Jobs & Grants
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Peter Moores Research Fellowship in Chinese Archaeology at Merton College (November 19, 2009)
National Museums Scotland, Curator / Senior Curator (October 08, 2009)
Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, New York University (September
29, 2009)
Henry Luce Foundation Grants to Institutions 2009 (July 18, 2009)
Professor of Ancient East Asian Art and Archaeology, New York University (ISAW) (July 15, 2009)
Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS (June 22, 2009)
University of Illinois, Department of Anthropology (May 18, 2009)
Cornell University Archaeology Program, Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate in Archaeology (April 7, 2009)
Research Fellow in East or SEA Prehistory (A205-08AV) (Nov 14, 2008)
posted November 19, 2009
Merton College proposes to elect to a three-year junior research fellowship in Chinese Archaeology, to commence in October 2010. The successful candidate will be required to work as an independent researcher in any area of Chinese Archaeology.
The successful candidate will be located primarily at Merton College, Oxford, OX1 4JD and the School of Archaeology, University of Oxford, OX1 2PG. The post is available from 1 October 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. The period of the Fellowship is three years, and is not renewable.
The stipend will be £20,834 p.a. (current rates). The Fellow will in addition be entitled to free meals, membership of the Senior Common Room, and other benefits, plus either a pensionable housing allowance of £5,809 p.a. or free accommodation in College.
Candidates should have an excellent record of education, including for UK students a good Honours degree (either First or 2:1), or for EU / international students a qualification equivalent to a good Honours degree. Candidates should also possess research expertise in Chinese Archaeology as demonstrated by a completed doctoral thesis and/or published or forthcoming books, or articles in refereed journals, as relevant to the candidate’s field. Candidates must also be fluent in spoken and written Chinese.
Full details of the post, its conditions, and the application process are set out in the Further Particulars which can be downloaded from http://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/ or, in case of difficulty, may be obtained from the Sub-Warden’s Secretary, Merton College, Oxford, OX1 4JD (e-mail: lesley.walsh@admin.merton.ox.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 18 December 2009.
Merton College is an equal opportunities employer.
posted November 17, 2009
We are pleased to announce that the Luce Asian Archaeology
Program (LAAP) is now encouraging applications from qualified junior-level
archaeological professionals from East and Southeast Asian countries for the 2010-2011 academic year. We will offer at
least three full fellowships for LAAP beginning in July 2010, involving ten
months of non-degree coursework
at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (USA) followed by field training. All
eligibility and application materials are now posted on LAAP's webpage,
http://www.anthropology.hawaii.edu/Proiects/L.AAP/index.hlml.
We are particularly interested in applicants to LAAP who:
l. Have completed two full years of professional experience in archaeology or
heritage management;
2. Are currently working as professionals in archaeology or heritage management;
3. Have the equivalent of a Bachelor's (B.A.) degree from her/his home country;
and
4. Can demonstrate English language competency at a level sufficient to benefit
from collegelevel courses (TOEFL 500).
We also welcome applicants who are able to fund their own participation; details
concerning this option are also accessible through our webpage. If, after
viewing the materials, there are
additional questions, please contact the Program Coordinator at
asiaarch@hawaii.edu.
(Please note: LAAP is designed for currently working professionals rather than
for graduate students. However, we strongly encourage potential graduate school
applicants to learn about
admission to our separate Graduate Program at the following URL:
http://www.anthropology.hawaii.edu/Prograrns/Degrees/MasterofArtslindex.html.
and also to
consult our Graduate Student Services Specialist
(anthprog@hawaiLedu) with specific
questions concerning our Graduate Program.)
To facilitate the review process, we encourage LAAP applicants to submit their
materials to us as soon as possible, either by post or electronic format. All
the necessary instructions and forms are available on the webpage (http://www.anthropology.hawaii.edu/Projects/LAAP/index.html).
In order to allow ample time for those selected as grantees to apply for U.S.
visas and make arrangements for absence from their employers, review of
applications will begin January 15,
2010. Archaeologists here at the University of Hawai'i look forward to welcoming
our thirdcohort of Asian archaeology colleagues next year.
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posted October 17, 2009
subm. by Keith Knapp
University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Anthropology, invites applications and nominations for a tenure‐track position in archaeology to begin on August 16, 2010. Appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level and is pending budgetary approval.
Geographic preference will be given to scholars working in Asia, with a preference for Southeast Asia, and with theoretical and methodological specializations that complement our current strengths.
The successful applicant will join a large community of archaeologists with integrated research interests in the joint doctoral program of the Department of Anthropology (UIC) and the Field Museum.
