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FULLY-SUPPORTED MASTER OF ARTS
GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION IN A/PA ARCHIVES
Asian/Pacific/American Institute
New York University

GRADUATE STUDENT EMPLOYEE IN A/PA ARCHIVES:

The Graduate Student Employees in Archives at the A/P/A Institute (A/P/A) work on collection building efforts while simultaneously pursuing Master of Arts degrees in the Archives and Public History Program in the History Department at New York University. As part of A/P/A’s commitment to ongoing preservation, the grad student will help to create access to A/PA collections of the New York area. The student serves as a key resource person connecting A/P/A’s network of scholars, researchers, activists, archivists, librarians, artists, curators, and community members with archives.

The two-year MA Program is designed to give the graduate student practical experience in archives, in addition to a solid grounding in archival theory and historical scholarship. The grad student employee will work with both the A/P/A Institute and the Tamiment Library of NYU to survey, appraise, and process collections of the New York City area. The student will also aid in organizing the A/P/A Institute’s archives. The student will regularly meet with the Institute’s staff to discuss progress and expectations. The student works an average of 20 hours per week during each 14-week term. (Dates of appointment are 9/8/09-12/15/09 for Fall 2009, and expected to be 1/19/10-5/3/10 for Spring 2010.)

Archival management is an important and growing field with many employment opportunities in the New York area. Recent graduates have gone on to work at the United Nations Archives, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Rolling Stone Magazine, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Smithsonian Institution, American Civil Liberties Union, Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, and Sports Illustrated. Graduates also work in the city and region’s many museums, libraries, and historical societies as well as in government and corporate archives. Graduates can expect starting salaries ranging from $40,000 to $50,000 depending on the institution.

A/P/A works closely with community members to facilitate the process of finding an accessible, permanent home for New York Metro region and East Coast Asian/Pacific American materials.

Past and current archives student employees have curated and published on “yellow peril” and artist social movement collections, been central in bringing in individual and organization collections, taught undergraduates, posted an archival blog, developed archival theory, and much more.

REQUIREMENTS:

o Bachelor’s Degree with a major or minor in Asian/Pacific American Studies preferred.
o Background knowledge or demonstrated interest in Asian/Pacific American history and community.
o Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.

SCHOLARSHIP:

The selected Graduate student employee receives 100% remission of tuition, fees, and student health insurance for full-time study in the History and Archival Management Program at NYU. For the 2009-2010 academic year, the monetary compensation for the 20 hours of work per week as of 18 May 2009 is still to be determined and applicants will be notified as soon as the information is available; however, as in the past, paychecks will be disbursed every two weeks between September 2009 and May 2010.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants should contact Professor John Kuo Wei Tchen by email at apa.archives@nyu.edu with cover letter, resume and any additional relevant information no later than Sunday, June 7th, 2009; and if requested, apply to the MA in History and Archival Management Program at NYU online by Sunday, June 21st, 2009 at:

http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

For more information:

Archives and Public History Program:
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/object/history.gradprog.archivespublichistory.html

The Asian/Pacific/American Institute:
http://www.apa.nyu.edu/

New Search!  Director of Development
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK), a leading nonprofit domestic violence agency devoted to preventing domestic violence in Asian families and communities for over 15 years, seeks nominations and applications for a dynamic new Director of Development to manage and grow all aspects of ATASK’s philanthropic support and networks of supporters. This search is being conducted by Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group.

Reporting to the President, the Director of Development has overall responsibility for ATASK’s individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising
activities. In partnership with the President and the Board, s/he will devise a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the agency’s short and long-term strategic objectives, and develop and implement an annual development and communications plan that includes prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of existing and potential individual and institutional donors. This is an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial and strategic development professional with strong managerial and fundraising skills to capitalize on ATASK’s sound financial base and strong reputation, and to guide the agency through its next stage of development.

About ATASK:

Founded in 1992 to address the inadequate resources available to Asian survivors of domestic violence, ATASK has managed New England’s only multilingual emergency shelter, advocacy services, outreach efforts and educational programs for families and their children. With three service locations within Greater Boston and Lowell and a budget of over $1.8 million, ATASK has become a leader in educating and mobilizing social service organizations and the broader public on domestic violence issues specific to Asian communities, and has become a model organization in Massachusetts, throughout the United States and across the globe.

