JUA: Penn African Studies Bulletin (10/09/06)
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER
BIMONTHY BULLETIN
Issue No.3, Fall 2006
October 9, 2006
Dear JUA Readers,
Here is the new issue of JUA, simply overflowing with information on
Africa-related events, jobs, and resources.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any submissions or questions.
With best wishes,
James De Lorenzi
JUA Editor
CONTENTS:
PENN AND CONSORTIUM EVENTS AND LECTURES
OTHER AREA EVENTS
CONFERENCES / EXHIBITS
CALLS FOR PAPERS
FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
COURSES & PROGRAMS
NEW ACADEMIC JOBS
OTHER RESOURCES
For archived issues of JUA, including jobs currently available but advertised in
past issues, see: http://www.africa.upenn.edu/africa/jua.html
PENN AND CONSORTIUM EVENTS AND LECTURES
LECTURE: DR. WANGARI MAATHAI, NOBEL PRIZE WINNER
The "Growing Greener Cities Symposium" and the Office of the Provost's Global
Forum are honored to bring Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Winner and
founder of Kenya's Green Belt Movement, to the Irvine Auditorium on October 16,
2006. In 2004, Dr. Maathai was awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for her
"contribution to sustainable development, democracy, and peace," stemming from
her work on community empowerment and environmental conservation. She is the
first African woman to receive this prestigious award. With a historic and
visionary message, Dr. Maathai challenges audiences to rethink the concepts of
peace and security. Recognizing the strong implications of sustainable
management of the environment, she presents an argument for democracy rooted in
respect for human rights, equity, and justice. Dr. Maathai's lecture is free and
open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Online registration,
however, does not guarantee admittanceseats will be available on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
LECTURE: CONTEMPORARY POLITICS IN GHANA
Jennifer Hasty, a Research Associate at the University of Pennsylvania, will be
delivering a lecture entitled "Corruption in the Fast Track: Media, Courts, and
Neo-liberal Desire in Ghana" on Wednesday, October 11th. The talk will take
place in Houston Hall Room 314, between 1:00 and 2:30.
LECTURE: KENYAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
At 1:00 on Wednesday, October 18th, Classara Momanyi will be discussing "The
Effects of 'Sheng' in the teaching of Kiswahili in Kenyan Educational
Institutions." Dr. Momanyi is visiting the University of Pennsylvania from
Jomo Kenyatta University through a Fulbright Scholarship. The lecture will be
from 1:00-2:30 PM in Irvine Auditorium, Room G16.
LECTURE: GHANIAN ETHNOMUSICOLOGY
Steven Feld of the University of New Mexico will be making a presentation
entitled "POR POR: Honk Horn Music of Ghana" on October 19th. His
presentation, part of the Penn Ethnohistory Program, will be take place between
4:30 and 6:30 PM in the University Museum, Room 345.
WORKSHOPS: "TEACHING ABOUT AFRICA: NATURAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITIES"
The Africa Studies Center Teacher Outreach program will have a K-12 Teacher
Workshop this month, from 3:30 to 6:30 on October 24th, in Williams Hall, Room
816.
LECTURE: CULTURE AND SLAVERY IN THE SUDAN
Ahmed Sikainga, Professor of History at Ohio State University, will be visiting
Penn on October 27th to present a lecture entitled "Slavery, Ethnicity,
Identity, and Popular Culture in Contemporary Sudan." Dr. Sikainga studies
African economic and social history, with a focus on slavery, emancipation,
labor, and urban history in the Nile Valley and North Africa. His presentation
will be from 1:00 to 2:30 PM in Houston Hall Room 314.
CONFERENCE: AFRICAN BUSINESS FORUM
The annual Wharton African Business Forum (WABF) of the University of
Pennsylvania will take place November 11th, 2006, at John Huntsman Hall on Penn
campus. The theme for the conference is "Africa: Building New Partnerships,
Impacting the Global Economy." The Wharton Africa Business Forum is an
integral component of the Wharton Global Business Forum, the pre-eminent
business school event addressing the major economic, social and political
trends affecting Africa, Asia, Europe, India and Latin America. In its 14th
year, the Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) is expected to bring together
three hundred business leaders, investors, academics, and students with a keen
interest in Africa.
OTHER AREA EVENTS
FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION: "DARFUR DIARIES"
On Tuesday, November 14, 2006, West Chester University will host Jen Marlowe (A
Upenn graduate), one of the makers of the documentary film "Darfur Diaries."
Ms. Marlowe will be on campus all day for a variety of events, culminating with
a showing of her film at 7pm followed by a panel discussion that includes Dr.
Lawrence Davidson, a WCU professor of Middle Eastern Studies who returned from
a visit to the Sudan in mid-September.
LECTURE: FRANCE AND DECOLONISATION
At 3 pm on October 18, the Center for the Humanities at Temple
and the History Department of Temple University are co-hosting Alexis Spire's
talk, "The Weight of the Colonial Past of France on its Immigration Policies,"
in the CHAT Lounge (10th fl. Gladfelter Hall).
CONFERENCES / EXHIBITS
CONFERENCE: SOCIETY FOR FRANCOPHONE POSTCOLONIAL STUDIES
The Society for Francophone Postcolonial Studies is organizing a
postgraduate research workshop for the 10th of November, 2006. The workshop will
include sessions on presenting your work at conferences, publishing and careers,
as well as current research in Francophone postcolonial studies. The workshop is
open to all postgraduates working on the colonial and/or postcolonial periods,
or colonial and/or postcolonial issues in any area (history, literature,
cinema, politics, linguistics, etc) related to metropolitan France and Belgium
and/or constituent parts of what is termed "the Francophone world". The day
will provide an invaluable opportunity to meet other postgraduates and
researchers working in French and Francophone Studies. There is an admission
fee of £15 for the postgraduate research workshop (which includes tea/coffee,
lunch, and membership of SFPS for 2007). An outline programme and the booking
form can be found on the website: www.sfps.ac.uk (follow the link under
Conferences and Study Days).
CONFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GOVERNANCE, INSTITUTIONS, AND NETWORKS,
University of West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago (October 18-20, 2006)
The themes of the conference are re-engineering government, the crisis of
governance in small states, development in an interconnected world, peace and
security, and e-democracy. For more information, visit
(http://www.apsanet.org/content_25065.cfm).
CONFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE STATE OF AFFAIRS OF AFRICA (ICSAA),
Boston Quincy Marriot, MA, USA (October 26-28, 2006)
The International Institute of Justice and development, Inc (IIJD) will host the
First International Conference on the State of Affairs in Africa (ICSAA) at the
Boston Quincy Marriot Hotel. The conference will bring together experts from
all over the world and from international organizations and UN organizations.
Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first female and newly elected President of
Liberia will be the Keynote speaker at this conference. The conference is
organized around the themes of democratic governance, judicial institutions,
elections and political processes, anticorruption, constitutional legal
analysis, public policy, participatory processes, and economic development. For
more information, contact (conference.icsaa@iijd.org) or visit
(http://www.icsaa.iijd.org).
- CONFERENCE
- THE DIASPORA AND AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT, Cornell University, NY
(November 3-4, 2006)
The Institute for African Development at Cornell University is sponsoring a
symposium to examine the growing and significant role that the African diaspora
plays in the development of their countries of origin and/or ancestral homes.
The symposium will bring together an inter-disciplinary group of scholars,
including economists, sociologists, political scientists, and others; the
African Diaspora (individuals, associations); representatives from financial
institutions and the international development organizations, e.g. the World
Bank, UNDP, United Nations; the International Migration Organization; the
African Union; and the private sector. Through an exchange of views and
experiences, the symposium will map out the guidelines/ framework for a greater
engagement of the Diaspora in a coordinated and integrated manner to support
Africa's development and the implementation of the objectives of NEPAD. For
more information, contact (jsb25@cornell.edu).
- CONFERENCE
- AFRICAN FORCED LABOUR, COMPARED COLONIAL EXPERIENCES,
Universidade
do Porto, Portugal (November 16-17, 2006)
The Centro de Estudos Africanos da Universidade do Porto develops
interdisciplinary research on African societies, including projects on one of
the most striking phenomenon of the modern period: African forced labour. With
the purpose of sharing findings and promoting scientific debate, the CEAUP is
presenting a seminar that will cover all forms of forced labour of African
origin, from the medieval slave trade to the colonial policies of the XX
century, and including both the colonial African regions and the American and
Asian societies where African forced labour was integrated. For more details,
contact (ceaup@letras.up.pt).
- CONFERENCE
- AFRICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, San Francisco,
California (November 16-19, 2006)
The ASA 49th Annual meeting will be held at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San
Francisco. The Annual Meeting theme is "(Re)Thinking Africa and the World:
Internal Reflections, External Responses." For more information, visit
(http://www.africanstudies.org).
- FILM FESTIVAL
- AFRICAN DIASPORA, Columbia University, NY
(October-November,
2006)
The African Diaspora Film Festival celebrates the richness and diversity of the
Black experience through the presentation of over 70 films. Filmmakers, actors,
producers, writers, and educators of diverse ethnic groups, nationalities, and
backgrounds highlight and discuss the multifaceted lives of people of African
descent from North and Sub Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, North and South
America, and Europe. For more details, see the festival website:
(www.NYADFF.org).
ONLINE ART EXHIBITION: DUMILE (SOUTH AFRICA)
Dubbed the "Goya of the Townships" for the eloquence of his drawing, Dumile was
born in Worcester in the western Cape. An artist of astonishing power who had
few opportunities to develop his art, and whose despair led him to substance
abuse, Dumile, perhaps more than any other African artist, deserves a proper
retrospective. Despite the adversity he faced as a black South African artist,
or perhaps because of it, Dumile's work communicated a depth of emotion that
was exceptional and there can be no doubt that he deserves a wider
audience.(http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/artsmediaculture/gallery/dumile/menu.htm).
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CALL FOR PAPERS
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- CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
- HIV/AIDS SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH:
The University of Pennsylvania Center for AIDS Research is calling for Abstracts
in association with its 8th Annual Research Retreat on October 20, 2006. Please
submit abstracts by Friday, October 13, 2006. To submit an abstract, visit the
following website: [http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/aids/events/retreatabstract.htm]
Abstracts in the following areas of HIV/AIDS research are encouraged:
Pathogenesis, Clinical/Therapeutics, Immunology/Vaccine, and Behavioral and
Social Sciences. If you have questions regarding this event, contact Olivia
Loskoski via phone at 215-746-2754 or email her at
[oliviaj@mail.med.upenn.edu].
CALL FOR PAPERS: SETTLER COLONIALISM
Settler colonisers come to stay. They seek to replace native peoples on-or, at
least, displace them from--their land. Characteristically, the outcome is a
conflictual coexistence through which indigenous and invasive societies
historically transform one another. In addition to the classic sites of
European settler colonialism (Ireland, the Americas, Africa, Australasia),
settler colonialism structures relationships as historically and culturally
diverse as those between Israelis and Palestinians, Japanese and Ainu, Chinese
and Tibetans, Indonesians and Papuans, 'Americans' and Hawaiians, Tswana and
Khoi-san. We invite conceptual, comparative, transnational, or locally focused
contributions to a wide-ranging interdisciplinary discussion of settler
colonialism and indigenous alternatives, past and present. Thematically,
papers might address issues such as: native resistance and survival;
cultural adaptation and renaissance; invasions and frontiers; sovereignties
(titles, treaties, terra nullius, etc.); middle grounds, interludes,
spaces
of mutuality; internal colonisation; assimilation; race and place (the Pale,
reservations, urban zoning, segregation, etc.); settler colonialism and the
question of genocide; reparation and reconciliation; diaspora/exile; indigenous
people and multiculturalism; settler and indigenous literature; gender; social
class; religion; political economy, economics, and colonization. Papers should
be no longer than 20 minutes. Please send an abstract, of not more than 300
words, to: [irishstudies@nuigalway.ie] before February 1st.
CALL FOR PAPERS: AFRICAN RESOURCES IN THE WORLD ECONOMY
The Association of Concerned Africa Scholars is now accepting papers for a
special issue that will contribute to a better understanding of how the
continent with the greatest natural resource wealth also suffers from some of
the greatest concentrations of human poverty in the world. As we document the
place of specific resources and how they function in the world economy, often
being exploited by the corporate West and its African allies, we hope to
provide useful information for scholars, policy-makers, teachers and activists
alike. As such, we are collecting critical pieces that address our subject
matter in the broadest sense, particularly those that relate these issues to
matters of US foreign policy in Africa. Our subject for this issue is Africa's
Resources, broadly conceived. Theoretical pieces that address underdevelopment,
global trade balances and trade agreements or related matters are also welcome,
particularly if they address the role of the United States and its Africa
policies. Deadline: October 15th, 2006. For more information, visit
[http://www.prairienet.org/acas/].
- CALL FOR PAPERS
- SUFI ARTS, RITUALS, AND PERFORMANCE IN AFRICA, Lawrence KS
(2/07)Through exploration of the cultural dimension of Sufism in Africa, this
conference seeks to create a deeper understanding of the religion and perhaps
to inspire consideration of Islam as something other than an opposing world
view. In much of Africa, Sufism is a way of life. As such, it encompasses
diverse, rich wells of artistic traditions: visual art practices that include
human representation, ritual performance, dance, music, poetry, and literature.