PhD should be completed by the time of the appointment. Candidates should also demonstrate scholarly productivity, the potential for grant support, and teaching experience. For fullest consideration submit CV, cover letter describing qualifications, and the names/addresses of three references to the Search Committee Chair, Department of Anthropology, M/C 027, 1007 West Harrison Street, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago Illinois 60607‐7139 by November 16, 2009. UIC is Chicago’s largest university and it has one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
posted October 08, 2009
Curator / Senior Curator (NMS09/17)
£24,954 - £33,632 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme
National Museums Scotland is one of the UK's leading museum
services.
Operating five museums and one of the largest multidisciplinary collections in
the UK, it aims to be a world-class museums service that educates, informs and
inspires. A major redevelopment and modernisation programme is currently being
implemented across our organisation, including a £46 million redevelopment of
the Royal Museum building. This investment will create new displays, enhance
learning and public facilities and provide high quality visitor experiences.
You will curate, develop and make accessible our East and Central Asian collections, within the Department of World Cultures. Working with the Principal Curator, your duties will include responsibility for the collections; acquisitions; exhibitions; research; publications; and answering public enquiries. Your key projects over the next few years will include the re-instatement of the Ivy Wu Gallery, following the redevelopment of the Royal Museum, and input into the Royal Museum Project.
You will have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area such as anthropology or history of art, while a postgraduate qualification (or equivalent) in History of Arts relating to East and Central Asia, Museum Studies or Heritage Management is highly desirable. You must have experience of working in a museum environment, be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about similar collections and be able to demonstrate best practice in collections management. It is expected that you will have some experience of undertaking research, responding to public enquiries and of preparing and delivering presentations. Given the nature of this collection, working proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Japanese is essential. Good ICT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office and collection databases, are required. You must also be able to demonstrate your ability to plan and organise your workload, manage projects and build relationships within and outwith National Museums.
It is anticipated that the selection event will take place in December 2009.
National Museums Scotland is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Closing date for completed applications is 16/11/2009
Click 'Apply Now' (see website below) to continue with the application process.
Website:
http://vacancies.nms.ac.uk/nms/vacancies/viewjobsumm.asp?recordid=16843025&internal=&bounty=&f14id=
posted September 29, 2009
The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, New York University (ISAW), plans to make about 9 appointments of visiting research scholars for the 2010-11 academic year. (See http://www.nyu.edu/isaw/vrs-program.htm for details.) Academic visitors at ISAW should be individuals of scholarly distinction or promise in any relevant field of ancient studies who will benefit from the stimulation of working in an environment with colleagues in other disciplines. Applicants with a history of interdisciplinary exchange are particularly welcome. They will be expected to be in residence at the Institute during the period for which they are appointed and to take part in the intellectual life of the community.
ISAW is prepared to host both individuals coming with their own funding and those needing partial or full support for a semester or year. Details of available support are given on the website.
ISAW is prepared to consider not only individual applications for residencies but proposals from small research teams (usually two persons), the members of which are normally based in different institutions. It will also consider applications for years later than 2010-11 in cases where the applicant is interested in organizing an exhibition or a conference at ISAW.
Applications should be submitted in hardcopy via mail to:
Professor Roger S. Bagnall
Director, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
15 East 84th St.
New York, NY 10028.
Please see our website for the full list of required
documentation.
Applicants should have their doctorates in hand by the beginning of their period
of appointment at ISAW.
Inquiries should be sent to the Academic Program Coordinator, Kathryn Lawson at kathryn.lawson@nyu.edu. Review of applications will begin on December 14, 2009.
New York University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
posted August 13, 2009
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Letters & Science invites applications for a temporary Lecturer in the area of East and Southeast Asian Archaeology and Early History, beginning August, 2009.
Qualified applicants from any Social Science or Humanities discipline - including but not limited to Anthropology, Art History, History - are encouraged to apply. The courses to be taught will be registered through the department best suited to the applicant's area of interest.
Ph. D.Candidate status required prior to the start of the appointment.Applicants must demonstrate excellence in research, teaching and service. Applicants who are actively involved in archeological excavations, or are involved in the primary analysis of excavated materials will be give priority. Active field project and teaching experience preferred. Responsibilities include teaching East and Southeast Asian archaeology and early history at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Applications, including curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations,
letter of recommendation from major advisor, sample syllabi and other materials
should be sent to
Chair, Archaeology Search Committee,
Dept. of Anthropology,
UW-Madison,
1180 Observatory Drive, 5240
Social Sciences Bldg.,
Madison, WI 53706.
Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. AA/EOE. Women and minorities are urged to apply.
posted July 17, 2009
Subm. by Gina Barnes
New Faculty Position and Related Programming
University of Illinois at Chicago and The Field Museum, Chicago, IL—Southeast Asian Archaeology: Academic Training and Collaborative Research Partnership.(A four-year grant of $440,000.)
