I thought it was pretty clear that Jon was satirising the reactions of others... but apparently not clear enough!

David.

-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for critical and radical geographers [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pamela Shurmer-Smith
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 7:24 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: temporary lectureship at Leeds Metropolitan University

I am shocked to have seen such unsympathetic responses as Jon Cloke's to the perfectly reasonable questioning of the status of a potential application.  I note that many of the "shocked" comments have been made by visibly white men, safely in post, who presumably are not intending to give up their positions in the name of equality.

Having lived in Southern Africa at a time when everything was classified by race, I wince at the fact that stating one's ethnic/racial identity is now conventional. I refuse to participate in this and always write "none" where asked irrelevant questions about my genetic/social make-up.

As to certainty about membership of this list, increasing numbers of us are wondering.

Pamela Shurmer-Smith
Portsmouth
UK

--- On Wed, 2/7/08, Jon Cloke <[log in to unmask]> wrote:


	From: Jon Cloke <[log in to unmask]>
	Subject: Re: temporary lectureship at Leeds Metropolitan University
	To: [log in to unmask]
	Date: Wednesday, 2 July, 2008, 2:58 PM
	
	
	James,
	
	How dare you/are you sure this list is for you/you make me ashamed to be a critical geographer, etc., etc.
	
	Jon Cloke
	
	

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		Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 13:20:52 +0100
		From: [log in to unmask]
		Subject: Re: temporary lectureship at Leeds Metropolitan University
		To: [log in to unmask]
		
		

		Hi,

		 

		Thank you for letting us know about the lecturer position at Leeds Metropolitan University (below).  This is certainly something that would interest me.  As we all know job applications take considerable time to complete, so I would like some clarification regarding the advert.  

		 

		Without ruffling too many feathers, and simply for clarification; as I am a white British male, am I encouraged to apply? In short, merit aside, would I effectively be wasting my time in completing the application?

		 

		Best Regards

		 

		 

		James   

		 

		 

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		Doctoral Research,

		Durham University,

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		Room 301, Science Site,

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		DH1 3LE,

		United Kingdom

		 

		Mob: 07905798770

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		From: A forum for critical and radical geographers [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Edwards, Bronwen
		Sent: 02 July 2008 09:41
		To: [log in to unmask]
		Subject: temporary lectureship at Leeds Metropolitan University

		 

		Please bring this to the attention of anyone you know who might be interested. The deadline is 12pm Friday 4th July, so there isn't much time!.

		Bronwen
		

		 

		Dr Bronwen Edwards
		Senior Lecturer in Human Geography
		Leeds Metropolitan University
		School of the Built Environment
		Northern Terrace
		Queen Square Court
		Civic Quarter
		Leeds
		LS2 8AJ
		tel: 0113 8129157
		fax: 0113 8121958
		email: [log in to unmask]
		 
		<http://www.jobs.ac.uk/clients/84> 

		Lecturer/Senior Lecturer


		Human Geography


		School of the Built Environment

		An equal opportunities employer
		
		Faculty of Arts and Society
		
		Ref: FAS/C6/CS/LSL/HG/JAC 
		
		Temporary - to provide maternity cover
		Lecturer: up to £36,912 pa - Senior Lecturer: up to £42,791 pa 
		A Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Geography is required to contribute to the continued development of a strong and dynamic portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 
		You should possess a PhD, or nearing completion of a doctorate. You will be a teacher and researcher who can demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching and research in two or more of the following areas: Spatial Planning, Sustainable Development, Urban Regeneration, Research Methodology, Social Geography, Cultural Geography or Planning Theory. 
		Women and people from black and ethnic minority groups are encouraged to apply as they are under represented in this area of work. Selection will be on the basis of merit. 
		Application forms and further details can be downloaded from http://jobs.leedsmet.ac.uk/ Alternatively, please telephone 0113 812 5917 or e-mail: [log in to unmask] 
		Closing date: Noon - Friday 4 July 2008
		

		 


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