Academic Position: International Relations/Comparative Politics/Southeast Asian Studies, Northern Illinois University

Deadline: October 1, 2016

The Department of Political Science and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Northern Illinois University (NIU) anticipate hiring a tenure-track position in comparative politics (CP) or international relations (IR), open to all ranks, beginning August 16, 2017. The successful candidate will teach classes and conduct research, in either CP or IR, with a regional focus on Southeast Asia. If the candidate’s first field of study is CP it is preferred that their second field be IR. Although the search is open to country experts from anywhere in the region preference will be given to candidates who have studied either Burma or Thailand. Additionally, preference will be given to candidates who can teach quantitative and/or qualitative methods courses at the graduate level.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and the strong likelihood of a sustained publication record are expected. A Ph.D. in political science by the time of appointment is required. The Department of Political Science offers B.A., B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. For more information please visit polisci.niu.edu/ and www.niu.edu/cseas/.

Applicants at the junior level must send a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, appropriate transcripts, writing samples, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants at the senior level must send a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and a list of three references. All materials should be sent via email topolsSEAsearch2016@niu.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to Scot Schraufnagel, Political Science Chair atsschrauf@niu.edu. File completion issues should be directed to April Davis at adavis1@niu.edu.

Academic Position: Postcolonial and/or World Anglophone Literatures, Pitzer College

Deadline: October 28, 2016

Web announcement: pitzer.peopleadmin.com/postings/824

Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment concentrating on Postcolonial and/or World Anglophone Literatures, potentially also with secondary research and teaching interests in Indian Ocean literatures including East African, South/South-East Asian, and Middle Eastern diasporic literatures, theatre and performance studies, and critical theory.

Academic Position: Anthropology, Reed College

Deadline: October 16, 2016

Web announcement: apply.interfolio.com/35399

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in linguistic anthropology or sociocultural anthropology with a focus on Melanesia/Oceania, Southeast Asia or non-Himalayan South Asia, with research specializations in one or more of the following: kinship, ritual, myth, materiality, visual anthropology, technology, infrastructure, or extractive industries. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the November 2016 AAA convention.

Academic Position: Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies, University of Michigan

Deadline: October 3, 2016

Web announcement: lsa.umich.edu/ac/people/job-openings.html

The University of Michigan seeks an open rank tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment in Asian American and/or Pacific Islander American Studies with specialization in history, society, and/or culture.

Academic Position: Critical Hmong Studies, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Deadline: October 15, 2016

Web announcement: www.careers.wisconsin.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&JobOpeningId=12080&PostingSeq=1&

The university seeks a dynamic candidate whose scholarship and teaching focus on Hmong Americans and who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active scholarly program involving undergraduates.  This appointment begins August 21, 2017.  

University of Wisconsin-Madison: Scholar of the Humanities or Qualitative Social Sciences, SEA Language

The newly formed Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as part of its initiative to re-envision the study of the languages, cultures, and societies of Asia, is seeking to hire a scholar of the humanities or qualitative social sciences with expertise in at least one Southeast Asian language. Appointment begins August, 2017. Ph.D. required prior to start of appointment. Rank and area of specialization are open. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate eagerness to take part in a multi-disciplinary conversation about issues in trans-Asian contexts, and who have the vision and skills to build new academic programs. A tenured appointment requires a proven record of excellence in research and teaching at all levels. Salary is competitive. Qualified applicants should send a complete dossier (including letter of application, CV, and sample publication) and three letters of reference by email to alc@letsci.wisc.edu. 

For more information: http://alc.wisc.edu/about/position-opening

McClarty Associates - Paid Internship Focusing on Southeast Asia

McClarty Associates seeks graduate student or undergraduate senior for a paid fall internship focusing on Southeast Asia. Applicants for the position should meet the following criteria:

The ideal candidate is an accomplished researcher, an excellent writer and is exceptionally organized, with an understanding of international politics, economics, business and culture.  He or she should have a strong background, demonstrated interest, and experience living or studying in a Southeast Asian country.  Fluency in a regional language is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities of the internship include extensive research of public policy and business issues; attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients; assisting professional staff with general office and administrative support; and a commitment to work from the beginning of September through the end of December.  A commitment to work full-time is strongly preferred. 

