[Air-l] Fwd: [Interpretation&methods] Faculty Position Announcement

jeremy hunsinger jhuns at vt.edu
Wed Dec 8 11:01:25 PST 2004


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> SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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> GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM
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> VIRGINIA TECH
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> Theories of Globalization
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> The Program on Government and International Affairs (GIA) invites 
> applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant 
> Professor, focused on the theories and processes of globalization.  
> Candidates should have strong, broad training in social, political, or 
> cultural theory, and be able to work within an interdisciplinary 
> setting with other colleagues in the School of Public and 
> International Affairs (SPIA) on the School’s Master of Public and 
> International Affairs degree as well as the Public and International 
> Affairs stream within an existing college PhD program that GIA now 
> manages.  In addition, this hire will collaborate with a new 
> cross-college doctoral program in the humanities and social sciences, 
> ASPECT (Alliance for Social Political Ethical and Cultural Thought).  
> Both of these interdisciplinary organizations address contemporary 
> political challenges, cultural conflicts, and social problems.  In 
> particular, we would be interested in individuals who take a 
> comparative approach to broad systemic challenges posed by 
> globalization, including cultural conflict, economic development, 
> state building, institutional democratization, collective security, or 
> rapid urbanization.  A Ph.D. in sociology, political science, cultural 
> anthropology, human geography, international studies, or a closely 
> related discipline is required for appointment as an Assistant 
> Professor. 
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> To be considered complete, applications must include a full c.v., 
> three letters of recommendation, a sample of written work, and 
> teaching evaluations.  Applicants also should submit a cover letter 
> that addresses how they position their work in relation to 
> globalization theory, a statement about their current and future 
> research agendas, and an overview of their teaching experience in this 
> area to demonstrate their potential for excellence in research, 
> teaching, and service. 
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> Interested candidates should apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu and 
> arrange for references to send letters to: Dr, Timothy W. Luke, Chair, 
> Globalization Theory Search Committee, c/o Ms. Krystal Wright, SPIA, 
> 110 Architecture Annex (0113), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061; 
> Phone: (540) 231-2291 or send them electronically to Krystal Wright 
> (krystal at vt.edu), Faculty Search Assistant, SPIA.  The search will 
> remain open until the position is filled, but to be assured full 
> consideration, applications should be received by January 21, 2005.
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> Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad 
> spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, and people with 
> disabilities.  Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations 
> in the application process should notify the Chair of the Search 
> Committee or the Virginia Tech Relay Service, 1-800-828-1120. 
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> For further information on GIA and SPIA, see www.spia.vt.edu as well 
> as www.mpia.vt.edu or www.gia.vt.edu.
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> Krystal Wright
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> School of Public and International Affairs (0113)
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> College of Architecture and Urban Studies
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> Virginia Tech
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> Blacksburg, Virginia  24061
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> krystal at vt.edu
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> (540) 231-2291
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> Fax: (540) 231-3367
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Jeremy Hunsinger
Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
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