PrintRSS

Graduate Student Opportunities

NCCSAS Travel Award:

The Consortium grants several travel awards each semester for graduate students. Congratulations to our Fall 2009 recipients Ali Mian (Religion), Dimitri Putlin (Psychology), Mashal Saif (Religion), and Sher Ali Tareen (Religion). Information about upcoming travel awards will be posted here early next semester.

Jobs:

META-CULTURE SEEKS: MANAGER, CORPORATE EDUCATION
Meta-Culture is the only integrated dispute and relationship management consulting group in the Indian subcontinent. We are two companies: Meta-Culture Consulting (MCC), our social and corporate consulting business, and Meta-Culture Dialogics (MCD), our non-profit center that works in the community space. Our consultants help organizations, communities and individuals manage both internal and external disputes. A pioneering organization based in Bangalore, India, Meta-Culture takes pride in a very lively and unique work culture, intellectual rigor, creativity and the highest professional standards. The work we do is challenging and, for the right people, extremely fulfilling.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Meta-Culture is the first organization to provide specialized Conflict Management training in India. Over the past five years, we have developed a solid track record of providing high-quality training services both in the corporate and social sectors. Meta-Culture seeks a Manager for the Corporate Education Division to promote and manage our training services. This position is critical for Meta-Culture, as the income generated from the corporate sector supports our non-profit and community work. As Manager, Corporate Education you will report to the Head of Training Services.

Your primary responsibilities will be:
  • Liaising with new and existing clients to determine how Meta-Culture can meet their Learning and Development needs
  • Maintaining regular and proactive communication with all existing clients through e-mail, telephone, and face-to-face meetings
  • Writing proposals with recommendations for training programs in Conflict Management, Negotiation, Cross-Cultural Communication, Mediation, Change Management , and more
  • Securing contracts by negotiating financial agreements and terms and conditions
  • Conducting needs analyses to identify interpersonal and systemic causes of conflict in organizations which will then be used to create case studies and content for programs
  • Organizing and developing content for training programs and interventions in coordination with our lead trainers and senior consultants
  • Building strong relationships with clients’ HR teams, senior managers, and other key stakeholders
  • Leveraging your corporate contacts to generate leads for the consulting division
  • Your secondary responsibilities will include:
  • Designing and editing program/collateral materials, such as PowerPoint presentations, training manuals, and case studies/role plays
  • Coordinating end-to-end logistics for training programs, including printing and organizing program materials; venue requirements; and transportation

QUALIFICATIONS
  • A Masters Degree in Conflict Management/Dispute Resolution, Learning and Development, Instructional Design or related field, and/or a strong business or HR background
  • 2-3 years experience in client management and/or training program coordination (exceptional individuals with other backgrounds will also be considered)
  • A high level of comfort communicating with senior corporate leaders
  • International exposure and the ability to work and live in a developing country
  • We prefer you are/have:
  • Extremely fluent in written and spoken English
  • An acute understanding of quality, professionalism, and what it takes to build a world-class organization
  • Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint , Word, and Excel
  • Confident, very organized, detail-oriented and articulate
  • Able to prioritize multiple tasks and manage stress
  • Able to creatively overcome adversity, disappointment, and setbacks
  • Motivated and have the drive to help grow the business of a start-up organization and pioneer a new market in a developing country
  • Open and willing to work in an urban environment that, while mostly English speaking, can be culturally and socially challenging to some
  • Open to reflection, introspection and learning about yourself
  • Open to giving and receiving feedback without being defensive or judgmental
  • Not conflict avoidant, but are willing and able to talk constructively with people with whom you disagree
  • Open to continuous learning and eager to try out new skills and concepts in the field
  • Open to the unique culture we are trying to create at Meta-Culture and helping us grow as per our vision
  • Very well informed about the world

COMPENSATION and LOCATION: Meta-Culture does not receive any funding from governmental, corporate or philanthropic institutions. Our income is solely generated from fee-for-service work. You will be paid in local currency and will earn a modest salary based on local living standards, which will enable you to live comfortably in this thriving city. As we are the only professional dispute management organization in the subcontinent, the opportunities for learning and development in your career will be extraordinary. Meta-Culture is moving towards becoming an employee-owned company and when these policies are put in place you will be eligible for the same. We require someone to fill this position as soon as possible. If selected you should be willing to start work one month after your acceptance of the position. You must also be willing to relocate to India for at least 24 months.

