Monday, October 21, 2013

Oct. 21- 27, 2013




WELCOME CAMILA FUHR DIEL TO THE LEMANN INSTITUTE FOR BRAZILIAN STUDIES

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Lemann Institute for Brazilian Studies welcomes Camila Fuhr Diel. Camila is currently the Assistant to the Director of the Lemann Institute for Brazilian Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Camila was born in Rio Grande do Sul. She obtained her bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of Norwest Region of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (UNIJUI), Brazil, in 2006, and her LLM Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Law, in 2010. As a Law Student, Camila was in an internship at the State Attorney office for 2 years, and during her LLM she was a Research Assistance on the project called “College of Law Brazil Initiative”.


THE LEMANN INSTITUTE FOR BRAZILIAN STUDIES

Presents

PHILIPPE FAUCHER, Professor of Political Science. University of Montreal

THE CHALLENGES FACING BRAZILIAN DEVELOPMENT STATE

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
2PM
101 International Studies Building

Why is Brazil’s economy, despite its potential, growing at a disappointing rate? After a strong performance of 7,5%  in 2010, it  fell back to 1% in 2012. As late developers, emerging economies are facing simultaneously, with varied intensity, four major challenges, which are currently, and for many years, will undermine their growth performance. These challenges are identified as: 1) the middle-income trap, 2) the competitive trap 3) the globalization trap, and 4) the Dutch disease. This presentation will define each problem using examples within BRIC countries of the mechanisms at play.  Added to these challenges, Brazil’s peculiar state led development model comes at a cost not captured by the traditional prescriptions over what has been identifies as the “custo Brazil”. This hybrid system of economic governance is responsible for the creation of grabber friendly institutions with multiple vested interests making reform slow and expensive.

 Philippe Faucher is professor and former Chair of the Political Science Department of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the Université de Montréal (www.pol.umontreal.ca/personnel/Faucher_Philippe.htm). He teaches international political economy and globalization. He has been working on the political and economic development of Latin America, concentrating on Brazil and Mexico. His current work deals with Latin America’s political institutions and economic policies. His current research project considers what political factors are contributing to the appropriation of economic rent from natural resources in a comparative perspective. Philippe Faucher worked as consultant to the Minister of administration and reform of the state (1995), and with the science and technology Minister (1999) of the Federal government of Brazil. He was a guest professor on several occasions in Brazil (UnB), France (IEP) and Morocco. He writes a monthly column on international economics and energy for Montreal's daily newspaper La Presse (www.cerium.ca/_Faucher-Philippe).

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 THE CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN SERIES

Presents

PILAR EGUEZ, Ph. Anthropology, Post Doc Department of Kinesiology and Community Health

COLONIAL SABOR: CRAFTING SAVORY BODIES THROUGH CUBAN MUSI C AND DANCE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
12pm
101 International Studies

Using discursive analysis of a range of historical sources, this presentation discusses the emergence of novel cultural and aesthetic categories of classification in Havana during a moment of profound transformations in nineteenth century Cuban society. Since the early 19th century a growing class of free urban blacks and mulatos/as gained influence in a range of fields claimed by white creoles, such as painting, European music, dress and dance. In response, white creoles developed strategies to reinforce their social distinction as a class vis a vis this bourgeoning urban class of color. These strategies included cultivating and appropriating new, highly embodied practices of distinction such as “good manners” and taste. By the second half of the century, the widespread popularity among white creoles of an African-influenced music and dance genre, the danzón, disrupted their efforts to culturally distance themselves from everything black.  In this context emerged the new category of sabor, an embodied discernment quality of appreciating, feeling and performing African influenced Cuban music and dance. As white creoles incorporated sabor into their systems of taste on the verge of Cuban independence late in the century, they helped construct and incorporate a kind of eroticized (white bourgeois) dancing body into the national imaginary.  


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 OPPORTUNITIES


·         UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-LATIN AMERICAN LIBRARY

This is to let you know that we have a trial until November 1, 2013 of two databases for Caribbean Studies:

Federal Surveillance of the Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño: This collection highlights the FBI’s efforts to disrupt the activities of the largest of the Puerto Rican independence parties, Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño, and compromise their effectiveness. In addition, these documents provide an insightful documentary history and analysis of why independence was the second-largest political movement in the island, (after support for commonwealth status), and a real alternative. These documents provide invaluable additions to the recorded history of Puerto Rico.

and

Feminism in Cuba: Nineteenth through Twentieth Century Archival Documents (1898-1958): This collection is a study on feminists and the feminist movement in Cuba between Cuban independence and the end of the Batista regime. In the decades following its independence from Spain in 1898, Cuba adopted the most progressive legislation for women in the western hemisphere. This collection provides a documentary explanation of how a small group of women and men helped to shape broad legal reforms, by describing their campaigns, the version of feminism they adopted with all its contradictions, and contrasts it to the model of American feminism.



