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Job Openings
ENGAGED SCHOLARS
Click here to read about our Spring 2007 Feldman Engaged Scholar, Dr. Navina Jafa.
Special Announcement: The Engaged Scholar positions for the 2007-2008 academic year have been filled. We are currently welcoming applications for the 08-09 academic year.
The Programs in Sustainable International Development announces a search for two Engaged Scholars for 7-week residencies in the fall semester (between August and December - Fall 2008) and in the spring academic semester (between January and May - Spring 2009). Engaged Scholars are persons known for their advocacy of social policy leading to more equitable and sustainable world development. Engaged Scholars might be academics, authors, leaders of humanitarian movements, or other socially engaged leaders. Responsibilities include:
Teaching one 7-week graduate-level seminar in international development and social change. Area of teaching could be on aspects of globalization; food security; gender; applied ecology; ecotourism; demography; project development; Asian, African or Latin American country or regional studies; religion and social change; community development, or development economics.
Mentoring first year graduate students on professional and career issues.
Assisting first year students in identifying and negotiating internship or fieldwork opportunities.
The successful candidate will have substantial living and work experience in a developing nation. Women, persons of color and people from developing nations are particularly encouraged to apply. These Engaged Scholar appointments are for 7-week residencies only. Compensation includes travel and living expenses, and a generous stipend.
Click here to view full job description (.pdf format)
Applications and nominations will be reviewed beginning November 30. Applications may be submitted after this date, as the positions will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit by E-MAIL OR FAX a letter of interest, CV and names of three references to:
Doris Breay, Assistant Dean
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
415 South Street - M.S. 078
Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9110
Phone: 781-736-2770
Fax: 781-736-8366
Email: breay@brandeis.edu
Brandeis University is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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