Scholarship on Sufism has generally neglected these myriad artistic dimensions,
which our conference seeks to highlight. The conference will occur in
conjunction with the opening of the traveling exhibition, "A Saint in the City:
Sufi Arts of Urban Senegal," at the Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas
in Lawrence, KS. We solicit papers and panel proposals that address Sufi arts
and ritual performances in Africa including - but not limited to - the
following themes: visual culture, ritual performance, dance, music, drumming,
poetry, architecture and urban design, political arts and performance, or
gender in Sufi performance. Please send your contact information and an
abstract of 250 words by email to Dr. Gitti Salami (gsalami@ku.edu), by Friday,
December 1, 2006.
- CALL FOR PAPERS
- YOUTH AND IDENTITY IN AFRICA, Dakar, Senegal (12/06)
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA)
invites proposals from researchers for consideration for possible inclusion in
its new Multinational Working Group (MWG) on the theme of Youth and Identity in
Africa. Youth and youth identity is one of the thematic areas at the heart of
the current intellectual agenda of the Council; Child and Youth Studies are
also established as a core activity in CODESRIA programming. The MWG is the
flagship research vehicle employed by CODESRIA for the promotion of
multi-country, multi-disciplinary and inter-generational reflections on
critical questions of concern to the African social research community. Each
MWG is led by two to three coordinators and includes a maximum of fifteen
researchers. Three experienced scholars are designated as independent reviewers
who serve as discussants during the meetings of the group. The average life span
of an MWG is two years during which all aspects of the research process are
expected to be completed and the final results prepared for publication in the
CODESRIA Book Series. All proposals should be received by 20 November, 2006.
They will go through an independent evaluation process, the outcome of which
will be announced by 15 December, 2006. The short listed candidates will
participate in a launching/methodological seminar, which will take place at the
end of January 2007. Proposals and all other related correspondences should be
sent to: Child and Youth Studies Programme Research Department, CODESRIA,
Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop x Canal IV BP : 3304, CP : 18524 Dakar, Senegal. Tel :
+221 825 98 22/ 23. See also the following website: [http://www.codesria.org].
CALL FOR ARTICLES: AFRICA AND THE NEW RESOURCE SCRAMBLE
As Africa grapples with what many have termed the "new" scramble for natural
resources on the continent, there is an urgent need to put this phenomenon in
perspective vis-à-vis the continent's development. Are we seeing a "new"
scramble, or perhaps a mutation, or even a deepening, of an old scramble? What
drives the "new" scramble for petroleum, gold, diamond, timber, rivers, etc?
What is the character of state and (transnational and local) corporate
involvement in the "scramble"? What kinds of development and security
challenges have emerged or are emerging, especially for local communities and
ordinary people in whose immediate ecologies these "strategic" resources are
exploited? Are there any emerging patterns of grassroots resistance to the
"scramble"? How is the scramble shaping, and being shaped by, grassroots
struggles and resistance? What is the "state" of scholarly discourse on
grassroots dispossession and empowerment in Africa, with particular reference
to natural resource exploitation? Development Southern Africa invites papers
from scholars, researchers and policy analysts, for a special issue of the
journal to be published during the first half of 2008 under the theme: "Africa
and the 'new' Resource Scramble: Emerging Contestations and Insights". Papers
must address any of the concerns raised above, or questions related thereto.
Researchers who have done recent empirical work that can link primary data to
broader theoretical and policy discourses and insights are particularly
encouraged to send in submissions. Deadline for submissions: March 31, 2007.
Please send your submissions to: [dsa@dbsa.org]. For further enquiries, please
contact: Dr. Wilson Akpan, Department of Sociology, University of Fort Hare,
East London Campus, 50 Church Street, P.O. Box 7426, East London 5200, South
Africa. Tel: +27 43 704 7172 (W); +27 82 462 3608 (M). Fax: +27 86 628 2209.
E-mail: wakpan@ufh.ac.za. See also [http://www.zoominfo.com/WilsonAkpan].
CALL FOR PAPERS: CONFERENCE ON THE AFRICA ENVIRONMENT, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH,
UK (March 28-29, 2007)
The Centre of African Studies at the University of Edinburgh invites submissions
for a conference entitled "The Power of Water: Landscape, Water and the State in
Southern Africa." The conference will focus on three themes in order to explore
the interrelationship between practises and discourses of water, landscape and
the state in southern Africa. For more information, see
(http://www.cas.ed.ac.uk).
- CALL FOR PAPERS
- CONFERENCE ON POPULAR CULTURES IN AFRICA, University of
Texas
at Austin, USA (March 30-April 1, 2007)The University of Texas at Austin is
pleased to announce a three-day conference focusing on the histories, genres,
meanings, purposes, and impact of popular cultures in Africa. The aim of the
conference is to examine how popular cultures have evolved and contributed to
the character of Africa. Participants will be drawn from various countries.
Submit proposal that includes a 250-word abstract and title, as well as the
authors name, address, telephone number, email address, and institutional
affiliation to Conference Convener, Toyin Falola (toyin.falola@mail.utexas.edu)
or Conference Coordinator, Tyler Fleming (tylerfleming@mail.utexas.edu). For
more information, contact Toyin or Tyler.
- CALL FOR PAPERS
- MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION, Chicago IL(April
12-15,
2007)
In April of each year, the MPSA holds one of the largest political science
conferences, we anticipate 4,000 presenters from across the United States and
around the world presenting in over 780 sessions. The African Politics section
welcomes both panel and paper proposals on all Africa-related topics. Of
particular interest are contributions on political economy, basic service
provision (primary education and health), and political institutions.
Particular interest will also be given to submissions using newly collected
data (whether quantitative or qualitative) and to submissions using innovative
theoretical methods. For more information, see
[http://www.indiana.edu/~mpsa/conferences/conferences.html].
CALL FOR PAPERS: CONFERENCE ON FRENCH COLONIALISM IN AFRICA
The theme of the 33rd annual conference of the French Colonial Historical
Society will be "Rivers and Colonies," but papers on all aspects of the French
experience overseas will be considered. The Society encourages scholars from
all disciplines to send proposals. Consult the web site for the individual
responsible for proposals relating to Africa. The conference will be held in in
La Rochelle, France, June 6-10, 2007. See (http://www.frenchcolonial.org) for
more details.
