New Middle East position, University of Pennsylvania
The Associate Director for Development (ADD) for the Middle East Center
will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Center, a federally funded
(Title VI) National Resource Center, which is expanding the contemporary
world affairs components of its teaching, research, and outreach efforts.
The ADD will lead a new program design and fundraising effort in the successful
candidate's specific field of expertise. (These might include economic
development, mass media and society, human rights, migration, security
studies, energy and geopolitics, health and society, or state building.)
At the same time, the ADD will assist the director in administering
the Center's existing initiatives. In both the new and existing programs,
the ADD will be working closely with faculty and students (undergraduates
and graduates) in expanding the research-oriented curriculum and developing
collaborative relationships with other institutions; strengthening linkages
with scholars from the Middle East; organizing conferences and other public
programming; and negotiating with foundation officers, public agencies,
and private donors.
MA, Ph.D. preferred, in relevant discipline, combined with a strong
Middle East Studies background. Knowledge of at least one of the languages
of the region and overseas experience in the Middle East. Successful record
of fundraising and grant writing. Some travel likely. Qualified candidates
will be able to teach in their areas of interest and will be eligible for
research support and conference travel funded by the Center.
Send letters of interest, curriculum vitae and a list of three referees,
including your current supervisor, to Chair, Search Committee, Middle East
Center, 839 Williams Hall, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
19104-6305, by September 15, 2000.
AA/EOE
For further information, please contact Robert Vitalis at 215 898 6497
or
The Middle East Center
Phone: (215) 898-6335 Fax: (215) 573-2003
Email: info@mec.sas.upenn.edu
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