1/30/12]
The Art Journal Editorial Board invites nominations and self-nominations for the position of reviews editor for a three-year term: July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016 (with service as incoming reviews editor designate, July 1, 2012–June 30, 2013). A candidate may be an artist, art historian, art critic, art educator, curator, or other art professional with stature in the field; institutional affiliation is not required. Art Journal, published quarterly by CAA, is devoted to twentieth- and twenty-first-century art and visual culture.
Working with the editorial board, the reviews editor is responsible for commissioning all book and exhibition reviews in Art Journal. He or she selects books and exhibitions for review, commissions reviewers, and determines the appropriate length and character of reviews. The reviews editor also works with authors and CAA's manuscript editor in the development and preparation of review manuscripts for publication. He or she is expected to keep abreast of newly published and important books and recent exhibitions in twentieth-century and contemporary art, criticism, theory, and visual culture. The three-year term includes membership on the Art Journal Editorial Board and a small annual honorarium, paid quarterly.
The reviews editor attends the Art Journal Editorial Board's three meetings each year—held twice in New York in the spring and fall and once at the CAA Annual Conference in February—and submits an annual report to CAA's Board of Directors. CAA reimburses the reviews editor for travel and lodging expenses for the two New York meetings in accordance with its travel policy, but he or she pays these expenses to attend the conference.
Candidates must be current CAA members and should not be serving on the editorial board of a competitive journal or on another CAA editorial board or committee. Members may not publish their own work in the journal during the term of service. Nominators should ascertain their nominee's willingness to serve before submitting a name; self-nominations are also welcome. Please send a statement describing your interest in and qualifications for appointment, a CV, at least one letter of recommendation, and your contact information to:
Chair, Art Journal Reviews Editor Search
College Art Association
50 Broadway
21st Floor
New York, NY 10004;
or e-mail the documents to Joe Hannan, CAA codirector of publications. Deadline: April 2, 2012; finalists will be interviewed in early May.
[from H-NET, 10/24/11]
Paris Muse, a small private educational tour company is seeking part-time guides, to lead small groups (4 or less) of English-speaking visitors (both adults and children) in the city's major museums. The position is part-time with flexible hours, so it is ideally suited for Ph.D. students or young scholars in art history, history, or museum education, working on research projects in Paris. Candidates should be planning to live in Paris for at least one academic year. It requires a minimum commitment of 5-6 hours per week. Pay begins at 40 euros per hour, but the position requires a commitment of unpaid prep and training, to learn the program material.
The position requires the following qualifications:
Please send CV and cover letter, detailing your qualifications and the specific programs you would be interested in leading.
E-mail: Inge Laino, Director
Closing date: 23 April 2011.
Internships
[from MOCA Shanghai, 10/23/11]
Internships are offered during the whole year. Internship projects are based on MOCA Shanghai needs and requirements and assigned to interns with the appropriate interests, skills and experience.
Objectives: To provide an opportunity for university students to gain practical experience of museology and familiarity with the development of contemporary art. Interns learn together in a creative atmosphere and acquaint themselves with the life and culture of Shanghai. Interns will involve in the daily operation of the museum, assisting in administrative matters as well as exhibition installation, marketing and communication and educational programs. Interns have the opportunity to carry out independent research or study programs.
Museum Departments: The following are brief descriptions of the departments that offer internships at MOCA Shanghai. Please list your three departmental choices on the space provided in the application form. We look closely at this information to best match an intern's skills and experience with departmental needs. If you are accepted, we cannot guarantee that you will be placed in the department of your first choice.
- Exhibition and Curatorial Support (exhibition-related administration, presentation and publication);
- External Affairs (sponsorship, membership, corporate events);
- Education and Research Support (programs for school, family, adult and the community);
- Museum Archive & Library (collects, preserves and makes available for research the records of MOCA Shanghai);
- Marketing and Communications (communications, graphic design, marketing, visitor services and retail).
Duration: Minimum two months, maximum six months. Internships begin on the first of the month and end on the last day of each month.
Required Commitment: 30 hours per week minimum.
