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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Residential Fellowship Program: University of Connecticut Humanities Institute
University of Connecticut
Academic Year 2010-2011
University of Connecticut
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MARCH 15, 2010
UCHI is now welcoming applications from external scholars for the Faculty Residential Fellowship program. The application deadline is January 15, 2010.
Faculty Residential Fellowships are opportunities for individuals to pursue advanced work in the humanities and related social sciences. Applicants may be faculty members of colleges or universities, or independent scholars and writers.
Projects may contribute to scholarly knowledge or to the general public's understanding of the humanities. Recipients might eventually produce scholarly articles, a monograph on a specialized subject, a book on a broad topic, an archaeological site report, a translation, an edition, or other scholarly tools.
Faculty Residential Fellowships support projects that can be completed during the tenure of an award or those that are part of a long-term endeavor. Applicants should have held the Ph.D. for four years or more or possess a record of professional accomplishment.
Faculty Residential Fellowships do not support projects to study teaching methods or theories. Neither do they support surveys of courses and programs or the preparation of institutional curricula.
Tenure normally covers an uninterrupted period of from nine to twelve whole months. External fellows receive a stipend of $40,000, faculty library privileges, and assistance in locating housing as well as an invigorating intellectual environment.
See the University of Connecticut Humanities Institute website for additional information and application forms ( web.uconn.edu/uchi/home.php ).
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Beatrice Bain Research Group
University of California, Berkeley
Scholars in Residence Program
Academic Year 2010-2011
Ohio State University
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MARCH 15, 2010
The Beatrice Bain Research Group (BBRG) is the University of California at
Berkeley’s critical feminist research center, established in 1986 to
support and coordinate feminist scholarship across disciplines. The BBRG
is particularly interested in enabling research on gender in its
intersections with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, nation, religion,
postcoloniality, globalization and transnational feminisms.
THE BBRG SCHOLARS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Among its programs and activities, the BBRG has a Scholars In Residence
Program. Under the auspices of this Program, each year the BBRG hosts a
new group of approximately fifteen competitively selected scholars from
the U.S. and abroad for a period of one academic year. (For periods of two
weeks to one semester, please see the BBRG’s Affiliated Scholars Program).
The BBRG Scholars In Residence Program is open to senior and junior
faculty (tenured and untenured), visiting scholars, postdoctoral scholars
and independent scholars, from any country, whose work is centrally on
gender and women. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. at least one
year prior to the projected beginning of their residency at BBRG.
The BBRG provides its Scholars In Residence with the following: visiting
scholar status at University of California at Berkeley; access to
University of California at Berkeley libraries and library privileges; a
library orientation session customized for the purposes of the Scholar In
Residence’s research; the possibility of University of California at
Berkeley student research assistants; shared office space; shared computer
and internet access; a BBRG Scholars Writing/Reading Group which meets
bi-monthly; and a forum for BBRG Scholars In Residence to present their
scholarly or creative work to the Berkeley campus community and the
public.
Scholars are expected to be in residence from September 1, 2010 to May 15,
2011, but are also welcome to remain in residence throughout the summer of
2011 if they wish. From September 1, 2010 to May 15, 2011, scholars are
expected to attend the bi-monthly BBRG Scholars Writing/Reading Group
meetings and other BBRG events. The BBRG is non-stipendiary, and thus
Scholars in Residence provide their own financial support during the
residency. There is a $200 affiliation fee which scholars accepted to the
BBRG Scholars In Residence Program must pay to the Visiting Scholar and
Postdoctoral Affairs Office at University of California at Berkeley.
Non-U.S. scholars must pay for all J-1 visa application fees both at
University of California at Berkeley and in their home countries.
BBRG SCHOLARS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Three copies of the materials listed below must be received by March 15,
2010. Please submit all materials in English (with the possible exception
of supporting materials and reference letters for international scholars,
see below). Unfortunately, late or incomplete applications can not be
considered.