CONTACT US: Please e-mail your resumé and a cover letter stating why you would like to work for Meta-Culture to: Rachel@meta-culture.in You can visit our websites at: www.meta-culture.in and www.meta-culture.org

 

Academic Postings and fellowships:

Teaching Position:
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at North Carolina State University invites applications for a one-year contractual position with the possibility of renewal in Urdu/Hindi, beginning August--2010. Applicants should have native or near-native fluency in Urdu and Hindi,an M.A. or PhD (preferred), foreign language instruction experience,and proof of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Preference will be given to applicants who have expertise in reading and writing both Nastaliq and Devanagari scripts.

Duties will include teaching Hindi-Urdu at the beginning level, Urdu at the intermediate level and possible teaching of culture classes, e.g. film or literature.

NCSU is a founding member of the North Carolina Consortium for South Asia Studies (NCSU,Duke, UNC-CH), a Title VI National Resource Center for the study of South Asia; the Consortium is a cooperative which integrates faculty, curricula, and programming at all levels across the campuses(http://www.jhfc.duke.edu/csas/index.php).
*Applications will be reviewed starting February 1, 2010*.

Complete dossiers, including a cover letter with statement of teaching methods, updated curriculum vitae, and sample syllabi, should be posted on the NC State HR website, position number 00007440. Candidates should also
arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be posted to the website. North Carolina State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
__

Summer Langauge Institute at SASLI

The South Asia Summer Language Institute (SASLI) based at the University of Wisconsin – Madison is offering intensive summer courses in the following South Asian languages: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Pashto, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Sinhala, Tamil, Telugu, Tibetan and Urdu. Applications for Summer 2010 are now being accepted.

 Graduate students are eligible for FLAS funding through SASLI. In addition, graduate students are also eligible for fee remissions (partial or full). The application deadline for both forms of funding is February 5, 2010.

Applications and instructions can be found on the SASLI web site at sasli.wisc.edu. Please apply or encourage your students to apply as soon as possible as faculty hiring is based on student interest.

If you have questions about SASLI, the application process, or FLAS and Fee Remissions, please review the FAQ pages on the web site at http://sasli.wisc.edu/faq/index.html. Any additional questions can be addressed to Ean Barnard, by phone at (608) 261-1194 or by e-mail at sasli@southasia.wisc.edu <mailto:sasli@southasia.wisc.edu >

__

John F. Richards Fellowship Program

The American Institute of Afghanistan Studies (AIAS) invites applications for support of short-term research or other scholarly projects that will advance knowledge of Afghanistan. Applicants should be at the post-doctoral level or have equivalent professional experience. The fellowship can support work focusing on any aspect of Afghanistan Studies.

The maximum award per fellowship is $6,000. Applications must be received by April 1, 2010 to receive consideration. Decisions will be made by May 1, 2010. Eligibility is limited to US citizens and permanent residents.

For additional information and to download an application, please go to http://www.bu.edu/aias/fellowships.html or contact AIAS at aias@bu.edu
__

ANHS Senior Fellowship Program

The Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies (ANHS) invites applications for support of short-term research or other scholarly projects that will advance knowledge of the Himalaya-Karakoram-Hindukush mountain regions. Applicants should be at the postdoctoral level or have equivalent professional experience. The fellowship will support work focusing on any aspect of Himalayan studies.

The application deadline is April 1, 2010 with an anticipated award date of May 1, 2010. The project or research must be completed by May 2011. A non-refundable processing fee of US$30 must be included with the completed application form. Please make checks payable to the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies; payments may also be made via PayPal to membership@anhs-himalaya.org.

The fellowship is open to all. The award for ANHS members or scholars affiliated with ANHS member institutions will be US$1,500. For all other scholars, the award will be US$1,250.
ANHS will assist with the visa process in Nepal through the ANHS office in Kathmandu. Should the fellowship be awarded for work in any other Himalayan region country, ANHS will request the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) organization in that country to assist with the visa process. However, final responsibility for obtaining visa and research permission, as necessary, will remain with the awarded fellow.

