From jhuns at vt.edu Mon Oct 1 12:26:22 2007 From: jhuns at vt.edu (Jeremy Hunsinger) Date: Mon Oct 1 12:29:20 2007 Subject: [Tps] STS Position at Virginia Tech (open, but prefers bioethics) Message-ID: VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY, Blacksburg, VA. Assistant Professor in the Department of Science and Technology in Society, tenure track. The successful candidate must have a demonstrable background and research agenda in interdisciplinary Science and Technology Studies. We especially encourage applications from candidates who will help us build upon existing connections with other units in the university. See our website (www.sts.vt.edu) for these connections. We are particularly interested in applicants working in bioethics, especially environmental ethics and related areas. The candidate will be expected to teach three semester courses per year, undergraduate and graduate, along with research, advising, and service responsibilities. Evidence of a strong research program and teaching experience required. Salary commensurate with experience. Ph.D. in STS or related field completed by August 2008. Candidates can find information about our programs, faculty, and course descriptions at: www.sts.vt.edu. Interested candidates should apply online at jobs.vt.edu and refer to posting 070950. As part of your online application please attach a C.V., evidence of teaching ability (use other doc field), and a writing sample (use other doc 2 field). In addition, please send three letters of reference to: Ellsworth Fuhrman, Chair, Department of Science and Technology in Society 133 Lane Hall Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061-0247 (540) 231-8966 We will start reviewing applications on November 12, 2007, but will accept applications until the position is filled. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process should notify Ellsworth Fuhrman. jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu) wiki.tmttlt.com www.tmttlt.com () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.stswiki.org/ sts wiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ Learning Inquiry-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Wed Oct 3 08:25:25 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Wed Oct 3 08:24:48 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network - Call for papers Journal Regulation and Governance Message-ID: <550f31d00710030525u39dc97a1l301aff7c8c4e2090@mail.gmail.com> Dear Colleague, I am most pleased to invite to submit your work to our peer-reviewed, international, and interdisciplinary journal -- Regulation & Governance. The journal is edited by myself, John Braithwaite (Australian National University), and Cary Coglianese (University of Pennsylvania). Regulation & Governance aims to serve as a leading platform for the study of regulation and governance by political scientists, lawyers, sociologists, historians, criminologists, psychologists, anthropologists, economists, and others. Published quarterly by Blackwell as of March 2007, it provide a forum for open and critical scholarly dialogue from different disciplines, using diverse methodologies, and from any area of regulation and governance. The journal as wide scope of interest and its table of its content so-far is available from: http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/REGO I invite you to visit the journal's website, submit a paper, and recommend the journal to a colleague. For further information about the journal, including submission instructions, please visit our website at: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/rego Manuscripts can be submitted online at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/reggov You may want also to consider a visit to the regulation and governance website and to consider subscribing to its eamil list. To do see visit the following website: http://regulation.upf.edu Yours David Levi-Faur Professor David Levi-Faur Corresponding Editor Regulation & Governance: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/rego Co-chair ECPR standing group on regulatory governance: http://regulation.upf.edu/ Address:Political Science Department & The Federmann School of Public Policy & Government The Hebrew University, Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel, 91905 Tele: 972-2-5881125 (poli-sci); 972-2-5880498 (pub-policy) Fax:972-2-5880047: Email: levifaur@mscc.huji.ac.il -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20071003/cde6a268/attachment-0001.html From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Thu Oct 4 12:28:54 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Thu Oct 4 12:28:22 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network - Faculty Position in Policy Studies Message-ID: <550f31d00710040928q29bf81fcyaad2b9df78b4b818@mail.gmail.com> Policy Studies - Assistant Professor, tenure-track, or Associate Professor, tenured (one full-time position). The Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program (IAS) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) seeks candidates working in policy studies, public policy, public administration, public affairs or a closely related field and with substantial success as a scholar, teacher, and institution- and curriculum-builder in those areas. The successful candidate will have a proven record of teaching and research in one or more courses of the Master of Arts in Policy Studies (MAPS) core curriculum (see web site: http://www.uwb.edu/IAS/maps/) and a substantive MAPS policy area such as organizations and leadership, urban policy, state/local governments, non-governmental organizations, or law. In addition, this candidate will be knowledgeable in both regional and global dimensions of contemporary policy studies in private, public, and non-profit contexts. This person will participate in graduate student advising and the supervision of MAPS capstone projects and will be expected to work closely with regional academic and organizational partners. Two-years teaching experience and PhD required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. IAS houses undergraduate and graduate programs, is part of a growing campus located 18 miles from Seattle on the eastside of Lake Washington, and has access to the research and funding resources of the three UW campuses. IAS is developing new undergraduate majors and options and is scheduled to launch a community-based Master of Arts in Cultural Studies in 2008 to complement its existing Master of Arts in Policy Studies. MAPS has a core curriculum distinguished by integration of in-class seminars with applied projects and fieldwork while educating students as problem-solvers in global and local contexts. The successful candidate will hold an appointment in IAS and be one of the core members in the MAPS program, developing its distinctive curriculum, innovative pedagogy, and community networks. This person will teach policy-related electives in both MAPS and the undergraduate IAS program. For more information about UWB, IAS, and the position, see www.uwb.edu. Preferred deadline: 22 October 2007. Applications should include a letter addressing the candidate's scholarly, pedagogical, and practical qualifications for working in this type of program, a CV, a statement of research and teaching interests, and a sample syllabus from a previously taught policy-related course. Address applications to Pam DePriest, Policy Studies Search University of Washington Bothell, Box 358530 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011 University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and other eligible veterans. If you have a question about the details of this search/position please contact the Search Committee Chair, Professor Dan Jacoby (djacoby@uwb.edu) directly. Thank you for your interest in this faculty position at the University of Washington. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20071004/e7e91173/attachment.html From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Thu Oct 4 14:20:33 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Thu Oct 4 14:20:02 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network - Penn State Position Announcement Message-ID: <550f31d00710041120p2114aceu419a30135d1d15ae@mail.gmail.com> On Behalf on Goktug Morcol Public Administration/Rank Open Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, School of Public Affairs, invites applications for a position in Public Administration with rank open, depending on qualifications of applicants, beginning August 2008. Required areas of expertise must include Public Budgeting and Financial Management. We would welcome candidates with secondary areas of interest (although these are not required) such as Information Management, Government and Nonprofit Accounting, Network Organization and Management, or Public Management. Qualifications include an earned doctorate in Public Administration or a related discipline. For applicants at the Assistant Professor level, we prefer candidates with scholarly promise and teaching experience; for appointment at higher rank, we would expect a record of teaching and publication commensurate with rank. The primary assignment is the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Ph.D. in Public Administration programs, although the candidate might teach in other programs as well, as interest and expertise dictate. For more information on the School, its programs, and its faculty, visit our web site at http://www.hbg.psu.edu/spa. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of five professional references to: Public Administration Search Committee, c/o Mrs. Dorothy J. Guy, Director of Human Resources, Penn State Capital College, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057-4898. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its work force. ---- Goktug Morcol Associate Professor School of Public Affairs Penn State at Harrisburg W160 Olmstead Building 777 W. Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA 17057 Telephone: 717-948-6126 Fax: 717-948-6320 Web page: www.personal.psu.edu/gxm27 From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Mon Oct 8 23:53:05 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Mon Oct 8 23:52:36 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network- MPSA roundtables Message-ID: <550f31d00710082053k4501cafar77067971851ef4f2@mail.gmail.com> Colleagues, I am section chair this year for MPSA (Midwest Political Science Association) Section #56, Teaching Political Science. The 2008 conference takes place in Chicago in the first week of April. I?m inviting roundtables on teaching particular topics such as: Teaching Interpretive Policy Analysis Teaching Interpretive Research Methods Weaving the Interpretive Perspective into Undergraduate Courses Teaching Katrina (with credit for this idea to Melissa Lacewell-Harris) Teaching Immigration Teaching 9-11 Although the formal deadline is this coming Wednesday October 10, if you submit even a partial roundtable I can work with you, as section chair, to add participants past the deadline. To submit a paper, a roundtable or to volunteer to serve as a chair or discussant, please go to http://www.indiana.edu/~mpsa/Conference/call2008.html Peri Schwartz-Shea -- Peregrine Schwartz-Shea Associate Professor University of Utah Political Science Department 260 South Central Campus Drive Rm 252 Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9152 (801) 581-6300 phone mail psshea@poli-sci.utah.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20071009/39761571/attachment.html From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Wed Oct 10 00:40:17 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Wed Oct 10 00:41:38 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Junior and Senior Faculty Position Message-ID: <550f31d00710092140me657108s8838316bdd6c8e52@mail.gmail.com> Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, School of Public and International Affairs Center for Public Administration and Policy August 2007 * * *Junior and Senior Faculty Positions in Public Affairs:* *Public Administration, Public Management, and Public Policy* The School of Public and International Affairs seeks to fill two positions (one junior-level, tenure-track and one senior-level) within the Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAP) at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. The successful candidates will be expected to pursue vigorous research agendas; teach a share of the courses within the CPAP curriculum, including those required for NASPAA accreditation; mentor Master's and Ph.D. students, interact and collaborate positively with students, faculty, and practitioners, participate in or develop sponsored research projects, and contribute to the leadership and governance of CPAP and SPIA. Broad training in public administration is valued and candidates whose interests span multiple areas in public administration and policy are encouraged to apply. Strengths in one or more of the following areas of expertise are particularly desirable: public and nonprofit management processes (budgeting, human resources), public administration theory, state and local government administration, and research methods. Junior-Level Position: Entry-level candidates and more advanced assistant professors will be considered. Applicants with a Ph.D. in hand, a well-conceived research agenda, and evidence of teaching effectiveness are preferred. Senior-Level Position: We seek to hire a scholar with a rich and active research program, a proven record of publication in widely respected refereed journals, and a strong teaching record. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of (advanced) associate professor or professor. CPAP is home to the core programs in public administration and policy in the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, offering both the M.P.A. and Ph.D. degrees. CPAP was founded thirty years ago with a broad vision of governance as a moral, constitutional, and integrative endeavor. We are committed to playing a role in enriching and integrating the related fields of public administration, public policy, public management, and political science through our scholarly and practical concern for effective governance. These positions are intended to contribute actively to advancing these commitments in CPAP, and to help place CPAP and SPIA at the forefront of efforts to elucidate major shifts in patterns of governance, democratic action, and accountability in the United States and abroad. In addition to CPAP, the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA)includes Urban Affairs and Planning (UAP) and Government and International Affairs (GIA). SPIA is in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS) includes