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Professor / Chair, Oral History | Newcastle University

August 15, 2016/in administration, Europe, faculty, history, other academic field/no specific academic field, university/college /by thejobscholar

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You will be an individual of international reputation and standing with an excellent track record of internationally recognised publications, high quality research income generation and engagement. You will also have strong experience of successful leadership of research teams, and management of research environments. The appointed Chair will oversee two full-time Research Associates who will work under her/his guidance for an initial period of three years. The post is available immediately to commence on a mutually agreed date.

Professorship, Biblical Theology | Leuphana University of Lueneburg

August 10, 2016/in Europe, faculty, religious studies, university/college /by thejobscholar

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Within Protestant Theology you investigate biblical theology with an exegetical or constructive theological focus in its particularly ethical role for the present inter alia in dialogue with the scientific knowledge of the world.

Foreign Service Consular Fellow, Russian | Department of State

August 10, 2016/in administration, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Europe, government, North America-Canada, North America-Carribean, North America-Central America, North America-Mexico, North America-other, North America-US-Midwest, North America-US-Northeast, North America-US-South, North America-US-West, slavic languages, literatures, and cultural studies, South America /by thejobscholar

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Obtaining information relevant to provision of consular services by interviewing individuals, reviewing on-line applicants’ visa or passport application history, reviewing name searches for visa and passport applicants, and verifying information as necessary provided by applicants.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar | Max Planck Institute for the History of Science

August 9, 2016/in Europe, history, research, science, technology, and society studies, university/college /by thejobscholar

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Candidates should hold a doctorate in the history of science or related field at the time the position begins, and be able to show evidence of scholarly excellence in the form of initial international publications. Research projects may concern any cultural context throughout the modern era (including the present). Although projects must have a history-of-science component, both the human and natural sciences are included under that rubric, and additional relevant disciplinary perspectives are welcome.

Consultant, Impact Evaluation of GIZ-GREAT programme in Tajikistan | Oxfam GB

August 9, 2016/in administration, Europe, non-profit/non-governmental, other academic field/no specific academic field, research /by thejobscholar

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The main purpose of the assignment is to conduct impact evaluation of Oxfam implemented and GIZ-DFID supported Growth in the Rural Economy and Agriculture: Tajikistan” (GREAT) programme. The programme’s general objective is to contribute to economic growth in rural areas, with an expected impact on poverty alleviation. The GREAT project was implemented in 3 phases, of 1 year each starting in the 2013. The third phase of the project will be completed by September 2016.

Director, Workforce Innovation | Center for Popular Democracy

August 5, 2016/in administration, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Europe, non-profit/non-governmental, North America-Canada, North America-Carribean, North America-Central America, North America-Mexico, North America-other, North America-US-Midwest, North America-US-Northeast, North America-US-South, North America-US-West, other academic field/no specific academic field, Pacific Islands, South America /by thejobscholar

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The Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) is seeking a Director of Workforce Innovation to advance initiatives that promote quality employment and mobility for the front-line hourly workforce with a focus on the service sector. Quality employment includes adequate wages, access to sick and family leave, stable and predictable work hours, equitable opportunities to advance, and meaningful opportunities for employee voice in shaping working conditions.

Full Professor, English Literature | University of Stuttgart

August 4, 2016/in cultural, ethnic, indigenous, and race studies, digital humanities, english language and literature, Europe, faculty, university/college /by thejobscholar

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The position of professor of English Literatures requires an excellent research portfolio as well as a dedication to teaching (in English) and to academic services (in German). The successful applicant should have as his/her primary research and teaching focus English Literatures from the early modern period to today and Postcolonial Studies or Digital Humanities.

Curator, Ancient Mesopotamia | British Museum

August 3, 2016/in administration, arabic and near east languages, literatures, and cultural studies, archaeology, architectural history, art history, classics, cultural, ethnic, indigenous, and race studies, design, Europe, history, museum studies, museum/cultural institution, other academic field/no specific academic field, urban studies and planning /by thejobscholar

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The British Museum has a unique opening for a Curator to be responsible for and represent all aspects of the archaeology and history of Ancient Mesopotamia, with the exception of cuneiform inscriptions. The post-holder will undertake research into and make publicly accessible the collections of objects from Ancient Mesopotamia and other related collections across the Museum.

Research Scholar | Max Planck Institute for the History of Science

August 1, 2016/in asian languages, literatures, and cultural studies, Europe, history, research, science, technology, and society studies, university/college /by thejobscholar

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Candidates should have a doctorate in hand and a strong publication record in the field of history of science and technology, preferably with a regional focus on Asia. They should show evidence of scholarly promise in the form of publications or other achievements. A previous postdoctoral position is desirable. Applications from scholars working in the fields of the history of science in Asia are especially welcome. Research projects may concern any historical period.

Full Professor, Comparative Literature | Biefeld University

August 1, 2016/in african and black diaspora languages, literatures, and cultural studies, arabic and near east languages, literatures, and cultural studies, asian languages, literatures, and cultural studies, english language and literature, Europe, faculty, germanic languages, literatures, and cultural studies, other academic field/no specific academic field, romance languages, literatures, and cultural studies, slavic languages, literatures, and cultural studies, university/college /by thejobscholar

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It is intended that the incumbent teach and do research in General and Comparative Literature. Applicants are expected to show evidence of major research emphasis on at least two literatures and cultures; a focus on English Studies is particularly desirable. Expertise in literary theory and aspects of literary studies beyond the narrower confines of the discipline are highly welcome.