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The Smith College Department of Art and the Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) invite applications for a three-year, non-tenure track position as Post-doctoral Teaching and Curatorial Fellow in East Asian Art. Appointment will begin July 2010. Applicants must have demonstrably broad familiarity with the history of East Asian art; experience working with collections and Ph.D. required. Responsibilities include teaching one course annually, contributing to the curatorial work of the Museum, and developing ongoing research projects. Curatorial work will include assessing SCMA collections, developing a plan to build the collection of East Asian art to support the curriculum, and planning and implementing a gallery installation of Asian art from SCMA's collection and loans. The position offers an opportunity to teach at the introductory and intermediate level utilizing museum holdings, to gain valuable experience assessing and developing a museum collection, and to pursue research at a preeminent undergraduate institution. The position carries competitive compensation, funds for research and travel, and a moving allowance.
Apply online at http://jobs.smith.edu with CV, cover letter describing teaching and research interests and experience, transcript, names and contact information (mailing and e-mail addresses, phone number) for three references, and a single book or dissertation chapter, or article, in English that is object-centered and representative of your current work (approximately 20-25 pages). Review of applications will begin after November 15, 2009
Smith College and the Five College Consortium invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship in Italian Studies, with a focus on language pedagogy and cinema studies. Native or near-native fluency in Italian and strong commitment to language teaching are required. The Fellow must have received the Ph.D no earlier than July 1, 2006, and no later than June 30, 2010. Appointment will begin July, 2010. This Mellon-funded position is offered in cooperation with the Five College Consortium (Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst). The Fellow will fully participate in one of the nation's most vibrant academic collaborations (including three Italian Studies programs or departments), with support from colleagues and library and research facilities at all five campuses, each located within 20 minutes' drive of the others. Over three years, the Fellow will teach six courses, four at Smith and two at the University. The Fellow will be provided research and teaching mentors at Smith College. Compensation includes $50,000 annual salary, excellent benefits, and research support ($5,000 per year).
Apply online at http://jobs.smith.edu with letter of interest describing teaching and research interests, C.V., and a single book or dissertation chapter, or article, in English or in Italian, that is representative of your current work (approximately 20-25 pages). Submit three reference letters to the Search Committee, Department of Italian Language and Literature, Hatfield Hall, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063. Review of applications will begin on February 22, 2010.
The Smith College Department of Government invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position to teach political theory. Appointment will begin July 2010. The ideal candidate will have broad training in the history of political thought, teaching experience and an ability to teach a range of courses, including one or two independent sections of our "Introduction to Political Thinking" (political theory from Plato to Weber). We are especially interested in candidates with an ability to teach courses in democratic theory and/or feminist theory, and in an area of the candidate's choosing in the history of political thought.
To apply, submit application at http://jobs.smith.edu with uploaded cover letter and CV; mail cover letter, CV, three letters of reference, and any teaching-related materials to Search Committee, c/o Lea Ahlen, Department of Government, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010.
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