the School of Architecture + Design, the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and the Department of Art and Art History. SPIA has collaborative ties throughout the University and beyond and itsgraduate programs are offered both on the main Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia and at CAUS's campus in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC. CPAP also offers its Master of Public Administration degree in Richmond, the Virginia capital. These locations provide distinct educational and research environments for students and faculty, and ready access to vital centers of public decision-making on the local, state, national, and international levels. The successful candidates will be located in Blacksburg with expectations of occasional teaching in Alexandria and/or Richmond. Applications and supporting documents (except reference letters) for either position must be submitted online at http://www.jobs.vt.edu (paper documents cannot be accepted), reference posting #070319. Complete applications for the junior position should include: 1) a letter of interest, 2) a curriculum vita, 3) a graduate transcript, 4) a writing sample, 5) three letters of reference, and 6) teaching evaluations if available. Applications for the senior position should include 1) a letter of interest, 2) a curriculum vita, 3) samples of professional writing, and 4) three letters of reference OR a list of the names and contact information for three references. Applicants should arrange for references to send letters to: Professor James Wolf, Chair, SPIA Faculty Search Committee, c/o Ms. Krystal Wright, 110 Architecture Annex (0113), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061. Letters may also be sent electronically to Ms. Wright at krystal@vt.edu, subject line "Faculty Search Assistant, SPIA." Questions about the online application process should be directed to Ms. Krystal Wright. Applications received by October 15, 2007 will receive first consideration. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, 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, 1-800-828-1120. For further information on CPAP and SPIA, see www.cpap.vt.edu and * www.spia.vt.edu *respectively.* * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20071010/b23fd8e9/attachment-0001.html From lejano at uci.edu Wed Oct 10 14:36:23 2007 From: lejano at uci.edu (lejano@uci.edu) Date: Wed Oct 10 14:36:01 2007 Subject: [Tps] Tenure-track position in Urban Health Management and Policy Message-ID: <1460.128.195.186.50.1192041383.squirrel@webmail.uci.edu> Dear Colleagues, please forward the job ad, below, to anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thanks, Raul Lejano (UC Irvine) _________________________________________________________ Assistant Professor, Urban Health Management and Policy University of California, Irvine Position Description: The University of California at Irvine seeks applicants for a joint tenure-track appointment in the area of Health Management and Policy at the Assistant Professor level in UCI?s Program in Public Health and the Department of Planning, Policy, and Design. The Department of Planning, Policy, and Design comprises 17 full-time faculty members and offers a doctoral degree and an accredited masters degree in urban and regional planning. The recently created Program in Public Health offers a B.S. /B.A. in public health sciences and public health policy and is slated for rapid expansion to support planned masters and doctoral programs. We seek a scholar whose research is at the nexus of health policy and management and urban communities ? the ideal candidate would be a health policy or planning expert who can build intellectual bridges between a public health program and a department that embraces urban planning and public policy. Possible focus areas could include health planning, early warning systems, emergency response and disaster preparedness, health or health care differentials as they relate to urban planning, policy, design, or allied regional or community-level attributes, among others. The position offers a unique opportunity to leverage the resources of programs in urban and regional planning, policy, and design, and in public health. Job Requirements: Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in urban and regional planning, public health, environmental health policy or science, or other relevant field of the social, behavioral, environmental, or policy sciences, and demonstrate advanced capabilities for multidisciplinary research and teaching in health policy or the health issues of urban populations. The Search Committee will consider applications beginning November 1, 2007 until the position is filled. Faculty appointment level and salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Applicants should send (1) a C.V., (2) two to three representative publications, and (3) a list of three referees (including mailing address, telephone, and email) should we request letters of recommendation, to the following address: Urban Health Management and Policy Search Committee c/o Department of Planning, Policy and Design University of California at Irvine 202 Social Ecology I Irvine, CA 92697-7075 Also, feel free to email Prof. Raul Lejano (lejano@uci.edu) with any questions. UCI is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women and minorities. UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Award for gender equity. From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Tue Oct 16 00:47:14 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Tue Oct 16 00:47:14 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network -Assistant Professor - Florida Atlantic University Message-ID: <550f31d00710152147k25edbd42p3dda5b2f688426dc@mail.gmail.com> >From Hugh Miller - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY * * The School of Public Administration invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position to begin August 2008 (9-month appointment). The position requires a doctorate in public administration or related field prior to the beginning of the appointment. Up to two years toward tenure may be granted to those who have a good publication record and teaching experience. Florida Atlantic University is a Carnegie rated doctoral research university (RU/High research activity). FAU is a multi-campus university with more than 26,000 students. The School of Public Administration offers a Bachelor of Public Management, a Master of Nonprofit Management, a NASPAA accredited MPA program and a Ph.D. Applicants for this position are expected to demonstrate high potential for scholarly research and publication, teaching excellence, as well as community outreach. Candidates must be able to teach introductory and advanced core courses in public administration. The ability to teach in the nonprofit area is highly desirable. The candidate will be expected to teach at several FAU campuses, however, the position will be based in Broward County. Applicants must complete the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial & Professional Position Application form available online through the Office of Human Resources: http://jobs.fau.edu. Screening Screening will begin December 1, 2007. A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. 