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Study of the United States
Award #9144
Category:
Lecturing
Number of Awards: 6
Deadline: August 1, 2008
Grant Activity: Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in field of specialization, but courses must relate to the American experience. Teaching load each semester is four courses, which meet once a week for 90 minutes. Grantees often teach two similar courses at two different institutions per semester.
Specialization(s): American studies, anthropology, art history, business administration, communications, economics, education, ethnic studies, gender studies, history, law, literature, philosophy, political science, popular culture, sociology and women's studies. See comments for additional specializations.
Additional Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctoral degree and at least 3 years of university or college teaching experience beyond Ph.D. Teaching at a community college counts toward the required 3 years. Teaching assistant work does not qualify.
Location: Affiliation to be determined.
Length of Grant: 5 months or 10 months
Starting Date: The 10-month grants will run from September 2009 through July 2010. Academic-term grants will run from mid-September 2009 through January 2010 or mid-March 2010 through mid-August 2010.
Comments: While academic-year appointments are preferred, academic-term appointments are possible. In addition to the specializations included above, there is also interest in diplomatic history, geography, intellectual history, international relations, sociolinguistics and urban planning. Most lectureships will involve a dual affiliation at accredited 4-year universities. Because placement of candidates is arranged and confirmed by the Japan-U.S. Educational Commission, applicants should not set up their own affiliations. Applicants may suggest possible institutional affiliations, however the Commission may not be able to accommodate an applicant's preference. Grantees are required to attend a 2-day group orientation in Japan, as well as a midyear conference.