Please send all materials to the following address:
Professor Paola Bacchetta, BBRG Director
Applications/ BBRG Scholars In Residence Program
Beatrice Bain Research Group
616 Barrows Hall
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720
USA
1. Application Form (PDF)
(can be found at http://bbrg.berkeley.edu/scholarprog.html )
(print and complete)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Abstract of Research or Creative Project (proposed for the BBRG
appointment period). The maximum length should be 200 words or less. If
your application is accepted, this abstract will be posted on the BBRG
website.
4. Description of Research or Creative Project (proposed for the BBRG
appointment period). The maximum length should be 1,500 words. The entire
document should be double-spaced, in 12 point typeface, with one inch
margins.
5. Supporting materials. Scholars in the humanities, social sciences and
natural sciences should submit photocopies of a written work (such as an
article, book chapter, or draft thereof) not to exceed 30 pages. Artists
should submit photos of artwork; film-makers, copies of films; musicians,
a CD copy of their creative work; and creative writers, a text (fiction,
non-fiction, play or part thereof) not to exceed 30 pages. Journalists
should submit articles not to exceed 30 pages. Please provide a self
addressed, stamped envelope or container, or an envelope or container and
your fed ex account number, if you wish to have your materials returned to
you.
NB: International applicants who wish to submit supporting materials in
languages other than English are requested to first contact the BBRG at
bbrg@berkeley.edu .
6. Two letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals in your
field.
NB: International applicants who wish to have letters of recommendation
sent in languages other than English are requested to first contact the
BBRG at bbrg@berkeley.edu .
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Crime & Justice Summer Research Institute: Broadening Perspectives & Participation
July 12 – 30, 2010
Ohio State University
Faculty pursuing tenure and career success in research-intensive institutions, academics transitioning from teaching to research institutions, and faculty members carrying out research in teaching contexts will be interested in this Summer Research Institute. Organized by Lauren J. Krivo and Ruth D. Peterson and funded by the National Science Foundation and Ohio State University, the institute is designed to promote successful research projects and careers among faculty from underrepresented groups working in areas of crime and criminal justice. During the institute, each participant will complete an ongoing project (either a research paper or grant proposal) in preparation for journal submission or agency funding review. In addition, participants will gain information that will serve as a tool-kit tailored to successful navigation of the academic setting. The Summer Research Institute will provide participants with:
- Resources for completing their research projects;
- Senior faculty mentors in their areas of study;
- Opportunities to network with junior and senior scholars;
- Workshops addressing topics related to publishing, professionalization, and career planning;
- Travel expenses to Ohio, housing in a trendy Columbus neighborhood, and living expenses.
The institute will culminate in a research symposium where participants present their completed research before a scholarly audience.
Completed applications must be postmarked by February 5, 2010. To download the application form, please see our web site ( http://cjrc.osu.edu/rdcj-n/summerinstitute) . All applicants must hold regular tenure-track positions in U.S. institutions and demonstrate how their participation broadens participation of underrepresented groups in crime and justice research. Graduate students without tenure track appointments are not eligible for this program. Please direct all inquiries to cjrcinstitute@osu.edu.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Gaius Charles Bolin Dissertation and Post-MFA Fellowships
Enhanced program to continue in academic year 2010-2011
The Gaius Charles Bolin Fellowships at Williams College are designed to promote diversity on college faculties by encouraging students from underrepresented groups to complete a terminal graduate degree and to pursue careers in college teaching.
The Bolin Fellowships are two-year residencies at Williams, and up to three scholars or artists are appointed each year. Fellows devote the bulk of the first year to the completion of dissertation work—or in the case of MFA applicants, building their professional portfolios—while also teaching one course as a faculty member in one of the College’s academic departments or programs. The second year of residency (ideally with degree in hand) is spent on academic career development while again teaching just one course.
Gaius Charles Bolin was the first black graduate of Williams. The fellowship program was founded in 1985, on the centennial of his admission to the College.
Eligibility:
The Bolin Fellowships are awarded to applicants from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, those who are first-generation college graduates, women in predominantly male fields, or disabled scholars.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who intend to pursue a professorial career in the U.S. PhD candidates must have completed all doctoral work except the dissertation by the end of the current academic year. MFA candidates must be recent recipients of the degree; only those with degrees granted in 2009, or to be granted in 2010, are eligible to apply.
