Development/Humanitarian Action

California State University - Monterey Bay

California, United States, 93955

The Division of Social, Behavioral and Global Studies invites applications for a full time, tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in humanitarian action, international organizations, and transnational governance, preferably with expertise in the Middle East or Sub-Saharan Africa.
We seek a candidate to teach at all undergraduate levels. This line is intended to offer undergraduates an understanding of theory and skills in development/humanitarian action. The candidate will oversee service learning courses and develop international internships.
CSU Monterey Bay places a high priority on effective undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will show promise as a dynamic teacher in order to draw students from lower division into the major. The successful candidate will design curriculum consistent with the Core Values and Academic Goals of the University.

The professor will be expected to:
•    teach lower and upper division courses throughout the SBGS curriculum
•    teach courses related to development, service learning and related courses in Global Studies
•    develop and teach courses in area of specialty
•    engage in intensive student advising, including individualized senior capstone advising
•    participate in development of Global Studies and Social Science curriculum
•    participate in rotating responsibilities for shared governance and service to the university
•    further his/her research agenda, involving students when possible
•    stay current in his/her field

QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM)
•    PhD in Development Studies, Anthropology, Sociology or relevant field related to development or humanitarian action
•    Experience in undergraduate teaching
•    Able to teach courses in development/humanitarian action and transnational governance
•    Stated commitment to the published CSUMB Academic Goals and Core Values

QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRABLE)
•    Ability to work effectively and collegially within a multidisciplinary program with faculty colleagues from diverse backgrounds
•    Demonstrated preparation to teach in the area of the Middle East or Sub-Saharan Africa
•    Experience in cutting edge developments in new media, technology and social entrepreneurship in development. (Gender analysis is commendable)
•    Experience with undergraduate advising and service learning courses
•    Experience with media, technology and social entrepreneurship in development
•    Experience with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, and inter-governmental organizations (IGOs).

BACKGROUND CHECK: Appointment subject to a criminal background check
APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2012

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Closing date:

The closing date is 28 February 2012

Director of Engagement and Impact

Director of Engagement and Impact

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and in line with the recently completed DI strategy, the post-holder will be responsible for delivering the vision for how DI engages with key partners internationally to realise our vision to eradicate poverty by 2025.  This includes playing a leading role in communicating with and influencing key decision makers and opinions formers about the way they use and implement policies using high-quality and objective information relating to poverty. Key to this is building and establishing the evidence base for the role information plays in poverty reduction.

Contact details:

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website: www.devinit.org/wp-content/uploads/Director-of-Engagement-and-Impact.pdf
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Closing date:

The closing date is 13 February 2012

Research Fellow 1/2

Salary:

£36,883 - £57,430pa

Overseas Development Institute, London

Our Private Sector and Markets Programme is seeking a Research Fellow to undertake cutting edge research on the role of the private sector in development. The successful candidate will influence key decision-makers in business and policy circles through direct engagement, publications, public events, media interviews and online communications. You will contribute to one or more of the following areas: impact assessment, value chain analysis and sustainable development.
Other key responsibilities include:

        research and policy advisory work: conducting high-quality applied research
        fundraising: attracting funds through bids and marketing, including the development of a substantial personal research portfolio
        public affairs: disseminating and promoting the programme’s work and ideas.

The successful candidate will have:

        excellent academic credentials
        in-depth expertise on the role of business in development
        knowledge of key issues and organisations in international development
        significant experience working on relevant business and development related issues
        developing country experience
        demonstrated previous experience over the full project cycle (including obtaining funding)
        strong analytical skills, a capacity to write clearly and excellent organisational and oral communication skills
        fluency in English.

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website: www.odi.org.uk/about/jobs/details.asp?id=5&title=research-fellow-12
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Closing date:

The closing date is 9 February 2012

Senior Lecturer in International Development

University of Birmingham International Development Department

Job Description:

IDD Birmingham is seeking a senior lecturer to design, develop and deliver a range of programmes of study within IDD in line with the Department and School’s teaching strategy and undertake and deliver research programmes.

This role is a core role within IDD in either public economic management or public administration. The post holder will contribute to the core teaching of IDD, incorporating areas related to international development, public administration, public finance, decentralisation and service delivery. The holder will be able to lead on core teaching modules within the department on either public economic management or public administration and governance.

The post holder should also be able to contribute to an impressive REF return in this area.

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website: Details: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/01/vacancy-senior-lecturer.aspx
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Closing date:

The closing date is 9 February 2012

Simons Visiting Chair in International Law and Human Security

Simons Visiting Chair in International Law and Human Security
School for International Studies
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

The School for International Studies invites applications from scholars and from those with relevant professional experience in international law or diplomacy for this visiting position, to be taken up in the Fall Term (September-­‐December) 2012.

The successful candidate will be asked to teach one senior undergraduate course, to mount a workshop on her/his research interests, and to contribute to the research activity of the School. The position will be remunerated at a level appropriate to the successful candidate’s seniority and experience and assistance may be given with travel and housing costs. Applications will be treated in confidence and should include a letter of application with a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of publications.

Applicants should also provide the names and contact details of six referees. All materials should be sent electronically to:

Dr. John Harriss,
Director, School for International Studies
(intst@sfu.ca)

by 31 March 2012.

In the Subject Line of the email, indicate the following information in the order specified:
2012 Fall SVC Application,
Applicant Name.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents
will be given priority.

Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of equity in employment and offers
equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected.
For further details see the collection notice at
http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/Collection_Notice.html

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Further particulars can be obtained by the following email address or website

website: www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/Collection_Notice.html
telephone:

Closing date:

The closing date is 31 March 2012