CES-EUC

Announcement: Wanted: Russian boy for film by Zanoli

Valerio Zanoli, director/producer of "The Minis," a 2008 film starring Dennis Rodman, is seeking a boy to act in his new film "Hopeful Notes." The story line concerns a young Russian boy who is a prodigy on the violin, and has leukemia. The film will be made in Michigan in early 2009. For the script, contact crees@umich.edu. For further information, contact V. Zanoli at vzanoli@reallygood.biz

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

Washington University in St. Louis - Postdoctoral Fellowship

Washington University announces the ninth year of Modeling Interdisciplinary Inquiry, an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Program designed to encourage interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching across the humanities and social sciences. We invite applications from recent Ph.D.s for the position as Fellow.

]]> In September 2009, the selected Fellow will join our continuing Fellows in order to participate in the University’s ongoing interdisciplinary programs and seminar. The Fellows will receive a two year appointment with a stipend beginning at $44,450 per year. Postdoctoral Fellows have an opportunity to plan and pursue their own continuing research in association with a senior faculty member at Washington University, and, over the course of their two-year appointment, to teach three undergraduate courses in the home discipline and to collaborate in an interdisciplinary theory and methods workshop.

Main Category: Humanities

Secondary Categories: World History

Western Civilization

Sociology

Social and Cultural History

Russian/Soviet History

Religious Studies

Psychology

Political Science/International Relations

Philosophy

Oral History

Medieval/Ancient History

Medieval History

Literature

Linguistics

Judaic Studies

Jewish History

Intellectual History

Imperial or Colonial Studies

Global Studies

German History

Geography

Fine Arts

Film

European Studies

European History

Early Modern History

Diplomatic/Military History

British History

Art and Architectural History

Area Studies/Ethnic Studies

Anthropology/Archaeology

Ancient History/Antiquities

There is no application form, but further information on Modeling Interdisciplinary Inquiry is available on the web at http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~szwicker/mellonpostdoc/. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a description of their research program (no more than three single-spaced pages), a brief proposal for the seminar in theory and methods, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. All materials must be submitted in paper copy.

Contact Info:

Steven Zwicker

Department of English, Box 1122

Washington University

One Brookings Drive

St. Louis, Missouri 63130

Phone (314) 935-5120

Email: szwicker@artsci.wustl.edu

Website: http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~szwicker/mellonpostdoc

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.

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.

Journal: Europolis, European Identity (Deadline: 15/10)

Call for Papers
EUROPOLIS Issue 4, December 2008
Political Science Journal
http://www.polito.ubbcluj.ro/cpa/rev/en/europolis.html
Printed only (English language). Research institutes, academic and research centres and units, and faculties can receive the journal for free for the following two years. To receive printed copies, fill in and send via regular mail this form http://www.polito.ubbcluj.ro/cpa/rev/en/porder.html

]]> EUROPOLIS is a "peer review" journal founded in 2001 within the academic community of the Political Science and Public Administration Faculty, Babeş-Bolyai University. The bi-annual publication promotes Political Science scholars, focusing on research and studies that fulfill academic criteria and standards. The publication represents a framework where researchers' interests, approaches, and methodologies meet to create high standard academic debates.

Issue 4/2008 tackles the topic of the European identity. The editors aim to generate a debate regarding this issue, by accepting papers that try to answer questions like: Who are the Europeans? What is the substance of this identity? Where does Europe stop? What connects and/or singles Europeans out? What can Europe offer? Is there an identity crisis?

In order to attract various contributions, the journal proposes two categories: academic papers and book reviews. Under the "work in progress" section, it also accepts parts of larger works that are not yet finalized. This provides the authors the chance to receive valuable feedback from the readers and it allows the latter to analyze a developing research. The requirements for work in progress are the similar with the ones for an article.

Requirements:
Articles: 5.000-7.000 words (the number of words does not include footnotes or bibliography);
Appendix of maximum 6 pages,
References and bibliography according to APSA Manual Style
(http://dept.lamar.edu/polisci/DRURY/drury.html);
Times New Roman 12, space 1,5 lines;
Abstract of 100-150 words.

Dead-line: 15 October 2008.Contact: revista.europolis@yahoo.com

The Editorial Board, Europolis Journal, Centre for Political Analysis, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
http://www.polito.ubbcluj.ro/cpa/rev/en/europolis.html

German Studies Seminar 2009 for U.S. Scholars at American Universities and Colleges

Grant Activity: Participate in a group seminar on current German society and culture. The seminar topic for the 2008/2009 grant year will be dedicated to “Germany´s Future: New Parties – New Solutions ?”. In view of the upcoming German elections in 2009, the seminar will look at new social and cultural trends in Germany, explore which factors particularly influence the German political landscape and discuss the emergence of new political parties competing during the 2009 election campaign. In this context, the seminar will tackle issues such as education, demography, immigration, environment and energy policies.

Language: The seminar in 2009 will be conducted in English.

Seminar Date: June 7 to June 19, 2009

]]> Additional Qualifications: Scholars from U.S. universities, colleges, and community colleges who hold full-time teaching appointments and meet other academic requirements (Ph.D., Ph.D. candidacy or other equivalent degree or qualifications) are eligible. The program is designed for U.S. scholars in German Studies, Political Sciences or disciplines related to the seminar topic.

Program Officer Ms. Alisha Scott

The Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)

3007 Tilden Street, Suite 5L

Washington, DC 20008-3009 USA

Tel: +1 202-686-6244

Fax: +1 202-362-3442

Visit the website at http://www.cies.org/award_book/award2009/award/Ful9251.htm

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.