Interested applicants must send a detailed cover letter highlighting workday availability, relevant experience and skills; a resume; and one or two short (no more than 3 pages) writing samples demonstrating strong research and concise writing on issues related to international politics or political economy to careers@maglobal.com   

Academic Position - Anthropology of Tourism, Pilgrimage, and Heritage Lehigh University

Web announcement: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7493

Deadline: December 5, 2016

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Anthropology, effective Fall 2017. The successful candidate will have a primary research focus on tourism, pilgrimage, or heritage. Sociology & Anthropology is the home department, but the successful candidate will be affiliated with the Global Studies Program and teach courses that are cross-listed with Global Studies. Preference will be given to candidates with field research experience and primary data collection outside of the US. The candidate will be expected to teach introductory anthropology courses, as well as topical courses in tourism, pilgrimage, or heritage and their geographical area(s) of specialization. Applications from socio-cultural anthropologists and archeologists are welcome.

Association for Asian Studies - Director of Outreach and Strategic Initatives

Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives
The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) seeks an individual to work with the AAS executive officers, board of directors and secretariat to develop specific plans for concepts outlined in the AAS strategic plan; seek foundation and other funding support for these initiatives; and develop connections with relevant institutions and individuals (universities, institutes, and scholars) to advance these initiatives.

Responsibilities cover a broad range of planning and hands-on project management tasks, including the following current initiatives and activities.

Seeking Financial Support from Institutions, Funding Agencies and Individuals: 
• Identifying possible foundation and other funders for AAS strategic plan initiatives and ongoing activities;
• Developing concept papers with AAS board, secretariat, and others that advance AAS goals and address the selected foundation’s funding priorities;
• Discussing concepts with foundation program officers to determine appropriateness, ascertain formats, deadlines, etc.;
• Drafting grant proposals in consultation with board and secretariat;
• Maintaining close contact with funding agencies and submitting follow-up reports for successful grant proposals;
• Working with AAS Councils or other entities to determine needs of the field and create named funds;
• Making personal visits or sending letters to top prospects to solicit donations;
• Organizing annual funding solicitation to AAS members and overseeing Legacy Society;
• Organizing a President’s Reception at the annual conference for individuals who have been exceptionally supportive and involved in AAS activities
Organizing AAS-in-Asia conferences and related matters: 
• Working with AAS executive officers and secretariat to identify and visit potential hosting institutions for future AAS-in-Asia conferences;
• Exploring foundation funding and sponsors for the conferences;
• Working with the AAS secretariat and host institutions in creating conference budgets, websites, call for papers, etc.;
• Helping organize program committees, as well as finalizing dates, agenda, and attending the program committee meeting;
• Working closely with host institutions on final plans/preparations/details for conferences (e.g., keynote speaker arrangements, travel subsidies, special additions to the program such as banquets, tours, etc.)

Organizing Elements of Annual Conference:
• Asia Beyond the Headlines Roundtables: With JAS editor and members of the board, seeking topics for ABH panels, suggestions for presenters to invite, and managing the logistics of their travel, publicity, etc.
• Keynote Speaker: working with Past Presidents to identify keynote speakers; drafting proposals to seek outside funding; managing travel logistics, publicity in the conference program, etc.

Planning and Coordinating Workshops:
• Emerging Fields in Asian Studies Summer Workshops, including working with board to identify themes, appropriate conveners and participants, coordinating logistical arrangements, soliciting funding support, overseeing reports and eventual publications from the workshops.
• Dissertation Workshops, liaison with board, workshop organizers, organizational partners and funding agencies.

Qualifications:
Candidates are expected to have a graduate degree in Asian Studies, have significant experience in developing and managing complex projects and in writing grant proposals, and be effective in developing and maintaining relationships with funding agencies and institutions.  Depending on location, a significant amount of domestic and international travel will be required to attend various board and committee meetings, meet with funding agencies, attend conferences and meetings in Asia, etc.

The DOSI is expected to work independently to a large degree, but consulting with the AAS executive officers and board in developing initiatives, and maintaining regular communication and collaboration with the AAS secretariat in Ann Arbor is absolutely essential to effectively implement and carry out the association’s many activities.