CALL FOR PAPERS: CONFERENCE ON PRODUCTION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AFRICA
The Workshop for Advanced Study at the University of Leipzig invites
contributions for conference entitled "The Production of Knowledge about
Extra-European Areas in Central European Academic Worlds during the "Age of
Extremes." In the course of the 20th century the study of world regions like
Africa and Latin America was established in European universities and other
academic institutions. Though in some cases the origins of this European
academic interest in these regions lay even further back into the past, it was
during the 20th century that major centres were founded and a whole culture of
"area studies" emerged. This workshop asks for decisive characteristics of the
emergence and further formation of academic studies on Latin America and Africa
in Eastern European universities. Abstracts of no more than 1000 words should be
submitted by October 10, 2006. For the invited speakers travel costs will be
returned and accommodation will be granted. Final versions of the presented
papers should be submitted until April 2007 and will (after evaluation through
the planning committee) be published in a volume in autumn of the same year.
Papers in the English language will be preferred. Other languages are not
necessarily excluded. For further information contact: Jochen Meissner,
Zentrum für Höhere Studien, Emil-Fuchs-Str. 1, 04105 Leipzig, Germany
(meissner@uni-leipzig.de).
CALL FOR PAPERS: ISSUE ON FEMINISM IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Journal of African Studies is preparing a special edition on "Feminism and
Contemporary Culture in South Africa." Articles addressing any aspect of South
African culture and women can be sent to Ronit Frenkel by 1 November 2006, at
(ronit@languages.wits.ac.za). Please submit in MS Word, and observe the 10 000
word maximum length.
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS: ENCYLOPEDIA OF GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE UNITED STATES
Berkshire Publishing Group and CQ Press are preparing the Encyclopedia of Global
Perspectives on the United States for publication in June 2005. The encyclopedia
will explore the role and image of the United States from the viewpoints of the
peoples and nations of the world. The editor is searching for African scholars
to contribute articles on the African nations that are still unassigned. The
articles will include historical coverage as well as a contemporary analysis of
that nation's relations with the United States. The unassigned nations in Africa
are: Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea,
Gabon, Guinea, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, and Tunisia. For
more information, contact Karen Advokaat
(karen.advokaat@berkshirepublishing.com).
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
The Schlager Group is looking for writers to contribute to The Encyclopedia of
Society and Culture in the Ancient World. Writing for the Ancient World set
will take place under the direction of the editor in chief, Peter Bogucki, with
the aid of a board of editorial advisers for separate regions of the world (R.
Hunt Davis, Jr., Professor Emeritus of History and African Studies, University
of Florida, is the adviser for Africa). The four-volume Ancient World set
covers prehistory to the fall of Rome (476 CE), arranged A to Z by 69
headwords, from "adornment" through "writing" and including such topics as art,
death and burial practices, education, natural disasters, science, and trade and
exchange. Please contact Marcia Merryman Means (marcia@schlagergroup.com) if you
have an interest in participating in this project. Be sure to include your
résumé and a writing sample. For more information, visit the website at
(http://www.schlagergroup.com).
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: AFRICAN REVIEW OF FOREIGN POLICY
The African Review of Foreign Policy is a journal published by United States
International University. To submit manuscripts and for more information,
contact [arfp@usiu.ac.ke].
FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
FELLOWSHIP: THE MERSHON CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES
The Mershon Center for International Security Studies at The Ohio State
University invites applications for a one-year residential post-doctoral
fellowship during the 2007-08 academic year. The center is especially
interested in projects dealing with the following themes: the use of force and
diplomacy; the ideas, identities and decisional processes that affect security;
and the institutions that manage violent conflict. The Mershon Center provides a
$33,000 stipend plus university benefits, an office, a computer, and $1,800 for
travel and research expenses. Ph.D.s earned since June 30, 2001, are eligible.
Please submit applications in both hard copy and electronic formats. Hard
copies may be sent to Mershon Center for International Security Studies,
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program, 1501 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43201, Attn:
Grants and Fellowships Coordinator. Electronic copies may be sent in Microsoft
Word or Corel WordPerfect format to Grants and Fellowships Coordinator at
mershoncenter@osu.edu. The deadline for applying is January 8, 2007. More
information is available at www.mershoncenter.osu.edu.
FELLOWSHIP: COUNCIL OF AMERICAN OVERSEAS RESEARCH CENTRES
The program is open to U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who have already
earned their Ph.D. in fields in the humanities, social sciences, or allied
natural sciences and wish to conduct research of regional or trans-regional
significance. Fellowships require scholars to conduct research in more than one
country, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research
center. Deadline: Friday, January 12, 2007. For an application, visit
[http://www.caorc.org/fellowships/multi/index.html].
FELLOWSHIP: DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) welcomes applications to its
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program for the 2007-2008 fellowship year.
Established in 2001 to enable activists, scholars, and journalists from around
the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability
to promote democratic change, the fellowship program is based at NED's
International Forum for Democratic Studies, in Washington, D.C. The NED is
especially interested in ensuring that this program becomes known to scholars
and activists in Africa. For further details, please visit www.ned.org. For
instructions on how to apply, see www.ned.org/forum/R-FApplication.pdf or visit
www.ned.org/forum/reagan-fascell.html. Applications for fellowships in
2007-2008 must be received no later than November 1, 2006. Notification of the
competition outcome is in April 2007.
FELLOWSHIP: DISSERATION RESEARCH IN AFRICA
The Social Science Research Council and the American Council of Learned
Societies announce the 2007 competition of the International Dissertation
Research Fellowship (IDRF) program designed to support distinguished graduate
students in the humanities and social sciences conducting dissertation research
outside the United States. Fifty fellowships of approximately $20,000 will be
awarded in 2007 with funds provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The
IDRF program is committed to scholarship that advances knowledge about non-U.S.
cultures and societies grounded in empirical and site-specific research
(involving fieldwork, research in archival or manuscript collections, or
quantitative data collection). The program promotes research that is at once
located in a specific discipline and geographical region and is engaged with
interdisciplinary and cross-regional perspectives. For more detailed
information on application procedures and eligibility requirements, visit the
IDRF website at (www.ssrc.org/programs/idrf) or contact program staff at
(idrf@ssrc.org).
FELLOWSHIP: SUB-SAHARAN GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS SUPPORT
The Borlaug LEAP, a fellowship program funded by the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) has Dissertation or Thesis Fellowships for up
to $25,000 available for graduate students from sub-Saharan African countries
working in the fields related to agriculture. Applications received by October
15th will be reviewed and grant recipients notified the following January. For
more information, visit (http://leap.ucdavis.edu).
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
(PRINCETON) VISITING MEMBER AWARDS FOR 2007-2008
The School of Social Science invites applicants for its visiting member award
for the academic year 2007-2008. A completed PhD or equivalent is required by
the application deadline. Visiting members are expected to pursue only on their
own research, while the school organizes a weekly seminar at which members as
well as invited guests present their on-going work. The school welcomes
applications in economics, political science, law, psychology, sociology, and
anthropology. The theme for the 2007-2008 is "The Rule of Law under Pressure";
the application deadline is November 15, 2006. To apply, and for more
information, visit (www.sss.ias.edu/applications).
