August 26, 2008
Nationalism/Separatism, SC
University of South Carolina - Columbia - Assistant Professor, History
of Nationalism/Separatism
Main Category: Global Studies
Secondary Categories: World History
Social and Cultural History
Russian/Soviet History
European Studies
European History
British History
The Department of History at the University of South Carolina wishes to hire a historian with demonstrated research and teaching interests in the history of nationalism and separatism for a tenure track assistant professorship. The search is open to any geographic and chronological specialization within modern history since c. 1750. Applications from those taking a comparative, international approach to the study of nationalism and separatism are especially welcome. Those with specialized research interests focusing on a particular country or region should be able to place their subject within a broad
international context.
This search is part of the University's Faculty Excellence Initiative
program and will also involve related searches in Anthropology and Law. The goals are to foster an interdisciplinary group on nationalism and separatism among new and existing scholars at the University of South Carolina, generate programs for the broader community of scholars, and create an international venue for the examination of a subject of timely and compelling significance.
Along with a CV, candidates should submit a letter of application that
specifies their qualifications for the position and discusses current
and future research as well as teaching interests. Candidates should
arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent separately. For
full consideration, applications should be received by November 3, 2008.
All materials should be sent to: W. Dean Kinzley, Chair, Nationalism and Separatism Search Committee; Department of History, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Contact Info:
W. Dean Kinzley, Chair, Nationalism and Separatism Search Committee
Department of History
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208
Website: http://www.sc.edu
Posted by sjearlds at 02:39 PM
Tenure-track professor of European History, American University
The History Department in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professorship in Modern European History, beginning fall semester 2009. We are seeking applicants with demonstrated excellence in scholarship and teaching. Research specialization and country expertise are open (excluding Britain and Russia). We especially welcome applicants with interests in transnational or trans-regional scholarship, including but not limited to colonialism, migration, global history, and relations among states and peoples.
Please send (if at all possible in electronic format - MSWord or PDF) a letter of application addressing research and teaching interests and experience, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and an article length writing sample to:
Modern European Search,
Department of History,
American University,
4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20016-8083
moderneuropeansearch@american.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made.
American University is seeking highly dedicated teachers and scholars
who are deeply committed to interdisciplinary learning, the application of new technologies in teaching and scholarship, and to the preparation of students for life in a diverse and rapidly changing global society.
American University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Posted by sjearlds at 02:31 PM
Tenure-track Professor of Modern European History, Grinnell College
The Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track
position in Modern European history (excluding Britain and Russia), starting Fall 2009; preference for candidates with demonstrated expertise in transnational history. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college, whose history department is committed to pedagogical and curricular development that reflects emerging scholarship.
The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and
close student-faculty interaction with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include an introductory course, intermediate-level courses, and an advanced seminar on topics of the instructor's choice; every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic chosen by the instructor). In letters of application, candidates should discuss how they can contribute to
the department's evolution toward global approaches to history and their interest in cooperation with relevant foreign language departments. Candidates' letters should also address their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction, and explain what they can contribute to the college's commitment to diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 3, 2008.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate school transcripts (copies are acceptable), and at least three confidential letters of recommendation to:
Prof. Sarah Purcell,
Chair, Modern European Search Committee,
Department of History, Grinnell College,
Grinnell, IA 50112-1690
(Phone 641.269.4655; fax 641.269.4733; email: HistorySearch1@grinnell.edu).
Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
Committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who
collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability.
Posted by sjearlds at 02:27 PM
Translation Position, Iowa
The Department of Cinema and Comparative Literature at The University of Iowa seeks to fill an associate professorship in translation studies. The successful applicant will be expected to teach in and direct the MFA program in translation (the "Translation Workshop"). The successful applicant will be a translator, scholar, or creative writer with an advanced terminal degree (PhD, MFA) and a proven record of accomplishment and sustained productivity. Other requirements are extensive experience in the field of professional literary translation and experience in teaching at institution/s of U.S. higher education. Success in program administration and external funding is desirable.
The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University, College and Department reflect this commitment.
Candidates must submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Do not mail paper applications. Attachments to the application should
include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Refer to requisition number 55869.
