From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Wed Sep 5 03:27:35 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (navdeep@iimahd.ernet.in) Date: Wed Sep 5 03:28:59 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network- Job Opportunities Message-ID: <2189.172.143.187.183.1188977255.squirrel@172.143.187.183> 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. Department of Public Policy University of Connecticut Assistant Professor/Instructor The Department of Public Policy (DPP) at the University of Connecticut seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. DPP is home to a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program (MPA) and a Master of Survey Research program (MSR). The successful candidate will be expected to support DPP's strength area in City Management and Urban Policy. This strength area is comprised of three interrelated components. * Public management. This includes human resource management, financial management, and general skills for managing public organizations. * Urban policy. This area focuses on developing solutions to address the key issues facing urban areas, such as improving the quality of education, reducing poverty, improving transportation networks, etc. * Program evaluation. Program evaluation methods underpin the public management and urban policy components. Program evaluation techniques allow public managers to continually improve service and make wise decisions about service delivery options. Program evaluation is also a critical component of developing successful urban policy. Candidates will be expected to contribute in one or more of the above components. Interest in teaching courses in the public management area is a plus. We seek an individual with a demonstrated record of, or potential for, scholarly excellence based on rigorous social science research methods. The successful candidate will be expected to carry on a program of high quality research and publication in the best journals in their field. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated teaching excellence and are comfortable with a wide array of analytical methods. Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate in public administration, public policy, economics, political science, sociology, or related field. Candidates must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. prior to start date be considered for the Assistant Professor position level. Applicants with advanced ABD's will be considered at the Instructor level until their Ph.D. requirements are completed. Review of applicants will begin October 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Salaries are very competitive based on experience and qualifications. Applicants should submit a letter describing their research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and of three letters of references. Inquires and applications should be directed to: Department of Public Policy Faculty Search Attn: Lisa Henderson University of Connecticut 1800 Asylum Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117 Email: lisa.henderson@uconn.edu American University School of Public Affairs Department of Public Administration and Policy Two Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Faculty Positions Academic Year 2008-09 American University's School of Public Affairs invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor in its top-ten ranked Department of Public Administration and Policy. The positions would begin in August 2008 and offer the unique professional development opportunities of Washington, DC. The persons hired will teach courses in our Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, and PhD degree programs. We seek candidates committed to advancing our scholarly reputation in public policy and/or public administration. Candidates must demonstrate strong teaching interest and a research focus in one or more of the following areas: policy analysis (domestic and/or comparative), policy formulation and implementation, quantitative methods and applied econometrics, or the economics of public policy (political economy). Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate promise or evidence of excellent teaching, quality research, and publication productivity. Familiarity with organizational, political, administrative, and normative dimensions of public policy is expected. Candidates should have an earned PhD at the time of appointment, preferably in public policy, economics, public administration, political science, or a related field. Review of applications will begin September 18, 2007, and continue until the positions are filled. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, writing sample, teaching evaluations (if available), and three letters of reference to: Office of the Dean - DPAP Jr. Search School of Public Affairs American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016-8022 Electronic submissions of applications can be sent to: schmitt@american.edu American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates and candidates with physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. _________________________________________________________________________________ JOB DESCRIPTION PUBLIC MANAGEMENT 2007-2008 The University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) invites application for 2 tenure-track faculty appointments in the school in the areas of public and nonprofit management. The appointments are open with respect to rank, and