Salary:
This will be a .75 to 1.00 FTE position depending on eventual job description, with competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Timeframe:
We hope to interview selected candidates in the fall and make a hiring decision shortly thereafter. The expectation is for the appointee to be available for training and attending various meetings and conferences in early 2017, and be able to fully assume the position upon the retirement of the current Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives in June, 2017. Interested candidates should send a CV and letter of interest detailing their experience and qualifications via email bySeptember 1, 2016 to:

Michael Paschal
Executive Director
Association for Asian Studies
mpaschal@asian-studies.org
 

Fall 2016 Analyst Opportunities at The Asia Group

Indonesian Social Media Analyst - COLSA Corporation

Application website: colsa.silkroad.com/

Tracking Code: 857-987

COLSA Corporation is seeking applicants for a Social Media Analyst (Indonesian) position in Tampa, FL to support U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). The selected applicants will read, analyze, and draft daily communications in English regarding regional and ideological discussions in the Indonesian language media environments. Fluency in Indonesian reading and written communications (ILR level 3 or higher). Must possess strong English communication and writing skills. US Citizenship required and the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Security Clearance.

Professional Position: Lao National Researcher, International Institute of Social Studies

Web announcement: www.iss.nl/about_iss/vacancies/

Deadline: 27 June 2016

The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) has a vacancy for a Lao National researcher (full time, 18 months). The researcher will be working on an ESRC/DfID funded project entitled 'Education systems, aspiration and learning in remote rural settings', led by Dr Nicola Ansell (Brunel), Dr Peggy Froerer (Brunel), Dr Roy Huijsmans (ISS) and Prof Ian Rivers (Strathclyde). The overall project will examine the relationship between aspiration and schooling in remote rural areas of Lesotho, India and Laos.

University of Pittsburgh Invites Applications for Endowed Chair of Asian History

The 8th Military Information Support Group, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina: Opening for a Civilian Southeast Asia Area Specialist With Social Science Expertise

The 8^th Military Information Support Group, Ft. Bragg, NC, has an opening for a civilian Southeast Asia area specialist with social science expertise. Applications will be accepted through 16 May (although there may be extensions of this deadline). Completion of a Ph.D. is preferred, but holders of M.A. degrees will be given consideration, as will others with suitable social science and analysis experience. Actual on-the-ground work, study, or research experience in Southeast Asia is extremely desirable.

• The job opening is in the GMI GG-0132 series (military intelligence specialist). Intelligence specialists in this organization work as Cultural Intelligence Analysts, doing social science-type research and writing analytical assessments that are relevant to U.S. policy or mission interests. The person selected will work with other Asia specialists, all of whom have advanced degrees and extensive regional experience, as well as with military personnel who are experts in information and influence operations.
• The position calls for expertise in one of the social sciences, strong research and writing skills, in-depth country-specific cultural knowledge of one or more Southeast Asian countries, along with knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region in general, and a minimum score of 2/2 on the listening and reading comprehension portions of the Defense Language Proficiency Test for Indonesian, Thai, Malay, Cambodian, Tagalog, or another Southeast Asian language. The position may require travel periodically in the United States and abroad. The incumbent of this position analyzes information from both classified and unclassified sources. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen who is able to obtain a top secret security clearance.
• Hiring is at the GG-12 level with a starting salary of $73,242, after which there are periodic salary step increases. The GG-12 salary range is $73,242-$95,214.

Applicants can apply through the USAJOBS website https://www.usajobs.gov/. Applicants must create an account and build or upload a résumé (as per directions). The homepage also enables applicants to search for jobs using key words (e.g., “intelligence” or “intelligence research specialist”) and location (Fort Bragg, NC). Based on this search, jobs will be listed, which can be selected for in-depth descriptions. Within the actual job description, additional instructions will inform the applicant how to apply, which documents are necessary, and so forth. The résumé that you prepare should indicate your language ability, regional experience in the Southeast Asian region, and educational or employment experience relevant to the skills necessary for cultural intelligence research, analysis, and writing. 

The Vacancy Announcement Number for this job is: WTST160643121674916.

If you have questions concerning the position at Ft. Bragg or have trouble filling out the USAJOBs forms, you are encouraged to contact Dr. John J. Page at (910) 907-3262 or by email at pagej@soc.mil.

 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

8TH MILITARY INFORMATION SUPPORT GROUP (AIRBORNE)

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28310-5240

Program Coordinator, Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute University of Wisconsin-Madison

Deadline: April 25, 2016

Web announcement: www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Unclassified/PVLSummary.aspx?pvl_num=85829

SEASSI is an intensive language institute administered by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at UW-Madison. The SEASSI Program Coordinator will report to the Associate Director of CSEAS. The SEASSI Program Coordinator will also work with the SEASSI Language Director in coordinating specific tasks relating to the language program and the teaching staff.  