Terms:
The annual stipend for the position is $33,000. The College will also provide health and dental benefits, housing assistance, academic support including office space and computer and library privileges, and an allowance of up to $4,000 for research-related expenses.
During the period of residence at Williams, the Bolin Fellows will be affiliated with an appropriate department or program, and will be expected to teach one one-semester course each year, normally in the fall semester of year one and the spring semester of year two.
Application:
Candidates should submit two full sets in hard copy (electronic applications will not be accepted) of each of the following materials, to be received by December 1, 2009:
* a cover letter with a description of teaching interests within one of the departments or programs at Williams;
* a full curriculum vitae;
* a graduate school transcript and three confidential letters of recommendation;
* PhD applicants: a copy of the dissertation prospectus, preferably limited to 10-15 pp., and a timetable for completion of the degree.
* Post MFA applicants: project description and representations of work, as described below (self-addressed stamped envelope required for return of originals):
* Writers: 2-3 short stories, 10-15 poems, or novel passages not to exceed 50 pages;
* Visual Artists: 20 images (35 mm slides or DVDs);
* Theatre Artists: video documentation of work performed or directed;
digital or hard-copy sample of design portfolio;
* Musicians: complete list of works or significant performances, plus 3 scores or recordings of compositions/performances;
* Choreographers/Dancers: video documentation of performance;
* Film and Video: DVDs as appropriate.
Apply To:
Andrea Danyluk
Acting Dean of the Faculty – GCBDF
Williams College
P.O. Box 141
Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267
Questions:
Email Gail Burda ( gburda@williams.edu)
Notification:
Candidates will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision by early March, 2010.
Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts with easy access to the culturally rich cities of Albany, Boston, and New York City. The College is committed to building and supporting a diverse population of approximately 2000 students, and to fostering an inclusive faculty, staff and curriculum. Williams has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Fellowship, Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies
Guidelines
The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies at the University of Virginia invites scholars whose work focuses on Africa and/or the African Diaspora to apply for a two-year post-doctoral research and teaching fellowship, beginning August 25, 2010 and ending August 24, 2012. This residential fellowship is a two year appointment and carries an annual salary of $45,000 plus benefits.
Deadlines
Applications and application materials (transcripts and letters of reference) must be received by Monday, December 1, 2009 for consideration.
Fellowship appointment begins: August 25, 2010
Eligibility
The competition for the Woodson Institute fellowship is open to qualified candidates without restriction as to citizenship or current residence. Former employees of the University of Virginia may not apply against a deadline which falls within the twelve months immediately following the termination of their University of Virginia employment. Applicants for the post-doctoral fellowship must have been awarded their Ph.D. by the time of application or furnish proof that it will be received prior to June 30, 2010. Please note: Individuals may not apply for the Woodson predoctoral and post-doctoral fellowships at the same time.
Conditions
The post-doctoral fellow must be in residence at the University of Virginia for the duration of the award period, and must agree to teach one course per year in the African-American and African Studies program to be offered in the Fall or the Spring. Woodson fellows are expected to attend twice-monthly workshops and to make at least one formal presentation of their work to the University community.
How to apply
To apply, please submit a candidate profile through Jobs@UVA ; https://jobs.virginia.edu search on Posting Number 0603008.
Applications must be received and completed by Monday, December 1, 2009.
The following materials, with the exception of the letters of reference, should be uploaded to Jobs@UVA
Letter of application stating interest in the program.
Curriculum Vitae, which should include the following: personal information; date(s) and location(s) of degree(s) earned; honors and awards; lectures and conference presentations; publications; names of referees.
A project description, including title, not to exceed seven double-spaced pages. It should indicate the nature of the research to be completed during the period of the fellowship award, as well as the significance of this work. The project description should include a detailed research plan giving concrete objectives to be achieved during the award period. For post-doctoral candidates, the objectives should include a statement of publication plans for the proposed research and writing. Project descriptions exceeding seven double-spaced pages will not be considered.