Eligibility: University students (third and fourth year), graduate students, international students, and beginning professionals may apply.Application Procedure: The completed application form, a curriculum vitae, two letters of reference and university transcripts (if applicable) should be mailed together to the MOCA Shanghai Internship Officer at the address listed below. Please note that you have to specify the time of the year you are applying for, and that your application will be considered for that period of time only. Download application form from http://www.mocashanghai.org/index.php?_function=publicProgram&_subFunction=internship.
Professional Internships
[from MOCA Shanghai, 10/23/11]
Limited Professional Internship with stipend opportunities are available to qualified university graduates and young professionals interested in pursuing a museum career whose academic and/or professional experience combines art history with one or more of the following areas: museum studies, arts management or related studies. Professional Internship projects are based on MOCA Shanghai needs and requirements. The objectives include:
- to function as a professional within a museum environment;
- to gain knowledge of the organizational structure of a museum and to develop understanding of administrative operations;
- to acquire knowledge and skills related to specific areas of museum work;
- to assess individual professional goals and development.
- In order to accomplish these objectives, professional internships provide training in specific museum fields through close work with a professional staff member. The intern must assume professional-level responsibilities and become involved in a major project during the internship period.
Museum Departments: The following are brief descriptions of the departments that offer Professional Internships at MOCA Shanghai. Please list your departmental choice on the space provided in the application form.
- Exhibition and Curatorial Support (exhibition-related administration, presentation and publication);
- External Affairs (sponsorship, membership, corporate events);
- Education and Research Support (programs for school, family, adult and the community);
- Museum Archive & Library (collects, preserves and makes available for research the records of MOCA Shanghai);
- Marketing and Communications (communications, graphic design, marketing, visitor services and retail).
Duration: Minimum two months, maximum six months. Internships begin on the first of the month and end on the last day of each month.
Required Commitment: Full-time, five days per week (40 hrs per week).
Eligibility: Recent graduates of bachelor's and master's degree programs in Museum Studies, Arts Management or related studies, and young professionals.Application Procedure: The completed application form, a curriculum vitae, two letters of reference and university transcripts (if applicable) should be mailed together to the MOCA Shanghai Internship Officer at the address listed below. Please note that you have to specify the time of the year you are applying for, and that your application will be considered for that period of time only. Download application form.
Enquiries:
Internship Officer
MOCA Shanghai
People's Park
231 Nanjing West Road
Shanghai 200003
China
tel +86 21 6327 9900
fax +86 21 6327 1257
[from AAS, 9/2/11]
Council on East Asian Studies Programs Coordinator
Reporting to and under the general direction of the Executive Director, perform high-level administrative services to support the mission and overall programming operations of the Council on East Asian Studies at Yale University (CEAS), including comprehensive coordination of events (e.g., lectures, film series, workshops, conferences and cultural activities), student grant competitions, CEAS postdoctoral associates and visiting scholar program, and exchange programs with international universities; and the compilation of annual reporting and grant materials related to programming for CEAS stewardship activities.
Qualifications:
For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at www.Yale.edu/jobs - the STARS req ID for this position is 13766BR. Please be sure to reference source code IAASS when applying for this position.
Yale is an AA/EOE.
[from H-NET, 8/26/11]
Modern Art Asia was founded to encourage interdisciplinary and international exchange between scholars working on the arts of Asia. We provide a platform for graduate and doctoral researchers to present their work to a broad international readership, and aim to provide an accessible route into publication for early career scholars.
We are currently seeking to appoint new Associate Editors and peer-reviewers in order to expand our team. Applications are invited from scholars with research backgrounds in modern and contemporary art from any region of Asia. We are particularly interested in appointing scholars with expertise in the fields of Chinese, Indian, Korean and Singaporean art. Applicants should be in the advanced stages of PhD study, or have received their doctoral degree within the last two years.
Associate Editors
Peer-reviewers
Modern Art Asia typically publishes 6-10 articles quarterly. Editors and peer-reviewers will be involved in the preparation of an average of 4-5 articles throughout the year. Editors and peer-reviews may continue to submit articles for publication in Modern Art Asia. Prior experience of editing and publishing is not required. Further guidelines on the peer-review process will be made available on the "contribute" section of our website.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please send a synopsis of your current research, together with a copy of your CV; list of publications; and details of previous editing or publication experience (if applicable). For further information and to submit your application, please contact munro@modernartasia.com.