Challenges and Opportunities for the Director of Development:

Building on a strong foundation, the new Director of Development will achieve ongoing growth in current commitments of support as well as to
cultivate relationships with new prospects. One key area of focus will be to build a major gifts program by researching prospects, visiting donors, and increasing the giving levels of existing donors who have financial capacity. S/he will work as a member of the Senior Management Team, supervise a development staff of two, and provide support to the Board Development Committee. S/he will continue to strengthen relationships with and strategically draw upon the talent and resources of the Board of Directors to guide ATASK’s long-term financial health.  The Director of Development will also serve as an ambassador of the agency acting as a key liaison between ATASK and the community. S/he will oversee marketing and public relations efforts and coordinate promotional materials to raise ATASK’s profile and brand position as the leader in providing support services to survivors of domestic violence in the Asian community.

This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

Responsible for the strategy and execution of all aspects of ATASK’s solicitation of philanthropic support from individuals, corporations and foundations, and through special events, the new Director of Development will be a passionate and articulate advocate for the agency and its diverse
constituency balancing compassion, cultural sensitivity and fundraising expertise.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years experience in nonprofit development and possess a demonstrated track record of raising funds from a broad range of sources, including direct experience in building a leadership/major gifts program; knowledge of the Greater Boston donor community and an understanding of national/international philanthropic resources; and an appreciation for ATASK’s mission. Familiarity with social and human service programs preferred.

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Nominations and Applications:

Nominations and applications are due by Friday, May 29.

Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary history and where you learned of the position should be sent to:
ATASK- DoD@nonprofitprofessionals.com

In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

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More About ATASK:

More information about the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence may be found on their website
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The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women and candidates of color are encouraged to apply.

Job Announcement:
Program Assistant (CED)

Department: Community Economic Development (CED)
Classification: Part-time, hourly (20-25 hours per week)
Reports to: Program Manager, Director
Posted: May 11, 2009
Closing date: May 22, 2009
Salary Range: $10-12/hour

Organizational Information:

SIPA was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of Historic Filipinotown, Filipino Americans throughout Los Angeles County and other low-income, immigrant and disadvantaged communities. Its services include counseling and case management, afterschool programs, community outreach and education and a range of community economic development projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Community Economic Development Director and Program Manager, the Program Assistant provides administrative and clerical assistance to various Department projects, including but not limited to small business development, foreclosure prevention, financial literacy, affordable housing development, asset management, capital projects and other neighborhood revitalization initiatives.

The Program Assistant should be a self-starter who will perform the following duties:
• Assist with outreach and marketing of various programs and services
• Assist with case management of program clients
• Assist with organizing and conducting various workshops, trainings and other events
• Provide intake services for foreclosure and home ownership clients
• Maintain client database and files, conduct data entry and other reporting and recording duties
• Participate in other Department or agency-wide activities as needed

Qualifications:

REQUIRED: Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Conversational Tagalog. Organized and motivated self-starter who can prioritize and perform a variety of tasks with little supervision. Interest in community economic development and/or passion for working with diverse, low-income and disadvantaged populations. Ability to develop positive relationships with program clients, business community and funders and represent organization and programs to public. Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Power Point and data base applications.

PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree or coursework in business, finance, social work, urban planning or related fields. Fluency in Tagalog. Ability to analyze data and produce reports/presentations. Relevant academic or professional work experience.

To Apply:

Mail resume with cover letter to:

Human Resources
SIPA
3200 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026

or fax to (213) 382-7445

or email to dgamoning@esipa.org

Application Deadline: June 1, 2009 or until filled. Please forward to possible applicants.

The Asian American Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring a visiting assistant professor for 2009-2010 in the area of Hmong American Studies, Critical Hmong Studies, or transnational Hmong Studies with a contemporary U.S. focus. We are interested in someone who is already experienced in teaching a course in any of the following disciplinary perspectives: Hmong Studies, Sociology, American Studies, Asian American Studies, Community Studies, Political Science, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Human Development and Family Studies, Nursing, or a related discipline with a contemporary US focus. Experience with community based research or service learning is desirable but not required. The teaching load will be 2 courses per semester. This position also includes providing consultation about the future of Hmong Studies as a field and involvement in programming. The teaching load will be 2 courses per semester.

We have already put two courses in the timetable for the Fall (generically titled so that they can be tailored to the interests of the instructor).