Vinya Sysamouth (Center for Lao Studies) Job Announcement

Center for Lao Studies

Job Announcement
Program Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Founded in 2006 the mission of the Center for Lao Studies (CLS) is to advance knowledge and engagement in the field of Lao Studies through research, education and information sharing. The Program Director is a key staff member of CLS. Reporting to the Executive Director, he/she provides planning and program leadership in all areas of the Center for Lao Studies. The Program Director is responsible for program management, development, recruitment strategies, promotion, outreach, fundraising, and assessment and evaluation. CLS's programs includes: Lao Oral History Archive, Summer Study Abroad in Laos, Publications, Journal of Lao Studies, Lao TLC, and the International Conference on Lao Studies. This position is based at our San Francisco office.   

Estimate % of time    Key Responsibilities
25%    Program Planning and Development
*    Work collaboratively with different national and international institutions on various CLS programs. 
*    Oversee planning, scheduling and organizing various programs deadlines and implementations. 
*    Monitor enrollment, on-line memberships, applications, and other program logistics. 
*    Work collaboratively with contractors and IT person. 

25%    Program Management
*    Manage day-to-day program operations. 
*    Keep track of program operational expenses, including program contractors' payments. 
*    Work closely with the Executive Director to implement, up keep, recruit, and maintain program memberships. 
*    Assist in updating CLS website with relevant and current information on the programs.

25%    Program Promotion/Fundraising
*    Promote CLS programs through mass email, on-line social network, posters, flyers, and presentations. 
*    Outreach to potential donors, members, students, and program participants. 
*    Work with the Executive Director to write articles and press releases to promote CLS and its programs. 
*    Work with the Executive Director and a grant writer to provide data for grant proposals.  
*    Explore potential grants for program sustainability and expansion by research and networking.  

25%    Program Evaluation
*    Implement consistent program evaluation practices to guide planning and decision-making and support efforts at continuous improvement. 
*    Evaluate program sustainability.
*    Provide evaluative data for grant applications and other development efforts. 
*    Work closely with the Executive Director to provide grant reports to funders. 

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

*    Must be US Citizen or Resident
*    Bachelors Degree required 
*    Masters Degree preferred 
*    Excellent interpersonal skills 
*    Minimum 2-3 years experience in the nonprofit sector 
*    Minimum 2-3 years of management experience 
*    Self-motivated 
*    Strong organizational skills 
*    Strong facilitation Skills 
*    Decisive 
*    Good writing and communication skills 
*    Willing to travel
*    Willing to work some nights and weekends 
*    Demonstrated belief in the Center for Lao Studies' mission and values 
*    Knowledge of the Lao language is a plus, but not necessary 

HOURS

This is a one year temporary position that may be extended or become a permanent full time position. It is a contract position, half-time, 20 hour work week.
 
COMPENSATION

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

The mission of the Center for Lao Studies is to advance knowledge and engagement in the field of Lao Studies through research, education and information sharing.

Have Comments or Questions? Please contact the Center for Lao Studies at:

email: info@laostudies.org 

Tel: +1.415.874.5578

Web: www.laostudies.org

Professional Position: Program Officer for Indonesia and Timor-Leste World Education

Deadline: March 27, 2016

Web announcement: www.worlded.org/WEIInternet/workforus/jobdescription.cfm?id=90905&intern=0

World Education is seeking a Program Officer to provide administrative, financial and technical backstopping support to projects in Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The position is based at World Education headquarters in Boston with travel to Asia.  

Academic Position: Vietnamese Humanities, Columbia University

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures invites applications for a tenure-track position in Vietnamese culture to begin on July 1, 2017. Candidates with additional expertise in other areas of East or Southeast Asia will be preferred. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2016.

Full details available on the Columbia University careers site academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1455659775232  

Summer 2016 Analyst Opportunities at the Asia Group

Academic Position: Modern South-East Asia Lund University, Sweden

The Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden, is announcing the following tenure track position.

Associated Senior Lecturer in the Study of Modern South-East Asia

Deadline 18 March 2016

Web announcement: lu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:90426/where:4/