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Fellowship Opportunities at Baruch College, Fall 2013

The Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute at Baruch College is pleased to offer Communication Fellowships for the Fall 2013 term.

Communication Fellowships:

The Schwartz Institute’s Communication Fellows provide curricular support for Baruch’s Communication-Intensive Courses (CICs) across a broad range of disciplines in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences and the Zicklin School of Business. Fellows work both collectively and independently on projects related to the development and support of CICs. They advise faculty members on integrating writing, speaking, and instructional technology into course curriculum and assist in developing and assessing communication-intensive assignments. They likewise work closely with students, providing guidance and formative feedback on written, oral, and computer/web-mediated assignments. In addition, Fellows may assist in the Institute’s various educational technology and faculty development initiatives and advise Baruch faculty on communication related research projects.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a graduate program; ability to work independently; self-motivation a must; flexible schedule; experience in teaching and Communication-Across-the-Curriculum (written, oral, and computer mediated communication) preferred; strong technological facility a plus; former CUNY Writing or Instructional Technology Fellows are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits: Approximately $23,000 annually ($20.77/hour, 20 hrs/week during the Fall term through 12/31/13 (position may be renewable for a year-round appointment.) Full health, dental and prescription benefits are available for qualified applicants.

If interested, please forward a CV and a cover letter, and names of three professional references via email to Dr. Mikhail Gershovich, Director, Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute. communication.institute@baruch.cuny.edu (646 312 2062). The application deadline is Friday, June 28, 2013.

ANNOUNCING THREE FELLOWSHIPS FOR FALL 2013

The Center for the Humanities is delighted to announce three available Presidential Research Fellowships for students in the Humanities and Social Sciences with experience and interest in facilitating interdisciplinary exchange and public events across the humanities. Through our Seminars in the Humanities, The James Gallery, and our archival publication, Lost & Found, the Center for the Humanities provides a space for CUNY students and faculty to engage with other scholars as well as with artists, community organizations, and the general public. “Humanities Fellows” are required to work no more than 12 hours a week, participating in one or more Seminar in the Humanities, a weekly meeting at the office, and supporting and engaging in the activities of the center overall. Each award is for $22,000 and includes eligibility for the low-cost NYSHIP health insurance and an in-state tuition remission (the tuition remission only granted to students who are within their first 10 registered semesters at the GC).  Humanities Fellows are appointed to the NYS payroll as Graduate Assistant Bs (GABs) which will allow them to teach a maximum ONE course each semester at a CUNY college if they wish to do so.)

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Seminar Participation: Each fellow is asked to participate in at least one “Seminar in the Humanities,” and to take the lead on facilitating public events and community collaborations for that seminar.  This kind of facilitation requires fluency in contemporary trends (both artistic and academic) and knowledge of influential arts practitioners and humanities and social science scholars.
• Outreach: Fellows are also expected to identify and build appropriate audience and participant networks within and beyond CUNY for other Center for the Humanities and Gallery events depending on their interests. This entails general management and updating of contacts and mailing lists into Center for Humanities email and database systems.
• General Publicity: Fellows are expected to assist with design and distribution of fliers and email announcements as well as website maintenance (web design experience not required).
• Event coordination: Fellows are expected to assist with logistics of event planning and execution, including welcoming of guest speakers, oversight of registration, event documentation (audio, still photography, and video) and willingness to troubleshoot audio-visual and media needs.

Preferred skills: Social Media interests are a priority! Excellent writing and copy-editing skills are required. At least two years professional experience in public relations, publishing, journalism, or other administrative experience in arts or humanities setting is preferred. Knowledge of metro-area cultural organizations a plus.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please email ksullivan@gc.cuny.edu with a cover letter describing your interest in working at the Center for the Humanities as well as a resume by Friday, May 17^th.

Call for Proposals

Colonial Latin American Review, Commemorative Travel  Grant

On the occasion of its 20^th Anniversary CLAR will offer a $1,000.00 Commemorative Grant to a Ph.D. candidate at the Graduate Center, CUNY, at the dissertation level (topic already approved by Program Committee) in Colonial or 19^th century Latin American art, history or literature.

The grant will be awarded:  1) to travel to research a collection/library, or 2) to read a paper at a professional meeting (proposal should be specific about meeting and dates; funds will be released upon presentation of acceptance letter).

Proposals will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary committee including Professors Herman Bennett (History) hbennett@gc.cuny.edu , Eloise Quiñones-Keber  (Art) equinones213@gmail.com and  Raquel Chang-Rodríguez  (Literature) <rchangrodriguez@ccny.cuny.edu>

Send your proposal following specifications below to committee members at the indicated emails:

1. One-page application describing the project and letter headed by the applicant’s name, email, GC department, and project title;

2. With justification for funding;

3. And a short budget.

Deadline extended to 1 October 2013

After completing his/her tenure, the grantee should provide a one-page report to the committee.

