Director, Latina & Latino Studies Program, Northwestern University
Expiration Date: 12/20/2009
Job Description
Northwestern University solicits nominations and applications for the position of Director of its newly-established Latina and Latino Studies Program. The director will work with undergraduate and graduate students, oversee the daily administration of the program, coordinate new programming and support faculty development and mentoring.
We seek an individual with a nationally recognized profile in the field of Latino Studies to provide leadership in these key areas and whose record of scholarship and teaching will merit appointment in the appropriate disciplinary department in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences.
Requisite Skills
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample(s). Three letters of reference should be sent directly to the address listed.
A PDF file with application materials - excluding the letters of reference - should also be E-mailed to . Review of applications begins Dec. 1, 2009.
AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Director Search, Latina and Latino Studies Program
1880 Campus Drive, Kresge 1-435
Evanston, IL 60208
www.latinostudies.northwestern.edu
Director and Full Professor
Expiration Date: 1/30/2010
Job Description
The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) seeks a dynamic and visionary scholar-leader who will catalyze formation of strong partnerships across the region to foster greater university impact on rural development outcomes. Required qualifications include a doctorate in a social or agricultural-related science and a significant track record of grant-writing, research publications, and outreach activities appropriate for appointment at the rank of full professor at Michigan State University.
Review of applications begins on Dec. 4, 2009 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
More information about the Center, a full position announcement, and application instructions are found at: http://ncrcrd.org.
Requisite Skills
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Contact Information
http://ncrcrd.org
Assistant/Associate Professor, Michigan State University
Expiration Date: 1/31/2010
Job Description
The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University is seeking an assistant/associate professor to develop an outstanding research and teaching program in international economic development.
This is a tenure system position that will normally involve teaching two courses.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a well-funded nationally and internationally recognized research program and journal article publication record in international economic development, with emphasis on the broad changes in food systems and related policies, technologies, and institutions occurring in world and national economies as a result of domestic and international market forces, urbanization, climate change, and other factors.
Requisite Skills
Research experience in developing regions is desirable, especially but not necessarily in Africa.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Applications will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2010. See the AEC website for full position details and the application process.
Contact Information
http://aec.msu.edu/facposition.htm
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