From jhuns at vt.edu Mon Sep 17 10:02:33 2007 From: jhuns at vt.edu (Jeremy Hunsinger) Date: Mon Sep 17 10:04:34 2007 Subject: [Politicsandtechnology] Director of School of Public and International Affairs References: Message-ID: > Apologies for crossposting, distribute as needed-jh > > Virginia Tech's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) > invites applications from senior scholars for the position of > School Director for the fall of 2008. > > The School of Public and International Affairs is based in the > College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS) and includes the > programs of Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAP), > Government and International Affairs (GIA), and Urban Affairs and > Planning (UAP). All three programs offer Masters and PhD degrees , > while UAP has undergraduate degrees in Public and Urban Affairs and > Environmental Policy and Planning. Several programs have achieved > national ranking within their area. Additionally, the School houses > several research centers that give faculty and students the > opportunity to work on problems relevant to societal issues at > local, regional, national and global levels of engagement. The > School's programs span multiple locations within the Commonwealth > of Virginia with the most important sites being in Blacksburg and > in the National Capital Region (NCR), specifically in Alexandria, > VA. The Director position will be resident in Blacksburg, but with > expectations for regular interactions with programs in other sites. > > The School seeks applicants who demonstrate the ability to move the > School forward in becoming a leading center for scholarship, > education and research. We particularly invite candidates who can: > > ? Articulate and implement an intellectual vision for a School that > has strong programs in public and international affairs in the > Washington DC area as well as in Blacksburg > ? Bring administrative skills that ensure efficiencies and > transparencies in the management of School affairs working in an > inclusive manner with faculty > ? Work effectively with the leadership of programs within the > School, CAUS and the University to secure strong support for all of > the School's different programs > ? Help build strong relationships with both domestic and > international organizations and agencies to produce synergy with > the School's agenda > ? Work with alumni and others to build a development foundation for > supporting School programs and initiatives > ? Bring an established record of scholarship and instruction in her > or his discipline > > Persons seeking the position of Director should have credentials > that enable appointment as a full professor in one of the School's > programs. We also will give strong consideration to well- > established associate professors. A degree in a social science > discipline or in policy, planning, public administration, or > international affairs is desired, but we welcome applications from > persons with research and instruction in these areas, regardless of > discipline. A Ph.D is required. Prior experience in an academic > setting is preferred, but persons with relevant experiences in > other career tracks will be considered. Salary and rank will be > commensurate with the credentials of the applicant. > > Applications and supporting documents must be submitted online at > www.jobs.vt.edu > (paper documents will not be accepted), reference posting #070910. > Complete applications must include: > > 1) A full curriculum vitae > 2) Full contact information for at least three individuals willing > to provide references > 3) Statement of research/scholarship interests with references to > specific work > > Applicants should also submit a cover letter that addresses their > prior experiences relevant to the Director position as well as a > statement of style and philosophy of leadership in those > positions. Applications are confidential. > > Questions concerning the position should be directed to the Chair > of the Search Committee, James Bohland, PhD, Vice-President and > Executive Director for Virginia Tech's National Capital Region > Operations: Phone (703)-518 -2702 or (703)- 717-1439 (cell); email > jim.bohland@vt.edu. Correspondence concerning electronic > applications should be addressed to Krystal Wright, SPIA, 110 > Architecture Annex (0113), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061: > Phone 540-231-2291 or by email to krystal@vt.edu. More information > about the School may be found at www.spia.vt.edu. > > Application review will begin October 19, 2007 and the search will > remain open until it is filled. > > Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a > broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, > veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with > disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process > should notify the Chair of the Search Committee or the Virginia > Tech Relay Service, 1-800-828-1129. > > -- > Timothy W. Luke > University Distinguished Professor > Department of Political Science > 539 Major Williams Hall > VPI&SU > Blacksburg, VA 2406l > voice: 540.23l.6633/6571 > fax: 540.231.6078 > e-mail: TWLUKE@vt.edu > homepage: http://www.cddc.vt.edu/tim/ > OLMA/PSCI: http://www.cyber.vt.edu/psci/olma/olma.html > Center for Digital Discourse and Culture: http://www.cddc.vt.edu > FAST CAPITALISM: http://www.fastcapitalism.com jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu) () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.aoir.org The Association of Internet Researchers http://www.stswiki.org/ stswiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ LI-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series From jhuns at vt.edu Mon Sep 17 10:03:35 2007 From: jhuns at vt.edu (Jeremy Hunsinger) Date: Mon Sep 17 10:05:36 2007 Subject: [Politicsandtechnology] Position: Theories of Globalization and Governance Message-ID: <9AABFF42-39FA-46B3-9580-1BD79C7FA628@vt.edu> SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS/ GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM and ASPECT (Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical and Cultural Thought) VIRGINIA TECH Theories of Globalization and Governance The Program on Government and International Affairs in the School of Public and International Affairs (http://www.spia.vt.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, focused on the theories and processes of globalization. Candidates should have strong, broad training in social, political, or cultural theory, and be able to work within an interdisciplinary setting with other colleagues in the School of Public and International Affairs as well as a new cross-college ASPECT doctoral program, focusing the application of social, political, ethical, and cultural theory to contemporary political challenges, cultural conflicts, social problems, and civil societies in both the U.S.A. and abroad (http://www.aspect.vt.edu). In particular, we would be interested in individuals who enjoy interdisciplinary collaborative team teaching and research. We are seeking colleagues who take a comparative approach to broad systemic challenges posed to governance by globalization, including cultural conflict, economic development, institutional democratization, social change, or rapid urbanization. A Ph.D. in sociology, political science, human geography, cultural studies, international affairs or related field is required for appointment as an Assistant Professor. Application materials (excluding reference letters) must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu, reference posting # 071001 (paper documents cannot be accepted). Applicants should submit a full c.v., official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, samples of written work, teaching evaluations, and their research agenda to demonstrate their potential for excellence in research, teaching, and service. Application review will begin October 24, 2007. Applicants should arrange for references to send letters to Krystal Wright, SPIA, 110 Architecture Annex (0113), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA: Phone 540.231.2291, 24061, e-mail, krystal@vt.edu. Questions concerning the electronic application process should also be directed to Ms. Wright. Questions concerning the position should be directed to the Co-Chairs of the Search Committee, Dr. Timothy W. Luke, University Distinguished Professor and Program Chair, Government and International Affairs: Phone 540.231.6633 or 540.231.6572, e-mail, twluke@vt.edu, and/or Dr. Wolfgang Natter, Program Chair, Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical and Cultural Thought: Phone 540.231.5342 or 540.231.2839, e-mail, wnatter@vt.edu. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, veterans, minorities and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the Co-Chairs of the Search Committee or the Virginia Tech Relay Service, 1-800-828-1129. -- Timothy W. Luke University Distinguished Professor Department of Political Science 539 Major Williams Hall VPI&SU Blacksburg, VA 2406l voice: 540.23l.6633/6571 fax: 540.231.6078 e-mail: TWLUKE@vt.edu homepage: http://www.cddc.vt.edu/tim/ OLMA/PSCI: http:// www.cyber.vt.edu/psci/olma/olma.html Center for Digital Discourse and Culture: http://www.cddc.vt.edu FAST CAPITALISM: http://www.fastcapitalism.com