Program in South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
The Program in South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (PSAMES) seeks an Associate Director who can take an active, creative role in planning and implementing our expanding activities as the newest US/ ED Title VI Undergraduate Area Studies National Resource Center at the University of Illinois (funding was received for Middle Eastern Studies). Continuing to feature on-campus and visiting speakers, colloquia, conferences, and jointly planned activities with other campus units and organizations, we will also focus on K-12 educational outreach, working with other Area Studies Centers to provide curricula and teacher training as well as workshops for business and professional groups. The Associate Director will assume primary responsibility for outreach activities, reporting to the Director and working with other Area Center Associate Directors. S/he will be responsible for implementing outreach; spearheading development of web-based learning materials; and editing a newsletter. The Director expects the Associate Director to play an active role in envisioning, planning, and implementing program activities; assist with grant writing and evaluation; provide administrative support for the Director and, in the Director’s absence, assume responsibility for administrative operations.
Applicants must have at least an MA in a social science or humanities field, preferably in Middle East, South Asian or Islamic studies. Applicants must have excellent English writing and speaking skills, strong organizational ability, a creative and interdisciplinary orientation, and excellent computer skills. Experience working with teachers and diverse community groups is strongly desirable. Knowledge of a Middle Eastern or South Asian language is considered an asset. **
This is a full-time academic professional position (non-tenure system), salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting date is as soon as possible after the search closes. Interested individuals should submit a resume, short writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Sondra Bowman, Program in South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Illinois, 221 International Studies Building, 910 S. Fifth Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Tel. 217-244-7331; email: psames@uiuc.edu
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2006. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Minorities, women and other designated class members are encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.