individuals with outstanding credentials may qualify for faculty endowed chair positions. Position Description and Qualifications: Applicants should hold a doctoral degree and demonstrate excellent research and teaching potential/records. Substantive foci of particular interest include nonprofit management, network analysis, public-private partnerships, contracting, performance assessment, and the role of IT in organization productivity. All candidates should have strong credentials in organization theory/strategy and institutional analysis. Applicants are encouraged from a broad range of several disciplines, including public administration, management, political science, and sociology. Our new colleagues will contribute to the public management components of the school's bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs. About SPPD: The mission of the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development is to become the premier school for educating leaders and creating knowledge for innovative governance and place-based solutions for the betterment of communities worldwide. Toward that end, SPPD educates leaders and conducts research to provide interdisciplinary solutions for the challenging and complex issues of governance, policy, planning, management, and development. SPPD offers five professional master's degree programs, two doctoral degrees, and an undergraduate major. Our Master of Public Administration Program is consistently ranked among the top degree programs in the field. USC is one of the nation's major research universities, and SPPD is a renowned contributor to the university's reputation. SPPD supports an array of thematic research centers with $16 million in active sponsored research, ranking third overall in funded research at USC on a per faculty basis. Most of the school's research is conducted through its centers, institutes, and research groups. Among them are the Judith and John Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public Enterprise, the Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy, the Civic Engagement Initiative, the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute, and the Homeland Security Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events. For additional information, see our website: www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/. Compensation and Benefits: The University of Southern California offers a competitive salary within an academic environment based on the candidate's experience and accomplishments. The university also offers excellent benefits to employees, which include: health, dental and life insurance; tuition assistance; disability and retirement plans; credit union membership; and participation in cultural and social events, as well as access to athletic and recreational facilities. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Southern California is proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding men and women of every race, creed, and background. This university is firmly committed to complying with applicable laws and governmental regulations at the federal, state, and local levels which prohibit discrimination, or which mandate that special consideration be given, on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, Vietnam veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that may from time to time be specified in such laws and regulations. This good faith effort to comply is made even when such laws and regulations conflict with each other. Where to Apply: For consideration, an application needs to include an introductory letter, curriculum vitae, letters of reference (up to 3), and a writing sample. Materials may be submitted electronically. The application should be sent to: Miss Kattie Johnson Director of Academic Affairs School of Policy, Planning, and Development University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0626 kdjohnso@usc.edu Consideration of applications will begin Oct 1st, 2007, and continue until the positions are filled. From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Mon Sep 10 03:50:31 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Mon Sep 10 03:53:36 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ ECPR Policy Network - 2008 WPSA Section 6 Interpretation andMethod Message-ID: <46E4F747.2010407@iimahd.ernet.in> Colleagues, Please consider the invitation, below. This would be a hospitable location for papers taking interpretive approaches to policy analysis. Best, Dvora -----Original Message----- *From:* interpretationandmethods-bounces@malagigi.cddc.vt.edu on behalf of psshea@csbs.utah.edu *Sent:* Thu 9/6/2007 21:37 *To:* interpretation and methods group *Cc:* *Subject:* [Interpretationandmethods] 2008 WPSA Section 6 Interpretation andMethod Colleagues: The DEADLINE for submission of paper/panel/roundtable proposals for the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Western Political Science Association is SEPTEMBER 10. If you do interpretive research, please consider submitting a proposal for a paper, a full panel, or a roundtable to Section 6, which I am co-chairing with Ron Schmidt. The WPSA 2008 annual meeting will be held in San Diego, March 20-22, in a beautiful setting. The website for submissions: http://www.csus.edu/org/wpsa/ The domain statement for the Section is copied below. Thanks, Peri Schwartz-Shea Interpretation & Method WPSA Domain statement Interpretation and Method, a WPSA section since 2005, provides a forum for discussion of