Applicants are also requested to send samples of published work to
Translation Studies Search Committee, Cinema and Comparative Literature, E210 AJB, Iowa City, IA 52242-2004. Review of applications begins on 23 September 2008, and preliminary interviews will be held at ALTA in Minneapolis.
The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Posted by sjearlds at 02:19 PM
Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal
The Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal opens 6 research positions for research fellows holding a doctoral degree. The opening of these positions aims at developing the following research lines:
1. Architecture and Urbanism
2. Cities and Urban Cultures
3. Citizenship and Social Policies
4. Migration Studies
5. Labour Relations, Social Inequalities and Trade Unionism
6. Peace Studies
7. Cultural and Religious Diversity in Southern Europe
Selection Criteria:
Candidates should
- Have held a PhD in an area of the Social and Human Sciences for over three years
- Have prior research experience in the field under discussion
- Prepare a research proposal in one of the research lines under discussion
- Have a good command of the English language
Application Deadline: September 30th 2008
Direcção do Centro de Estudos Sociais
Compromisso com a Ciência – CES-LA/14/2008
Colégio de S. Jerónimo
Apartado 3087
3001-401 COIMBRA
Tel. + 351 239 855570
Fax. + 351 239 855589
Email: ces@ces.uc.pt
Visit the website at http://www.ces.uc.pt
Posted by sjearlds at 02:14 PM
German and Romance Languages, Johns Hopkins
The Department of German and Romance Languages at the Johns Hopkins
University invites applications for a senior position in German beginning Fall 2009.
Although the field of specialization is open, the department is
especially interested in applicants working in the 18th century with equal emphasis on literature and thought. Expertise in other periods as well as a second field (political theory, history of religion, philosophy, media studies, literary theory, visual culture, etc.) are essential for the post.
Candidates are expected to provide a distinguished record of research
and teaching. Demonstrated administrative experience is also desirable.
Applicants are requested to submit an application, including a detailed curriculum vitae, by November 1, 2008.
Contact Info:
Prof. Rochelle Tobias
Chair of the Search Committee
c/o Rebecca Swisdak
Department of German and Romance Languages and Literatures
Johns Hopkins University
3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Website: http://web.jhu.edu/grll
Posted by sjearlds at 02:09 PM
Modern German History, Syracuse
Modern German History
The Maxwell School
The History Department in The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professorship in the history of Modern Germany. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to research as well as to undergraduate and graduate education. For a complete position description and application instructions, go to www.sujobopps.com, Job #024187. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and writing sample of no more than fifty pages must be attached online. At least three professional reference letters are required and should be mailed to:
Chair, Modern German History Search
Syracuse University
145 Eggers Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244
Applications must be received by October 15, 2008. Syracuse University is an AA/EOE.
Website: http://www.sujobopps.com
Posted by sjearlds at 02:04 PM
August 12, 2008
Job: Central European/German History, Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh - Assistant Professor, Central European/German History
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Assistant Professor
Submitted: Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
Main Category: European History
Secondary Categories:German History
Central European/German History. The Department of History at the
University of Pittsburgh is seeking applicants for a tenure-stream
faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall 2009,
pending budgetary approval. Ph.D. should be completed by September 1,
2009. We seek a specialist in Central European history with a preference for Germany in a European or global context. We invite applications from candidates working on any time period. The appointee will join a department with significant strengths in non-Western history and a commitment to a transnational, thematic emphasis in graduate training.
We encourage applicants to demonstrate how their research and teaching
interests will contribute to one or more of our transnational
concentration: Atlantic History; Empires in World History; Gender,
Ethnicity, Race and Religion; Texts and Contexts. (For more information on these themes, see our website,
http://www.pitt.edu/~pitthist/graduate/transnational.html). In addition to scholarly accomplishments, the department expects and values excellence in teaching. Send letter of application, summary of
dissertation or book, CV, graduate transcript(s), and three letter of
recommendation to Central European Search Committee, Department of
History, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Deadline for
applications is October 14, 2008. The University of Pittsburgh is an
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Women and members of
minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged
to apply.
