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Lectureship in Anthropology of Religion (0.7 FTE)
King's College London - Department of Theology and Religious Studies
Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2012
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies, King's College London,
invites applications for a fixed term two year Lecturership in the Social Anthropology of Religion,
beginning 1 October 2010.
Candidates should be trained in general anthropological theory and method, and specifically in the Anthropology of contemporary Muslim societies or the
Muslim diaspora, and must have demonstrated ability to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate
will contribute to the BA programme in Religion in the Contemporary World and
will also teach the anthropological sections of two core modules in
the MA in Religion in Contemporary Society as well as one optional module in
religion and politics in Muslim societies.
More info at:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AAU340/lectureship-in-anthropology-of-religion-07-fte/
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS AT
THE CUNY GRADUATE CENTER, 2010-2011
The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, the Ph.D.-granting
institutionof CUNY, announces postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year
2010-2011 in
three new interdisciplinary Committees in the following areas of inquiry:
ScienceStudies, The Study of Religion, The Study of Globalization and Social
Change.
Positions will begin on September 1, 2010 and will be renewable for a second
year.The Graduate Center is devoted to advancing original research and
training graduate
students in over 30 fields in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in one of the disciplines in the humanities or
humanisticsocial sciences. Candidates who have received the Ph.D. in 2007
at the earliest, or
who have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. by the application
deadline ofApril 12, 2010 are eligible.
The successful candidates will be housed in one of the Graduate CenterĀ¹s
three newCommittees and will be expected to pursue their own research
related to one of the
above fields; to teach one doctoral seminar in an area of their expertise in
the fall;and to convene and lead one research seminar in the spring.
Fellows will also be
expected to participate more generally in the administration and programming
of theCommittee of their appointment.
To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one sample
publicationor dissertation chapter, and the names and contact information
for at least three
references to: Postdoctoral Search Committee, Office of the Provost and
SeniorVice President, CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
10016.
The positions will remain open until filled. Review of applications will
begin on April12, 2010. Salary: $55,000/a plus benefits and a small
research/travel allowance.
An Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction/IRCA/Americans with Disabilities Act
Employer
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AASR CONFERENCE 2010 - CALL FOR PAPERS
The 2010 Australian Association for the Study of Religion (AASR)
conference committee invites papers in the following areas:
* Inter-Religious Dialogue
* Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism
* Religion and education
* Religion and politics
* Religion and Health
* New and emerging religions
* Religion and human rights
* Other areas related to the study of religion
Abstract of 200 words should be submitted to [log in to unmask]
Closing date for Abstract submissions : 1 May 2010
All abstracts will be reviewed by the Conference Program Committee
Once the refereeing process is complete, speakers will be notified of
acceptance of papers by 14 May 2010.
The Conference is being held at the
Multi-Faith Centre, Griffith University, from
2nd to 4th July, 2010.
Convenors: Professor Peta Goldburg & Dr Patricia Blundell
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