method and methodology related to interpretive research. Panels range from the practical to the philosophical, from the particularities of specific methods to strategies for effectively developing and conducting interpretive research to issues in the philosophy of (social) science. Panels are especially welcome that explore the intersections between interpretation and various fields of scholarship (e.g., interpretation and IR, interpretation and public policy, interpretation and comparative policy, and so on). Interpretive methods are informed, explicitly or implicitly, by presuppositions deriving from phenomenology, hermeneutics, and some critical theory and related to pragmatism, symbolic interaction theories, and ethnomethodology. Their concerns often overlap with such other approaches as feminist theories, critical race theory, and critical legal studies. Although diverse in their modes of accessing and analyzing data, research processes in the interpretive tradition are united by an empirical and normative prioritizing of the lived experiences of people in research settings. -- 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/20070910/433a532e/attachment.html From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Mon Sep 10 08:54:30 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Mon Sep 10 08:57:24 2007 Subject: [Tps] =?utf-8?q?TPS/ECPR_Policy_Network_-_Edinburgh_PhD_Bursary_?= =?utf-8?q?on_=E2=80=98Narrative=2C_the_Documents_of_Life_and_Sociology?= =?utf-8?b?4oCZ?= Message-ID: <46E53E86.4070001@iimahd.ernet.in> *Three year PhD Bursary on ?Narrative, the Documents of Life and Sociology?* *Sociology & the Centre for Narrative & Auto/Biographical Studies* *University** of Edinburgh*** The University of Edinburgh is one of the world?s leading universities. Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and has World Heritage status, and it has an excellent range of facilities and standard of life, as befitting the capital city of Scotland. Edinburgh Sociology has been recognised both by consistently excellent performance in a succession of RAE exercises and in being awarded ESRC recognition and 1 + 3 PhD studentships in the most recent ESRC recognition exercise, and it also has AHRC recognition and holds AHRC studentships. The Centre for Narrative & Auto/Biographical Studies (NABS) is a highly active virtual research centre with strong international connections. It runs a programme of workshops, seminars and conferences, including an ESRC Seminar Series on ?*Narrative Studies in Interdisciplinary Perspective: *** *Theories, Methodologies and Revisions? and has a rapidly growing group of PhD researchers attached to it.*** A three (3) year Bursary is available for immediate start for a suitably qualified applicant to carry out a doctoral project on a topic within the framework of ?Narrative, the Documents of Life and Sociology?. The Bursary will cover full-time postgraduate fees for three years at the UK/EU level (it does not cover overseas fees, or maintenance). Applicants should already hold a Master?s degree which is either a ?research training? one or has been carried out by a thesis rather than through taught courses, so that they are exempt from the ?research training year?. A sociological interest in narrative and the documents of life dates from at least the publication of Thomas and Znaniecki?s /The Polish Peasant in Europe and America/ and arguably has even earlier origins, while there has been an enormous resurgence of sociological interest in this area of activity over the last two decades. Applications are sought from for innovative projects concerned with any aspect of the sociological interest in narrative and the documents of life. Applications should be made by email, attaching two files, containing a CV and a research outline of the intended PhD project. The research outline should follow the format specified at http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/SSPSResearchDegreeAppFormGuidanceNotes_pdf.pdf and contain the following: 1. An introductory statement explaining the proposed research and why it is important. 2. An outline of the key theory and research on the topic and how the proposed research relates to it. 3. What themes, issues and questions the research will explore. 4. The specific method or methods to be used ? and if the research is on a theoretical topic, what documentary methods will be used to review and analyse the sources worked with. 5. A comment on any ethical issues arising from the research. 6. A timetable for the research, including the period of writing up. 7. Who the research will be useful to and how. The successful applicant will be jointly based in Sociology and NABS and will join a thriving research community, including a group of PhD researchers working on narrative and auto/biographical topics. For further information on NABS, see http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/NABS/ while for more information on Sociology see http://www.sociology.ed.ac.uk/ and for more information on the Graduate School of Social & Political Studies see http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/ The closing date for applications is _Friday 21 September at 4pm_. The successful applicant will be notified by Wednesday 26 September and will be expected to register and start on Monday 1 October. Applications with file attachments should be send to liz.stanley@ed.ac.uk as soon as possible please. