Koç University Teaching Opportunity

Assistant Professor of Literature, Generalist/ Field Open

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at Koç University invites applications from scholars whose work ranges across multiple areas of literary study. We are especially interested in candidates whose specializations fall into one or more of the following areas: postcolonial studies, Literature of the Americas, and / or Middle Eastern literature (especially Ottoman studies). However, we also welcome applicants with other areas of specialization who can contribute to a small department that is striving to become increasingly international and interdisciplinary. The successful applicant will teach two courses per semester and collaborate to build a young and growing department. Salary is competitive and includes a housing allowance; reappointment hinges on continued research productivity. Koç is a private, Western-style university located in İstanbul. It was founded in 1993 to provide a liberal arts education for Turkish and international students. The language of instruction is English. At this stage, please submit only a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Zeynep Kotevoglu via her email zkotevoglu@ku.edu.tr.


Applications received by January 14, 2011 will be guaranteed full consideration.

Wells Library Workshops

This Spring, the Wells Library is offering a series of workshops designed to help faculty and graduate students learn new skills, discover available services, and find the best resources to aid in their research. Upcoming workshops include:


Library 101 for New Graduate Students

Whether you are a new student in need of an introduction or a current student in need of a refresher, this workshop will help you get a jump on how to use services and resources in the IUB Libraries. We will present an overview of the databases and helpful services that can aid in the development of your research papers and help make your graduate experience as smooth and as productive as possible.

To see the complete workshop schedule and sign up, go to http://www.libraries.iub.edu/workshops and click on the red Faculty & Graduate Student Workshops icon. Additional workshops will be added in the coming days/weeks; watch for additional email announcements, monitor the website, and check out our online calendar of events for the most current schedule.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please send a message to libwkshp@indiana.edu.

George Washington University Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship

The Institute for Middle East Studies invites applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Middle East Studies. Fellows may come from any academic discipline, as long as their primary substantive specialization is in the Middle East, North Africa, or Iran. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand by the starting date of September 1, 2011. The Fellow must be in residence at IMES for the duration of the grant period (September 1, 2011-May 31, 2012), and is expected to take an active part in its intellectual life, including a research presentation. This position offers a fellowship of $40,000, medical benefits, and access to the library, a computer, and an office.

  

To Apply:

  

Please submit the following to imes@gwu.edu:

• CV
• statement of research
• writing sample (an article or a chapter)
• contact information for 2 references

 

Deadline:

We will begin reviewing applications on February 15, 2011.

Spring 2011 Commencement Information

 2011 Spring Grad Fair
 Order caps, gowns, and other graduation items at Spring GradFair.

• Feb. 23 - 25, 2011
• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Indiana Memorial Union, State Room East and West (Second Floor)
• Early pricing on all apparel ordered by April 1, 2011.
• Can't make GradFair? Order online at www.herffjones.com/iu

 Rental Charges

• Master’s apparel: $108.85
• Indiana's 7 percent sales tax will be added to these charges.

May 2011 - Graduate Ceremony

The Graduate Commencement Ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, and will conclude about 4:30 p.m.

Commencement Day Schedule

•   1:00 p.m.: Assembly Hall doors open
•  1:30 p.m.: Candidates begin lining up in the adjoining Gladstein Fieldhouse
•  2:00 p.m.: Procession of Graduates into Assembly Hall begins
•  3:00-4:30 p.m.: Commencement ceremony

Degrees will be conferred on candidates from the following schools:

•  Arts and Sciences
• Business
• Education
• Health, Physical Education and Recreation
• Informatics and Computing
• Journalism
• Law
• Library and Information Science
• Medicine
• Music
• Optometry
• Public and Environmental Affairs
• University Graduate School

IU's GradGrants Center

The GradGrants Center is here to support them in applying for grants and fellowships (both internal and external, including FLAS, Fulbright, SSRC, CAORC, and others). The GGC is a free service for all IU graduate students, administered through the University Graduate School. Our goals are to support IU's graduate students in getting funding and becoming skilled and confident proposal writers. We also meet with students to help them identify additional funding opportunities for the various stages of graduate study (coursework, language study, fieldwork, dissertation writing). Our consultants are grant-winning advanced graduate students, and we work one-on-one with students to give them feedback on funding proposals. Our consultants can point out whether students effectively address the stated criteria for selection, how well they match their proposed course of study to the purposes of the funding agency, and whether they have left out any relevant experiences or qualifications. The students we work with who receive funding tend to start early, get feedback as a proposal evolves, and understand the missions of the programs to which they apply.