·         INTERNATIONAL CAREERS WORSKSHOP

Ui CAMPUS RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL CAREERS




WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013
6:30-8:30 pm, 1092 Lincoln Hall

Illinois International Careers Resources
• International Careers Resources Overview
• International Study with Internships
• Where to find international opportunities

Scholarships
• Scholarships for International Study
• National and International Scholarships Program
• Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS)

Fellowships Certificates
• Travel and Research Scholarship and Certificate in ACDIS
• Certificate in Translation Studies International

Service Learning
• Peace Corps
• AIESEC
           

There is no fee, please register online at: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/6958781

This workshop features campus resources for students who are interested in learning more about how to pursue an international career, or who want to broaden their global experience by participating in a study abroad program or internship. Sessions include panels with representatives from a wide range of campus units and organizations who provide practical tips and advice on international careers. For a comprehensive list of international career resources available, visit the website.

UI International Careers Resources Overview
Tori Spring – Where to find international opportunities
Bridget Doyle – International study with internships
Amanda Purnell –Scholarhips for international studies
William C. Brown – National and international Scholarships Program
Elly Hanauer – Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS)
Travel and Research Scholarship and Certificate in ACDIS
Patricia Phillips – Certificate in Translation Studies
Alissa Harvey – Peace Corps
NIsha Mishra – AISEC

Sponsored by: Center for African Studies (CAS); Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies (CEAPS); Center for Global Studies (CGS); Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER); Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS); Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies(CSAMES); European Union Center (EUC); Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center (REEEC)



  
  PARTNERS IN HEALTH


Murphy Lounge, University YMCA, corner of Wright and Chalmers



You are invited to meet Jon Shaffer, the Partners in Health Community Engagement Coordinator, to learn about the health equity work this non-profit does in  Haiti, Rwanda, Malawi, Lesotho, Mexico, Russia, Peru, USA, Navajo Nation, Dominican Republic, Kazakhstan, Mali, Togo, Nepal, Liberia, Burundi, and Guatemala. 

Partners in Health is a non-profit organization begun over 25 years ago by Paul Farmer, Jim Yong Kim and Ophelia Dahl to provide modern medical science to communities facing the combined challenges of poverty, high burden of disease, and limited health services in the public sector.
Jon will talk on Taking Action for Global Health Equity at noon in Latzer Hall at the University YMCA. He will also speak at 7pm at the Urbana Free Library.
Jon Shaffer is the community engagement coordinator at Partners In Health. In this role, he is working to build a community organizing strategy that can strengthen the growing movement for health as a human right. Previously, Jon served for two years as the Executive Director of GlobeMed, during which time the national network grew from 17 university-based chapters and 500 students to 46 chapters and more than 1,500 students, all working in partnership with 47 grassroots health organizations on four continents. Jon graduated in 2009 from Northwestern University where he studied biomedical engineering.
This event is sponsored by the Global Health Initiative, Center for Global Studies, University YMCA, and funded by SORF.


IN THE COMMUNITY

·         FIESTA DE LIBROS WITH DEL SUR IN CONCERT

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
6:30 PM- 8:30 PM

Main Library, 200 W. Green St.    
Location: Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

 Enjoy a family-friendly evening of stories and music while we show off the newly expanded Spanish language resources at the library. At 6:30 pm, we'll have a program of stories for children in Spanish. At 7:15 pm, stick around for a free concert showcasing the lively Latin sounds of CU-based band Del Sur. We'll also offer library tours. Note: This event takes the place of the library's weekly Goodnight Storytime.


Del Sur is a Latin American band playing a mosaic of lively genres from the Andes to the Caribbean. Expect huaynos, cumbias, porros, zambas, aguabajo sons, merengues, carnavalitos, and others. Champaign-Urbana based Del Sur is made up of three Colombians and a Brit: Alexander Agudelo (flute, panpipes, percussion, and vocals); Esteban Estrada (charango and vocals); Ian Middleton (percussion, flute, and vocals); and Julián Norato (guitar and vocals).