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: THE JOHN CARTER BROWN LIBRARY
The library will award approximately thirty Research Fellowships for the year
June 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Sponsorship of research at the John Carter Brown
Library is reserved exclusively for scholars whose work is centered on the
colonial history of the Americas, North and South, including all aspects of the
European, African, and Native American involvement. Application forms can be
downloaded from
[http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/John_Carter_Brown_Library/pages/fr_resfellow3.html],
or they may be obtained by writing to the Director, John Carter Brown Library,
Box 1894, Providence, RI 02912. The deadline for submission of application
materials is January 10, 2007; all materials must be postmarked no later than
that date.
RESEARCH GRANTS: YOUNG SCIENTISTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
The International Foundation for Science (IFS) is an independent international
research council that is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The mission of IFS is to
strengthen the scientific research capacity of developing countries in science
fields related to the sustainable management of biological and water resources.
Research proposals submitted to IFS should be from biological, chemical,
physical, sociocultural or economic science fields, and relevant for the
conservation, production or renewable utilization of biological or water
resources. IFS awards research grants with a maximum value of USD 12,000 for
the purchase of equipment, expendable supplies, fieldwork activities, etc.
Researchers are eligible to receive up to three research grants during their
career. For more information, visit
(http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=29634).
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COURSES & PROGRAMS
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HUMAN RIGHTS DELEGATION FOR YOUNG LEADERS
Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is currently
recruiting young leaders (ages 18-25) to participate in human rights
delegations in 2007, with sites in El Salvador, Cambodia, and Rwanda.
Participants will visit local organizations, support fieldwork, and complete
training workshops. Tuition varies, but is generally close to $1800 US
dollars. Final deadline for applications is September 22, 2006. See the
following website for more details: (www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate).
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ACADEMIC JOBS
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FORDHAM UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORIC HISTORY
The Department of History at Fordham University invites applications for a
tenure track assistant professor in the history of Africa and the African
Diaspora in the Atlantic World. Candidates should have completed their PhD by
the start of the appointment on September 1, 2007. Send letter of application,
c.v., short writing sample, official graduate school transcripts and three
letters of recommendations to Professor Silvana Patriarca, Department of
History, Fordham University, Bronx NY 10458 by December 1, 2006. Initial
interviews will be held at the AHA annual meeting in Atlanta.
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT UNIVERSITY: PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN HISTORY OR AFRICAN STUDIES
(SUB-SAHARAN)
Tenure-track position. Candidates will possess Ph.D. in History or African
Studies by time of appointment and show evidence of excellent potential in both
teaching and scholarship. Period and specialization open. Responsibilities
include developing and teaching introductory-level survey of sub-Saharan Africa
or teaching Western Civilization as well as offering upper-level and graduate
courses in country and area of specialization. Deadline: November 20, 2006.
Please send cover letter, C.V., letters of recommendation, graduate school
transcripts and any other application materials to Dr. Steven Judd, Africa
Search Committee Chair, History Department, Southern Connecticut State
University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355. Selected candidates
will be interviewed at the AHA annual meeting.
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, OSWEGO: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN HISTORY
The Department of History at the State University of New York at Oswego invites
applications for an entry level (assistant professor), tenure track position in
the field of African History beginning August, 2007. A secondary field in global
history or the history of the Middle East or Muslim world is desirable. A Ph.D.
in history and teaching experience are preferred; ABDs will be considered. The
successful candidate should be prepared to teach surveys and specialized
courses in African history, as well as courses in global or Middle Eastern
history, and should take an active role in the reviving of an African and
African American Studies minor at Oswego. Salary and benefits are commensurate
with rank and experience. Review of applications will begin December 1st and
will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interview will be
conducted at the AHA annual meeting in Atlanta, January, 2007. To apply,
please send a letter of application, copies of undergraduate and graduate
transcripts, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of reference to: Dr.
Ming-te Pan, History Department, 433 Mahar Hall, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126.
For more information, contact [pan@oswego.edu].
TULANE UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN HISTORY (SUB-SAHARAN)
The History Department of Tulane University seeks a tenure-track assistant
professor in Sub-Saharan African history, starting August 2007. Research
specialization open; teaching experience preferred The successful candidate
will teach an African history survey; West African courses to complement
existing departmental offerings on American slave societies/Atlantic
World/African Diaspora; and upper level courses in his/her area of
specialization. Candidates must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by 1
June 2007. Applicants' complete dossiers should include letter of application,
c.v., transcript and at least three letters of reference by 1 December 2006. We
strongly urge applicants to submit their letter of application and c.v. by
e-mail as well as regular post. All materials should be sent to: Prof. Rosanne
Adderley, Chair, Africa Search, Department of History, Tulane University, 6823
St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118 (adderley@tulane.edu). This position
is subject to a final university determination on funding.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, FAYETTEVILLE: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN HISTORY
(SUB-SAHARAN)
The history department of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas,
invites applications for an assistant professorship (tenure track) in the
history of Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates must have a Ph.D. Scholars with
training in any field of Sub-Saharan African history are encouraged to apply.
A successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and
graduate courses and participate in the African American Studies Programs.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2006 and will continue until the
position is filled. Please send letter of application and placement file or
letter of application, vitae and three (3) letters of reference to: Professor
Charles Robinson, African History Search Committee Chair, University of
Arkansas, Department of History, Old Main 416, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701.
For more information, email: [cfrobins@uark.edu].
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, CHATANOOGA: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN HISTORY
The Department of History at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the history of
Africa to begin August 1, 2007. Ph.D. required. All chronological,
geographical, and thematic specializations will be considered. In addition to
offering upper-level courses on African history, the successful applicant will
regularly teach sections in the department's world civilizations sequence, an
important part of the university's general education program. Demonstrable
scholarly potential or accomplishments, advisement of students, and
participation in departmental activities are also required. Send curriculum
vitae, dossiers with graduate school transcripts, three letters of reference,
and a statement of research and teaching goals to: Dr. Anthony Steinhoff,
African Search Committee Chair, Department of History, The University of
Tennessee at Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Avenue, Dept. 2052, Chattanooga, TN
37403. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled.
