20.287 job in World Heritage at UC Merced (California)

               Humanist Discussion Group, Vol. 20, No. 287.
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         Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 05:49:04 +0000
         From: Ruth Mostern <rmostern_at_ucmerced.edu>
         Subject: job in World Heritage at UC Merced (California)

The following faculty position in World Heritage may be of interest
to members of the HUMANIST community:

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The University of California is creating a dynamic new university
campus and campus community in Merced, California, which opened in
September 2006 as the tenth campus of the University of California
and the first American research university built in the 21st century.
In keeping with the mission of the University to provide teaching,
research and public service of the highest quality, UC Merced will be
providing new educational opportunities at the undergraduate, masters
and doctoral levels through three academic schools: Engineering,
Natural Sciences and Social Sciences/Humanities/Arts.

World Heritage is an interdisciplinary area that include
architecture, history, archeology, art history, geography,
anthropology, planning, law and other disciplines. Applications from
scholars in any relevant field are welcome. We seek applicants who
specialize in international policy and preservation of world heritage
resources, with interests in cultural studies and digital media
preferred. Candidates with ongoing fieldwork or community partnership
projects are also preferred.

The University of California at Merced is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the
achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. The
University is supportive of dual career couples.

Qualifications: Completion of Ph.D.; post-doctoral experience.
Demonstrated research excellence and potential for future
productivity in world heritage management, representation, or policy.
Demonstrated experience working in or consulting with governments,
NGOs, heritage sites, or other relevant institutions. Commitment to
and leadership in the development of interdisciplinary and
multidisciplinary research and education programs; teaching
excellence; contribution and commitment to education and outreach for
students of diverse backgrounds, particularly disadvantaged or
underrepresented students.

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The full advertisement and information about application submission
can be found on line at
http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=694

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Dr. Ruth Mostern
Assistant Professor and Founding Faculty
School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
University of California, Merced

rmostern_at_ucmerced.edu
http://www.ucmerced.edu/faculty/facultybio.asp?facultyid=34

(office) 209-724-2961
(cell) 209-205-8566
(fax) 209-724-2912

Mailing address: P.O. Box 2039, Merced, CA 95344
Physical address: 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343
Office: COB 379
Received on Mon Oct 30 2006 - 01:22:59 EST