SUNY Oneonta – Historically Underrepresented Dissertation Fellow: Women/Gender Studies

About SUNY Oneonta:

SUNY Oneonta is a comprehensive, public, liberal arts and sciences college with 6,000 students. The College is ranked as one of the 50 best regional universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report, has been one of Kiplinger’s magazine’s “100 Best Values in Public Colleges” for six years straight, has been named to the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges and the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll every year since their inception, and has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for excellence in community engagement.

Job Description:

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at SUNY Oneonta invites applications for a non-tenure track position as a Historically Underrepresented Dissertation Fellow (Visiting Assistant Professor) beginning in August 2013. This is a temporary, two-year appointment. The Women’s and Gender Studies Department at SUNY Oneonta currently offers a Minor and has 50 students in its Program. To learn more about the College or the Department please visit www.oneonta.edu or www.oneonta.edu/academics/womens/.

Duties include but not limited to: teaching two courses per semester in core courses in the Minor and areas of candidate’s expertise; completing their dissertation; mentoring students; delivering two public lectures; and participating in the life of the College and the community.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications: Eligible candidates must be members of a historically underrepresented group; in the late stages of their terminal degree, needing only to finish a dissertation or equivalent; able to teach introductory and upper level courses in Women’s and Gender Studies; and considering a college or university teaching career.

Preferred: Candidates should be trained in Women’s and Gender Studies either in an interdisciplinary program or a traditional discipline; open area of specialization but preference will be given to work at the intersections of gender, media, and technology or at the intersections of gender, sexuality, and the sciences; experience working with diverse populations and/or teaching pedagogies and/or multicultural teaching experience.

Additional Information:

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: www.oneonta.edu/employment.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: www.oneonta.edu/home/diversity.asp. Moreover, the College is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=38898.  Upload cover letter that specifically addresses historical underrepresentation and ability to complete degree requirements in addition to teaching duties within the two year time frame; dissertation abstract; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; scanned copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts required at time of appointment). Please have three professional references send or e-mail letters to: Dr. Susan Bernardin, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, 315A Milne, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015; Susan.Bernardin@oneonta.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

From:
Duncan Faherty, Associate Professor of English & Director of American Studies

Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to announce the creation of the American Studies Archival Research Grant Program. Under the aegis of the Advanced  Research Collaborative (ARC) which is committed to fostering research opportunities for students, this program is designed to support doctoral students whose projects necessitate work in archives, repositories, and special collections (public and private) during the summer of 2013.

Our ability to fund these awards is due to the continued support of President Bill Kelly, Provost Chase Robinson, and Associate Provost Louise Lennihan, and I thank them all for underwriting this initiative.

Awards will be made in two categories:
A)        Level III students: to support research aimed at the completion of a chapter or substantive portion of the dissertation.
B)        Level II students: whose research agenda could be substantially improved by access to archival materials prior to the submission of their dissertation prospectus.

At least six fellowships of between $3,000-5,000 will be awarded in each category.
Students need not be members of the American Studies Certificate Program in order to apply, but their research must intersect with American Studies (broadly construed) in some discernible way.
Applications are due by Monday, April 22^nd. In order to apply please send (as one pdf attachment):  1) a brief description of your research agenda with specific reference to what institutional repositories you intend to visit (no more than 2 pages), 2) a current CV, and 3) a writing sample (10-15 pages). Please email this packet to americanstudies@gc.cuny.edu with “Archival Grant Application” in the subject heading.
Please direct any questions you have about the application to:  duncan.faherty@qc.cuny.edu
Best,
Duncan Faherty

Associate Professor of English & Director of American Studies

Queens College & the CUNY Graduate Center

Call for Proposals: Provost’s Digital Innovation Grants

Deadline: April 15, 2013

Award range: $500 to $3000

To submit: Send a single PDF file containing all parts of the application to gcdi@gc.cuny.edu with “Provost’s Digital Innovation Grant Proposal” in the subject line.

The Graduate Center Digital Initiatives project of the Provost’s Office ( http://gcdi.commons.gc.cuny.edu) is delighted to announce a call for proposals in support of innovative digital projects designed, created, programmed, or administered by matriculated doctoral students in good academic standing at the CUNY Graduate Center. Winning proposals from the 2012-2013 competition may be found here: http://gcdi.commons.gc.cuny.edu/category/provosts-digital-innovation-grants/

Proposals must include the following sections:

1.      Proposer information: name and full contact information of the project lead, who must be a doctoral student at the GC in good academic standing;

2.      Abstract: a one-paragraph abstract summarizing the innovative contributions of the project;

3.      List of Participants: a list of participants involved in the project (include title/affiliation for each participant)

4.      Narrative: a short (1-2 page) description of the nature and goals of the project and the work that has already been completed (if any);

5.      Work plan: a brief roadmap of planned activities;

6.      Budget Justification: an explanation of how and why funds will be spent on particular activities, services, or purchases (funds can be used for any aspect of the project but must be justified in this section);

7.      Faculty letter of support: a short letter of support from a GC faculty member;

8.      Appendices: Short CVs of major project participants and any ancillary material.

Parts 1-6 of the proposal should not exceed 10 pages.

Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

*       Excellence and innovation of the project;

*       Contribution of the project to the development and promotion of the mission of the CUNY Graduate Center;

*       Contribution of the project to the larger scholarly community and to the public;

*       Experience of the project staff;

*       Likelihood that work can be accomplished within the proposed budget and time period.

If not already started, projects should begin no later than one month after receipt of notification of acceptance and should conclude by March 15, 2014. Grantees will be expected to report on their work through the Graduate Center Digital Initiatives website (http://gcdi.commons.gc.cuny.edu) no later than March 30, 2014. They will also be expected to present publicly on their work in progress during the 2013-2014 academic year and to take part in collaborative project discussions with current and past grantees.

Please direct any questions about this competition to Dr. Matthew K. Gold, Advisor to the Provost for Master’s Programs and Digital Initiatives – mgold@gc.cuny.edu

http://gcdi.commons.gc.cuny.edu/2013/03/15/call-for-proposals-provosts-digital-innovation-grants/

Please read over these announcements for three fellowships There is one due date for all three applications – Friday, March 29, 2013:

The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York Dissertation Fellowship

Students who are currently working on their dissertations in U.S. history may apply for The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York Fellowship.  The NSCDNY has generously funded an award since 1967. More information about the National Society may be found at http://www.nscda.org/.  This one-year fellowship has a stipend of $7,000. Applicants must be conducting research toward a doctorate in any period of American history. Letters of application for this fellowship must include the title of the dissertation, name of advisor, extent of research to date, estimated timetable for completion and defense, a copy of the dissertation proposal, and a letter of recommendation from the student’s advisor. Only students who have been “Advanced to Candidacy” and have had their proposals approved and are eligible. Applicants should submit materials to Marilyn Weber, APO atmweber@gc.cuny.edu  Recommendation letters may be emailed or mailed. Applications are due on March 29th.

Recent Recipients:

2012-13

Thomas Hafer - ‘Just Another Bohemian’: Art, Sexuality, and Identity in New York, 1930-1975

2011-12

Rachel Burstein - The Fight Over John Q.: How Labor Won and Lost the Public in Postwar America, 1947-1959 

and

Lauren Santangelo - The “Feminized” City: New York and Suffrage, 1870-1917

2010-11

Thomas Harbison - Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution? Harlem’s Public Schools, 1914–1954

2009-10

Kristopher Burrell - Crossroads: New York’s Black Intellectuals and the Role of Ideology in the Civil Rights Movement, 1954–1965 

The John M. Cammett and Philip Cannistraro Awards

History Program, Graduate Center, CUNY

The History Program at the Graduate Center, CUNY, has established two fellowships as a tribute to John M. Cammett (1927-2008), professor of history emeritus at John Jay College and the Graduate Center, and Philip V. Cannistraro (1942-2005), distinguished professor of history at Queens College and the Graduate Center. The Cammett Award offers a stipend of $2,000 and the Cannistraro Award offers a stipend of $1,000.

Professor Cammett was an internationally eminent scholar of modern Italian history who established the study of Antonio Gramsci in the English speaking world. His historical passions also included modern European socialism and fascism, global progressive movements and European imperialism.

Philip V. Cannistraro was a distinguished historian of fascist Italy who also published important works about Italian-American history. He was the director of the John D. Calandra Institute of Queens College, CUNY.

The awards will be given to outstanding doctoral students in modern Italian history. Preference will be given to students at an advanced stage of graduate work, preparing or conducting research for a dissertation.

Applicants must submit a research proposal (maximum 5 pages) which includes a) an overview of their research topic; b) an explanation of how the funds will be used; and 3) a budget.  Each proposal will be considered for both awards. These materials should be submitted to the Cammett/Cannistraro Committee, c/o History Program. Please submit an electronic copy only to Marilyn Weber, APO at mweber@gc.cuny.edu . Applications are due on March 29^th.

E.P. THOMPSON FELLOWSHIP

The Ph.D. Program in History offers an annual E.P. Thompson Fellowship in United States History to a dissertation-level student whose work utilizes or relates to E.P. Thompson’s approaches to history.  The award is for one year and carries a stipend of $20,000. Only students who have completed all course work and examinations, had their proposals approved, and been “Advanced to Candidacy” are eligible.

The fellowship is named for Professor Edward Palmer Thompson (1924-1993), the distinguished British historian, in honor of his impact on U.S. historians.  It is awarded annually to the CUNY doctoral student whose work best exemplifies the standards of scholarship exhibited by Professor Thompson in his pioneering works of social, intellectual, and political history. 

Applicants must submit the following material to the E.P. Thompson Fellowship Committee, c/o History Program:

(1)     a dissertation proposal;

(2)     a brief statement describing how their dissertation is in

a genre associated with Professor Thompson’s work and

relates to the project of social history, as exemplified by

his scholarship and legacy;

     (3) a letter of recommendation.

Please submit both an electronic copy of (1) and (2) to Marilyn Weber, APO at mweber@gc.cuny.edu. Recommendation letters may be emailed or mailed. All materials must be received by March 29, 2013.