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR, PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORIC HISTORY
The University of Windsor invites applications for a tenure-track faculty
position in the Department of History in the area of African/African Diaspora
History at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2007. All time
periods, sub-fields and thematic foci will be considered. The Department is
undergoing a period of dynamic growth and seeks candidates whose research and
pedagogy reflects current trends in the discipline. He/she will be expected to
teach a broadly focused, two semester first or second year course that will
appeal to both majors and non-majors, as well as upper division and graduate
courses. For further information about the Department of History visit our
website at http://www.uwindsor.ca/history. This position is subject to final
budgetary approval. The successful applicant must hold a PhD by the date of
appointment. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Applications will include: a letter of application, including a statement of
citizenship/immigration status; a current curriculum vitae; a research
statement outlining research interests and potential for scholarly achievement;
a teaching dossier or evidence of teaching effectiveness that might include
sample course outlines or teaching evaluations; a statement of teaching
philosophy and interests; samples of scholarly work; graduate transcripts, if a
recent PhD; and three current letters of reference forwarded by the referees. To
ensure full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by January
12, 2007 to: Dr. Peter Way, Department Head, Department of History, University
of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4, Phone:
519.253.3000, Ext. 2377, Fax: 519.971.3610, Email: peterway@uwindsor.ca.
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF IMPERIAL HISTORY
The Department of History of the C. W. Post Campus of Long Island University
invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history
of pre-20th-century European colonialism and/or imperialism. We are interested
in scholars specializing in imperialism or empire building in any area except
the Ottoman Empire. The successful candidate will teach Western/World history
surveys as well as specialized courses at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels. Applicants should display a strong commitment to both teaching and
scholarship. Ph.D. in hand by August, 2007. Send letter of application,
curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a sample of scholarly
writing, and potential syllabi to Professor Jeanie Attie, Chair, Department of
History, Long Island University C. W. Post, 720 Northern Boulevard,
Brookville, NY 11548-1300. Applications must be received by December 1, 2006.
Preliminary interviews to be conducted at the AHA Meeting in Atlanta in
January, 2007. Appointment will be made pending budgetary approval.
STONYBROOK UNIVERSITY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICANA STUDIES
Stony Brook University invites nominations and applications for a full-time,
tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in the
Department of Africana Studies. Applicants should have a Ph.D. by September 1,
2007. Preferred: Knowledge of the theoretical and historiographical perspective
in Diaspora Studies. Specialization in the relevant Social Sciences, Humanities,
Caribbean Studies, Diaspora Studies, or Ethnic Studies. We are seeking an
applicant with a strong focus on the black experience in the Anglophone
Caribbean. The ideal candidate must have deep intellectual roots in the region
as well as a critical knowledge of the theoretical and historiographical
perspective in Diaspora Studies. The successful candidate must be able to teach
both undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants should submit a curriculum
vitae, a writing sample, a brief statement of research and teaching goals, and
three letters of recommendation to: Dr. E. Anthony Hurley, Chair, Search
Committee, Department of Africana Studies, S-235 Social and Behavioral
Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4340.
For best consideration, dossiers should be completed by November 15, 2006.
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, PROFESSOR OF IMPERIAL HISTORY
Duquesne University's Department of History invites applications for a
tenure-track assistant professor specializing in British Imperial history (19th
& 20th centuries) to begin in August 2007. A concentration in South Asia, the
Middle East or Africa is preferred.and the ability to teach courses in modern
British history is desired. Participation in the University's core curriculum
is also expected. Applicants must have their Ph.D. in hand by the time of
appointment. Candidates should provide evidence of a strong commitment to
teaching and scholarship. Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to
the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Spiritan Catholic
identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment
to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values,
sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community. Candidates
should send hard copies of a letter of application, a vita, and three letters
of recommendation to Professor Jotham Parsons, Chair; British Empire Search;
Department of History, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282. The Search
Committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2006. Preliminary
interviews will be conducted at the AHA annual meeting in January.
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC: ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF WORLD HISTORY
The Liberal Arts Department at Berklee College of Music seeks qualified
applicants for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of World
Civilizations. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in History or a related
field (Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science), with a specialization in an
area-studies region and an interdisciplinary cultural studies approach, as well
as several years of teaching experience at the college level. Teaching load is
12 hours in World Civilization surveys and courses in area of specialization.
Ability to contribute to a program in Music and Society a plus. The Liberal
Arts Department at Berklee College of Music offers an outstanding and
experienced teacher and scholar the opportunity to collaborate on new
curriculum in an exciting, culturally diverse student body comprised of 3,850
artists and music professionals from over 72 countries. Berklee's strategic
vision calls for elevating the Liberal Arts, enhancing and integrating the
program to create a student experience that is rich and multidimensional and
that gives artists and music professionals the skills and competencies they
will need in music and in life. Applications should include a curriculum vitae,
a letter of interest, and contact information (including e-mail addresses) for
three references. Letters of reference and additional relevant materials may be
requested after a preliminary review. Deadline for application submission:
December 1, 2006. Berklee College of Music is committed to increasing the
diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can
contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths
in this area. Please direct applications and inquires to: Liberal Arts Faculty
Search (06-442),Office of Human Resources, Berklee College of Music, 1140
Boylston Street, MS-855 HR, Boston, MA 02215.
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY: PROFESSOR OF WORLD HISTORY
The Department of History and Art History at George Mason University invites
applications for a tenure-track position in transnational, multi-regional, or
global history from vantage points outside the U.S. or Europe. Teaching will
include a global history survey and upper-level and graduate courses. Position
involves participation in the university's Global Affairs program. Ph.D.
required by August 2007. Only online applications will be accepted. Please
submit letter of application and CV online
(jobs.gmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=70166). Please mail three letters of
recommendation and transcripts to: Dr. Brian Platt, Chair, Global History Search
Committee, Department of History and Art History, MSN 3G1, George Mason
University, Fairfax, VA 22030. Application deadline is Nov. 1, 2006.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WORLD HISTORY
The Department of History at California State University, Fullerton,invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in world history
(500-1500 CE), excluding western Europe and the Latin East. Applicants from a
wide range of different fields will be considered as long as their work clearly
pertains to the period of 500-1500 CE and includes any of the following
geographical regions: Islamic world, Eurasia (Mongols), Asia, pre-Columbian
Americas, Africa, Byzantium, or Eastern Europe. The successful candidate will
be able to teach advanced courses in his/her area of specialization, as well as
world history surveys and courses in historical writing, theory, and methods.
Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching, research,
peer-reviewed publication, and participation in the broader disciplinary
community. A Ph.D. in history by August 2007 is required. In addition to being
prepared to teach in the areas mentioned above, the ideal candidate will be
someone with an integrative approach to historical studies. The individual
should also be familiar with and have an interest in developing innovative
technology skills to use in teaching. Preference will be given to candidates
with a cross-regional or comparative approach, and with competency in a
language appropriate to the field. The successful candidate should be able to
work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and
faculty. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience. CSU Fullerton operates on a semester system that enables faculty to
teach in the summer for additional salary. Faculty may apply for intramural
grants to do research during those months. An excellent comprehensive benefits
package is available that includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic
partner, and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as
affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state
system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed
description of benefits, go to
[http://hr.fullerton.edu/benefits/compare_benefits.htm]. Appointment date:
August 2007. To apply, please submit a cover letter describing teaching and
research experience and interests, a c.v., a copy of graduate transcripts, a
writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. William W. Haddad,
Chair, Dept. of History, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92834. All
application materials including letters of recommendation must be received by
November 10, 2006. The search committee will interview prospective candidates
at the AHA annual meeting in Atlanta, GA.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE AND
AFRICANA STUDIES
The Department of English and the Interdisciplinary Program in Africana Studies
invite applications for a tenure-track position, beginning Fall 2007, in
African-American Literature and Culture and Africana Studies with a
specialization in the nineteenth century. This position will be a joint
appointment in English and the Africana Studies Program. Research interests may
include rhetoric, transatlanticism, visual and/or performance cultures, material
culture, postcolonial studies, or literacy. The department's undergraduate and
graduate programs offer concentrations in such areas as Comparative Literature
and Culture, Early Modern British Studies, New Modern British Studies, American
Studies, Film, Creative Writing, Discourse Studies, and Gender Studies.
Africana Studies is an undergraduate interdisciplinary minor offered in the
College of Liberal Arts. Its growing curriculum engages students in a wide
range of interdisciplinary courses that study the Africana experience. Salary
and teaching load are competitive. Faculty regularly teach two courses each
semester, including both undergraduate and graduate courses in their specialty.
The successful applicant will also be expected to participate actively in the
development of the Africana Studies curriculum and program. Significant
research support, including travel funds, is available through the English
Department, the College of Liberal Arts, andthe University. Minorities and
women scholars are strongly encouraged to apply. Texas A&M is an AA/EEO
employer, is deeply committed to diversity, and responds to the needs of
dual-career couples. Visit the English Department website at
http://www-english.tamu.edu/ <http://www-english.tamu.edu/> and the Africana
Studies website at http://africana.tamu.edu <http://africana.tamu.edu/> for
more information about the English Department, the Africana Studies minor, and
the university. The Search Committee will begin to review applications
immediately. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a sample
publication (article-length) to: Larry J. Reynolds, Chair / Search Committee /
Department of English / Texas A&M University / 4227 TAMU / College Station, TX
77843-4227. To be assured of full consideration, applications must be
postmarked no later than November 1, 2006. Candidates who pass an initial
screening will be asked to provide a dossier, including three letters of
reference. Interviews will be conducted at MLA.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF INDIGENOUS AND
AFRICAN DIASPORA RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Louisiana State University, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies,
seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in indigenous religions at the
rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in
Religious Studies or a related field. Additional Qualifications Desired:
Specialty in the religions of the African Diaspora (especially in the Americas
and/or the Caribbean). Pending the approval of funding, the position would
begin in August 2007. Responsibilities: Maintain an active record of
publication and teach two courses per semester, including an introductory
course in indigenous religions. Other courses would depend upon the
candidate's areas of competence, but candidates able to incorporate
theoretical, interdisciplinary, and cultural approaches to the study of
religion, including social-scientific approaches, will receive strong
consideration. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory
pre-employment background check. Deadline for applications is November 1 (for
candidates wishing to interview at the AAR annual meeting) or until candidate
is selected. Applicants should send a letter of application, a CV (including
email address), three letters of recommendation, and dossier to Delbert
Burkett, Indigenous Religions Search Committee, Department of Philosophy and
Religious Studies, Louisiana State University, Ref: #012697, Baton Rouge, LA
70803. More information is available at http://www.artsci.lsu.edu/phil/. LSU is
an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer and actively seeks diversity in its
faculty, students, and staff.
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY: VISITING FACULTY OR LECTURER IN KISWAHILI
The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies and the Program
in African Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a half-time
visiting faculty/lecturer language position in Swahili for the 20067 academic
year. The instructor will be appointed in the Department of Comparative
Literature and must be able to teach the following two courses. In fall 2006,
an introduction to literature and literary criticism in Kiswahili, including
basic aspects of theory, criticism, and readings in all genres of literature in
the language. The course should prepare undergraduate students who have studied
elementary and intermediate Swahili upper-level courses in Kiswahili
literature. In spring 2007, an upper-level course on any genre of Kiswahili
literature. Due to current student interest, preference will be given to
applicants who can teach a theater/drama course in Kiswahili. Applicants must
have proven qualifications and experience in teaching and scholarship in
Kiswahili literature or a related area. Salary will be determined by
qualifications and experience - Ph.D. preferred. This is a one year, half time
teaching position with possible one year renewal. Application deadline: July
15, 2006 . Applications must include: (1) a letter of application, (2) a
current curriculum vita, and (3) teaching evaluations, (4) sample syllabi for
the proposed courses, and (5) three letters of recommendation, and be sent
to:Visiting Faculty/Lecturer in Swahili, Program in African Studies, Princeton
Institute for International and Regional Studies, 334 Aaron Burr Hall,
Princeton University, Princeton , NJ 08544. Applications may also be sent via
fax (609-258-3988) or e-mail to piirs@princeton.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINSVILLE: LECTURER IN YORUBA
The Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures at the University
of Florida is seeking applicants for a full-time Lecturer of Yoruba beginning
August, 2006. This position is part of the planned expansion of African
language teaching at UF. Candidates should have an MA in Yoruba, linguistics,
language pedagogy, second language acquisition, or related fields, and
native/near-native fluency in Yoruba and English. Preference is given to
candidates with experience teaching Yoruba at the college level, and commitment
to continued development of computer-assisted language learning. Familiarity
with ALTA/NALRC is a plus. Teaching duties include language instruction at all
levels (course load 3/3). Salary and benefits competitive. Send cover letter,
CV, teaching philosophy statement, sample syllabi, examination questions,
teaching evaluations, teaching demonstration video, and three letters of
recommendation to: Chair, Yoruba Search Committee, University of Florida
Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures, 470 Grinter Hall,
P.O. Box 115565, Gainesville , FL 32611.