Contact Info:
Central European Search Committee
Department of History
3702 Posvar Hall
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Posted by sjearlds at 02:18 PM
July 15, 2008
Political Science - International Relations, University of Chicago
The Department of Political Science invites applications for TENURED or TENURE-TRACK positions in International Relations, to begin in the academic year 2009-10. The search is open with respect to specialty and approach. Applications should include a c.v., letters of recommendation (for tenure track candidates only), publications and other writing samples in the applicant’s central area of research, a brief description of future research plans, and evidence of teaching performance such as course evaluations (if available). The deadline for applications is September 15, 2008, but we will consider applications received after that date. No applications will be considered if received after December 1, 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Address to: International Relations Search Committee, Department of Political Science, University of Chicago, 5828 S. University Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. An AA/EO Employer
Contact Info:
International Relations Search Committee,
The University of Chicago
Department of Political Science
5828 S. University Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Website: http://political-science.uchicago.edu/
Posted by sjearlds at 08:30 AM
July 01, 2008
Postdocs Helsinki Collegium, Finland
HELSINKI COLLEGIUM POSTDOCTORAL/UNIVERISTY RESEARCHER POSITIONS
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE APPLICANTS!
Below you will find the call specifications for our 2009 application
procedure which will be completely electronic. The link to the
electronic application form is at the bottom of this page. The
application from will be available starting on August 4, 9:00 a.m. local Helsinki time. Before filling in the electronic application form, please read the instructions carefully.
The term of office for successful applicants will begin on 1 August
2009. The monthly salary will depend on the assessed job demand level
and personal work performance. The Board of the Helsinki Collegium for
Advanced Studies will determine the length of the appointments for a
fixed term of 1 - 5 years based on the research plan of each applicant.
Applicants best able to meet the requirements of the post will have a
doctoral degree, previous research experience in the humanities and/or
social sciences, and demonstrated ability for scientific work at a high international level. The applicant must also demonstrate how she or he would participate in the multi- and cross-disciplinary cooperation practiced at the Collegium. The working language of the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies is English.
The Collegium will appoint applicants who are at different stages of
their academic careers. The Collegium encourages applications also from professor-level applicants. Such applicants may be recruited to the Collegium under the title Research Director.
The application deadline is Wednesday, 10 September 2008, at 3.45 p.m.
(local Helsinki time). At this hour the electronic application system
will be closed. Should you encounter any difficulties with the
submission of your electronic application, you are requested to inform
the Collegium (collegium-office@helsinki.fi) of this before the
deadline. Late applications cannot be submitted. Decisions will be
announced in the afternoon of 2 February 2009. NB! No letters of
reference or recommendations are to be enclosed, only the attachments
mentioned in the application form.
Applicant's information package:
http://www.helsinki.fi/collegium/english/application_procedure/application_procedure2007.htm
Posted by sjearlds at 08:54 AM
EU Project Coordination: Network in the area of research cooperation with South East Europe
Job description:
Coordination of two intertwined EU projects: a network of ministries and agencies from 14 countries on the topic of research cooperation with South Eastern Europe, see http://www.see-era.net and its follow-up project SEE-ERA.NET PLUS.
Full-time employment (40 hours/week), starting September or October 1,
2008 in Vienna, Austria.
Qualifications and experience required:
- university degree, experience in science and research cooperation
- experience in management and leadership, intercultural sensibility
- experience with ministries and funding agencies
- practical knowledge of the EU Framework Programme on RTD (including
project controlling)
- experience in administrative and financial project management of
national and international projects,
- team spirit, responsibility, ability to work under pressure,
flexibility, accuracy, willingness to travel (at times the job requires
intensive travel load)
- excellent knowledge of English and German (written and spoken)
Additional qualifications of advantage:
- knowledge of a further European (especially south-east European) language
- experience with ERA-NET projects
location: Vienna, Austria
applications till July 15. 2008 per e-mail to:
Dr. Klaus Schuch, Centre for Social Innovation, Linke Wienzeile 246,
A-1150 Wien, schuch@zsi.at and see-era.net@zsi.at
Job interviews: July 28-31, 2008
Posted by sjearlds at 08:50 AM
University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Department of Second Language Studies
Assistant Professor
The Department of Second Language Studies, University of Hawaii at
Manoa, seeks to fill a vacancy at the assistant professor level. The
Department offers a Master of Arts in Second Language Studies, a PhD
program in Second Language Acquisition and an Advanced Graduate
Certificate in Second Language Studies. A BA with an ESL
specialization is available through the University's Interdisciplinary
Studies Program. Faculty have interests in a wide range of domains in
second and foreign language research. For more information, visit our
website: http://www.hawaii.edu/sls
Assistant Professor Position #82454. tenure track, full time 9-month,
pending position availability and funding, to begin August 1, 2009.