[from MCLC, 9/15/11]
China Digital Times (CDT) is hiring interns. We are looking for energetic, self-motivated people with an avid interest in China, journalism, and online media. This is a part-time, unpaid internship with the potential to transition to a paid position within a few months. The position is based in Berkeley, CA though for the right candidate it is possible to work remotely.
We are looking for between 2-4 self-motivated and enthusiastic interns for a variety of positions:
All interns must be self-motivated and able to work independently while also being able to work as part of a small team. Familiarity with or willingness to learn the workings of the WordPress blog software and basic HTML is required.
This is a unique opportunity to learn online publishing and news-gathering skills firsthand on one of the most widely-read English news sites about China. We prefer this position to be based in or near Berkeley, CA, though it could be fulfilled remotely by the right candidate. The position allows for flexible hours and the ability to work from home. To apply, please send a brief email explaining why you are interested in the position and your relevant experience to CDT@chinadigitaltimes.net (Put Intern in the Subject line).
[from CAA, 9/16/11]
Japanese Art Research Associate
The Honolulu Academy of Arts invites applicants for a three-year terminal position for emerging scholars as a Japanese Art Research Associate in the Department of Asian Art, starting in January 2012. Funded by an annual grant from the Robert F. Lange Foundation, this position will be responsible for working collaboratively with a team to identify, research and digitally catalogue Japanese woodblock prints, woodblock-printed books and paintings using The Museum System (TMS), and for developing the museum's website using eMuseum to make the Academy's collection available to the public online. The appointee will also be involved in the planning of both in-house and traveling exhibitions of Japanese art, serve as a liaison with Japanese scholars and institutions, and have opportunities to prepare regular rotations of Japanese woodblock prints in the museum's permanent galleries.
The Honolulu Academy of Arts is the only accredited art museum in Hawaii, and has the third largest collection of Japanese woodblock prints in the United States, with over 10,000 prints, including the world's largest collection of prints by Hiroshige. In addition, the Academy has one of the world's leading collections of Japanese rare woodblock-printed books, acquired from the estate of Richard Lane in 2003. The museum maintains an active program of Japan-related exhibitions, including an exhibition on Hokusai currently traveling in Japan, an exhibition on bijin prints scheduled to travel to Europe in 2012, and in-house exhibitions on Hiroshige and shunga also scheduled for 2012.
Requirements: M.A. or higher in Japanese Art History or related field; fluency in Japanese; ability to conduct correspondence and write scholarly text in both Japanese and English; ability to read classical Japanese for purposes of cataloguing Edo-period books. Specialization in Japanese woodblock prints or woodblock-printed books, familiarity with TMS and experience with digital cataloguing of museum collections preferred.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Founded in 1927 by Anna Rice Cooke as her gift to the people of Hawaii, the Honolulu Academy of Arts is Honolulu's cultural center, offering a world-class art collection, an art school, film, music, performance, The Academy Shop and The Pavilion Cafe. The Honolulu Academy of Arts has 30 galleries devoted to selections from its collection of more than 50,000 works of art from Europe, the Americas, Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Pacific; and from antiquity to the present. Artists represented in the collection include Katsushita Hokusai, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Claude Monet, James McNeill Whistler, Pablo Picasso, Robert Rauschenberg, Alice Neel and Andy Warhol. In 2011, the museum merged with The Contemporary Museum, bolstering its holdings of and presentations of contemporary art.
[from AAH, 10/10/11]
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Art History
Department of Art and Design - College of Arts and Sciences
Zayed University, a premier university in the United Arab Emirates, is an innovative institution based on an international model of higher education. With over 750 faculty and staff serving approximately 5900 students across two main campuses – as well as satellite locations - in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the University prepares graduates to become leaders in government, business, civil society, and family life. The University expects its graduates to be fully bilingual in English and Arabic, proficient in the use of computing technology, and strong in quantitative and research skills. The language of instruction and administration at the University is English. Zayed University is fully accredited in the U.A.E. as well as by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the USA. The United Arab Emirates is a progressive country known for its high standard of living and its safe and family-friendly environment.
