Listmembers, I'm writing to announce a Visiting Endowed Chair position for the academic year beginning in August 2008. Please feel free to distribute the following announcement widely (also attached in pdf). I apologize for cross-posting. Thank you, Rodger A. Payne Acting Chair, Department of Political Science University of Louisville
Visiting Aung San Suu Kyi Endowed Chair in Asian Democracy The Department of Political Science at the University of Louisville seeks to appoint a visiting scholar to serve as the Aung San Suu Kyi Endowed Chair in Asian Democracy, August 2008 through May 2009. This is an open rank search, but the successful candidate should have an active and successful research program; a strong teaching record; and the willingness to contribute to the intellectual life of the new Center for Asian Democracy. In their letter of application, candidates should highlight research and/or teaching expertise related to the development of democracy and/or democratic institutions or practices in an Asian context. This Visiting Endowed Chair position could be used to supplement a sabbatical leave, though the Department encourages all interested candidates to apply. Next academic year, we anticipate conducting an open rank search for a tenure-track colleague to fill this position. The Visiting Endowed Chair is not intended for very recent graduates seeking post-doctoral research support. Department faculty will be available for preliminary meetings with potential candidates at the annual convention of the International Studies Association in San Francisco, March 26-29, 2008. Salary, teaching loads and benefits are negotiable and competitive. The Visiting Endowed Chair will teach courses related to his or her area of expertise and present at least one research seminar during the academic year. Created with a substantial endowment in 2006, the Center for Asian Democracy hosts Visiting Fellows, publishes a book series with the University Press of Kentucky, runs a speaker series, and regularly sponsors conferences and workshops. The Center is housed in the Department of Political Science, which has 18 full time faculty, approximately forty masters students, and approximately 600 undergraduate majors. The University of Louisville is a state-supported research university with an enrollment of over 21,000 students, located in Kentucky’s largest metropolitan area. For details about the Center for Asian Democracy, please visit the website: http://louisville.edu/asiandemocracy/. Applicants must apply online at www.louisville.edu/jobs, Job Opening #22542. In addition, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references to Rodger A. Payne, Chair, Department of Political Science, 203 Ford Hall, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA. Phone: 502-852-3316, Fax: 502-852-7923. Review of applications will begin April 15, 2008, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Email inquiries are welcome: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates.
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