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Apologies for Cross-Listing. Please circulate widely. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON Position Vacancy Listing PVL# 65224 Working title: Assistant Professor of International Studies Official title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN) Degree and area of specialization: Ph.D. degree in any area within the social sciences. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Teaching experience and demonstrated potential for excellence in research required. Principal duties: Teaching and advising at the undergraduate and graduate degree. Conduct schlolarly research and perform University and community service as appropriate. Additional Information: The International Studies Major at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks tenure-track assistant professors with teaching and research expertise in either of two fields: (1) a place-based approach to globalization, i.e., the study of international or global transformations from the vantage point of persons or institutions experiencing and shaping these transformations in a region outside of the U.S.; or (2) a place-based approach to human rights, with particular attention to economic opportunity and/or ecosystem vitality and livability as human rights questions playing out in place. In general, within these broad rubrics we seek a scholar who has demonstrated a commitment to approaching global issues from a base of area knowledge derived from field research outside the U.S. and who possesses a rich understanding of global process and theory. The tenure home and half of the teaching responsibilities each appointee (including graduate-level teaching and advising) will be in an academic department such as Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, or Sociology. The applicant may wish to suggest in the letter of application which UW-Madison department might be most suitable for an appointment. It need not be one of those listed above. The International Studies Major is an interdisciplinary undergraduate instructional unit. The emerging focus of the Major is the human-welfare aspects of global processes informed by theory and area studies knowledge. The appointee will be expected to be a full member of the International Studies Major community and build a research, teaching, and service record commensurate with the tenure expectations and standards of the appointing department and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The anticipated teaching load is two courses per semester, half in the International Studies Major, half in the tenure home department. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. ************************* Appointment type: Faculty Department(s): L&S/SOCIOLOGY Full time salary rate: Minimum $64,000 ACADEMIC (9 months) Depending on Qualifications Appointment percent: 100% Anticipated begin date: AUGUST 29, 2011 Number of positions: 2 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION Application must be received by: OCTOBER 15, 2010 HOW TO APPLY: Applications should be limited to: (a) application letter outlining the candidate's academic background, interests, and ambitions, including teaching interests, and any other information that would help the selection committee judge the candidate's suitability; (b)a current CV; (c) a writing sample no longer than one academic paper or dissertation or book chapter; and (d) three letters of recommendation sent directly by the recommenders. Applications should be sent my mail or courier only (no digital or faxed submissions will be considered) to: Jo Ellen Fair, Director International Studies Major 226 Ingraham Hall 1155 Observatory Drive Madison, WI 53706-1397 A criminal background check may be required prior to employment. Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #65224 to Jo Ellen Fair International Studies Major Fax: N/A 226 Ingraham Hall Email: [log in to unmask] 1155 Observatory Drive Madison, WI 53706-1397 Position description can also be found at: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_065224.html -- ******** Robert J. Kaiser Professor and Chair Department of Geography University of Wisconsin - Madison 144/430 Science Hall, 550 N. Park St. Madison, WI 53706 [log in to unmask] Office: (608) 262-4438 Fax: (608) 265-3991