The Department of Art and Design seeks qualified candidates to teach in the discipline of the History of Art with appointment at the Dubai campus starting February or September 2012.
Our faculty prepare students for careers in the creative arts as well as the design industry within the region and internationally. In addition to teaching responsibilities, they liaise extensively with external constituents to further the mission of the University within the community. The offerings include introductory survey courses, upper-division specialized courses in contemporary as well as regional art and design topics. Candidates with expertise in the area of Culture and Heritage of the Gulf Region, or Islamic Art and Architecture, or related fields, Curating, or Museum Studies are desired.
We seek Faculty who can offer high-quality teaching in the disciplinary area, while contributing to interdisciplinary courses in the University's core curriculum. Successful candidates will have a dedication to the principles of liberal learning, a proven record of excellence in baccalaureate-level teaching and a commitment to scholarship or creative activities, and a substantial level of computer literacy, a commitment to curricular innovation, and a record of professional accomplishment appropriate to their rank. The Department works closely with Faculty colleagues in other University disciplines.
For academic staff, the normal teaching load is three courses per semester, with new course development, scholarly activity, and departmental/University responsibilities accounting for the remaining portion of each full-time faculty position. All courses are taught in English. All faculty participate in policy and curriculum development for the College, as well as participate in the University College's interdisciplinary General Education curriculum.
Successful candidates will fully meet the expectations for the position, which includes a Ph.D. in the History of Art, Cultural Studies, Near Eastern Studies or Middle Eastern Studies with concentrations in visual culture, and a desire to teach within a university setting. Previous teaching experience at the college level is an asset. All teaching positions require the integration of Web-based technology in the classroom and teaching practice plus extensive use of the Internet as part of providing an interactive learning environment.
The University's benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the UAE, housing, a furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.
Please visit our web site www.zu.ac.ae and click on "Employment" to be directed to the recruitment website. In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, the names and contact details of three professional references, a statement of undergraduate teaching philosophy and a statement of scholarly and creative interests (particularly as they might apply to the Middle East, and as to how they might involve undergraduate students). The review of applications will commence in November, and will continue until the position is filled.
[from ASARCA-L, 10/15/11]
Assistant, Associate, or Full Curator: The Arts of Asia and the Islamic World
The Detroit Institute of Arts has been collecting Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Tibetan, South and Southeast Asian, Islamic, and Ancient Near Eastern art since the end of the nineteenth century. While each of these collections includes many works of the highest quality dating from antiquity to the present, none is comprehensive in scope. The Islamic collection was recently reinstalled in new galleries. Highlights of the other collections are currently displayed in temporary spaces, but over the next five years we expect to reinstall those collections in new and expanded galleries of Asian (East, South, and Southeast) and Ancient Near Eastern art.
The new hire will lead a cross-disciplinary team that will plan and implement the reinstallation of the new galleries of Asian art. The search committee will consider candidates specializing in any relevant field, but is especially interested in candidates specializing in Japanese, Chinese, or Korean art. The new hire will report to the Chief Curator. In addition to planning the reinstallation of the permanent galleries, the new hire will be responsible for research on the collections, acquisitions, deaccessions, conservation of objects, and donor cultivation. As appropriate, he/she will have opportunities to develop in-house and/or traveling loan exhibitions. The new hire will assist in the production of grant applications. He/she will be expected to maintain and develop their scholarly expertise and contacts, and to disseminate the fruits of their original research via appropriate scholarly talks, publications, and exhibitions. Other duties as assigned.
A Ph.D. is preferred. An M.A. is required. Appropriate language skills are expected. Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to work successfully with cross-disciplinary teams; strong written and verbal communications skills; and strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment are essential.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Title and salary commensurate with experience.
[Applications with writing sample] (no more than twenty double-spaced pages), and three professional references to
The Detroit Institute of Arts
Organization Development and Human Resources
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
or e-mail to <hrjobs@dia.org>.