Three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to the Woodson Institute by persons qualified to evaluate proposal for which support is being sought. (Original only)
Reference letters should be sent to:
Selection Committee
Residential Research Fellowships
The Carter G. Woodson Institute
108 Minor Hall
P.O. Box 400162
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4162
Review Procedure
All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed by a committee constituted of Woodson Institute Faculty and Affiliates according to the following research and teaching missions of the Institute:
1) We value research that is at the cutting edge of the fields of African American Studies, African Studies, and Afro-Caribbean Studies, and in those disciplines within the humanities and social sciences traditionally attuned to these fields.
2) Although candidates may be positioned critically in traditional disciplines, their work must be rigorously interdisciplinary without diminishing intellectual depth.
3) Such work should advance received scholarship in the fields of African American, African, and Afro-Caribbean Studies – its key theories, methods, themes, and problems.
3) We especially seek work that elucidates the trans-continental experiences and discourses related to the social, historical, and cultural construction of people of African descent through both traditional and recent approaches -- Pan-Africanism, Afrocentrism, Trans-Atlantic Studies, African Diaspora Studies, critical race theory, and cultural studies.
4) We seek work that advances theories on the construction of race, and race in relation to other social identities – class, gender, sexuality, nationality, disability – as well as that which focuses on refining methods of interdisciplinary scholarship on race.
5) We encourage research in these fields that engage the professions -- law, medicine, social work, public policy, education, architecture and planning -- in innovative ways.
6) We will favor candidates whose research can be readily adapted for the creation of courses and pedagogies directly pertinent to the Institute's curriculum in African American and Diasporic studies.
Proposals will be judged on the basis of the following criteria:
The significance of the proposed work
The qualifications of the applicant
Familiarity with existing relevant research literature
The research design of the project
The promise of completion within the award period
Preference will be given to applicants whose field research is already substantially completed.
Notification
Applicants will be notified by mail of the committee's decision in early March 2010.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Postdoctoral and Transition Program for Academic Diversity Fellowship - New York University
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor's provides a fellowship to support promising scholars
and educators from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, and
other diverse groups whose life experience, research experience, and
employment background will contribute significantly to academic
excellence at NYU.
Deadline(s): 11/30/2009
Contact:
Address: Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Development
70 Washington Square South, #1230
New York, NY 10012
U.S.A.
E-mail: ptpfellowship@nyu.edu
Program URL: http://www.nyu.edu/diversity/academics.research/fellowship.html
Duration: 2 YEAR(s)
OBJECTIVES:
Support is provided to promising scholars and educators from
different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, and other diverse groups
whose life experience, research experience, and employment background
will contribute significantly to academic excellence at NYU.
ELIGIBILITY
The fellowship program is open to all areas of study at the
University. Candidates from the following three categories may apply:
Graduate students in the final year of their dissertation;
Postdoctoral students who have completed their dissertation within the
last three years; and Professionals transitioning to academic careers
(for those in fields for which the doctorate is not the terminal
degree).
FUNDING
Fellows receive an annual stipend of $40,000 as well as allowances
for housing ($20,000), research ($2,000), and one-time relocation
($3,000). The University also provides a medical and dental benefits
package. The sponsor will award five in-residence fellowships in
2010. The two-year appointments, which have a possibility of a
third-year extension, begin in September 2010 and end in August 2012.
Fellows teach a maximum of one course per semester.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Law and Social Science
Dissertation Fellowship & Mentoring Program
The Law and Society Association, in collaboration with the American Bar Foundation and the National Science Foundation, seeks applications for the Law and Social Science Dissertation Fellowship and Mentoring Program (LSS Fellowship).
Awards
Fellowships are held in residence at the American Bar Foundation in Chicago, IL, where Fellows are expected to participate in the intellectual life of the ABF, including participation in a weekly seminar series. LSS Fellows will receive a stipend of $27,000 per year beginning fall 2010 and are eligible for up to two years of support. Fellows will attend LSA annual meetings in both years of the fellowship and the Graduate Student Workshop in the first year of the fellowship. Fellows will receive up to $1,500 for research and travel expenses each year. Relocation expenses up to $2,500 may be reimbursed one time.