Minimum qualifications: Applicants should have major research
interests & instructional competence in technology and language
learning & teaching (e.g., computer-assisted language learning;
computer-mediated communication; electronic and multimodal literacies;
distance learning; emerging technologies; language courseware design
and evaluation); doctorate in second language acquisition, applied
linguistics or closely related field by August 2009; demonstrated
ability to conduct relevant research; second or foreign language
teaching experience; and evidence of excellent teaching ability at the
university level.
Desirable qualifications: Publication in journals and books; teaching
experience in a second language studies or equivalent graduate
program; ability to win competitive research funding; interest in the
Asia-Pacific region, including Asian and Pacific languages; and
teacher education experience.
Duties: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of
specialization in the Department of Second Language Studies; conduct
and publish research; participate in departmental, college,
university, and community service.
Annual 9-month Salary Range: commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
E-mail inquiries:
Dr. Lourdes Ortega <lortega@hawaii.edu>
To apply: Applicants should submit letter of application in which you
address how you meet the qualifications for the position, a research
statement, your curriculum vitae, a list of courses taught, and sample
publications. In addition, letters of reference should be submitted
directly by three recommenders. Hard copies of all application
materials should be sent by October 15, 2008 to:
Dr. Lourdes Ortega
Search Committee Chair
Department of Second Language Studies
570 Moore Hall
1890 East-West Road
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
USA
Closing date: October 15, 2008.
Posted by sjearlds at 08:46 AM
Liaison and Networking Manager – Centre for European Studies, Carleton University
The Centre for European Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa invites applications for the position of Liaison and Networking Manager. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop a Canada-Europe network of research excellence based on a consortium of expertise from across Canada. The position will commence in summer 2008 for a one year period, but may be subject to renewal for up to seven years. The person filling the position will be responsible for working with the Director of the Centre and with other professors from across Canada in developing vehicles for linking research outputs in the field of European and EU Studies with relevant constituencies in Canada and Europe, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, civil society structures, academic institutions, and the business community. The successful applicant will be employed within the context of a Strategic Knowledge Cluster (funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada), housed at Carleton University, and entitled Canada-Europe Transatlantic Dialogue: Seeking Transnational Solutions to 21st Century Problems and may also work do work related to other activities related to network coordination of EU studies programs. Ideally, the position will be filled at the half-time or three-quarter time level (18-28 hours per week), but for the appropriate candidate full-time appointment may also be considered.
Required qualifications include excellent skills of interpersonal communication and networking, strong English-language writing skills, oral and written competence in French, familiarity with or previous work in policy studies, ability to work in a team, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and to project development. Demonstrated experience in utilizing these skills is desirable. Expertise in the areas of European integration, EU/European policy studies, and/or EU external relations is an asset for the position. Familiarity with Canada and Canadian government are also desirable. In addition experience in utilizing a variety of communication vehicles (e.g., websites, policy publications and briefings, innovative electronic media, workshops, and working groups ) will be considered an asset. The successful candidate may be expected to supervise student assistants and to oversee an on-line graduate student journal. Applicants would normally be expected, at a minimum, to have completed a Masters degree in an appropriate field; individuals with a PhD degree or working toward a PhD degree in an appropriate field are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should provide a curriculum vita, academic transcripts, a writing sample in English, evidence of knowledge of French, and two confidential letters of reference relevant to the position advertised. Also required is a letter of application explaining the applicant’s interest in the position, as well as the applicant’s relevant background and experience, and availability. Consideration of applications will commence on July 8, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Please deliver application materials to Prof. Joan DeBardeleben, Director, Centre for European Studies, 1312 Dunton Tower, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 (hard copy; please notify if you must submit any material be email). For further information, you may contact. Joan DeBardeleben at joan_debardeleben@carleton.ca
Carleton University is committed to equality of employment for women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Persons from these groups are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Posted by sjearlds at 08:45 AM
Discovering the Human. Life Sciences and the Arts in the Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Centuries, Berlin (01.12.2008)
Discovering the Human.