The Detroit Institute of Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
[from AAS, 10/17/11]
Director, China Center
The University of Minnesota invites nominations and applications for the position of Director, China Center. The China Center is the University of Minnesota's bridge to the Greater China. Since 1979, the China Center has worked to strengthen the bridge of understanding, friendship, exchange, and cooperation between U.S. and Chinese people and cultures.
Essential Qualifications: M.A. or relevant terminal degree; fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English language; evidence of effective collaboration with individuals in U.S. and foreign academia, industry, and public agencies; excellent public relations and cross-cultural skills and knowledge of Chinese culture and protocol; experience working in a higher education institution; experience developing international exchange and research projects; supervisory and budget management experience; high degree of professionalism.
Job description & application procedure: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=98016. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
[from H-ASIA, 10/24/11]
Field Editor
Dissertation Reviews is a web platform featuring friendly, non-critical overviews of recently defended Ph.D. dissertations. Each review provides a summary of the author's main arguments, the particular scholarly conversation in which s/he is engaging, and the main source bases for the research. By focusing on the window of time between dissertation defense and first book publication, our goal is to offer scholars a glimpse of the immediate present of each field. Such awareness, we feel, leads to more dynamic, informed, collegial, and innovative scholarly communities.
We are looking for dynamic, early- to mid-career scholars to help us bring Dissertation Reviews to new disciplines and fields in all areas of the humanities and social sciences.
As a Field Editor, you would collaborate closely with the editorial staff to develop a new branch of Dissertation Reviews. Specifically, you would:
All early- and mid-career faculty, post-doc, and advanced Ph.D. students in the humanities and social sciences are eligible to apply.
As the the ideal candidate, you are:
All fields, disciplines, and areas in the humanities and social sciences are eligible. As part of the application process (details below), we ask that you recommend a particular area, field, or discipline that you believe would benefit from, and contribute to, the Dissertation Reviews network. There is no restriction whatsoever on focus, only on scope: we ask that the proposed rubric be "medium-sized"--i.e., not too large, not too small. Recent successful recommendations include South Asian Studies, Religious Studies, Russian History, English Linguistics, and Science Studies, among others. And there's no need to have the rubric perfected from the start: we will collaborate with you to help determine the ideal thematic, theoretical, temporal and spatial contours of the new branch.
Please email us at dissertationreviews@gmail.com with following items:
Brief Statement addressing:
- the field/discipline/area you are applying to help develop and edit
- how and why the scholars and scholarship in this field would, in your opinion, benefit from and contribute to the Dissertation Reviews community
- how your own background and credentials speak to the eligibility items listed aboveCV (2 pp. or less)
Thomas S. Mullaney
Assistant Professor
Department of History
Stanford University
[from MCLC, 11/6/11]
Research Assistant Position in Chinese Cultural History, Media, or Literature
Starting date: immediately
Duration: 6 months
This position is designed for work on a research project on contemporary Chinese cultural history, media, or literature, with the opportunity of joint publication (English medium). The project examines Chinese cultural history, medias, literary writings, Internet writings, blogs, and works of art to investigate issues including urban culture, digital dissent, resistance, women´s writings and transcultural dynamics.
Desired qualifications include: PhD (or near completion) in Chinese Studies, Literary/Cultural Studies or Media Studies with focus on China; excellent Chinese reading skills; excellent English writing skills; research experience
Salary according to University of St Gallen guidelines. For inquiries please contact:
Professor Daria Berg
Chinese Studies
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of St. Gallen
Gatterstrasse 1
CH-9010 St Gallen
Switzerland.
[courtesy of L. Brooks, 11/14/11]
The curatorial department at the Rubin Museum of Art is seeking an intern with Tibetan language proficiency. If you know a student or recent graduate who might be interested in this opportunity, please feel free to forward this information to them. The Spring 2012 internship descriptions are attached and pasted below and can also be found on our website.
Rubin Museum of Art is home to a comprehensive collection of art from the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Through changing exhibitions and an array of engaging public programs, the Rubin Museum offers opportunities to explore the artistic legacy of the Himalayan region and to appreciate its place in the context of world cultures.