Eligibility
Third-, fourth-, and fifth-year graduate students who specialize in the field of law and social science and whose research interests include law and inequality are invited to apply. Fellowship applicants should be students in a Ph.D. program in a social science department or an interdisciplinary program. Humanities students pursuing empirically-based social science dissertations are welcome to apply. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply.
Application Materials Required
Applicants should submit: (1) a 1-2 page letter of application; (2) a 2-3 page description of a research project or interest that relates to law and inequality (broadly defined) with a statement of how the applicant became interested in the research topic; (3) a resume or curriculum vitae; (4) a writing sample (a paper written for a graduate-level course or dissertation prospectus); and (5) three letters of recommendation from faculty members (including one from the faculty member who will serve as the departmental liaison - typically the applicant's advisor). If you are also applying for the American Bar Foundation Doctoral Fellowship, please indicate so in your cover letter.
Please send TWO complete sets of application materials by December 1, 2009. One set to Mary McClintock, Law and Society Association, University of Massachusetts, 40 Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01003-9244; and the other to Allison Lynch,
Administrative Associate for Academic Affairs and Research Administration, American Bar Foundation, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611.
For more information, see www.lawandsociety.org or contact Mary McClintock at LSA, lsa@lawandsociety.org or Laura Beth Nielsen at lnielsen@abfn.org.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Law and Social Science
Dissertation Fellowship & Mentoring Program
Doctoral Fellowships in Law and Social Science
2010 - 2011
Purpose
The American Bar Foundation is committed to developing the next generation of scholars in the field of law and social science. The purpose of the fellowships is to encourage original and significant research on law, the legal profession, and legal institutions.
Eligibility
For the Doctoral/Post-Doctoral Fellowships, applications are invited from outstanding students who are candidates for Ph.D. degrees in the social sciences. Applicants must have completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation by September 1, 2010. Applicants who will have completed the dissertation prior to September 1, 2010 are also welcome to apply. Doctoral and proposed research must be in the general area of sociolegal studies or in social scientific approaches to law, the legal profession, or legal institutions. The research must address significant issues in the field and show promise of a major contribution to social scientific understanding of law and legal process. Minority students are especially encouraged to apply.
Awards
Fellows receive a stipend of $27,000 for 12 months. Fellows also may request up to $1,500 to reimburse expenses associated with research, travel to meet with advisors, or travel to conferences at which papers are presented. Relocation expenses up to $2,500 may be reimbursed on application.
Tenure
Fellowships are awarded for 12 months, beginning, September 1, 2010.
Conditions
Fellowships are held in residence at the American Bar Foundation. Appointments to fellowships are full time. Fellows are expected to participate fully in the academic life of the ABF so that they may develop close collegial ties with other scholars in residence.
Application Process
Applications must include: (1) a dissertation abstract or proposal with an outline of the substance and methods of the research; (2) two letters of reference, one of which must be from a supervisor of the dissertation; and (3) a curriculum vitae. In addition, at the applicant's option, a short sample of written work may be submitted.
Applications for this fellowship must be received no later than December 15, 2009.
For questions about the terms of the fellowship, contact Victoria Saker Woeste (Chair, Appointments Committee) at vswoeste@abfn.org.
Application materials should be directed to: Allison Lynch, Administrative Associate for Academic Affairs and Research Administration, American Bar Foundation, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 4th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60611, (312)988-6548, alynch@abfn.org.
ABF Website: www.americanbarfoundation.org
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for minority scholars in the final
stages of their doctoral work who need only to finish the dissertation
to complete requirements for the Ph.D., in a effort to encourage these
Fellows to consider a liberal arts college as a place to begin their
careers as teachers and scholars. The one-year fellowship is at
Kenyon College in Ohio. Fellows are expected to complete their
dissertations during the year. A $32,500 stipend is provided.