University of Wisconsin Foundation, Madison, WI—Asian Archaeology and Early History Initiative: University of Wisconsin-Madison. (A four-year grant of $425,000.)
http://www.hluce.org/larchinitgrants.aspx
posted July 15, 2009
Subm. by Kathryn Lawson
The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, seeks to make a faculty appointment in the area of the art and archaeology of ancient East Asia, particularly ancient China, effective in fall, 2010. ISAW is a newly created, specially funded, cross-disciplinary institute for research and graduate education in the history, archaeology, and culture of the entire Old World, including Asia and Africa, from late prehistoric times to the eighth century AD. (See www.nyu.edu/isaw for details.) The rank of this tenured or tenure-track appointment is open, but we prefer to appoint at a tenured or near-tenure level. We seek individuals of scholarly distinction whose work will benefit from freedom from departmental structures and the stimulation of working closely with colleagues in other disciplines, approaches, periods, or geographical areas and who are committed to helping develop the intellectual life of such a community. Applicants with a history of interdisciplinary exchange are particularly welcome. The Institute’s graduate program emphasizes individual supervision and research seminars. The faculty is involved in choosing a group of visiting researchers each year.
Applications (letter, curriculum vitae, and list of referees) or nominations should be sent to:
Professor Roger S. Bagnall,
Director
Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
15 East 84th St.
New York,
NY 10028
Applications by fax and email are not accepted. Review of candidates will begin on September 15, 2009. Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the country, with 13 schools, 3 institutes, and nearly 40,000 students. New York University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
For additional information, please contact Ms. Kathryn Lawson by email at kel306@nyu.edu or by phone at 212-992-7860
posted June 22, 2009
Subm. by Gina Barnes
The American Council of Learned Societies will conduct a fifth (2009-
10) year of the program of grants to individuals in the archaeology and
early history of East and Southeast Asia. This program is undertaken in
cooperation with the Henry Luce Foundation.
Postdoctoral and dissertation research fellowships and translation grants
will be awarded for study of the peoples and cultures of early East and
Southeast Asia. Comparative projects and those that build scholarly
networks are especially encouraged. Proposals may cover prehistoric or
historical periods, but must focus on research or training that involves
excavations and/or excavated materials.
For the purposes of this program, "East and Southeast Asia" refers to
Brunei, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong,
Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines,
Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS grants to individuals seek to
promote research, including the interpretation and analysis of sites,
artifacts, and texts;
train the next generation of specialists;
foster cooperation among specialists in East and Southeast Asia, and
the United States and Canada; and
bring to wide public appreciation the results of recent discoveries and
research.
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the United States or Canada and
have their primary professional affiliation at an institution in this region.
Applicants must hold an advanced degree in a relevant discipline such as
archaeology, art history, literature, or history, must be nearing completion
of such a degree, or must possess commensurate experience at archives,
museums, or field sites. Linguistic ability sufficient to conduct the work
proposed is required.
General inquiries about the competition should be sent via e-mail to the
ACLS office in New York at fellowships@acls.org.
Info:
http://www.acls.org/programs/esaaeh
posted May 18, 2009
Subm. by TzeHuey Chiou-Peng
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign seeks to hire an anthropological archaeologist for a one-year
post-doctoral position beginning August 16, 2009, pending final budgetary
approval. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester. We are
particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence and
research interests in complexity, landscapes, sustainability, and materiality
who can engage other research units on campus. Ph.D. required.
The stipend
for this position is expected to be $35,000. Applications, including cover
letter and CV only, should be mailed to Ms. Karla Harmon (
kharmon@illinois.edu).
For full consideration, all materials must be received on or before June 10,
2009. The University of Illinois is an AA-EOE.
posted April 7, 2009
subm. by Magnus Fiskesjö
The Cornell Archaeology Program invites applications for the
Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate in Archaeology starting in fall 2009. We invite
applications from scholars who have completed the Ph.D. within the last five
years with a specialization in archaeology. The position is for one year, with
the possibility of renewal for a second year. The Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate
will teach one undergraduate course (with optional graduate section) each
semester, and will deliver at least one public lecture each year (one of which
may form part of the Finger Lakes AIA or NYSAA lecture series). The balance of
the Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate's time is to be devoted to his/her own
research. The Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate is required to be in residence at
Cornell during the semesters of her/his tenure, but is free to conduct fieldwork
in the summer or during the winter break if desired. This position is open to
all archaeologists, without restriction on area or time period. We seek scholars
whose work has broad appeal, preferably interdisciplinary across two or more of
the constituent departments of the Cornell Archaeology Program (Anthropology,
Classics, Historic Preservation, History of Art and Visual Studies, Near Eastern
Studies, and Landscape Architecture) and potentially beyond. The salary for this
position will be $40,000 per year, with benefits, and $2,000 per year in
research funds. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 1, 2009, with
decision expected by May 20, 2009.