·         MOSTRA 2013- BRAZILIAN FILM SERIES


NOVEMBER 12-13
Illini Union Room 210

English Subtitles
Free Admission

MOSTRA is the hallmark project of the Chicago-Sao Paulo Chapter of Partners of the Americas, a volunteer organization founded by John F. Kennedy in 1963, fostering international volunteer partnerships between people and organizations for almost 50 years.  The Chicago-Sao Paulo Chapter will present MOSTRA IV: Brazilian Film Series, on November 1-13, 2013.  This is the fourth year for MOSTRA and it is becoming the hottest free ticket in town!
Mostra means, “To show or demonstrate” in Portuguese. “MOSTRA provides a unique opportunity for us to develop a better understanding of Brazilian art and culture. We also want to introduce Brazilian cinema to those who have not yet had a chance to watch our films and learn about Brazil through the big screen,” said Ariani Friedl, MOSTRA’s founder and director. “It is our goal to highlight the importance of Brazilian cinema in the Americas. Our guests can visit Brasil and never leave their theater seats.” 
MOSTRA IV: Brazilian Film Series opens on November first at Columbia College, with film screenings hosted by other major colleges and universities in the Midwest. These include; University of Chicago, Northwestern University, DePaul University, Roosevelt University, Marian University, Northeastern Illinois University , Loyola University at Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Columbia College Chicago, Facets Multi-Media, and The Old Town School of Folk Music. The movies to be screened include; feature films, documentaries, shorts and animations. The current line-up is available at www.brazilianfilmsinchicago.com

MOSTRA IV at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Nov 12th -13th

  
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CALL FOR PAPERS/ CONFERENCES


·         20th ANNUAL CAROLINA CONFERENCE ON ROMANCE LITERATURES: "BUILDING CONNECTIONS: THE CHANGING FACE OF ROMANCE STUDIES”

April 3-5, 2014
Location: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The study of Romance literatures faces numerous opportunities and challenges in today’s increasingly globalized world. The growing importance of interdisciplinarity invites literary scholars to think about the future of literature in the age of cultural studies. The prominent position of this academic field within Romance Studies departments both enables and requires us to reconsider the relationship between literature and its sociopolitical context. Meanwhile, evolutions in technology and the creation of new media call for a redefinition of the text itself. Such evolutions may challenge preconceived notions about how we define and understand literature. These challenges also enable us to unearth new connections between ideas, cultures, periods and genres. The 2014 Carolina Conference on Romance Literatures invites papers that explore these connections. Submissions may examine current debates on interdisciplinarity, trans-national dialogues, or cultural studies, including but not limited to translation studies, feminist theory, film studies and philosophy. Post-colonial, Decolonial, Subaltern, New Historicist or Queer approaches are also welcome. Papers or panels on all aspects of literature and film in French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Comparative Literature will be considered. Proposals may address, but are not restricted to, the title theme.

Proposal deadline: December 1

Contact information:
To submit an abstract of 250 words or less, please register at http://ccrl.unc.edu.
For more information, visit the website or email the coordinators at ccrlregistrations@unc.edu

Additional information:
Pre-organized panel members must submit individual abstracts through the website in addition to submitting one panel proposal by email to ccrlregistrations@unc.edu or to the appropriate coordinator.


·         SEGUNDO SEMINARIO INTERNACIONAL "AMÉRICA LATINA, EL CARIBE Y CHINA: CONDICIONES Y RETOS EN EL SIGLO XXI"
MAYO 26-28, 2014
MEXICO, D.F., UNAM

Seminario académico con cuatro ejes temáticos (y respectivas conferencias): a. economía, comercio e inversión, b. Relaciones políticas e internacionales, c. agricultura, minería y medio ambiente, d. Historia, migración, cultura y aprendizaje del chino. Ver convocatoria en: www.redalc-china.org

Proposal deadline: 13 de enero, 2014


Additional information:  ver convocatoria y detalles en: http://www.redalc-china.org/seminarios.html

