I wanted to bring a job opportunity to the attention of people on this
list. We have a new position at Cal State, Long Beach in Contemporary
Indian Studies. The person could be housed in the Geography Department.
I am member of the Search Committee and a delegation of Committee
members will be attending the South Asian Conference in Madison,
Wisconsin this October. The ad is lengthy and attached below. Please
feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the position.

By the way, this is a different job from our other position in feminist
geography, but we are certainly encouraging feminist and other critical
geographers with interest in South Asia to apply (note: it could be at
the Associate level with tenure).

Cheers,
Vincent

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P.S. Sorry for the Cross-Postings

California State University, Long Beach
College of Liberal Arts
Recruitment Number: 059
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor in Contemporary India.
Departmental appointment in Political Science, International Studies,
Geography or related social sciences based on disciplinary specializations.

Effective Date: 21 August 2006.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Ph.D. in Political Science, Geography,
International Studies or related social sciences, with a specialization
in contemporary India. Suitable research and teaching areas
includedemography, gender and development, social movements, health and
development, development and environment, nationalism and comparative
nationalism, comparative government and contemporary politics.
Applicants must have doctorate in hand at time of appointment, and must
present evidence of demonstrated or potential teaching effectiveness,
experience in or potential for service to the department, college,
university and community; and an active research program. Applicants
should have the ability to communicate and work effectively with an
ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Candidates should have a thorough
knowledge of the institutional structures, environments, and political
economy of contemporary India, competence in an Indian language, and an
interest in applied research in various aspects of Indian development.
Junior level appointments will show demonstrated or potential ability
and willingness to generate funding for research and student support
from extramural Federal, State, and private sources. More senior-level
applicants should show a proven track record of successful and
substantial grantsmanship. Also preferred is willingness to work in
interdisciplinary teaching and research, evidence of community
interaction, and administrative experience commensurate with duties as
Assistant Director of the Center for India Studies.

DUTIES:
∑ Develop undergraduate and graduate courses in Contemporary India
∑ Teach selected existing courses related to comparative government and
development, international social conflict, the geography of South Asia,
human geography, world regional geography, globalization, modernization,
women’s movements, children’s issues, political and economic
development, race, ethnicity, nationalism, etc.
• conduct research and obtain extramural funding in areas of expertise;
• be available to work on interdisciplinary projects and courses with
other departments and colleges on campus
• supervise graduate students and teach graduate seminars in home
department and related interdisciplinary programs.
∑ As Assistant Director, Center for India Studies, support Center
Director in planning and successful completion of Center activities.
• attend Department meetings and participate in University governance.
Final determination of teaching assignment is dependent on departmental
needs.
Salary Range : Commensurate with training and experience; salary
competitive for urban, comprehensive universities.
Position Open until Filled (or recruitment cancelled): Review of
applications to begin December 15, 2005.
Application Process and Required Documentation : Applicants should forward:
• Letter of application addressing qualifications, research activities,
and teaching interests;
• Curriculum vitae, including current/active email address;
• Names and contact information for three references;
• Official transcript from institution awarding highest degree;
• Writing/research samples;
• Teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness or
potential.

(Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the
United States. This proof must be provided prior to employment at the
University. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.)
Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information
should be addressed to:

Contemporary India Search Committee
College of Liberal Arts
California State University
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-2401
(562) 985-5279
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In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state
law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse
population can learn, live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance,
civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual
without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views,
or other personal characteristics or beliefs. An EEO EMPLOYER.

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Mailing Address:

Vincent J. Del Casino Jr., Ph.D.
Department of Geography
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840

(P) 562-985-2357
(F) 562-985-8993
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(W) www.csulb.edu/~vdelcasi

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