Asian Am 240 Hmong Experiences in the U.S.
Asian Am 540 Hmong American Studies

This is a 9 month position that will pay $42,865 plus benefits.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send BY EMAIL your curriculum vita and a letter describing what your course content and perspective would be for both of these courses by June 1 to:

Lynet Uttal
Director, Asian American Studies Program
luttal@wisc.edu

The Asian American Studies Program is currently advertising two Administrative Assistant II positions (starting salary range $30,305 - $36,366) at the University of Maryland at College Park. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED AND 3 years experience providing administrative support.

Both positions are full-time and preferred applicants should have effective verbal and written communication skills. We also prefer applicants to have experience working with diverse populations in a team environment; experience working in an educational institution of higher learning; and an understanding of the needs and experiences of Asian Americans and Asian American youth. Knowledge of an Asian language is preferred but not necessary.

This job search stands as part of our educational program initiatives to expand the curriculum and programming, professionalize our organizational structure, and sustain our operations in order to better serve our Asian American undergraduate and graduate students as well as other various communities.

The mission of the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Maryland is to foster excellence in research and teaching about the lives, histories, and cultures of Asians in the United States and the Americas from a comparative point of view. Our courses and research examine Asian American experiences as both distinctive and connected to broader themes of diversity, ethnicity, race, and migration.

Offering courses since 1991, the Asian American Studies Program initially developed as a result of a series of student and faculty efforts in 1995-1996. In 2000, the University of Maryland formally launched the Asian American Studies Program and employed its first two faculty members in 2001 and 2002. In 2006, the Asian American Studies Program hired its first permanent Director, Dr. Larry Hajime Shinagawa, and, in March of 2007, the University approved the minor in Asian American Studies. Since 2005, the Program has quadrupled the number of course offerings and has become the largest Asian American Studies Program on the East Coast.

Instructions for applying for the positions are available at http://www.uhr.umd.edu/employment/emp.cfm. Job descriptions are available at http://www.uhr.umd.edu/employment/listings.cfm?listing=11%20Non%20Ex-Clerical%20and

%20Office%20Support

and

http://www.uhr.umd.edu/employment/listings.cfm?click=11%20Non%20Ex-Clerical%20and

%20Office%20Support&mode=detail&jobID=%20%20%20%20%2011647&listing=11%20Non

%20Ex-Clerical%20and%20Office%20Support.

We are pleased to be recruiting outstanding candidates to join our academic program. If you have any qualified applicants who you feel might be interested, please contact our Program Director, Dr. Larry Hajime Shinagawa at lshinaga@umd.edu or our Program Coordinator, Ms. Lynne Chiao at lchiao@umd.edu.

The University of Maryland actively subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee because of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion, political affiliation or appearance.

Job Announcement:

Assistant Professor-in-Residence
Women’s Studies

The Women’s Studies Program at the University of Connecticut seeks applications for a non-tenure track, full-time Assistant Professor-In-Residence appointment to begin in Fall 2009. The successful candidate will teach a 3-4 course load or its equivalent in general education, entry-level courses e.g., Gender in Everyday Life and Gender in Global Perspective and at least one other course in the area of popular culture, film and new media, or art/literature. To be considered, applicants must have their Ph. D. in a related field by time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. For further information, please contact the University of Connecticut Women’s Studies Program Office by phone at 860-486-3970 or by email at wsinfo@uconn.edu. For more information about our program, please visit our website at http://www.womens.studies.uconn.edu.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, curriculum vitae, one writing sample, and two letters of recommendation to: Professor Manisha Desai, Director, Women’s Studies Program, University of Connecticut, 354 Mansfield Road Unit 2181, Storrs, CT 06269-2181 (search #20092590)

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable applicant is hired. Preference will be given to applications received before June 1, 2009. The University of Connecticut is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from under-represented groups including minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

Positions: Global Policy Studies, Three tenure-track appointments, LBJ
School of Public Affairs, University of Texas - Austin
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The University of Texas at Austin - THREE tenure track faculty positions

Location: Texas, United States
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Assistant Professor
Submitted: Friday, April 24th, 2009
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Main Category: Global Studies
Secondary Categories: None

The LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking candidates for THREE tenure track faculty positions, two of which will primarily enhance the capabilities of the new masters Program in Global Policy Studies and one of which may be focused more on domestic policy issues or public management. Applications are sought from creative scholars conducting significant policy-relevant research on pressing issues of the day. Policy-relevant work experience is a plus.