Anyone who would like an appointment at the GGC, or who would like more information about funding graduate study, is welcome to contact us by phone or e-mail. We will be closed after the last day of classes (December 10) and reopen on January 10. We recommend that graduate students check out the resources on our web page: http://www.indiana.edu/~gradgrnt/proposal-writing-and-research-resources/

Two Graduate Assistant Positions within the NELC Department

GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION- Spring 2011

DEPARTMENT OF NEAR EASTERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
GOODBODY 219

Job Description

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures is seeking a graduate student with superior writing, editing, computer, office, communication and interpersonal skills who is willing and able to perform a wide variety of duties. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to research assignments, creating the department’s newsletter (including writing, editing and production), as well as editing and updating the department’s website, and various office duties. This requires the person to be dependable, cooperative and able to accept instruction and assist with other projects as priorities change. This person will report to the Chair of the Department and the Department Office Manager. The successful candidate should have/be able to:

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Publisher and Dreamweaver
• Assist in obtaining manuscripts of papers from lecturers, and editing and preparing for publication
• Prepare advertising for NELC events 
• Design and prepare NELC newsletter 
• Create statistical reports and spreadsheets and donor reports/mailings as needed 
• Assist with departmental events which may require working evenings 
• Assist Department Chair, Director of Graduate Studies and Office Manager as directed 
• Perform other departmental office duties as needed, including, but not limited to handling confidential materials, photocopying, sorting mail, answering phones, and providing office reception services.

 Application Procedure:
Applicants should submit a letter outlining previous experience and qualifications, and a C.V. to:

NELC Applications

Goodbody Hall 219
1011 E. 3rd St.
Bloomington, IN 47405

Preference in hiring is given to graduate students with interest in the Middle East, who have familiarity in a language(s) of the area, and publishing experience.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES 20 HOURS PER WEEK

INCLUDES FEE REMISSION AND A STIPEND.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS DECEMBER 17, 2010

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GRADUATE WORK STUDY POSITION- Spring 2011

DEPARTMENT OF NEAR EASTERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
GOODBODY 219

Job Description 

The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures is seeking a graduate student with superior computer, office, communication and interpersonal skills who is willing and able to perform a wide variety of duties under the supervision of the department office manager. Responsibilities may include but not limited to special events; arranging, scheduling and managing most matters relating to the department’s annual memorial and other lectures. This candidate must be able to assist in the production of the department’s newsletter, constructing, editing and updating the departmental website and perform standard office tasks. This requires the person to be dependable, cooperative and able to accept instruction as well as assist with other projects as priorities change. The successful candidate should have/be able to:

• Excellent writing and editing skills;
• Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Publisher and Dreamweaver;
• Manage all matters related to the Spring annual NELC lecture, including hosting receptions, preparing programs, invitations and advertising event, assisting in the reception, sending thank you letters to donors and tracking donors and contributions;
• Assist in obtaining manuscripts of papers from lecturers, and editing and preparing for publication;
• Prepare advertising for NELC events;
• Design and prepare NELC newsletter;
• Create statistical reports and spreadsheets and donor reports/mailings as needed;
• Host departmental events which may require working some evenings;
• Assist Department Chair, Director of Graduate Studies and Office Manager as directed;
• Perform other departmental office duties as needed, including, but not limited to handling confidential materials, photocopying, sorting mail, answering phones, and providing office reception services.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit a letter outlining previous experience and qualifications and a C.V. to:

NELC GWS Applications
Goodbody Hall 219
1011 E. 3rd St.
Bloomington, IN 47405

Preference in hiring is given to graduate students with interest in the Middle East, who have familiarity in a language(s) of the area, and publishing experience.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES 15 HOURS PER WEEK

INCLUDES FEE REMISSION AND A STIPEND.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS DECEMBER 17, 2010

All applicants must complete the FAFSA (financial aid form) and be eligible to receive federal graduate work-study assistance. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance in Franklin Hall 208 (812-855-0321) for further information.

Assistant Professor of Arabic - University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Department of African Languages & Literature at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Arabic beginning August 2011 at the rank of assistant professor.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. the appropriate area with a specialization in Arabic. Candidates must be able to teach Modern Standard/Classical Arabic at all levels; have native or near-native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and familiarity with at least one spoken dialect; have knowledge of the historical development of Arabic, of Islamic civilization, and of Arabic-based cultures of Africa; and be competent in linguistic approaches to literature.

The department would value additional competencies in the development of innovative teaching materials, particularly materials that incorporate various technologies to best effect; familiarity with current theories; and an ability to teach in the areas of Arabic literature in translation, literary criticism, classical approaches to Arabic grammar, and/or the linguistic structure of Arabic.

Applications

Submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference submitted directly by referees to:

Professor Aliko Songolo
Department of African Lang & Lit
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1466 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison,WI 53706

To ensure full consideration application materials must be received by November 24, 2010. Finalists will be required to submit a sample of scholarly writing. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A criminal background check may be required prior to employment.

Please contact the Department of African Languages & Literature with any questions: Phone (608) 262.2487 - Fax (608) 265-4151 - Email: africanlang@mailplus.wisc.edu