Life Sciences and the Arts in the Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth
Centuries
(International Conference at the Department of English and American
Studies, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, 10-12 September 2009)
According to common scholarly opinion, the eighteenth century is not
an era particularly famous for its groundbreaking scientific
discoveries. Considering the innovations in the so-called life
sciences, e.g. the emergence of modern neuroscience or the
experiments of Galvani, this belief may be disputed. Although the
eighteenth century undoubtedly also has to be characterized, as the
late Roy Porter has pointed out, by the terms “acceptance”,
“consolidation”, and “assimilation”, the scientific landscape of the
era, as latest research has emphasized, is much more complex and has
a lot more to offer. In this context, the conference will focus on
the life sciences, i.e. medicine, natural philosophy, physiology,
psychology, and, at the close of the century, the emerging discipline
of biology, in order to highlight how the discovery of the human is
both the result of transformative processes as well as new
discoveries and insights.
For the contemporary concept of the human, these transformations were
indeed groundbreaking since they brought about a shift from the
previous worldview dominated by religion to the modern scientific
one. Science, hence, became an accepted cultural reality in the age
of reason and in romanticism and was, as such, reflected, commented
on, and criticized in literature and other cultural discourses. At
the same time, traditional religious viewpoints remained of major
importance in all major scientific disciplines. The conference aims
to reflect the parallel and often contradictory discourses
contributing to the construction and/or discovery of the human.
As the concept of the human was altered due to the gradual spreading
of scientific knowledge, so did the depiction of the human change in
literature and the arts. Since the two cultures, art and science,
were not yet distinguished categories but rather closely intertwined,
the modern concept of the human is a result of scientific-aesthetic
negotiations.
The complex debates revolving around mechanism, vitalism, and
materialism in order to define the nature of life in general are a
case in point. The mechanistic physiology in the tradition of René
Descartes that had replaced classical medical models such as the
theory of the four humours gradually, as the century proceeded, made
way for more holistic notions such as vitalism and a materialism
based on the conception of the human and animal body as a self-
sufficient organism, which is the prerequisite for the discovery of
the human. And at times it is hard to say whether central texts, such
as the works of Erasmus Darwin, are to be called science or poetry.
Possible topics for papers are:
· The body as a scientific organism in the arts
· Imagination and scientific theories of the mind
· Gendering the sciences
· Neuroscience in literature and art
· The scientist as a literary topos
· Creating the human as a monster in science and art
Please send an abstract of 200-300 words and a short CV by e-mail to
Dr. Ralf Haekel (ralf.haekel@staff.hu-berlin.de) or Sabine Blackmore
(sabine.blackmore@staff.hu-berlin.de) by 1 December 2008.
For more information, please visit our website:
www.discoveringthehuman.com
Conveners:
·Dr. Ralf Haekel, Department of English and American Studies,
Humboldt-University Berlin
·Sabine Blackmore, M.A., Department of English and American
Studies, Humboldt-University Berlin
Posted by sjearlds at 08:43 AM
June 17, 2008
International Peace Research Institute Director
Deadline for applications is 31 August 2008.
The International Peace Research Institute (PRIO) is seeking to appoint a new Institute Director, to start 01 June 2009.
The Institute Director is responsible for the management of the Institute and reports to its Board. The Institute Director oversees the formulation and implementation of the Institute’s strategies for research and publication, staffing, finance and all other key activities.
The Institute Director should be fluent in oral and written English. Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an advantage.