·         XII CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL DE NUEVAS TENDENCIAS EN HUMANIDADES
11-13 Junio 2014
Universidad San Pablo CEU, Madrid, España
Este Congreso sobre Nuevas Tendencias en Humanidades es una auténtica oportunidad para que cientos de académicos e investigadores vinculados a los diversos ámbitos de las humanidades, junto a consultores culturales, educadores y estudiantes de doctorado, nos reunamos para debatir y dialogar sobre la generación de nuevos conocimientos y la naturaleza de las humanidades. Pretendemos construir colectivamente una agenda renovada para el futuro de las humanidades, al tiempo en que mantenemos vínculos muy sólidos con las variadas corrientes y tradiciones de nuestro campo.
La inscripción al Congreso permite a los ponentes, además de asistir al evento, realizar una presentación o participar en una mesa redonda, taller o coloquio, publicar un artículo en la Revista asociada (tras superar el proceso de revisión por pares) y obtener acceso a todos los números de la Revista en español/portugués y a su homóloga en inglés (presentes y pasados) por un período de un año. Si no puede asistir al congreso en persona, puede inscribirse de manera virtual, opción que le permite unirse al diálogo de esta comunidad a través de la Revista (tras revisión y evaluación por pares).
Para más información sobre envío de propuestas, plazos y precios de inscripción , por favor consulte el siguiente enlace: http://lashumanidades.com/congreso
Proposal deadline: 11 Mayo 2014
Contact information: Pongase en contacto con nosotros en: soporte@lashumanidades.com
Para más información sobre la comunidad de Nuevas Tendencias en Humanidades, visite la página web: http://lashumanidades.com
Additional information: La propuestas podrán ser enviadas en español, portugués e inglés.

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IN THE MARKET


·         Assistant Professor of Spanish  at SUNY New Paltz


The Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures at the State University of New York at New Paltz invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish to begin Fall 2014. Duties include teaching lower-division undergraduate courses in Spanish language, upper division and graduate courses in Spanish literature and culture, service to the department, the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program, and to the college. Teaching load is 3/3.

For more information visit: http://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/displayjobdetails.php?id=1464

Deadline:
The Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures at the State University of New York at New Paltz invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Spanish to begin Fall 2014. Duties include teaching lower-division undergraduate courses in Spanish language, upper division and graduate courses in Spanish literature and culture, service to the department, the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program, and to the college. Teaching load is 3/3. For more information visit: http://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/displayjobdetails.php?id=1464

Minimum Requirements: A Ph.D. in Spanish is required; exceptional ABD candidates with firm defense dates may be considered. Candidate must provide evidence of post-secondary teaching experience and proficiency with instructional technology. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English are required.
Preferred Qualifications: This position is for a specialist in Latin American literature and culture. Preferred areas of expertise: Latino literature and performance studies.
Documents Required: Electronic submissions required. Candidates should send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and teaching evaluations to: Spanish@newpaltz.edu

Please note Search #F13-18 on all materials submitted for this search.

Additional Information:
Candidates who bring diverse cultural experience and who are especially qualified to mentor and advise all members of our diverse student population are especially encouraged to apply.

·         Director, Division of Spanish and Portuguese at Baylor University


In addition to teaching and publication, responsibilities include overseeing the daily operation of the Division, engaging in short- and long-term planning, scheduling courses, assisting the Department Chair with faculty recruitment and evaluation, recruiting and advising students, and coordinating curricular planning and assessment.

Deadline: In addition to teaching and publication, responsibilities include overseeing the daily operation of the Division, engaging in short- and long-term planning, scheduling courses, assisting the Department Chair with faculty recruitment and evaluation, recruiting and advising students, and coordinating curricular planning and assessment.
Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in Spanish or related field
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Spanish or related fields
Documents Required: Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vita, and transcripts. Include names, addresses, and phone numbers of three individuals from whom you have requested letters of recommendation.
Contact Information:
Dr. Paul Larson
Search Committee Chair
Director of Division of Spanish and Portuguese
Baylor University

Department of Modern Foreign Languages

One Bear Place # 97391

Waco, Texas 76798


·         Global Studies - Visiting Assistant Professor at St. Lawrence University

Description:
The Global Studies Department at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a one-year, visiting position (academic year 2014-2015). Applicants should have expertise in cultural and multicultural studies. The successful candidate must be able to teach a core course in race, culture, and identity as well as electives in her/his field. This person must also demonstrate familiarity with the theoretical debates surrounding area, global, development, ethnic or post-colonial studies and significant experience in transnational or comparative analysis. Applications are encouraged from people who enjoy working at the boundaries of disciplines, area studies, and interdisciplinary studies. Teaching load is three courses per semester and will probably include supervising one to two senior independent projects and participating in departmental review of the projects.

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary program drawing its depth from area studies and its theory and methods from political economy and cultural studies. The major includes core courses in global processes, race and ethnicity, research methods, and theories of cultural studies and global political economy.

Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. by the time of appointment is expected
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those working in border studies or with a transnational approach to the cultures of the Americas.
Documents Required: To apply, candidates should submit a detailed letter of application explaining their qualifications for and interest in the position, with particular attention to teaching in an interdisciplinary program at a liberal arts college. Candidates should also include a current CV and three letters of reference.
Contact Information: Applications may be mailed to Dr. John Collins, Professor and Chair, Global Studies Department, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, or emailed to either collins@stlawu.edu or jsheridan@stlawu.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2014.
Additional Information: For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit SLU’s homepage at http://www.stlawu.edu. St. Lawrence University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.


·         Assistant Professor of Geography at State University of New York at New Paltz

Description:
We seek a broadly-trained geographer committed to excellence in undergraduate education. The successful candidate will teach upper-division undergraduate courses in Latin America, Africa and/or Asia as well as systematic courses in their area of expertise, and lower-division courses in world and human geography. Standard teaching load is for an average of 20 credits per academic year (three or four 3-credit courses per semester).

Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled; priority given to applications received by 11/15/13.
Minimum Requirements: A Ph.D. in Geography or a closely related field is required. Exceptional ABD candidates with a firm completion date may be considered.
Documents Required: Electronic submissions required. Please submit a letter of application to Chair, Geography Search Committee; curriculum vitae; teaching evaluations and other evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names and contact information for three references to: geographyhuman@newpaltz.edu.

Please include the search number F13-32 on all materials submitted. Official transcripts will be required of successful applicant.

Contact Information: Chair, Geography Search Committee, geographyhuman@newpaltz.edu
Additional Information:
Candidates who bring diverse cultural experience and who are especially qualified to mentor and advise all members of our diverse student population are especially encouraged to apply. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities. The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.


·         Assistant Professor of Mexican Literature  at California State University, Fresno

Description:
Tenure-Track position available for Academic Year 2014–2015

The successful candidate will be expected to teach upper-division and graduate courses in Mexican literature and culture. All courses will be taught in Spanish. Courses may also include Advanced Conversation, Advanced Composition, Advanced Grammar, survey literature courses, Spanish-American literature, and colonial literature, and the course load is four courses per semester. The candidate will also be expected to develop and enhance appropriate curricular offerings, supervise and assist student research, and maintain a productive research agenda, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other professional activities. Other faculty responsibilities include: serving on department, college, and university committees, engaging in community service and outreach, advising students, and interacting with faculty and students in related fields. This position is part of a University-wide cohort hiring initiative in the area of Multiculturalism in the U.S., and as such, there are unique opportunities to pursue integrative research efforts, collaborative projects, and shared program/course developments within this cohort. Outcomes assessment and service learning are important components of the university curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the program, department, and college. Visit http://apptrkr.com/396938 for more information.

Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by 11/15/13.
Minimum Requirements: Required Education: An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Spanish or a closely-related discipline (such as Comparative Literature, Hispanic Studies, Trans-Atlantic Studies, etc.) from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment to a tenure-track position. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for continued employment in a tenure-track position the doctorate must be completed by 7/30/2015.

Required Qualifications: Native or near-native ability in Spanish. The successful candidate must demonstrate a record of success in teaching excellence at the collegiate level. Furthermore, candidates must provide evidence of success in scholarly research on 20th and 21st century Mexican literature, and have the ability to continue this success as part of the tenure and retention process. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students of all genders from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University is committed to promoting the success of all, and to reducing the barriers to success related to differences in areas such as race, ethnicity, culture, disability, and more. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in that area. For additional information on the University’s commitment to diversity visit: www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will also have the ability to teach graduate seminars in Spanish-American colonial literature.
Documents Required: Complete an online application at http://jobs.csufresno.edu and attach (1) cover letter outlining your interests in teaching and research; (2) current Curriculum Vitae listing contact information for three references not among letters of recommendation; (3) sample course syllabi; (4) copies of representative course evaluations. (5) Either attach or send directly to the Committee Chair three current letters of recommendation that address applicant’s teaching and research abilities (dated within the last twelve months; not among references in C.V.); (6) unofficial graduate transcripts. In addition, finalists will be required to send official transcripts. Please note that materials will not be returned.
Contact Information: Dr. Yolanda A. Doub, Search Committee Chair, Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, California State University, 5245 N. Backer Ave. M/S PB96, Fresno, CA 93740-8030. Email: ydoub@csufresno.edu.
Additional Information:
Other Requirements: Pursuant to the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility to be employed in the United States. The Annual Safety and Security/Fire Safety Report provided in compliance with the 1998 Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act, and California Education Code section 67380. The report includes three calendar years of select campus crime statistics and it includes security policies and procedures for the campus. Applicants, students, and employees can obtain a copy of this report from the web site: www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml or by contacting the Campus Police Department. The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following web site: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html