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URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20071016/6742bb7f/attachment.html From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Wed Oct 17 12:58:34 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Wed Oct 17 12:58:46 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network -Assistant Professor - Florida Atlantic University In-Reply-To: <550f31d00710152147k25edbd42p3dda5b2f688426dc@mail.gmail.com> References: <550f31d00710152147k25edbd42p3dda5b2f688426dc@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <550f31d00710170958v96ed9cdqea21bddbd32c666a@mail.gmail.com> >From Hugh Miller - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY * * The School of Public Administration invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position to begin August 2008 (9-month appointment). The position requires a doctorate in public administration or related field prior to the beginning of the appointment. Up to two years toward tenure may be granted to those who have a good publication record and teaching experience. Florida Atlantic University is a Carnegie rated doctoral research university (RU/High research activity). FAU is a multi-campus university with more than 26,000 students. The School of Public Administration offers a Bachelor of Public Management, a Master of Nonprofit Management, a NASPAA accredited MPA program and a Ph.D. Applicants for this position are expected to demonstrate high potential for scholarly research and publication, teaching excellence, as well as community outreach. Candidates must be able to teach introductory and advanced core courses in public administration. The ability to teach in the nonprofit area is highly desirable. The candidate will be expected to teach at several FAU campuses, however, the position will be based in Broward County. Applicants must complete the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial & Professional Position Application form available online through the Office of Human Resources: http://jobs.fau.edu. Screening Screening will begin December 1, 2007. A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. Should you have any questions or wish to submit additional information please send e-mail to Clifford P. McCue, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, cmccue@fau.edu Florida Atlantic University is an Equal Opportunity/Access Institution. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20071017/91cffd70/attachment.html From sg749 at nyu.edu Wed Oct 17 14:35:46 2007 From: sg749 at nyu.edu (Stefanie Grupp) Date: Wed Oct 17 14:35:51 2007 Subject: [Tps] =?windows-1252?q?Job_Announcement_=96_DAAD_New_York?= In-Reply-To: <550f31d00710170958v96ed9cdqea21bddbd32c666a@mail.gmail.com> References: <550f31d00710152147k25edbd42p3dda5b2f688426dc@mail.gmail.com> <550f31d00710170958v96ed9cdqea21bddbd32c666a@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Job Announcement ? DAAD New York Program Officer The New York office of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is seeking a highly motivated program and project manager to work with incoming German students and scholars. Responsibilities include managing current DAAD scholarship programs for Germans studying and conducting research in the United States and Canada. Specific tasks include the following: - Matching German students with American and Canadian universities for their scholarship program - Checking and paying tuition invoices for students - Advising students about services and arranging for health insurance - Organizing events for German students and scholars in America - Helping students with various problems that might occur during their stay in the U.S. or Canada The successful candidate must be fluent in German and English, be familiar with the German, US and Canadian university systems, and have excellent communication and operational skills. Candidate should have a Bachelor?s degree, preferably a Master?s degree. Knowledge of HTML and Microsoft Excel a plus. Must be able to moderate and manage a listserve. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card Holder. Salary will be commensurate with experience in the range of mid 40s to low 50s. Benefits include health insurance and paid vacation. Please send resume and cover letter via email to Ms. Solveig Berkman (berkman@daad.org) with the subject ?Program Officer?. We are trying to fill this position as soon as. About DAAD: As the German national agency for international cooperation in higher education, DAAD serves to promote international academic relations especially through funding the exchange of students and faculty between Germany and other countries. Supporting over 50,000 individuals a year with competitive grants, the DAAD is the largest such organization in the world. 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Norval, University of Essex (UK) Methodology Workshops Organizing Committee Sarah Hartley, University of Essex (Organizing Chair) Katharina Paul, Universiteit van Amsterdam Jason Glynos, University of Essex Dvora Yanow, Vrije Universiteit (Amsterdam) Advisory Board Frank Fischer, Rutgers University, New Jersey (US) Herbert Gottweis, University of Vienna (Austria) Steven Griggs, University of Birmingham (UK) Maarten Hajer, Universiteit van Amsterdam (NL) Navdeep Mathur, Indian Institute of Management (Ahmedabad, IN) Henk Wagenaar, Leiden Universiteit (NL) Dvora Yanow, Vrije Universiteit (Amsterdam, NL) Keynote Speakers Professor Jean Hillier (University of Newcastle, UK) Professor Ernesto Laclau (University of Essex, UK/Northwestern University, US) Professor Eva S?rensen (Roskilde University, Denmark) Professor Keith Topper (Northwestern University, US) Professor Mark Warren (University of British Columbia, Canada) Interpretivism today comes in many shapes and sizes. It is a broad church that challenges mainstream positivism and scientism in the name of a methodological pluralism that is sensitive to meaning, historical context, and the importance of human subjectivity. Following two successful conferences in Birmingham, UK (2005) and Amsterdam (2006), the Third International Conference in 'Interpretive Policy Analysis' will be held at the University of Essex on 19-21 June 2008. This conference will focus on the relationship between governance, democracy, and critical policy analysis, as well as methodological and practical research issues in the interpretive tradition. These themes will be particularly evident in the plenary sessions, which are focused on new forms of governance and their impact on various modes of policymaking, rethinking the theory and practice of democracy, and debating different methods of interpretation and critical explanation. The relationship between governance, democracy, and critical policy analysis raises a host of interesting questions. Consider the precise character and configuration of new forms of governance and their impact on policymaking. How can we characterize new forms of governance today? What is decentered governance? What is the relationship between governance and issues of representation, deliberation and novel forms of political engagement? How can we explain and evaluate the rise of network governance? At the same time, new issues pertaining to the environment, bio-politics, security, multiculturalism, and so on, pose important challenges to the articulation and evaluation of policies. How are issues of risk