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20070910/583bbde6/attachment.html From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Thu Sep 13 11:39:36 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (navdeep@iimahd.ernet.in) Date: Thu Sep 13 11:41:27 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network - Call for Papers, Narrative Matters 2008 Message-ID: <2907.172.17.15.3.1189697976.squirrel@172.17.15.3> http://www.narrativematters.com/ Narrative Matters 2008: An Interdisciplinary Conference on Narative Research, Perspectives, Practices and Issues Theme: Storying our World Location: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Dates: May 7-10, 2008 Deadline: September 30, 2007 As humans we continually story our experiences. We construct our world through our personal, community, institutional and political narratives. The 2008 Narrative Matters conference theme aims to explore all of these narrative sites. Narrative continues to gain recognition as something people do, use and research. The Narrative Matters conference provides a meeting place for people interested in doing, using and researching narrative in diverse contexts and fields. The blurring and crossing of boundaries catalyzes discussion and inquiry at Narrative Matters conferences. We invite proposals for papers, presentations or participatory sessions on a variety of topics around the practice, use and research of narrative. We encourage proposals that take advantage of the nature of narrative. Proposals, and the presentations themselves, can be in either English or French. Les propositions, ainsi que les communications elles-m?mes; peuvent ?tre en anglais ou en francais. Please include the following: Title, 300 word abstract Name, institutional affiliation including department when applicable Format of presentation (paper, discussion, participatory, performance, multi-media) Equipment needs (PowerPoint, overheads, tape recorders, DVD, other) Contact information: mailing address, e-mail address, phone and fax numbers Formats for presentations: Single paper (30 minutes total) - report on ideas, research, work in progress or other projects Symposium (90 minutes) - a collection of papers on a single topic or theme, usually including a discussant Multi-media (30-90 minutes) Please read the Guidelines for the Review of Submissions Submit proposals using our Online Submission Form For more information: Dr. Tracey Bowen - tbowen@utm.utoronto.ca http://www.narrativematters.com/ From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Fri Sep 14 01:29:53 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Fri Sep 14 01:33:04 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network - Faculty Positions Available Message-ID: <46EA1C51.3040700@iimahd.ernet.in> From the Interpretation and Methods List: The Department of Politics and Policy at Claremont Graduate University has opened searches for three tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. The positions are in the fields of *Comparative Politics, Public Policy, and International Politics/International Political Economy*. The announcements for the positions arebelow. Claremont Graduate University is a graduate-only institution in the cluster of undergraduate colleges that constitute the Claremont Colleges in Claremont, California. Candidates with a variety of methodological skills are encouraged to apply. */The application deadline is October 15^th /*. All the best, Dean E. McHenry, Jr. Professor ------------------ Comparative Politics** The School of Politics and Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position in Comparative Politics at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Policy beginning Fall 2008. *QUALIFICATIONS * Candidates must have their Ph.D. degree at the start of employment. We are interested in candidates with strong regional and thematic competence. Sound knowledge of both field research methods and quantitative tools are important. Candidates should have an active research agenda, readiness to mentor graduate students, a desire to engage in cross disciplinary teaching and research, willingness to engage in service to the institution and community, and ability to work with a diverse group of students. The School of Politics and Economics offers graduate-level only degrees, both M.A. and Ph.D., and is associated with five undergraduate institutions of the Claremont Colleges. Exchange teaching with faculty members of those institutions may be possible. Transdisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Finalists for the position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Applicants should send a cover letter, a current curriculum vita, samples of scholarly writing, teaching evaluations and three letters of reference to the *Comparative Politics Search Committee, School of Politics and Economics, Claremont Graduate University, 170 E. 10^th St., Claremont, CA 91711.* *APPLICATION DEADLINE**: *October 15, 2007 Note: Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. Claremont Graduate University wishes to continue to build a culturally diverse faculty and welcomes applications from female and minority candidates. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Public Policy** The School of Politics and Economics, Claremont Graduate University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Public Policy at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Policy beginning Fall 2008. *QUALIFICATIONS * Candidates must have their Ph.D. degree at the start of employment. We are especially interested in candidates whose research has a state or local government focus. Ability to teach courses on federalism, bureaucratic politics, and/or quantitative methodology is desirable. Areas of substantive policy interests are open. Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred. Evidence of an active research agenda, a cross-disciplinary perspective in teaching or research, readiness to mentor graduate students, and ability to work with a diverse group of students are important characteristics of a candidate. The School of Politics and Economics offers graduate-level only degrees, both M.A. and Ph.D., and is associated with five undergraduate institutions of the Claremont Colleges. Exchange teaching with faculty members of those institutions may be possible. Transdisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Finalists for the position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Applicants should send a cover letter, a current curriculum vita, samples of scholarly writing, teaching evaluations and three letters of reference to the *Public Policy Search Committee, School of Politics and Economics, Claremont Graduate University, 170 E. 10^th St., Claremont, CA 91711.* *APPLICATION DEADLINE**: *October 15, 2007 Note: Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. Claremont Graduate University wishes to continue to build a culturally diverse faculty and welcomes applications from female and minority candidates. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. * *International Politics/International Political Economy** The School of Politics and Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position in International Political Economy at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Policy beginning Fall 2008. *QUALIFICATIONS * Candidates must have their Ph.D. degree at the start of employment. We are interested in candidates with expertise in International Political Economy that combine training in economics and politics. The School of Politics and Economics effectively integrates both fields and students are expected to take classes, and undertake joint research with faculty members in both fields. Applicants may approach the field from a micro or macro perspective, but should have a strong methods training, an active research agenda and the ability to teach. The successful candidate should be ready to mentor graduate students, desire to engage in cross disciplinary teaching and research, be willing to engage in service to the institution and community, and be able to work with a talented but diverse group of students. The School of Politics and Economics offers graduate-level only degrees, both M.A. and Ph.D., and is associated with five undergraduate institutions of the Claremont Colleges. Exchange teaching with faculty members of those institutions may be possible. Transdisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Finalists for the position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Applicants should send a cover letter, a current curriculum vita, samples of scholarly writing, teaching evaluations and three letters of reference to the *International Political Economy Search Committee, School of Politics and Economics, Claremont Graduate University, 170 E. 10^th St., Claremont, CA 91711.* *APPLICATION DEADLINE**: *October 15, 2007 Note: Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. Claremont Graduate University wishes to continue to build a culturally diverse faculty and welcomes applications from female and minority candidates. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20070914/6e392b5a/attachment-0001.html From jhuns at vt.edu Mon Sep 17 10:02:33 2007 From: jhuns at vt.edu (Jeremy Hunsinger) Date: Mon Sep 17 10:04:33 2007 Subject: [Tps] 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: [Tps] 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 From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Tue Sep 18 11:35:58 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Tue Sep 18 11:39:15 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network - PhD Course, Democracy in Transition Roskilde University Message-ID: <46EFF05E.6080306@iimahd.ernet.in> On Behalf of Professor Eva Sorenson - Ph.d.-course: Democracy in Transition * From the 3rd to the 7th 2007 of december, Centre for Democratic Network Governance at Roskilde University will be conducting a ph.d-course entitled 'Democracy in Transition'. The course takes departure in the changes that are currently taking place in the political system due to a number of factors such as the challenges of political globalisation to the supremacy of national borders and new public management reforms that have lead to an increased pluricentrism and fragmentation of the public sector. The course is focusing on how these current transformations of the political systems influence the democratic quality of societal governance. Participation in the course is free: Accomodation, food, course, dinner, lectures, tutoring, compendium and travelling expences (assuming the cheapest available tickets are chosen) are covered. For further information and application for the course please visit this webpage: http://polforsk.dk/course_full_view?nn=1823 Please pass this information on to ph.d. scholars, to whom it may be relevant. 