Here's a job opportunity in New Zealand. Having experienced (and thoroughly enjoyed!) a Feminist conference held there in November, I can say that I was quite impressed by the faculty and students involved in Massey's Women's Studies programme. Send inquiries to the address listed below, not to me. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---Forwarded message------------------------------------------------- ____________ MASSEY UNIVERSITY Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Women's Studies Women's Studies Programme The Women's Studies Programme at Massey University offers 24 courses at undergraduate level, a BA major, Graduate Diploma, M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D study. Courses are available in both internal and extramural modes. The Programme is seeking applications for a new Appointment at Lectureship or Senior Lectureship level. You should possess a doctoral degree and scholarship, teaching and administrative experience in Women's Studies or related areas. Qualified applicants are sought who are able to teach feminist research methods at third year level and to contribute to other undegraduate courses, some of which are taught in extramural mode; to supervise graduate students and to help develop the postgraduate programme. We seek an excellent teacher and an active researcher with a strong publications record, as well as demonstrated ability to network with women's groups in the community and the university. Although applications from persons in any field of Women's Studies and feminist-focused research will be considered, it is likely that preference will be given to candidates whose interests and skills address the needs of the existing programme. Massey University is an equal opportunity employer and Maori or Pacific Island women are especially invited to apply. It is expected that you will commence duties on or before the second semester, commencing July 15 1996. Appointment will be on the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer scale according to qualifications and experience. Closing date for applications : February 29th, 1996. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to appoint by invitation Information about Women's Studies may be obtained from the programme's Web pages, http ://cc-server9.massey.ac.nz/~wwwms. Enquires of an academic nature should be directed to the Director : Dr L.C.Alice, Women's Studies Programme, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. tel. 350.4938 fax 350.5627 or email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] An information package including Conditions of Appointment is obtainable by telephoning 06-350-5984. Applications, including a full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and fax numbers of three referees must be sent to "Academic Vacancies', Human Resources Section before the closing date specified. ______________ MASSEY UNIVERSITY Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in women's Studies JOB DESCRIPTION OBJECTIVES: To contribute to scholarship and research in the interdisciplinary area of Women's Studies; to encourage and develop undergraduate and postgraduate research and course work, in both internal and extramural modes; to maintain effective programmes of research and publication and to ensure ongoing links with the relevant community, national and international organisations. PROGRAMME: Women's Studies RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Women's Studies ACCESS TO: Full-time Secretary OTHER TEACHING STAFF: The Director and contributing staff in fourteen disciplinary areas across the University. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To contribute to developing Women's Studies as a field of scholarly endeavour and to promote research and publications in Women's Studies. 2. To co-ordinate and teach the 300-level Women's Studies research methods course. 3. To supervise postgraduate students and to help develop a range of courses in the existing postgraduate programme 4. To engage in advanced research in Women's Studies or a related area. 5. To engage in course teaching and Programme administration at undergraduate and graduate levels , both internally and extramurally, as required. 6. To contribute to the profile of Massey Women's Studies and encourage links with the community and scholars in other institutions. PERSONAL QUALITIES: 1. Be able to reflect an awareness of the cultural context of Aotearoa/New Zealand in teaching, research and course administration. 2. The ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a number of modes. Dr. Lynne Alice for Board of Women's Studies Women's Studies Programme, Massey University, PO Box 11-222, Palmerston North, Aotearoa (New Zealand) http ://cc-server9.massey.ac.nz/~wwwms
