Jobs: Senior Faculty Fellows positions - U of South Florida,
04/06
Seeking Africana Studies Candidate to Senior Faculty Fellows
Patel Center for Global Solutions
University of South Florida
The Department of Africana Studies at the University of South Florida
(USF) would like to nominate scholars for consideration for the Senior
Faculty Fellows positions in the University's newly endowed Patel Center
for Global Solutions. The Center's vision is to become recognized
globally for its support of research and education that improves and
sustains the quality of human life worldwide. The Center will appoint
six senior faculty members over the next three years who bring
international distinction in the broad field of global
studies/globalization. Two appointments will be made this year and will
be filled by senior researchers with expertise in any of the Center's
five Health and Sustainable Communities sub areas:
- Economics, trade, and development
- Health
- Human security
- Sustainable environments
- Cultures and the arts.
The successful Africana Studies nominee should have an African Diaspora
focus, demonstrate significant interest, experience and expertise in
translating research into applications and solutions, and provide
leadership in interdisciplinary research projects. Candidates must have
a successful record of significant external grants; a strong record of
scholarly accomplishments; an appropriate terminal degree; and a global
reputation as evidenced by worldwide recognition among peers. USF
prefers candidates with a demonstrable commitment to community
engagement, evidence of innovation and dynamic scholarly leadership, and
the ability to attract outstanding undergraduate and graduate students.
Appointees will be tenured in the Department of Africana Studies and
will conduct interdisciplinary research in the Patel Center.
The Kiran C. Patel Center for Global Solutions works closely with
researchers across the University and beyond to study the impact of
globalization through areas in which the University currently has
expertise.
Using Florida as one of many important research laboratories, the Patel
Center for Global Solutions will develop models and present research
findings that have local, national and global applications; guide future
problem solving and education in Florida and around the world; and
contribute to improving the human condition. It will bring together a
wide range of partners--from government to industry to higher
education--and thereby be a catalyst for developing solutions through
research and education. For further information on the Patel Center,
visit: http://www.cas.usf.edu/globalresearch/aboutus.php.
Candidates should submit a letter stating their interest in, and
qualifications for, the position; a curriculum vitae; samples of
published scholarship; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and
e-mail addresses of three (3) references to:
S. David Stamps
Office of the Provost
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, ADM 226
Tampa, FL 33620, USA
E-mail: dstamps@cas.usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-2482.
Materials should be submitted in hard copy and electronic formats.
Please note in your letter that you are responding to the Africana
Studies posting.
The University of South Florida is classified by the Carnegie Foundation
as a Doctoral/Research-Extensive institution, and enrolls upward of
43,000 students across the Tampa Bay region. Searches are conducted in
accordance with the State of Florida's laws which require that all
meetings and documents pertaining to this search are open to the public.
USF is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access
institution. For disability accommodations contact Robin Leiby,
rleiby@cas.usf.edu, (813) 974-2954 or TDD (813) 974-1510 at least five
working days in advance of need. For additional information related to
the positions, visit:
http://www.cas.usf.edu/globalresearch/seniorfacultyfellows.php.
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