Columbus State University, Center for Global Engagement
Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Visiting Scholar in European Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Georgia, United States |
Position: | Visiting Scholar |
Columbus State University is seeking a distinguished visiting scholar to serve as the 15 th Mildred
Miller Fort Foundation Visiting Scholar in European Studies. Past visiting scholars include
Cathie Carmichael, David Wilcock, Michael Schulz, Reneo Lukic, Jeffrey Hill, Igor Kuzmin,
Klas Borell, Maya Soboleva, Mario Kessler, Rebecca Pelan, Zoltán Berényi, Marina Dabić,
Dorin Andrica, Paul Galbraith, Michael Parker, Doru Pop, and Hugo Martín-Abad.
The Fort Foundation Visiting Scholar will demonstrate expertise in his/her field. Desirable fields
in European studies include (but are not limited to) art, biology, business, communication,
counseling, economics, teacher education, English literature, European languages, health
science, history, international relations, life sciences, marketing, music, philosophy, physical
sciences, politics, public health, and theatre.
The one semester (four-month) appointment will begin January 2019 subject to funding
availability. The visiting scholar will teach two courses and be involved with outreach activities,
typically conducted in the English language. The endowed chair provides remuneration
corresponding to a full professorship, commensurate with experience. Accommodation will be
provided. In addition, shorter appointments of ½ a semester (January to early March or mid-
March to early May) will be considered.
To submit a complete application, please send the following items:
1. Statement of interest
2. List of proposed teaching courses
3. Proposed campus or community program(s)
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Photocopy of the graduate transcript(s) (or diploma) and
6. Names and contact information for three references
The application deadline is 22 May 2018. Only complete applications will be considered.
Nominations are also strongly encouraged. Columbus State University is an AA/EOE.
Columbus State University is a comprehensive university within the University System of
Georgia. It enrolls more than 8,400 students and is located in Columbus, Georgia, a metropolitan
area of 250,000, ninety miles southwest of Atlanta. Columbus has a vital and supportive arts
community and is home to the Columbus Museum, The River Center for the Performing Arts,
the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Corn Center for the Visual Arts, Theatre on the Park and the
Springer Opera House. An informative website for the city of Columbus may be found at:
http://www.visitcolumbusga.com/.
Relevant university websites include www.columbusstate.edu/ and http://cie.columbusstate.edu/.
Columbus State University is an AA/EOE employer.
Contact: |
Dr. Eric Spears, Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Eminent Scholar & Chair of Global Engagement E-mail: spears_eric@columbusstate.edu |
Website: | https://cie.columbusstate.edu/scholars/fortscholar.php |
Primary Category: | European History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Eastern Europe History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 04/10/2018 |
Closing Date | 05/22/2018 |