Interns in all museum departments are invited to participate several group activities per semester: Brown-bag lunches: staff guests discuss their jobs as well as their educational, professional, and artistic backgrounds allowing interns to learn about various museum departments and careers. Private tours of NYC cultural organizations: these trips are designed to expose interns to the broader New York City arts world, as well as the field of Himalayan studies. Past tours have included: Asia Society, ICP, Latse Contemporary Tibetan Cultural Library, and CUE Art Foundation.
All internships are unpaid. Academic requirements may be fulfilled by arrangement with the individual college or university.
[courtesy of E. Lan, 11/18/11]
Curatorial Assistant, Korean art
Part-time, Twenty (20) Hours/Week
The Asian Art Museum is seeking a flexible, resourceful, and motivated individual to provide curatorial assistance and administrative support to the Curator of Korean Art. The incumbent will assist in programs and projects related to the Korean Art department, including research, cataloguing, acquisition, conservation, education, exhibition, registration, and publication. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual to actively support a dynamic curatorial department during an exciting time in the museum's history.
The Curatorial Assistant will:
Minimum Qualifications:
Compensation:
$18.93-22.74 per hour with an excellent benefits package*
*Please note: 1. New hires start at the beginning of the salary range. 2. This position is represented by SEIU 1021.
Apply online at www.asianart.org (http://bit.ly/nW7i0v) or send a letter of interest and resume immediately to:
HUMAN RESOURCES
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
fax (415) 861-2359.
The Asian Art Museum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
[from H-NET, 11/16/11]
Curator of Japanese and Korean Art
The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) seeks applications for the position of Curator of Japanese and Korean Art, which has been funded through a generous grant from the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation.
The curator has primary responsibility for the development, presentation, and interpretation of the Museum's collection of Japanese and Korean art and is expected to play a leading role in the development of exhibitions and programs. The curator is also responsible for representing SAM and fostering relationships with a broad range of external constituencies.
SAM is a vibrant museum with three sites in different Seattle neighborhoods. Our vision statement is "SAM Connects Art to Life," and all of our activities proceed from a desire to deepen the relationship between art and audience. In 2007 the Museum expanded the downtown building and introduced a new approach to installing the collection in which intersections between cultures and between past and present are emphasized. We encourage collaborations with other departments, with artists, and with other cultural institutions.
The Asian collections are primarily showcased in the museum's 1933 building, now called the Seattle Asian Art Museum, located in Volunteer Park. In 2009 about 100 masterworks from the collection traveled to five venues in Japan under the exhibition title Luminous Jewels: Masterpieces of Asian Art from the Seattle Art Museum. An expanded version of the exhibition, Luminous: The Art of Asia, is currently on view at the Seattle Art Museum downtown.
The Japanese collection is one of the finest outside of Japan and one of the top five in the United States. Several of its nearly 3000 objects would be registered as Important Cultural Property if still in Japan. Ink paintings, calligraphy, Buddhist sculpture and metalwork are important highlights, as are ceramics dating from the third millennium BC to the 20th century. Masterpieces include Deer Scroll by Tawaraya Sôtatsu (1576-1643), with calligraphy by Honami Koetsu (1558-1637), and a section from the handscroll Hell of Shrieking Sounds from the Jigoku zoshi (early Kamakura period). A suiboku landscape attributed to the 15th-century artist Shubun, a pair of folding screens, Scenes of Life In and Around the Capital (Rakuchu rakugai-zu), and a selection of Ukiyo-e paintings are also noteworthy. The Japanese textile collection is one of the strongest outside of Japan thanks to a donation of almost 100 works from Bagley and Virginia Wright in 1989 and a subsequent gift of 550 textiles in 2001 from the Christensen Fund. Significant recent gifts include a group of 100 modern Japanese paintings from the collection of Griffith and Patricia Way, and 60 ukiyo-e prints donated by Allan and Mary Kollar.
The Korean collection is small but growing, with particular strength in ceramics and contemporary ceramics and calligraphy.
We are seeking creative, energetic candidates with:
Qualified applicants should view the complete job posting at http://www.seattleartmuseum.org /jobs. Applicants will be asked to submit a completed application, cover letter, curriculum vita, and references. Deadline for applications: Open Until Filled.
