Jul 16, 2008

USA: Postdoc Fellowship at South Asia Center, UW

Postdoctoral Fellow / Teaching Associate at South Asia Center, University of
Washington, Seattle

The South Asia Center at the University of Washington, Seattle invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow / Teaching Associate for two quarters, Winter and Spring 2009 (Dates of Instruction: January 5-June 15, 2009).

Candidates must have research and teaching experience related to contemporary issues in South Asian politics, economic development, cultural studies, or gender studies; knowledge of a South Asian language, fluency in English, and a completed PhD. A research focus on contemporary urban politics and urbanization in South Asia is preferred.

The Post-doctoral Fellow/Teaching Associate will pursue their own research and teach one course in each of the two quarters: one undergraduate and one graduate related to topics of their interest. They will also participate in the activities of the South Asia Center including an international conference, Metropolis and Micropolitics: Contesting Imaginaries and Conflicting Processes in South Asia's Sutured Cities, in May 2009.

The South Asia Center at the University of Washington is a leading center for South Asian Studies in North America. It promotes knowledge about South Asia through innovative research, teaching and outreach to educational, civic, and business institutions and to the community. At UW, over forty faculty across several colleges and professional schools focus their research on South Asia. Our library collection is one of the finest in the country. More information is available at http://jsis. washington. edu/soasia/

Application
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a one-page description of research plans; a draft of a course syllabus and a title and brief summary of a second course; a CV; and two reference letters. Compensation includes a salary of $28,000, inclusive of standard benefits We will accept applications immediately with review beginning on July 20th 2008 and continuing until the selection is final. Please submit all application materials electronically. Recommendation letters by pdf or email from an institutional address is acceptable. Alternatively, please send all application materials by express mail to:
Keith Snodgrass, Associate Director
South Asia Center
Box 353650
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195 USA
Email: snodgrasu@washingto n.edu
Website: http://jsis. washington. edu/soasia/


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