The LBJ School is a graduate program offering a research oriented PhD Program in Public Policy as well as both a masters degree in Public Affairs and, more recently, a masters program in Global Policy Studies. Many of the more than 300 graduate students are in dual degree programs in which they also receive degrees in area studies, law, engineering, business, regional planning and other disciplines.
Disciplinary affiliation is open. Candidates should have the potential for excellence in research and teaching at the graduate level and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree by the time the position starts and have a strong research agenda for productive scholarship.
Security sensitive, EEO/AA.

Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The expected start date is either January 2010 or September 2010.

Applicant Instructions:

Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a sample of written (ideally published) research. Candidates should also request that three letters of reference be submitted on their behalf directly to the search committee. Background check conducted on applicant selected.

Applications and letters should be sent to:
Faculty Recruitment Committee
The LBJ School of Public Affairs
Job ID: (0) 09040600001
The University of Texas at Austin
P.O. Box Y
Austin, TX 78713-8925.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on July 15, 2009, but applications will be considered until the positions are filled. For further information, interested parties may contact the Faculty Recruitment Committee. Please direct inquiries to Ms. Fran Pena at f.pena@mail.utexas.edu.

Contact Info:
Faculty Recruitment Committee
Attn: Fran Pena
The LBJ School of Public Affairs
The University of Texas at Austin
P.O. Box Y
Austin, TX 78713-8925
Website: http://www.utexas.edu/lbj/index.php

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Friends,

Please help us find good candidates for the Viet-AID Executive Director position ( announcement attached) . This is a tremendous opportunity for a strong manager and leader to steer a nationally recognized community development organization. Please post and/or circulate the position announcement… and if you have a website with a jobs page, please post the announcement there. If you know of someone that you believe we should reach out to directly, please let me know.

Mathew Thall
Interim Executive Director
Vietnamese American Initiative for Development, Inc (Viet-AID)
42 Charles Street, Suite E
Dorchester, MA 02122

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The 2009-2010 Call for Applications for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars program has been released and is available at the following link:

http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20741!

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars program provides two years of support to postdoctoral scholars at all stages of their careers to build the nation’s capacity for research and leadership to address the multiple determinants of population health and contribute to policy change. The program is based on the principle that progress in the field of population health depends upon multidisciplinary collaboration and exchange. Its goal is to improve health by training scholars to:

• investigate the connections among biological, genetic, behavioral, environmental, economic and social determinants of health; and
• develop, evaluate and disseminate knowledge and interventions that integrate and act on these determinants to improve health.

The program is intended to produce leaders who will change the questions asked, the methods employed to analyze problems, and the range of solutions to reduce population health disparities and improve the health of all Americans.

Although the online application is not available till July 13, 2009, we hope that you will begin forwarding this link to any potential candidates.

Thank you,

The National Program Office of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program.

We are pleased to share a call for nominations for the NYU-Scholars at Risk / Vivian G. Prins Global Scholars Fellowships for the 2009-10 academic year. We invite you to share it with colleagues in the NYU community, and to consider nominating candidates for visits to your center, department or school.

Fellowship details:
The fellowships are available to support temporary visits to NYU of up to one year by professors, lecturers, researchers and other intellectuals who have shown potential as important contributors to their discipline and community, and who suffer intimidation or persecution in their home country or country of current residence.

Fellowships are expected to last for a maximum of one year. Fellows will be appointed through the inviting host center, department or school. Award amounts will vary based on the fellow’s level and needs, as well as other available support. Total fellowship awards will be in the range of $50,000 - $70,000 per annum (including fringes and any additional host support).

Deadline and application:
Fellowship applications are available at: http://scholarsatrisk.nyu.edu. The deadline for first round nominations is June 1, 2009. Nominations will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until available funds are committed. The fellowships are provided by the Provost’s Office, thanks to the generous support of the Vivian G. Prins Foundation, to support the work of the Scholars at Risk Network, an international network of universities working to promote academic freedom and to defend threatened scholars worldwide. Scholars at Risk is headquartered at NYU.

For questions, please contact:
Robert Quinn, Director, Scholars at Risk Network, New York University, 194 Mercer Street, 4th Floor, 1-212-998-2179 (tel), scholarsatrisk@nyu.edu.