Contact: Professor Theodore O. Mason, Jr.
Address: Dissertation Fellowship Search Committee Co-Chair
Office of the Provost
Gambier, OH 43022
Program URL: http://www.kenyon.edu/x27112.xmlm
Phone: 740-427-5000
OBJECTIVES:
The program is for scholars in the final stages of their doctoral
work who need only to finish the dissertation to complete requirements
for the Ph.D. The sponsor hopes the experience of living and working
for a year at Kenyon College will encourage these fellows to consider
a liberal arts college as a place to begin their careers as teachers
and scholars. In the past, fellowships have been awarded in: African
and African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Art
History, Asian Studies, Biology, English, History, Math, Modern
Languages and Literatures (Spanish), Music, Religious Studies,
Sociology, and Women's and Gender Studies.
The Fellow is expected to write the dissertation and to teach one
course each semester, usually in the Fellow's general research area.
Fellows are also expected to offer a College lecture or Departmental
seminar on the dissertation topic at some point during the academic
year in residence. The sponsor assumes that the Fellow will
participate in the intellectual life of his/her home department, as
well as in the broader cultural life of the College. The sponsor's
primary expectation, however, and the main focus of this fellowship,
is the completion of the dissertation.
ELIGIBILITY:
Eligibility to apply is limited to: citizens or nationals of the
United States at the time of application; members of underrepresented
groups (e.g., ethnic minorities; women in fields that attract mostly
men, or men in fields that attract mostly women; and persons who are
first-generation college attendees); individuals who are enrolled in a
research-based PhD program in one of the following fields--African and
African American, American Studies, Anthropology, Art, Art History,
Asian Studies, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classics, Dance,
Drama, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, History, Humanities,
International Studies, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages
and Literature, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Political
Science, Public Policy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Scientific
Computing, Sociology, and Women's and Gender Studies; individuals who
aspire to a teaching and research career; and persons who have not yet
earned a doctoral degree at any time and in any field.
FUNDING:
The sponsor will provide a stipend of $32,500, plus health
benefits, housing, and a small moving allowance. The sponsor will
also provide an allowance to cover travel to conferences or for
consultation with the dissertation director. The sponsor will assist
the Fellow in finding college housing. The Fellow will be provided an
office, a networked computer, and secretarial support services.
DEADLINE NOTE:
Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2009 and will
continue until the fellowship is awarded.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - University of South Florida Postdoctoral Scholars
Sustainable Societies
The University of South Florida has embarked on an ambitious program to
enhance its rising stature as a pre-eminent research university with
state, national and global impact, and position itself for membership in
the Association of American Universities through: (1) Expanding
world-class interdisciplinary research, creative and scholarly
endeavors; (2) promoting globally competitive programs in teaching and
research; (3) expanding local and global engagement initiatives to
strengthen sustainable and healthy communities; and (4) enhancing
revenue through external support. Details are available in the USF
Strategic Plan http://www.ods.usf.edu/plans/strategic/ .
As part of this initiative, the University of South Florida is pleased
to announce the second year of its Postdoctoral Scholars program in the
social sciences and humanities. The over-arching theme for this year's
scholars is Sustainable Societies: Building social, cultural, and
environmental capital in a globalized world. Potential themes include
(but are not limited to) population movements; communication,
technology, and information issues; cultural diasporas; health,
economic, educational, and environmental disparities; ethnicity, gender,
aging; cultural heritage and identity; sustainable development; ethics;
or security issues. Specific research and geographical areas are open,
and applicants may be considering both past and contemporary questions.
Postdoctoral Scholars will: (i) contribute to one or more of the
priority goals of the strategic plan; (ii) work closely with
distinguished faculty; (iii) participate in interdisciplinary and
programmatic seminar series; (iv) teach one course each semester; (v)
continue to build an independent research record and engage in
publishing refereed articles and creative scholarship; and (vi) seek
external funding.
