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