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The course takes departure in the changes that are currently taking place in the political system due to a number of factors such as the challenges of political globalisation to the supremacy of national borders and new public management reforms that have lead to an increased pluricentrism and fragmentation of the public sector. The course is focusing on how these current transformations of the political systems influence the democratic quality of societal governance. Participation in the course is free: Accomodation, food, course, dinner, lectures, tutoring, compendium and travelling expences (assuming the cheapest available tickets are chosen) are covered. For further information and application for the course please visit this webpage: http://polforsk.dk/course_full_view?nn=1823 Please pass this information on to ph.d. scholars, to whom it may be relevant. Best regards Ole Daugaard --- Student assistant Center for Democratic Network Governance Department of Society and Globalization Building 25.2 Roskilde University, 4000 Roskilde E-mail: ord@ruc.dk Telephone: +45 26350982 From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Fri Sep 21 11:33:00 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Fri Sep 21 11:35:13 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network - Job Opportunity in Eastern Carolina University Message-ID: <550f31d00709210833j42ae8159uec804a4bc4d773d@mail.gmail.com> Public Administration/Public Policy - Eastern Carolina University Associate/Full Professor The Department of Political Science at Eastern Carolina University invites applications for a position at the associate or full professor level in the field of public administration/public policy beginning August 11, 2008. PhD or other appropriate terminal degree required. The specific areas of teaching and research within the broader field of public administration or public policy are open. The successful candidate will become the director of the Master of Public Administration Program housed in the Department of Political Science. The position requires an individual with experience in graduate programs and who has the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment. Familiarity with distance Education is desirable. Appointment at the associate professor level requires demonstrated research productivity, a record of successful external funding, and evidence of teaching effectiveness in fields relevant to public administration or public policy. Appointment at the full professor level required a record of significant publications, major successful external funding, and evidence of teaching excellence. Appointment at the associate or full professor level can carry tenure upon employment. Salary will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications the candidate presents. Applicant must complete a candidate profile and submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae online at www.jobs.ecu.edu. Also, send graduate transcripts (official transcripts are required upon employment), and three letters of reference to: MPA Director Search Committee, Department of Political Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4252. Screening begins October 15, 2007; positions will remain open until filled. Associate Professor The Department of Political Science at Eastern Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the field of public administration or public policy beginning August 11, 2008. PhD or DPA required. Advanced ABD will be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. The specific areas of teaching and research are open. The individual chosen for this position must be able to teach graduate (MPA) and undergraduate courses in public administration and/or policy. The successful candidate will become a member of the MPA nucleus faculty with substantial determining influence over the design and implementation of the MPA program. Preference will be given to those who have teaching experience in public administration courses at the graduate level. Scholarly productivity and service to the University, community, and profession are expected. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications the candidates presents. Applicant must complete a candidate profile and submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae online at www.jobs.ecu.edu. Also, send graduate transcripts (official transcripts are required upon employment), and three letters of reference to: Public Administration/Public Policy Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4252. Screening begins October 15, 2007; positions will remain open until filled. Eastern Carolina University The MPA program at Eastern Carolina University is NASPAA accredited and enrolls approximately 75 students per year. The program has successful interdisciplinary working relationships with the University's Master of Public Health program, the Department of Criminal Justice, the Department of Health Services and Information Management, the Planning program in the Department of Geography, the PhD program in Coastal Resources Management, and other departments and colleges throughout the university. A PhD program in public policy is also in the Department of Political Science's long-range plan. The department offers both the BS and BA degrees and a minor in public administration at the undergraduate level. The department is also a major contributor to interdisciplinary graduate programs in International Studies, Security Studies, and Economic Development. The twenty-two person department emphasizes excellent teaching, high quality research, and a tradition of service to the community, the university and the discipline. More information about the department can be found at its home page: http:www.ecu.edu/polsci. The MPA program's home page is http://www.ecu.edu/polsci/mpa. ECU is located in Greenville, NC, a city of 70,000 located 85 miles each of Raleigh. ECU is the third largest and fastest-growing of the 16 UNC campuses, with a student population in excess of 25,000. ECU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university that accommodates individuals with disabilities. 