Journal: Caucasian Review of International Affairs - Autumn 2008 issue

Call for Papers for the Autumn 2008 issue of the Caucasian Review of International Affairs

Caucasian Review of International Affairs (CRIA) announces call for papers for its Autumn 2008 issue to be published at the end of October 2008. Deadline for submissions is September 30, 2008. Submission guidelines can be viewed at
http://www.cria-online.org/modules.php?name=Submit_a_Paper.

]]> CRIA is particularly interested in papers on the following topics:

-Conflicts in Georgia : New situation after the recent war in South Ossetia?
-Islam in the Caucasus;
-Armenia-Russia relationship;
-GUAM and its role in the security of the member states;
-Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railroad and its geopolitical implications for the region;
-Kosovo versus Nagorno-Karabakh;
-Iranian nuclear program and its implications for the South Caucasus;
-Germany and Caucasus;
-European Neighborhood Policy and its implications for the South Caucasus;
-Russian policy towards South Caucasus;
-North Caucasus – new situation?
-Integration of the South Caucasus to the Euro-Atlantic structures;
-Prospects of the South Caucasian Regional Security;
-Israel in the Caucasus;
-Azerbaijan's relations with the Moslem world;
-Foreign Policy of the new Armenian Government;
-Iran-Armenia relations;
-Recent attempts of rapprochement in Turkish-Armenian relations;
-Azerbaijani community of Iran;
-Legal status of the Caspian Sea;
-EU-Central Asia;
-China in Central Asia;
-Foreign Policy of Turkmenistan under the new government;
-Turkey and PKK;
-Iraqi turkomans;
-Realist view on Turkey 's accession to the EU;
-Iran-Turkey relationship;
-Ukraine's foreign policy - NATO and EU versus Russia;
-Armenian Diaspora and lobby in the US – its influence over US foreign policy;
-Armenian Diaspora in France – its influence over French foreign policy;
-Presidential elections in the US and its implications for the US foreign policy.

This is a preliminary list. Please feel free to offer alternative topics, including book reviews to the Editor.

The CRIA is a Germany-based quarterly peer-reviewed free, non-profit and online academic journal. The Review is committed to promote a better understanding of the regional affairs by providing relevant background information and analysis, as far as the Caucasus in general, and the South Caucasus in particular are concerned. The CRIA also welcomes lucid, well-documented papers on all aspects of international affairs, from all political viewpoints. The last issue of the Review can be viewed at www.cria-online.org.

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

ANNOUNCEMENT: World of Dante web site

The World of Dante (www.worldofdante.org) was launched in July 2008. The earlier Inferno prototype has been considerably expanded thanks to recent funding from the NEH and other foundations. The new site has a new domain name.

The enhanced site includes the Italian text and Allen Mandelbaum’s translation of the Divine Comedy marked up in XML; an interactive timeline; an interactive version of Botticelli’s Chart of Hell; an array of maps of Dante’s Italy and all three realms of the afterlife; musical recordings of the liturgical chants and hymns mentioned in Purgatory and Paradise; a gallery of more than 600 images; a searchable database; and teaching resources and activities. Many historians contributed to information this site. The World of Dante offers a dynamic analytical tool that we hope will accommodate a wide range of approaches to teaching the Divine Comedy.

If you use the site in teaching I'd be grateful for any feedback.

Deborah Parker

Professor of Italian

University of Virginia

Email: dwp7k@virginia.edu

Visit the website at http://www.worldofdante.org

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

Fulbright German Studies Seminar 2009-10

The Fulbright German Studies Seminar offers U.S. scholars the opportunity to meet in Germany to discuss current issues relevant to Germany, the European Union, and the international community as a whole. This year’s topic, entitled “Germany’s Future: New Parties – New Solutions?” will address, within the context of the German elections of 2009, issues in education, demography, immigration, environment and energy policies. Grantees receive round-trip air travel, travel within Germany, lodging, a partial per diem, and health insurance coverage for the duration of the seminar. Major parts of the program will take place in Berlin, but visits to other German regions will also be included.

Applications are now being accepted for up to 25 awards available in 2009-10. Those eligible to apply include scholars from U.S. universities, colleges, and community colleges who hold full-time teaching appointments and meet other academic requirements (Ph.D., Ph.D. candidacy, or other equivalent degree or qualifications). Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The seminar is to be held in English, and will take place in mid- to late-June 2009. More information about this award can be found in the attached flyer or online at http://www.cies.org/award_book/award2009/award/Ful9251.htm.

For more information, contact Program Officer Alisha Scott (202.686.6244; ascott@cies.iie.org) or Abby Greenwell (202.686.6232; agreenwell@cies.iie.org).

Journal: Religion in International Relations

Call for Papers
Perspectives, Review of International Affairs invites authors to submit their papers for a special issue on Religion in International Relations and the Political Theology of International Relations.

Background
The growing interest of the scholarly community in the resurgence of
religion after the constructivist turn and the renewed attention to the relation between the discipline's evolution and religion has led the editors to dedicate the next special issue of the Journal to the
exploration of the relevance of religion for international relations.
Both purely theoretical articles and theoretically relevant empirical
studies will be welcome. Every article submitted for publication
undergoes the process of double blind peer review.

]]> On the Journal
Perspectives is a distinguished peer-reviewed scholarly journal
published twice a year in English. It has been published since 1993, and by now it has established itself as a leading journal in Central and Eastern Europe.

Databases abstracting/indexing the journal: Academic Search Premier (via EBSCO), ABI/INFORM Global, Academic Research Library (via ProQuest), World Affairs Online, Columbia International Affairs Online, IBSS London School of Economics and Political Science, etc.

Contact
Perspectives: perspectives@iir.cz
Editor-in-Chief: Petr Kratochvíl, kratochvil@iir.czAssociate Editor: Mats Braun, braun@iir.cz
The guidelines for authors and more can be retrieved from
www.iir.cz/perspectives

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