and novelty factored into our understandings of policy change? What is the role of performativity and engagement in policymaking and democratic governance? Do new forms of governance suffer a democratic deficit? In short, a range of new issues and problems have led to a questioning of traditional models of government, administration and policy-making. It is clear, then, that the issue of democracy and democratization is a pressing issue in the present. Not only are there worries about a growing democratic deficit, but there is much talk about democratizing policymaking and governance today. How do different models of democracy impact on critical policy analysis? What are the similarities and differences between aggregative, discursive, and agonistic conceptions of democracy? How do these accounts of democracy speak to issues of representation, participation, and conflict in modern societies? What is radical democracy? Do critical models of democracy suffer from an institutional and policymaking deficit? What is the relationship between normative/evaluative and descriptive/explanatory research in this field? How does one think about democracy, policymaking and public spaces? In short, the issue of democracy not only raises a crucial set of normative, evaluative and explanatory issues in conducting policy analysis, but it also poses questions about the role of the interpretive researcher and practitioner and their community. An equally important set of methodological issues is posed by new forms of democratic governance, especially in the interpretive tradition. Interpretivists have elaborated a range of innovative methods and research techniques to challenge mainstream positivism and unthinking quantitative approaches. They have also stressed the role of reflexivity and subjectivity in the process of conducting research and analyzing social processes. Yet, there is still a range of approaches that are compatible with the interpretivist outlook. Some stress the role of self-interpretations or focus exclusively on the beliefs and desires of individual agents; others emphasize the role of mechanisms in explaining policy change; yet others have developed the role of logics, discourse theory and rhetorical analysis to critically explain policy processes and specific outcomes. What is the difference between self-interpretations, mechanisms and logics? What is the relationship between qualitative and quantitative methods? What new qualitative approaches and methodologies are becoming available for interpretive policy analysis? Conference papers might engage one or more of the following themes: * The contribution of a particular theoretical or philosophical approach to critical policy analysis (e.g., pragmatism, hermeneutics, post-structuralism) * Clarification of approaches in use (e.g., varieties of discourse analysis or narrative analyses; the role of rhetoric and metaphor) * Case studies from particular policy issue arenas (e.g., the new challenges of environmental politics and policymaking; bio-politics; local governance; asylum or immigration policy; food policy; urban and regional planning) * Methodological issues in doing critical policy analysis (e.g., reflexivity in policy analytic practices; getting, and using, feedback from 'informants'; issues in using new recording technologies; evaluating software programmes) * The relationship between policy analytic practices and democratic and/or other theories of governance * Interpretive perspectives on key topics (e.g., community conflict resolution practices; policy evaluation; leadership; network organizations; other public management questions) Plenary Sessions Plenary sessions will be organized around a number of key themes, including: 'Governance, Participation, and Performativity' Professor Jean Hillier (University of Newcastle) Professor Eva S?rensen (Roskilde University) Chair: Professor Maarten Hajer (Universiteit van Amsterdam) 'Democracy and Critical Policy Analysis' Professor Mark Warren (University of British Columbia) Professor Frank Fischer (Rutgers University) Chair: Dr Aletta Norval (University of Essex) 'Debating Method: Interpretations, Mechanisms and Logics' Professor Ernesto Laclau (Northwestern University, University of Essex) Professor Keith Topper (Northwestern University) Chair: Dr David Howarth (University of Essex) Proposals for Papers, Panels and Roundtables The conference organizers welcome proposals for individual papers; full panels (with papers); and roundtables (focused on discussion of a common theme rather than the formal presentation of papers). Paper, panel, and roundtable proposals (short abstracts) should be sent to ipol@essex.ac.uk no later than 10 December 2007. Inquiries may also be sent to that address. For those paper proposals that are accepted, full papers will be due one month prior to the conference date. There will be a pre-conference dinner for all doctoral students who wish to attend the evening before the conference. Please indicate if you would like to participate in this 'no host' event. Further information for paper-givers will be available on the Conference website: http://www.essex.ac.uk/centres/TheoStud/Conference_III/interpretation_in_policy_confere.htm Papers from the conference may be considered for a special issue of Critical Public Policy: Analysis and Practice, General Editor - Steven Griggs (s.f.griggs@bham.ac.uk); Reviews Editor - Pauline Jas (p.e.jas@bham.ac.uk); Forums Editor - Navdeep Mathur (navdeep@iimahd.ernet.in ). Methodology Workshops Some of the sessions will be devoted to methodological workshops. The 90-minute workshop sessions feature specialists in different aspects of interpretive analysis. The format of the workshop sessions builds on the idea of a "master-class" as practiced in musical studies, where two senior researchers (or "specialists") will meet a small number of early career researchers using a particular methodological strategy or technique. The focus will be on questions raised by researchers, and their research will be treated as case studies to generate and engage a set of methodological questions. The workshops aim at (1) creating a setting where early career researchers can benefit from focused interaction with experts in their field and (2) generating questions about and exchange experiences with interpretive methods, such as expert interviewing and discourse analysis. The sessions will be facilitated by fellow early career researchers, and the discussants will be established and renowned names in the field of interpretative policy analysis, such as Frank Fischer, Maarten Hajer, Navdeep Mathur, Jacob Torfing, Henk Wagenaar. The sessions are fully incorporated into the regular conference program, and the sessions are open to all conference participants, in order to create a collaborative learning environment for all involved. In order to take part in a workshop session, early career researchers invited to present their work in one of these will be asked to introduce their research project in a 2-3 page summary, pointing to the particular difficulties or methodological questions that arise from their research and/or field experience that they would like to explore in the workshop. Please note it clearly in your inquiry if you wish to be considered for inclusion in a Methodology Workshop. The deadline for inquiries is 10th of December 2007. For additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the chair of the Methodology Workshop Advisory Board (ipol@essex.ac.uk ) marking your inquiry clearly for attention: Sarah Hartley. Conference Site The University of Essex is located in the ancient market town of Colchester and near the picturesque village of Wivenhoe in northeast Essex. It is about 45 minutes from London by rail, 30 minutes from London's Stansted Airport by cab or about an hour by bus. The conference programme will offer opportunities to enjoy the traditional villages and countryside in this scenic part of England. More information about accommodation, costs, and venue is available on the website (http://www.essex.ac.uk/centres/TheoStud/Conference_III/interpretation_in_policy_confere.htm From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Mon Oct 22 08:50:23 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Mon Oct 22 08:49:57 2007 Subject: [Tps] US Army Enlists Anthropologists Message-ID: <550f31d00710220550l7ee2d8d6n59b15fcdcdbcdb4e@mail.gmail.com> US army enlists anthropologists By Kambiz Fattahi BBC Persian Service, Washington The Pentagon is pulling out all the stops in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is sending "mine-resistant, ambush-protected" vehicles into the battlefield. It is also using cutting-edge biometric technologies to identify insurgents. But that is not all. The US military has developed a new programme known as the Human Terrain System (HTS) to study social groups in Iraq and Afghanistan. The HTS depends heavily on the co-operation of anthropologists, with their expertise in the study of human beings and their societies. Steve Fondacaro, a retired special operations colonel overseeing the HTS, is keen to recruit cultural anthropologists. "Cultural anthropologists are focused on understanding how societies make decisions and how attitudes are formed. They give us the best vision to see the problems through the eyes of the target population," he said. But very few anthropologists in the US are willing to wear a uniform and receive the mandatory weapons training. In fact, a group known as the Network of Concerned Anthropologists has already circulated a pledge of non-participation in the Pentagon's counter-insurgency efforts. 'Collective genius' The Human Terrain System currently includes six teams embedded in military units at the brigade and division levels in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each team is composed of at least one social scientist, usually an anthropologist, a language specialist, and retired army personnel or reservists from special operations, intelligence, and civil affairs backgrounds. I feel the need to protect the safety, well-being and interests of those who shared with me their knowledge and histories Anthropologist against the HTS "You have social scientists to understand the deep complexity of the problems on the ground in the society and the military personnel who then take that information and help apply it to the military decision-making process," says Col Fondacaro. "Together they bring collective genius to the problems," he adds. The cost of this "collective genius" is about $400,000 (?200,000) annually for each civilian member of the team, including the soaring cost of kidnapping insurance. As with many programmes, the Pentagon has partially outsourced the HTS, and defence contractor BAe Systems hires the social scientists. 'Weaponised anthropology' Winning the trust of the indigenous populations "is at the heart of the struggle between coalition forces and the insurgents", BAe's job advertisement for field anthropologists emphasises. But it has not convinced many anthropologists in the US. Last year, their largest professional organisation, the American Anthropological Association (AAA), called for an end to the Iraq war. Since then, AAA has set up a national commission to review the involvement of anthropologists in national security work. Many anthropologists in the US consider it unethical to work with the HTS teams. They are worried about the potential risks to the human subjects of their studies. "I feel the need to protect the safety, well-being and interests of those who shared with me their knowledge and histories. My ultimate responsibility is to protect them," says a social anthropologist specialising in the Middle East. A vocal critic, Roberto Gonzalez, professor of anthropology at San Jose State University, accuses the Pentagon of trying to, as he puts it, "weaponise" anthropology. He believes that HTS units are likely to operate "as full-blown counterinsurgency teams akin to what the British employed in the colonies over a half-century ago". 'Alienation' But Col Fondacaro dismisses such criticism, insisting that the programme is misunderstood. "This is different from anything we have faced before. It is a new doctrine, new organisation, new task, and new purpose. People are uncomfortable with new things," he says. Col Fondacaro believes that since the Vietnam War, many social scientists in the US have been alienated from government service. He acknowledges that recruiting a qualified social scientist is a significant challenge. "There is a very brave and very courageous group of young anthropologists helping. They are taking significant risks professionally and physically," he says. One of these is Dr Marcus B Griffin, professor of anthropology and sociology at Christopher Newport University in Virginia, who blogs actively from Iraq. "I am working out regularly. I cut my hair in a high and tight style and look like a drill sergeant... I shot very well with the M9 and M4 last week at the range," writes Dr Griffin. Dr Griffin is not a Middle East Expert. He says on his blog that he specialises in human populations, the environment, and food. For Dr Montgomery McFate, a main architect of the HTS, anthropologists' "unique set of skills, methodologies and perspectives" are key. "If the lead social scientist in the team does not have a background in the Middle East, other members must have a strong background in the region to make up for that person. It is a team effort," says Dr McFate, a cultural anthropologist. She rejects the criticism that she is trying to "militarise" anthropology but rather "anthropologise" the Pentagon. Rapid expansion US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has authorised $40m (?20m) to expand the Human Terrain System. The US Central Command (Centcom) is looking to increase the programme's number of teams in Iraq and Afghanistan from six to 28. According to Col Fondacaro, the new teams will be larger; they will have nine members, including two social scientists. He also says that officials at the new US Africa Command (Africom) and the US Pacific Command (Pacom) have also indicated interest in the Human Terrain teams. The programme, which was being tested on a small scale, is now set to be expanded very quickly despite the strong objections of many anthropologists. Story from BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/world/americas/7042090.stm Published: 2007/10/16 11:21:46 GMT (c) BBC MMVII From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Thu Oct 25 13:46:29 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Thu Oct 25 13:46:14 2007 Subject: [Tps] APSA Public Policy Section Message-ID: <550f31d00710251046q533ddcbao7fad228a3077785@mail.gmail.com> -----Original Message----- From: Anne Schneider [mailto:Anne.Schneider@asu.edu] Sent: dinsdag 23 oktober 2007 19:12 To: ? Subject: RE: APSA Public Policy Section.. call for articles / call for papers & update Greetings colleagues! The Policy Studies Journal inviting submissions of "synthetic review articles" on important policy themes. This looks like a wonderful addition to PSJ that will provide broad-based overviews of the scholarship in a given area. They are offering $250 for successful peer-reviewed submissions! If you have any questions about articles or would like to discuss writing a review article, please contact Dorothy Daley at daley@ku.edu or 785 864 9839. The second is a call for papers that will be especially interesting to young scholars focusing on welfare reform. The conference is a small interdisciplinary one in Sweden, next August. The conference is arranged by The Ratio Institute, an independent research institute in Stockholm. Further information can be found on www.ratio.se. Also, remember that the deadline for proposals to rejuvenate Policy Currents is Nov. 2 ? next Friday (see note below). Some of you still need to renew your policy section membership. Renew your section membership at this link. https://www.apsanet.org/services/personal.cfm?opt=os Would you like to help with (or participate in) a "teaching public policy" workshop on Wednesday before the 2008 APSA meetings? If so, please contact R Kent Weaver at weaverrk@georgetown.edu. We need nominations for the Best Paper or Poster given at the 2007 APSA conference (Chicago). Send nominations to Joe White joseph.white@case.edu Do you know of someone deserving the Outstanding Mentor award for 2008? If so, send nominating letters to Gary C Bryner gary_bryner@byu.edu What book would you like to see win the Wildavsky Award? This is for an outstanding book or article published in last ten to twenty years that continues to influence the study of public policy. Send nominations to David Hedge dhedge@polisci.ufl.edu Make plans now to attend 2008 APSA, Boston! . To learn more about the conference and deadlines for submitting papers, contact: https://www.apsanet.org/content_45470.cfm Rejuvenating Policy Currents. At the APSA this year, we discussed the idea of rejuvenating Policy Currents as a web-based newsletter/publication from the section. We asked anyone who was interested in taking this on to contact us. As of this date, we have one university that has expressed a serious interest, and want to encourage them to develop a full proposal. At the same time, however, we also want to be sure this is an open process and find out if any other university wants to be considered. If so, please notify anne.schneider@asu.edu. The basics of your proposal would include: (a) A vision of how a web-based Policy Currents would serve the public policy community of APSA and beyond, (b) What the newsletter would contain (e.g., news, review articles, program information, syllabi, job announcements, etc. or, how you would go about deciding what should be included ) (c) Resources (funding, personnel, responsibilities, organization, etc.) (d) Details (planning, timeline, frequency of updating, reviewing, advisory board?. (e) Whether you also would be interested in and willing to sponsor the public policy section's web page, or whether you believe that should be separate. Policy Section Web Page. We need someone to develop and maintain the web page for the policy section. At this time, APSA will put things up for us on our page, but we have no one responsible for updating, adding to, making it interesting, and so on. One possibility is that this would be done in conjunction with Policy Currents since there would be a fair amount of overlap. However, we are open to all suggestions here. Please send inquiries, questions or proposals to anne.schneider@asu.edu. Proposals are due by Friday, November 2. Hope everyone is having a great week! Anne L. Schneider, President, APSA Public Policy Section and Professor of Justice and Social Inquiry and Dean Emeritus, College of Public Programs "Never do something routine when you can do something truly special" From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Sat Oct 27 00:27:39 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Sat Oct 27 00:27:37 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network - 11th International Winelands Conference - "Sustainable Futures: What's Left? What's Right? What Next?" Message-ID: <550f31d00710262127k5d741a3bx7ffd4d6a2e6bda7b@mail.gmail.com> http://www.winelands2008.co.za/index_html The School of Public Management and Planning of Stellenbosch University, South Africa is pleased to announce the 11th International Winelands Conference - "Sustainable Futures: What's Left? What's Right? What Next?" and to invite the submission of papers for this prestigious event in 2008. The 11th International Winelands Conference, similar to its 10 predecessors, primarily provides an opportunity for academics and practitioners in delivery, regulation and development of public value and in ensuring eco-systems viability to engage with the challenges of their particular sectors. However, the conference theme, "Sustainable Futures: What's Left? What's Right? What Next?" suggests that the governance and delivery mechanisms of those institutions, units, entities and organs of local, national, and supra-state government, together with other providers of public value through service delivery, regulation as well as development and ensuring eco-systems viability must change decisively in order to ensure a sustainable future for the 6.7 billion people on earth ? and the number is still growing. The Conference provides the opportunity for challenging this conclusion and/or sharing ideas on what forms change should take. The topic of the Conference and the themes will form the basis of the interaction between academics, practitioners and other stakeholders to explore a wide variety of issues which will contribute to the discourse. This 11th biennial Conference will once again be held in historic Stellenbosch, the university town with scenic oak-lined streets, elegant old architecture, a wonderful climate, magnificent tourist destinations and, of course, the world-famous wine estates, from which the Conference takes its name. We invite you to submit an abstract of between 600 and 800 words, but no less than 600 words before 01 November 2007 and take part in this exciting conference. Please comply with all technical requirements for submissions, available on the website. For more background on the conference topic and themes, please read the brief available on the website. We look forward to welcome you in Stellenbosch.Deyana Isaacs Conference Coordinator School of Public Management and Planning Stellenbosch University South Africa Telephone: +27 21 918 4131/4122 Fax: +27 21 918 4123 E-mail: disaacs@sun.ac.za http://www.winelands2008.co.za/index_html -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20071027/9cef70d7/attachment.html From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Mon Oct 29 02:12:14 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Mon Oct 29 02:12:15 2007 Subject: [Tps] Position in ONTARIO for an Ethnographeror Qual Methodologist In-Reply-To: <3ED41433DE9DC047A7E87857AC9C4A0004B2AB3C@scwex01.scw.vu.nl> References: <3ED41433DE9DC047A7E87857AC9C4A0004B2AB3B@scwex01.scw.vu.nl> <3ED41433DE9DC047A7E87857AC9C4A0004B2AB3C@scwex01.scw.vu.nl> Message-ID: <550f31d00710282312o767792cdq5de298cde0a731c5@mail.gmail.com> Ethnographer/ Qualitative Methodologist UOIT07-63 Assistant or Associate Professor Faculty of Criminology, Justice & Policy Studies The Faculty of Criminology, Justice, & Policy Studies at UOIT invites applications for a tenure track or tenured position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor commencing July 1, 2008. Applicants should possess a PhD in an appropriate field, a strong academic background, and a record of research excellence. The Faculty of Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies offers an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Justice and is planning to offer an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies and an MA in Criminology beginning in 2008. Applicants with innovative areas of research focusing on homicide, child violence, human rights, bullying, and gang violence are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2007 or until suitable candidates are found. We will also be conducting preliminary interviews at the American Society of Criminology meetings in Atlanta from November 14-17, 2007. For full details about this position and instructions on how to apply, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.uoit.ca. Details about the Faculty of Criminology, Justice, & Policy Studies can be found at: http://www.criminologyandjustice.uoit.ca/. All positions are subject to budgetary approval. UOIT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Mon Oct 29 03:39:27 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Mon Oct 29 03:39:27 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network - News From Centre for Democratic Network Governance Message-ID: <550f31d00710290039i787d2071k9c05d3c7bb52fb69@mail.gmail.com> >From Prof. Jacob Torfing - > NEWS FROM CENTRE FOR DEMOCRATIC NETWORK GOVERNANCE > October 2007 > > Dear friends, > > On behalf of our centre, I would like to draw your attention to four > new publications in our working paper series and four > arrangements which we will host in November and December. > > > +++++++ > > Public seminar with Joop Koppenjan: "The role of Representative Bodies > and Politicians in Complex and Interactive Policy Processes", > November, 7. Roskilde University, Building 25.3. > For more information, please visit: > > http://www.ruc.dk/demnetgov_en/activities/ > > +++++++ > > Public guest lecture by Professor Guy Peters > The 14. of November The Department of Society and Globalisation and > the Center for Democratic Network Governance is hosting a guest > lecture by Professor Guy Peters on "Metagovernance". After the lecture > the Center will host a reception, celebrating the appointment of Guy > Peters as adjunct professor at Roskilde University. > For more information please visit: > > http://www.ruc.dk/demnetgov_en/activities/guy_peters_metagovernance/ > > +++++++ > > Conference: "The Politics of Selfgovernance", November, 15-16, 2007, > Roskilde University. > For more information, see: > > http://www.ruc.dk/demnetgov_en/conference/selfgovernance.doc/ > > > +++++++ > > Conference for PhD students: "Democracy in transition", December, 3-7, > 2007, Roskilde University. > > This PhD course is a theoretical and methodological introduction at the > highest level to the recent research in how the current transformations > of the political systems influence the democratic quality of societal > governance. The political system changes due to a number of factors: > Political globalisation challenges the supremacy of national borders in > organising democratic decision making. New Public Management reforms > lead to an increased pluricentrism and fragmentation of the public > sector. Reformulation of the distinction between politics and > administration, and an increased use of networks as a strategic means to > enhance policy coordination and policy implementation blurs the > boundaries between public and private sectors, and between state, market > and civil society. The course discusses questions like: How, and to what > extent, does the transformation of the political systems in the western > world influence the democratic quality of societal governance? Why do > different studies of power and democracy reach very different > conclusions? Which are the potential benefits and shortcomings of doing > policy analysis in studies of democracy? To what extent does it make > sense to define a set of general indicators for democracy, and if so, > what should these indicators be? > > The conference is supported by Nordforsk. > > For more information, see: > > http://polforsk.dk/portal_skins/custom/course_full_view?nn=1823 > > -- Professor in Politics and Institutions Director of Center for Democratic Network Governance Department of Social Sciences Roskilde University Building 25.2 PO Box 260 DK-4000 Roskilde telephone: +45 46 74 21 85 / e-mail: jtor@ruc.dk home page: http://www.ruc.dk/ssc/personale/vip/jtor/ From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Mon Oct 29 13:18:43 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Mon Oct 29 13:18:41 2007 Subject: [Tps] NSF Program Officer Position In-Reply-To: <3ED41433DE9DC047A7E87857AC9C4A00050ADC62@scwex01.scw.vu.nl> References: <3ED41433DE9DC047A7E87857AC9C4A00050ADC62@scwex01.scw.vu.nl> Message-ID: <550f31d00710291018r8abd56csbfbaf790e986afb1@mail.gmail.com> ******************************* The National Science Foundation is looking to fill a temporary program officer position in the Political Science program. The current temporary program officer, Dr. Phil Paolino, will be returning to the University of North Texas at the beginning of August 2008. We are currently looking for his replacement. He holds a rotating position, which is a two to three year temporary position. Approximately half the program officers at the National Science Foundation hold such positions. Traditionally, the Political Science program has had two program officers, one permanent and one temporary. The position entails helping to manage the program. Activities include selecting reviewers and panelists, deciding which proposals to recommend for funding after taking into consideration the recommendations of reviewers and panelists, answering questions about the proposal process, doing outreach, and conducting your own research. Program officers are allotted ample time to do their own research and are given a travel budget that can be used to aid in this process. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Political Science or a related field, have at least six years of post graduate research experience, and have a solid research record. There are no restrictions on the field of study, theoretical approach, or methodological approach. Past experience with the National Science Foundation as a panelist or awardee is helpful but not required. The advertisement can be found at the following url: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=64118101&AVSDM=2007%2D10%2D19+00%3A00%3A07 Any questions that you have about the position or applying for it should be addressed to Brian Humes (bhumes@nsf.gov) or Phil Paolino (Paolino@nsf.gov). Brian D. Humes, Ph.D. Program Director Political Science Program National Science Foundation 4201 Wilson Blvd, Suite 980 Arlington, VA 22230 703.292.7284 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20071029/69e4c168/attachment.html