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URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20070921/adcc5f77/attachment-0001.html From M.A.Hajer at uva.nl Fri Sep 21 15:14:34 2007 From: M.A.Hajer at uva.nl (Maarten Hajer) Date: Fri Sep 21 15:18:07 2007 Subject: [Tps] Job Opportunity at Universiteit van Amsterdam - interpretive social science References: <550f31d00709210833j42ae8159uec804a4bc4d773d@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <0A860C25364A3C49A528E3C3CA9E96FC36109A@EX01.fmg.uva.nl> The University of Amsterdam, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, is looking for Three Assistant Professors in Sociology 1,0 FTE (38 hours) vacancy number 07-2060 Tasks reinforcing the broad profile of Sociology in Amsterdam developing, performing and supervising sociological research at a high academic level provide general, specialist and methodological education in the Bachelor's and Master's programmes of the Sociology department and (assist in) supervising graduate students obtaining, or helping to obtain, external funding for research actively contributing to the development of the discipline in national and international context by publishing and participating in national and international research networks and educational initiatives all members of the Department are expected to spend 60% of their time on education and 40% of their time on research. Requirements completed doctoral thesis in the field of the social sciences publications in international "peer reviewed" periodicals and/or in books published by internationally recognised presses. broad knowledge in the field of general sociology specialist expertise that complements and reinforces the Amsterdam profile of education and research thorough mastery of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods capable to teach and motivate students at both basic and advanced levels in a fairly short term: perfect passive, and adequate active knowledge of Dutch. More information For more information about this position, please contact the department chairperson of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Dr. Peter van Rooden. E-mail: p.t.vanrooden@uva.nl Information about the faculty's research can be found on the website FMG - ASSR (see link below). Information about the faculty's education can be found on the Sociology website (see link below). Appointment The function of Assistant Professor (Universitair docent, UD) is divided into UD2 or UD1 (depending on qualifications) and rated at pay scale 11 or 12. Gross monthly salary is between EUR3,060.- and EUR4,761.-, depending on experience and education. Job application Written applications should be before the 29th of september to: UvA-FMG, Ms. C. Garofalo, Office Manager Sociology and Anthropology Department, Oudezijds Achterburgwal 185, 1012 DK Amsterdam, or per e-mail to: c.garofalo@uva.nl Full text: http://www.english.uva.nl/vacancies/vacancies.cfm/03E9836A-1321-B0BE-6877847D9AE5DB4C ======================================================================== Maarten Hajer Professor of Public Policy Department of Political Science Universiteit van Amsterdam hajer@uva.nl All contact details and more info on www.maartenhajer.nl -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://malagigi.cddc.vt.edu/pipermail/tps/attachments/20070921/88425785/attachment.html From navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in Thu Sep 27 03:46:36 2007 From: navdeep at iimahd.ernet.in (Navdeep Mathur) Date: Thu Sep 27 03:50:36 2007 Subject: [Tps] TPS/ECPR POLICY NETWORK -joint position, PoliS and Ethnic Studies, U of Utah Message-ID: <46FB5FDC.4050303@iimahd.ernet.in> *Position in Political Science and Ethnic Studies* The Department of Political Science and the Ethnic Studies Program of the *University** of Utah* invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in political science and ethnic studies. The rank for this position is open at either the assistant or associate professor level. The starting date for this position is August 2008. A PhD and a strong commitment to research and teaching are required. The position is a joint appointment, with teaching responsibilities equally divided between Political Science and Ethnic Studies. Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in American politics and ethnic studies, with a preference for a scholar specializing in Asian-American politics. The successful candidate will teach both graduate and undergraduate courses in his/her areas of expertise. The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, samples of written work, teaching evaluations, and other supporting documentation by *November 1*, 2007 to: Matthew Burbank, Chair of Political Science, and Ed Buendia, Director of Ethnic Studies, co-chairs of joint search committee, University of Utah, Department of Political Science, 260 S. Central Campus DR RM 252, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9152. -- 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/20070927/72d6a822/attachment.html