Seattle Art Museum is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring a diverse perspective are especially encouraged to apply.
We will consider reasonable accommodations for those applicants with disabilities who may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions/duties. Please contact the Human Resource Department for additional information.
[from jobs.ac.uk, 12/1/11]
Director, University Museum and Art Gallery
Ref: 201100978
The University of Hong Kong is a leading international comprehensive research university in the Asia-Pacific region, with more than 100 teaching departments and sub-divisions of studies and learning, and over 60 research institutes and centres. There is currently an enrolment of some 17,000 students (6,500 at postgraduate level). Research students are from more than 48 countries. The medium of instruction is English. The University is committed to the pursuit of international academic standards, and excellence in scholarship as well as research.
Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.
Applications are invited for appointment as Director of the University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) from 1 July 2012, on a three- to five-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal. Subject to the approval of the relevant academic body, the Director may be accorded a concurrent academic title.
Applicants should preferably have a doctoral degree in art history, museum studies or a related field, with teaching experience, proven academic and professional leadership, as well as extensive connections with museums and cultural institutions in Hong Kong, China and internationally. Substantial professional experience in museum work, preferably in both the curatorial and administrative areas, and fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in Chinese is an advantage. UMAG has a staff force of about 17.
The Director will actively participate in the formulation and implementation of future directions and strategies, be able to steer UMAG with a focus on, and an understanding of, community needs and art world trends. As Director, he/she should be a team player who will provide academic leadership and assume management responsibilities, and be willing to work with other departments and units of the University to teach courses and supervise research. He/she will also be responsible for the management of the permanent and on-loan collections; organization of cultural activities and special exhibitions; planning and overseeing museum publications; selection, design and display of artworks on various parts of the campus; strengthening the University's links with other art museums, cultural bodies and interested parties; fund-raising and networking with donors; and publicity through various media.
A globally competitive remuneration package commensurate with the appointee's qualifications and experience will be offered. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary, with also leave, and medical benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.
Applicants should send a completed application form by e-mail to rdirumag@hku.hk. Application form (152/708) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/form-ext.doc, and further particulars can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/. Review of applications will start from 14 December 2011, until the post is filled.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy.
[from AAS, 12/5/11]
Production Editor
Reporting to the director of the Asia Center publications program, the production editor manages editing, design, typesetting, and production from manuscript through bound books. Responsible for all aspects of publication of 4-5 books a year and serves as the principal contact with authors throughout the production process. Writes catalog and other advertising copy. Edits approximately 2-3 titles a year for organization, substance, accuracy, and style. Helps to maintain a pool of freelance editors, proofreaders, graphic artists, and indexers adequate to the program's needs. Assists director with tasks related to the publication of new books, paperbacks, and reprints. Required: graduate degree in Asian Studies or related field; working knowledge of Japanese or Korean; two to three years of related experience, with at least one year of in-house publishing experience; in-house proofreading and take-home editorial tests. Desired: excellent proofreading skills, familiarity with basic editorial principles and scholarly conventions, knowledge of desktop publishing. Note: this is a part-time position of 17.5 hours/week. Please apply through the ASPIRE jobs database at the Harvard University employment website (req. ID 25509BR).
[from CAA, 12/13/11]
Curator, Nepalese Art
The Rubin Museum of Art, opened October, 2004, is a non-profit cultural and educational institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and publication of Himalayan art. The museum has a staff of 100, an annual budget of approximately $15 million, a substantial endowment, and a growing and increasingly distinguished collection of approximately 2,500 works of art from the Himalayan region and surrounding areas. The exhibitions, acquisitions and publications programs are both active and ambitious, and require the dedicated expertise of a diverse and committed curatorial staff of eight, at various professional levels. This position reports directly to the Chief Curator.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Requirements:
Competitive salary, depending upon experience and accomplishments. Competitive benefits package accompanies this full-time position.
[Apply for the job from the CAA Online Career Center.]
[from CAC, 1/3/12]
Recruitment for a new Chair
Chinese Arts Centre in Manchester is the UK's international agency for Chinese contemporary visual arts.