Applicants should provide the following:

* A current CV.
* Research or project proposal that should include the following:

* Title;
* Brief abstract of the research or project of approximately 250 words for use on the ANHS web site;
* Statement describing the nature of the proposed research or project, including the contribution it will make to Himalayan studies. This should be double-spaced and not exceed 1,500 words;
* Location(s) where the research or project will be conducted and time schedule for its completion; and
* Summary budget (please also note any other grant applications submitted). If travel is involved, please be specific as to costs.

Send application to:
Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies (ANHS)
Department of Anthropology, Macalester College
1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105-1801, USA

For more information and inquiries, contact: fellowships@anhs-himalaya.org

To find out more about ANHS activities, please visit http://www.anhs-himalaya.org/activities
__

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF INDIAN STUDIES FELLOWSHIP COMPETITION

The American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) invites applications from scholars from all disciplines who wish to conduct their research in India. AIIS especially encourages applicants in fields such as Development Studies, Natural Resources Management, Public Health, and Regional Planning. Junior fellowships are given to doctoral candidates to conduct research for their dissertations in India for up to eleven months. Senior long-term (six to nine months) and short-term (four months or less) fellowships are available for scholars who hold the Ph.D. degree. Scholarly/Professional development fellowships are available to scholars and professionals who have not previously worked in India. Eligible applicants include 1) U.S. citizens; and 2) citizens of other countries who are students or faculty members at U.S. colleges and universities (this rule does not apply to U.S. citizens). For applications please contact the American Institute of Indian Studies, 1130 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. (773) 702-8638. Email: aiis@uchicago.edu. Web site: http://www.indiastudies.org. Application deadline is July 1, 2010.
__

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) funding opportunities can be found at:

http://www.nccsas.org/languages/flas_info.htm

http://www.nccsas.org/languages/unc_me_flas2010.htm

As academic postings become available they will be posted here. Check back often for more opportunities.

Doctoral research Fellowship at the University of Oslo on "New Media in Asia and/or the Middle East" for more details click here:

AIPS fellowship AIPS fellowship (93 KB)



Tenure Track positions in South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore Tenure Track positions in South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore (26 KB)



Rutgers University Assistant/Associate Professor South Asian Literature Rutgers University Assistant/Associate Professor South Asian Literature (21 KB)


---

The Department of Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures at  Columbia University announces openings in Hindi-Urdu language to be  filled at the Lecturer or Associate in Discipline rank, beginning July  2010.  We are seeking professional language teachers with a serious  commitment teaching languages for academic purposes.  This is a full  time appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful  review.

Applicants should preferably have a Ph.D. in Hindi-Urdu, but those  with a Master's degree and considerable language teaching experience  are also encouraged to apply. Salary and rank commensurate with  experience.

We are seeking professional language teachers with a serious  commitment to developing pedagogical materials and incorporating  technological innovations into the curriculum.  A background in  Hindi-Urdu literature is an asset.  Responsibilities will include  teaching 2 or 3 courses per semester and other duties associate with  the language program.

Successful candidates for all ranks (Lecturer,Associate) must have  native or near native fluency in Hindi-Urdu and English,  foreign  language instruction experience, and an oral proficiency based  approach.  Our preferred applicants will be expert in reading and  writing both Devanagari and Urdu scripts. Applicants who know only one  script should submit their plans for rapidly learning the other script  and for appropriately enhancing their vocabulary so that they will be  able to deal effectively with a range of Hindi-Urdu styles in the  classroom.  Lecturers in Discipline (language) must have at least 2  years teaching experience.

An application letter including a brief description of the
applicant's teaching philosophy and methodology, curriculum vitae,  three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations and other  supporting materials about teaching should be sent to our online  secure site:

http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickfind=52280

Applications will be reviewed starting November 1, 2009.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.


Copyright © The North Carolina Consortium for South Asian Studies 2009. All Rights Reserved.