Please follow this link for more information about the position.
http://www.prio.no/About/Vacancies/?item=4
Agnete Schjønsby
Information Director
International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO)
Tel: +47 22 54 77 10 / 90 57 15 03
Posted by sjearlds at 09:11 AM
History of Science, European History, MO
Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO
The Department of History and Political Science at Missouri University of Science & Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship for fall 2009 in the History of Science with a specialization in any area of European History (including Great Britain and Russia). Candidates must be prepared to teach survey courses in Western Civilization.
Candidates must have Ph.D. no later than August 15, 2009 and must provide evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship.
Send letter of application, C.V., graduate transcript, three letters of reference, a teaching portfolio, and a sample of scholarship by December 1, 2008, to Human Resource Services, Reference #00037478 Missouri University of Science & Technology, 30 West 12th St ., Rolla, MO 65409-1050. Contact hrsinfo@mst.edu for assistance if needed.
Posted by sjearlds at 09:10 AM
Two-year Postgraduate Researcher (50%) for Computational Linguistics /Computer Science, Heidelberg
JOB OPENING
As part of the "Innovation Fonds for Frontier Research" (FRONTIER) of
the Excellence Initiative at the University of Heidelberg, the
Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) invites applications for a two-year Postgraduate Researcher (50%)for Computational Linguistics / Computer Science.
The successful applicant will work within the project "Tracking America after 9/11: A Data-Driven Approach to Semantic "Imprints of Texts," coordinated by Noah Bubenhofer, Martin Klimke and
Joachim Scharloth, and develop the necessary applications for a
data-driven corpus analysis.
The applicant should have completed his/her studies in computational
linguistics or computer science and needs to have expertise in (at least some of) the following areas:
- large corpora
- statistics (multivariate data analysis)
- programming (perl or another scripting language)
- unix operating systems
- fluency in German and English
The applicant will work closely with specialists in linguistics, the
social sciences, and computer science.
The position is designed for 2 years and is the equivalent to
remunerated according to state employees salary scheme TV-L 13 (50%).
The start of the project is scheduled for August 1, 2008.
Further inquiries about the position should be directed to
bubenhofer@semtracks.com.
More information about the project can be found at www.semtracks.com.
Applicants are requested to submit their applications (cover letter, CV,
possible references) electronically to:
bubenhofer@semtracks.com
Review of applications will begin: *June 15, 2008*
The HCA is a central academic institution of the University of
Heidelberg, encouraging higher education, promoting advanced research,
and facilitating public debate. Ten disciplines provide the
institutional framework of the HCA, manifesting a concentration of
interdisciplinary expertise about the United States that is unique in
Europe.
Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA)
Curt und Heidemarie Engelhorn Palais
Hauptstr. 120, 69120 Heidelberg
http://www.hca.uni-heidelberg.de/
The University of Heidelberg seeks to increase the number of female
employees in areas in which they are traditionally underrepresented.
Female applicants with the necessary qualifications are therefore
particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities but
otherwise equal qualification will receive priority.
Posted by sjearlds at 09:07 AM
December 17, 2007
Foreign language instructors needed, Central Intelligence Agency - Washington, DC
The Central Intelligence Agency is hiring qualified and experienced Language Instructors of Arabic, Chinese/Mandarin, Dari, French,German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Pashtu, Persian(Farsi), Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Thai,and Turkish to work in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
The CIA provides first-class training for energetic, creative and committed intelligence professionals. CIA Language Instructors deliver programs that provide students with the foreign language communications skills and cross-cultural awareness they need to live and work abroad effectively, or to perform other language-related duties. Foreign Language Instructors apply the latest instructional methodologies to meet highly customized student needs and conduct language proficiency testing in reading, speaking and understanding for skills evaluation. In addition, they may be asked to provide a variety of language support services worldwide.
Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's in foreign language, linguistics or a related field; native fluency in the language; 2-5 years of teaching experience; demonstrated knowledge of the respective area's history, culture, politics and economy; and the ability to use the latest technology and teaching techniques. Also desired are experience in teaching language skills to a wide range of adult students, from beginners to those at a more advanced proficiency level, and experience in program and/or education management. As part of the screening and interview process, applicants will be required to take language proficiency tests in their native language. Advanced English proficiency is also required.
Posted by sjearlds at 01:43 PM