Postdoctoral Scholars
Postdoctoral scholarship(s) will be awarded in the 2010-11 academic year
with appointments beginning August 7th 2010. Appointments are for full
time employment (40 hours per week) and are renewable for an additional
academic year subject to satisfactory progress. The salary is $40,000
per year and the University contributes to a health insurance program
for postdoctoral scholars and their dependents (up to $5,000). Support
for travel to academic conferences will also be available. Scholars will
be responsible for relocation and housing expenses.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Sociology or an affiliated
program, earned no earlier than 2007. Candidates who will have
successfully defended their dissertations by May 1, 2010 will also be
considered, however the doctoral degree must have been conferred prior
to the first day of employment. Note: applicants must have received
their doctoral degree from an institution other than the University of
South Florida.
Application
Letters of application and supporting material should include the
following:
1. A cover letter stating your interest in the Postdoctoral
Scholarship. Provide details on (i) how your research and teaching
expertise would contribute to the theme of Sustainable Societies:
Building social, cultural, and environmental capital in a globalized
world and the goals and aspirations of the USF Strategic Plan; (ii)
teaching experience and courses that you would like to offer; and (iii)
your long-term goals.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Two letters of reference.
4. Scanned copies of up to three of your published
papers/scholarly works or book chapters (maximum of 3).
5. Scanned copies of current academic transcript from all degree
awarding institutions.**
Send all application materials by November 15th to:
The USF Graduate School at postdoc@grad.usf.edu
**Original transcripts will need to be mailed by those individuals who
receive formal offers.
The University of South Florida is one of the nation's top 63 public
research universities and one of 39 community engaged public
universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of teaching. USF was awarded more than $380 million in
research contracts and grants last year. The university is authorized to
provide 224 degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and
doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. The University has a
$1.6 billion annual budget, an annual economic impact of $3.2 billion,
and serves more than 47,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St.
Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and at USF Polytechnic. USF is a member of
the Big East Athletic Conference.
USF is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Equal Access
employer.
Departmental Website:
Department of Sociology: http://sociology.usf.edu/
Selection Criteria
1. Strength of research/creative scholarship record and
demonstrated promise of a successful academic career.
2. Research and teaching experience in Sustainable Societies:
Building social, cultural, and environmental capital in a globalized
world aligned with the goals of the USF Strategic Plan especially
interdisciplinary inquiry, global initiatives and community engagement.
3. Teaching experience and contributions that fit within USF
programs.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Panel Study of American Religion and Ethnicity 2010 Student Paper Competition
Center on Race, Religion, and Urban Life (CORRUL) at Rice University invites all graduate and undergraduatee students in the U.S. and worldwide to take part in the 2010 National Student Paper Competition.
All entries must conduct scholarly reserach using the newly released data from Panel Study oof American Religion and Ethnicity (PS-ARE).
Graduate Students
Cash Prizes
1st place - $1000
2nd place - $500
3rd place - $250
Deadline: January 29, 2010
Graduate Students
Cash Prizes
1st place - $500
2nd place - $300
3rd place - $100
Deadline: April 1, 2010
For more information and complete details, visit www.ps-are.org
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - The Foundation for Child Development: Changing Faces of America's Children - Young Scholars Program
The Foundation for Child Development: Changing Faces of America’s Children - Young Scholars Program's goals are to:
• Stimulate basic and policy-relevant research about the early education, health and well-being of immigrant children from birth to age 10, particularly those who are living in low-income families.
• Support the career development of young investigators—from the behavioral and social sciences or in an allied professional field—to attain tenure or who have received tenure in the last four years from a college or university in the United States.
Eligible researchers will have earned their doctoral degrees within the last 15 years, and be full-time, faculty members of an institution in the United States. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or its equivalent in one of the behavioral and social sciences or in an allied professional field (e.g., public policy, public health, education, social work, nursing, medicine). Three to four fellowships of up to $150,000 for use over one to three years (and in rare cases, up to five years) will be awarded. Please note tenure equivalent positions are not eligible for the fellowship.
The deadline is November 4, 2009. Additional information is available at:
http://www.fcd-us.org/programs/programs_show.htm?doc_id=447982
Questions can be addressed to ysp@fcd-us.org.
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