Fw: H-ASIA: Position "Civil Islam" Project, Univ of Chicago, Senior Research Associate

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From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
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Subject: H-ASIA: Position "Civil Islam" Project, Univ of Chicago, Senior
Research Associate


> H-ASIA
> August 28, 2012
>
>
> Position: "Civil Islam" Project, Senior Research Associate, University of
> Chicago
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> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=45082
>
> University of Chicago, Political Science/Center for the Study of Gender
> and Sexuality
>
> Senior Research Associate for "Civil Islam" Project
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Illinois, United States
> Position: Non-Tenure Track Faculty
>
>
> The Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality is seeking to hire a
> Senior Research Associate to manage a year-long project, "Civil Islam." As
> a strong supporter of enhancing student life, CSGS, in conjunction with
> other units at the University of Chicago, has established this program for
> the academic year 2012-13; the purpose of the program is to promote a
> critical dialogue about Islam and to serve the needs of a growing Muslim
> student body. The senior research associate is charged with program
> planning and execution, policy making, fund raising, grants
> administration, office management, and staff supervision. The position
> involves the exercise of independent judgment and requires a mature,
> experienced academic administrator to competently manage the multiple
> responsibilities associated with the position. Candidates should hold a
> PhD. Preference will be given to candidates with a thorough academic
> knowledge of Islamic studies who have made a substantial contribution to
> the national and international conversation about Islam, in particular the
> Muslim diasporas in the United States. Candidates should possess proven
> organizational abilities and experience in similar large-scale, complex
> programs as well as excellent intellectual, administrative, and human
> relations skills. Effective oral and written communication skills and
> computer literacy are essential. Candidates must demonstrate the ability
> to conceptualize and implement major initiatives such as program planning
> and preparation of grant proposals. The ability to lead in a manner
> conducive to positive morale in a large, collaborative program is also
> important. Knowledge of the University of Chicago is preferred.
> Applications will be reviewed beginning on September 1, 2012. The
> application process will continue until the position is filled or until
> the application deadline of October 1, 2012. The position is a full-time
> appointment. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV, and
> names of three references at http://tinyurl.com/9d8fy9z.
>
>
> Contact: http://tinyurl.com/9d8fy9z
>
> Website: http://gendersexuality.uchicago.edu/
> Primary Category: Political Science
>
> Secondary Categories: None
> Posting Date: 08/27/2012
> Closing Date 09/27/2012
>
>
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