Background Check: Necessary background investigations will be completed depending on the requirements of the position. Those could include, but are not limited to, processing of fingerprints through the Department of Justice and FBI, and degree and license verification. A conditional offer may be made based on the results of these verifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

Fresno State has been recognized as an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. Instructional Level: Undergraduate and Graduate


·         Assistant / Associate Professor of Latin American Politics or Economics

Graduate School of International and Area Studies (GSIAS) of Hakuk University of Foreign Studies
Description:
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in Seoul is home to the Graduate School of International Area Studies (GSIAS), consistently named one of the South Korea’s best schools for international and area studies. In 2009, HUFS was ranked #1 for Internationalization by JoongAng Ilbo, a prestigious national press. Supported by the research centers affiliated with the University, our professors are renowned for giving outstanding presentations at international conferences. GSIAS faculty is also engaged in publishing high-impact research, including joint-projects with policymakers and businesspeople.

Deadline:
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in Seoul is home to the Graduate School of International Area Studies (GSIAS), consistently named one of the South Korea’s best schools for international and area studies. In 2009, HUFS was ranked #1 for Internationalization by JoongAng Ilbo, a prestigious national press. Supported by the research centers affiliated with the University, our professors are renowned for giving outstanding presentations at international conferences. GSIAS faculty is also engaged in publishing high-impact research, including joint-projects with policymakers and businesspeople.

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates are expected to:

  • Hold a Ph.D. in Political Science/Comparative Politics/ or Economics with relevant experience
  • Be fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications:
Regional language (Spanish or Portuguese)

Ability to provide thesis and professional career guidance

Documents Required:
Prospective candidates must include:

  • Curriculum vitae (With recent photo, e-mail address and contact)
  • Cover letter
  • Dissertation abstract
  • Research statement / List of publications
  • A writing sample
  • Reference contact information (Three references)
Successful finalists for the interview (phone) will be contacted to submit the following additional documents:
  • Copy of passport
  • Photo (three recent ID pictures, passport size 3x2.5cm, taken within last 3 months)
  • Certificates of previous and current employment status (positions and weekly teaching hours shall be stated) - Certificate of degree/Diploma (If not, original official transcripts can be also accepted) - In case any family accompanies: Embassy endorsed certificate of marriage (and birth certificate(s) of children, if applicable); copies of passport(s) of and photo(s) of each family member
Contact Information:
Application dossiers should be directed to:
Dr. Won-Ho Kim, Chair of Latin American Studies Department
E-mail: drwhkim@yahoo.com
Tel.:  
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Additional Information:
HUFS homepage: http://www.hufs.ac.kr/
GSIAS homepage: http://gsias.hufs.ac.kr/


·         Mellon Latin American Studies Post-Doctoral Fellow  at College of William and Mary

Description:
The Latin American Studies Program (http://www.wm.edu/as/globalstudies/latinamerican/) of the College of William & Mary invites applications from recent Ph.Ds for the position of a Mellon Faculty Fellow in the humanities or social sciences. Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary major, and is supported by more than 20 faculty affiliates from 10 departments. The successful candidate will have a two-year appointment, a three-course load per year, and will also benefit from mentorship and research support. The qualifications are Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment (August 10, 2014), and a demonstrated interest in blending undergraduate teaching with research in Latin American Studies. Additional expertise in Afro-Latin America and the Caribbean is preferred.

Deadline: Nov. 11, 2013 until Feb. 1, 2014
Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in hand; demonstrated interest in blending undergraduate teaching with research in Latin American Studies
Preferred Qualifications: Additional expertise in Afro-Latin America and the Caribbean s preferred.
Documents Required:
Application materials, including a letter of application, CV, a syllabus for a proposed topics course in the candidate’s area of specialization, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must speak directly to teaching ability, should be submitted electronically to the online recruitment system http://jobs.wm.edu. Please note that the system will prompt applicants for the contact information for their references. After submission of the application, those individuals will be contacted by us via email to submit letters of recommendation. Applications not submitted online or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information: See above: applications must be made via http://jobs.wm.edu
Additional Information:
The College of William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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Angelina Cotler, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Lemann Institute for Brazilian Studies
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
201 International Studies Building
910 S. Fifth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
Ph: (217) 333-8419
Fax: (217): 244-7333

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