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THE UCLA GLOBALIZATION RESEARCH CENTER-AFRICA REGION. For more information,
visit http://www.globalization-africa.org/
TRANSCEND PEACE UNIVERSITY (TPU): This is the largest on-line peace and
development university launched in 2003. TPU has been developed by TRANSCEND,
a Peace and Development Network for Peace by Peaceful Means and provides the
on-line form of Transcends global training programs. For more information,
contact Cristina Barsony (cristina@transcend.org) or visit
http://www.transcend.org/tpu
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTER (NCLRC): THE LANGUAGE RESOURCE
NEWSLETTER
A bi-monthly webzine of NCLRC, providing practical teaching strategies, share
insight from research, and announce professional development opportunities for
elementary, secondary and post-secondary foreign language educators. The
newsletters and archives can be viewed at the following website
http://nclrc.org/readings/newsletter.html
VOLUNTEER IN AFRICA
Volunteer in Africa is an organization dedicated to disseminating information on
volunteer programs in Africa. They organize a wide range of volunteering,
internship and cultural exchange in Ghana. For more information, visit
http://www.volunteeringinafrica.org
AFRICAN COLOURS, ONLINE RESOURCE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
African Colours, online since July 2000, is a portal for Contemporary Art, as
well as a dynamic force to link artists from different parts of the world so
that they can share their ideas and culture and achieve a common goal. To make
a contribution, you can send your news and editorials to
editorials@africancolours.com. For more information, visit
http://www.africancolours.net/
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT DISSERTATION WORKSHOP PROGRAM
This site has a collection of tips, samples, and links to help students. The IIS
site also includes funding opportunities for Africans and Foreign Nationals. For
more information, visit http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/RADW/index.html
AFRICAN JOURNALS ONLINE (AJOL)
AJOL is being re-launched on its own website. It provides free access to tables
of contents and abstracts for over 175 journals published on the continent, and
also provides a number of additional facilities. AJOL offers a document delivery
service, and full (improved) searching and browsing facilities, as well as a new
Email alert function. The service remains free to both users and participating
journals (with charges only for document delivery requests from outside
developing countries). For more information, visit http://www.ajol.info
ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE AND SLAVE LIFE IN THE AMERICAS: A VISUAL RECORD
This searchable collection contains about 1,100 images, including many
historical drawings and maps on Africa. For more information, visit
http://hitchcock.itc.virginia.edu/Slavery/
CODESRIA RESEARCH AND POLICY DIALOGUE PROGRAMME
- The program theme is
- The Social Sciences and HIV/AIDS, A Political Economy
of
Patient Welfare and Rights. The initiative is being undertaken as part of a
broader project of interventions which will involve the fostering of a
networked community of African researchers with the required competence and
interest in the field of health studies. Within this framework, it is envisaged
that a range of research, training and dissemination activities will be carried
out and several policy dialogues organized. The research and policy dialogue
components of the program will be spread over the period 2003 to 2005. For more
information, visit http://www.codesria.org
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Current funding opportunities relevant to researchers and research institutes
working on development issues in low and middle income countries are available
through the Global Development Network. For more information, visit
http://www.gdnet.org/online_services/funding_opportunities/funding_news/
HEALTH AND DISEASES IN AFRICA: A COMPREHENSIVE ON-LINE RESOURCE ON HEALTH IN
AFRICA
The objective of this on-line resource is to provide researchers, students, and
the general public with resources that are integral to understanding health
concerns in Africa. This is accomplished by harvesting information from
existing websites and information providers. Links to and information on a wide
array of health-related initiatives, facilities, and opportunities on Africa are
provided. To access this on-line resource, visit
http://www.africa.upenn.edu/health/. For more information, contact Dr. Ali B.
Ali-Dinar (aadinar@sas.upenn.edu)
ISLAM AND HUMAN RIGHTS WEBSITE AT EMORY UNIVERSITY
This site contains valuable content for scholars, activists, and media. Content
includes bibliographies on rights, profiles and contact details for rights
organizations in a range of countries, training materials, rights databases,
and profiles of scholars and experts in various fields relating to Islam and
human rights. All of this content is searchable through a Google-powered search
engine. For more information, visit http://www.law.emory.edu/IHR/
ONLINE FORUM: WOMEN IN AFRICA
The Center for History and New Media at George Mason University is hosting a
four month-long online forums beginning November 2005 on its website "Women in
World History" (http://chnm.gmu.edu/wwh/). The forum will give world history
teachers the chance to talk about ways to teach issues surrounding women and
gender in African history. For more information, contact wwh@chnm.gmu.edu or
visit http://chnm.gmu.edu/wwh/forum.html
PAMBAZUKA: A WEEKLY ELECTRONIC FORUM FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE IN AFRICA
Also announcements for jobs in Africa are posted on this resource. For more
information, visit http://www.pambazuka.org/
SMITHSONIAN GLOBAL SOUND
Smithsonian Global Sound offers digital downloads of music and sound from Africa
and around the world. The site has a wealth of educational content and downloads
are accompanied by extensive liner notes. Our goal is to encourage local
musicians and traditions around the planet through international recognition,
the payment of royalties, and support for regional archives. For more
information, visit http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org/
USAID HIV/AIDS E-NEWSLETTER
The USAID HIV/AIDS E-Newsletter provides monthly updates on USAID's Office of
HIV/AIDS and partner activities to prevent and mitigate HIV/AIDS across the
developing world. The newsletter reflects activities exclusively to USAID and
its implementing partners. For more information, visit
http://www.synergyaids.com/newsletter.asp
AFRICA: HUMAN RIGHTS DATABASE LAUNCHED
The Communication Initiative has introduced its revamped database of global
media coverage on human rights issues. This feature is part of the
Communication Initiative's Human Rights Window. It allows for a one-stop search
related to media coverage for each individual article in the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. Articles from over 200 developing country
newspapers and 10 leading global newspapers are featured in the database. For
more information, visit http://www.comminit.com/human-rights/newssearch.html
JOURNAL OF PAN AFRICAN STUDIES ON-LINE EDITION LAUNCHED
The Journal of Pan African Studies will be published on-line four times a year
(March, June, September and December) by Amen-Ra Theological Seminary Press in
association with the California Institute of Pan African Studies. The journal
seeks to sustain an interdisciplinary scholarly discussion on the full dynamics
of the African world community experience. The journal is accepting articles for
its first peer reviewed open access on-line edition in March 2006. The deadline
for the March 2006 issue is February 11, 2006. For more information, contact
Itibari M. Zulu (imz@ucla.edu)
SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY ON-LINE:
South African History Online (SAHO) is a non-partisan people's history project.
It was established in 1999 as a not-for-profit organization, to promote
research; to popularize South African history and to address the biased way in
which the history and cultural heritage of Black South Africans has been
represented in our educational and heritage institutions. Includes lesson
plans and other classroom material.
Website: http://www.sahistory.org.za.
H-AFRICA ONLINE DISCUSSION NETWORK:
An international scholarly online discussion list on African culture and the
African past. H-Africa encourages discussions of research interests, teaching
methods, and historiography. H-Africa is especially interested in the teaching
of history to graduate and undergraduate students in diverse settings. In
addition, H-Africa publishes course materials, announcements of conferences and
fellowships, book reviews, and the H-Net jobguide. H-Africa is also non-partisan
and will not publish calls for political action. Visit
[http://www.h-net.org/~africa] for more informat
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