From 2012, we will receive a significant increase in our funding from Arts Council England becoming a National Portfolio Organisation. We are currently seeking a new Chair willing to be an active and energetic champion for Chinese Arts Centre.
We are keen to hear from people who will be committed to the organisation, have strategic connections, particularly within the non-arts private and public sectors, and be able to give the necessary time, energy and commitment to help lead Chinese Arts Centre through the next stages of our development.
We strive to achieve a "balanced" board with half of our members being of Chinese descent believing they can bring valuable experience and understanding of Chinese culture and society. We are particularly keen to attract a Chair from such a background to maintain that balance.
You can download the recruitment information pack from Chinese_Arts_Centre_Chair_Recruitment_Information_131211.pdf.
If you are interested in an initial informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Howard Rifkin, Trustee and Chair of Appointments Committee Chinese Arts Centre on +44 (0)7724 190 625.
[from ASARCA-L, 1/12/12]
For several of our renowned auction house and arts business clients we are seeking to fill Specialist and Advisor positions in Chinese Works of Art, both Contemporary and Traditional, in New York, San Francisco and Hong Kong. All applicants will have senior-level experience with sourcing work and a strong client base, and an extensive understanding of related markets and trends in the US, China and globally. Specialist applicants for the New York and San Francisco positions will have at least 5 years' experience with a gallery or auction house, with management experience preferred. Advisor applicants for the Hong Kong position will have 7-10 years' experience in an auction house, arts advisory or gallery and the ability to liaise with investment finance staff for the purposes of establishing collateral value for individual work and collections. BA in art history and Mandarin required along with the ability to travel. Highly competitive salaries and extensive benefits. These are excellent opportunities for dynamic, ambitious and independently-motivated professionals. Please send resume with detailed cover letter and contact information for at least 3 references to gthomas@artstaffing.com.
Geri Thomas
Thomas & Associates, Inc.
6 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
tel (212) 779-7059
fax (212) 779-7096
[from H-NET, 1/17/12]
Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship
The School of Humanities and Sciences at Ithaca College announces a Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship for 2012-13. The fellowship supports promising scholars who are committed to diversity in the academy in order to better prepare them for tenure track appointments within liberal arts or comprehensive colleges/universities.
Applications are welcome in the following areas: Anthropology, Art History, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies and Sciences, History, Philosophy and Religion, Psychology, and Sociology. The Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity, which houses the African Diaspora Studies and the Latino/a studies minors, also welcomes applications. The School of Humanities and Sciences houses additional interdisciplinary minors that may be of interest to candidates: Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Muslim Cultures, Native American Studies, and Women's Studies. Fellows who successfully obtain the Ph.D. and show an exemplary record of teaching and scholarship and engagement in academic service throughout their fellowship, may be considered as candidates for tenure-eligible appointments anticipated to begin in the fall of 2013.
Fellowship is anticipated for the academic year (August 16, 2012 to May 31, 2013) and is non-renewable. The fellow will receive a $30,000 stipend, $3,000 in travel/professional development support, office space, health benefits, and access to Ithaca College and Cornell University libraries. The fellow will teach one course in the fall semester and one course in the spring semester and be invited to speak about her/his dissertation research in relevant classes and at special events at Ithaca College. Enrollment in an accredited program leading to a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. educational institution, evidence of superior academic achievement, and commitment to a career in teaching at the college or university level required. Candidates must also be authorized to work in the United States. Prior to August 15, 2012, the fellow must be advanced to candidacy at his or her home institution with an approved dissertation proposal. Preference will be given to those candidates in the final writing stages of their dissertation.
Successful candidates will show evidence of superior academic achievement, a high degree of promise of continuing achievement as scholars and teachers, a capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds, sustained personal engagement with communities that are underrepresented in the academy and an ability to bring this asset to learning, teaching, and scholarship at the college and university level, and a likelihood of using the diversity of human experience as an educational resource in teaching and scholarship.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
Interested individuals should apply online at www.icjobs.org and submit a CV/resume, a cover letter, two sample syllabi, a list of references and a transcript. Questions about the online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000.
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