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NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/FACULTY FELLOW
Faculty of Arts and Science

The John W. Draper Interdisciplinary Master’s Program in Humanities and Social Thought invites applications for an Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow in the area of The City, pending budgetary and administrative approval. The initial appointment will be for one year beginning September 1, 2003, renewable annually for a maximum of three years. We seek an outstanding interdisciplinary scholar with training in urban issues, including (but not limited to) urban anthropology and/or sociology, cultural geography, social demography, urban policy, or related concerns. Global political and/or historical perspectives are especially encouraged, with particular attention given to questions of ethnicity, power, social space, and the politics of difference. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching three courses a year, advising students, participating in faculty colloquia, and participating in admissions decisions. Candidates must be committed to interdisciplinary scholarship and excellence in teaching. Ph.D. must have been completed within three years of date of application. Please send curriculum vitae, dissertation précis, letter of application which should include a description of three courses you could teach in our program, and three letters of reference by June 30, 2003 to the address below. For more information about the Draper Program see our website. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

* Investigations by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) of these administrations show that as evidenced by a past violation, they are not observing the generally recognized principles of academic freedom and tenure endorsed by this Association.

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ONLINE HISTORY PROJECT ASSOCIATE: Entry-level position for two innovative, digital history projects at the Center for History & New Media (CHNM) at George Mason University (GMU): The September 11 Digital Archive (http://911digitalarchive.org) and ECHO: Exploring and Collecting History Online-Science & Technology (http://echo.gmu.edu). We are seeking an energetic, well-organized person who takes initiative and can work in a team and is comfortable with web-based projects and work. This is an exciting grant-funded, one-year position that is particularly appropriate for someone with combined interest in history and technology. BA or BS by September 1, 2003, and demonstrated interested in both history and the web. Experience developing web-database applications and pages (e.g. in MySQL and PHP) and familiarity with associated open source operating systems and software is preferred. GMU is located in Northern Virginia, fifteen miles from downtown Washington, DC. CHNM (see website below) is national leader in innovative work in digital history. Salary: $25K plus excellent benefits. Please send three references, CV, and cover letter about history and web background to the address below. We will begin considering applications on 05/09/2003 and continue until the position is filled.

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Saint David's School Assistant Librarian/Computer Teacher Location: NY, U.S.A. Submitted: March 12, 2003 Closing Date: June 12, 2003
Primary Category:	Library Science
Secondary Categories:	None
Saint David’s School, a traditional boys’ pre-kindergarten through 8th grade independent school in New York City, is seeking an assistant librarian/computer teacher for September 2003. Saint David’s is committed to developing an integrated information center merging instructional technology and library education and services. Supervised by the Director of Information Services, this teacher/librarian will assist the Upper School Librarian with all aspects of the library program (grades 4-8), and will also teach selected computer classes, grades 3-8. The successful candidate will participate in the planning and implementation of an information skills continuum. This position requires the following qualifications: Masters of Library Science degree (MLS or equivalent) from an ALA accredited institution within the last three years with a specialty in school media or instructional technology. Extensive background in middle school/young adult literature and the ability to foster a love of reading in boys. A strong background in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and multimedia applications to meet instructional needs. Ability to work and communicate well with teachers, students and staff. Additionally, the following are desirable: Previous teaching experience at the 3-8 level. Familiarity with Follett Software and Macintosh Computers.
Diane H. Albosta Director of Information Services Saint David’s School 12 E. 89th Street New York, New York 10128 Email: diane_albosta@saintdavids.org fax: 212-722-6127 Website: http://www.saintdavids.org Sample D   Christie's Inc. Jr. Specialist Location: NY, U.S.A. Submitted: April 18, 2003 Closing Date: July 1, 2003 Primary Category: U.S. History Secondary Categories: Political Science/International Relations Professional Non-Teaching Positions/Archives/Museums/Public History Humanities Jr. Specialist The Books and Manuscripts department at Christie’s New York is looking for a Jr. Specialist to work with American historical manuscripts, letters and documents (dating primarily from 1775-1950) as well as some literary material. Responsibilities include: Researching the historical significance, authenticity, bibliography and provenance of the documents, including consulting outside experts Writing catalogue descriptions and condition reports Interacting with clients, including correspondence via phone and mail Coordinating catalogue mailings Answering phone and written inquiries and estimate requests Maintaining the department library and research materials Assisting with catalogue production and layout Coordinating photography and framing Oversee the warehousing of historical documents Candidate must possess a BA in History or American Studies or equivalent, MA strongly preferred, along with a minimum of 2 years related work experience and excellent communication (writing and verbal), interpersonal and organizational skills.     Human Resources Christie's Inc. 20 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10020 Email: Jobs@christies.com Facsimile: 212 636 4945 Website: http://www.christies.com The H-Net Job Guide is a service to the profession provided by H-Net. The information provided for individual listings is the responsibility of the organization posting the position. If you are interested in a particular position, please contact the organization directly. Send comments and questions about this service to H-Net Job Guide. Humanities & Social Sciences Online Copyright © 1995-2007 - Contact Us RSS |