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GRANTS | JOB LISTING
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GRANTS
Fulbright Scholar Program and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars
Fulbright Scholar Program for US Faculty and Professionals for 2010-2011 is open. The Fulbright Scholar Program offers many grants in lecturing, research or combined lecturing / research awards in philosophy and political science. Even better, faculty and professionals in philosophy and political science also can apply for one of the 144 “All Discipline” awards open to all fields. The application deadline is August 1, 2009. U.S. citizenship is required. For a full listing of all Fulbright programs and other eligibility requirements, please visit our website at www.cies.org or send a request for materials to scholars@cies.iie.org. For a detailed listing of Fulbright opportunities in political science, please consult our website (philosophy, political science).
JOB AND POST-DOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES
Classics in Contemporary Perspectives, University of South Carolina, Columbia
Postdoctoral FellowshipThe Classics in Contemporary Perspectives Initiative at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship from scholars from a wide range of disciplines whose research interests intersect with projects and topics in ongoing CCP research and teaching. Examples include but are not limited to: democratic theory and practice; the reception of classical texts; democracy-building and citizenship in transitional societies; rhetorical invention and discourses of ethical life; ancient science and metaphysics; eros, authority, and irony.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as Politics, Comparative Literature, Rhetoric, Classics, History, Philosophy, or another related discipline. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in research and teaching, a record of communicating research results via publications and/or professional presentations, and be willing and able to participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary research and teaching.
This nine month, full time, position will be available starting August 16, 2010 and ending May 15, 2011. Salary is $35,000-$45,000 (plus health benefits) depending on experience.
For full consideration, applications must be received by February 1, 2010. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research interests, a writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Classics in Contemporary Perspectives, Jill Frank, Department of Political Science, Gambrell Hall, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.