Eligibility: Applicants must have received the Ph.D. degree no earlier than May
1, 2004. Applicants who will complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree (including
filing the dissertation) by June 30, 2009 are eligible to apply. The completion
date for the Ph.D. degree will in no circumstances be waived or extended.
Applications: Please send, by hard copy only, a letter of application, CV,
writing sample, list of courses that you can teach, and letters from three
references by May 1, 2009, to:
Hirsch Postdoctoral Search
Archaeology Program
261 McGraw Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
Cornell University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and
educator.
posted December 2, 2008
Luce Asian Archaeology Program (LAAP) will offer at least four full fellowships for LAAP beginning in July 2009, involving ten months of non-degree coursework at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (USA) followed by field training.
All eligibility and application materials are now posted on
LAAP's webpage.
http://www.anthropology.hawaii.edu/Projects/LAAP/index.html.
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posted November 14, 2008
subm. by. Gina Barnes
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Stanford University seeks applications
for an open-rank position in the archaeology of China. Applications are welcomed from scholars specializing
in any period and/or field within Chinese archaeology, with a preference for a scholar at the full Professor
rank and for applicants with an active program of field research and a demonstrated concern for cultural
heritage issues. In addition to being a member of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures,
the successful applicant will be an active participant in the teaching and research of the Stanford
Archaeology Center.
The deadline for applications is January 5, 2009. Applications should be sent to Chaofen Sun,
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305. Applications
for a tenure-track, assistant professor position should include a CV, a writing sample of approximately
25 pages, and full dossier including at least three letters of reference; applicants for tenured associate
and full professor appointments should send a CV and the names and current addresses of at least three
referees.
posted November 14, 2008
Department of Archaeology and Natural History, Research School of Pacific and Asian
Studies, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Go to http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=338
for further details.
Please direct any enquiries to Jobs@ANU administrator
posted June 24, 2008
The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts announces its program for Paul Mellon and Ailsa
Mellon Bruce Visiting Senior Fellowships. Fellowships are for full-time research, and scholars are expected
to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the Center throughout the fellowship
period. Lectures, colloquia, and informal discussions complement the fellowship program. Visiting senior
fellows are provided with studies. They have access to the notable resources represented by the collections,
the library, and the photographic archives of the National Gallery of Art, as well as to the Library
of Congress and other specialized research libraries and collections in the Washington area.
Fields of Study
Applications will be considered for research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual
arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism, prints and drawings, film,
photography, decorative arts, industrial design, and other arts) of any geographical area and of any
period. Applications are also solicited from scholars in other disciplines whose work examines artifacts
or has implications for the analysis and criticism of visual form. Qualifications and Selection.
Visiting senior fellowships are intended for those who have held the Ph.D. for five years or more or
who possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment at the time of application. Individuals
currently affiliated with the National Gallery of Art are not eligible for the visiting senior fellowship
program. Visiting senior fellowships are awarded without regard to the age or nationality of applicants.
Applications are reviewed by an external selection committee composed of scholars in the history of
art and related disciplines. Outside readers may assist in the evaluation of proposals.
Support
The Center awards up to twelve short-term (up to 60 days) Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Visiting
Senior Fellowships. Visiting senior fellows receive stipends that include round-trip travel and local
expenses. Stipends for two-month fellowships range from $6,000 to $8,000, depending on relocation requirements.
Visiting senior fellows who relocate to Washington will be provided with housing in apartments near
the Gallery, subject to availability. In addition, fellows receive allowances for photography. Associate
Appointments
The Center will consider appointment of associates who have obtained awards for full-time research from
granting institutions other than their home institutions and would like to be affiliated with the Center.
Appointments to associate status will be considered for periods of up to 60 days. Qualifications and
selection for associate status are the same as those for visiting senior fellows.
Applications
Candidates for visiting senior fellowships should submit seven sets of all materials, including
application forms, proposals, and photocopies of one article or chapter of a book. Two letters of recommendation
in support of the application are required. Procedures for associate appointments are the same as those
for the visiting senior fellowship program. Visiting senior fellowships may not be postponed or renewed.
Visiting senior fellows may receive awards in three consecutive years but thereafter must wait three
years before reapplying to the Center. Individuals may not apply for other Center fellowships while
an application is pending or once a fellowship has been awarded. The application deadlines and award
periods are as follows:
Visiting Senior Fellowships and Associate Appointments
(up to 60 days)
* award period: March 1–August 31, 2008
deadline: September 21, 2007
* award period: September 1, 2008–February 28, 2009
deadline: March 21, 2008
* award period: March 1–August 31, 2009
deadline: September 21, 2008
For information contact:
Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts
National Gallery of Art
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, Maryland 20785
Telephone: (202) 842-6482
Fax: (202) 789-3026
Contact us via a Web form
http://www.nga.gov/resources/casvavissen.shtm
An application form (PDF 167k) is available here as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file that can be
filled in on screen.