Annenberg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute 2015

The Center for Global Communication Studies at the Annenberg School for Communication, U of Pennsylvania and the Programme for Comparative Media Law and Policy at the U of Oxford (PCMLP) are pleased to invite applications to the 17th annual Annenberg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute, to be held from Monday, 29 June to Friday, 10 July 2015 at the U of Oxford.

The Annenberg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute provides researchers, academics, practitioners, media lawyers, and activists with an intensive 2-week curriculum that covers a range of media issues. Over the past 17 years, Annenberg-Oxford has brought participants from all around the world to discuss the influence of trends in development, international politics, and technology on media policy.

The 2015 Annenberg-Oxford Summer Institute is seeking applicants from around the world whose research or work is related to internet policy and politics; media and democracy; ICTs and governance/ peacebuilding; monitoring and evaluation of media development programs; the media’s role in conflict and postconflict environments; strategic communications; as well as other relevant topics. Applications are welcomed from students and practitioners working in communications, media, law, policy, regulation, and technology.

With its objective to help prepare, motivate, encourage and support students and practitioners who aspire to pursue a career in communications media, Annenberg-Oxford endeavors to help broaden and expand the pool of talented young scholars committed to careers in media, law and other disciplines. Annenberg-Oxford alumni continue to engage in the program and collaborate through network ties that are furthered throughout the years. To learn more about pasts participants, speakers, and curricula, please click here.

The deadline for all applications is Wednesday 1 April 2015 at 5:00PM EST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before the deadline, so please submit as soon as possible. Application Link (click to apply): https://upennasc.hobsonsradius.com/crm/forms/C7lB8OBd67020x670m7

Ethnic Media Associate job ad (American Progress, Washington DC)

Reports to: Director of Progress 2050, Senior Vice President for Communications and Strategy
Department: Communications
Staff reporting to this position: None
Position classification: Exempt, full-time

American Progress has an immediate opening for an Ethnic Media Associate who will be part of American Progress’ Communications team. The Ethnic Media Associate will work with the rest of the Communications team, as well as American Progress’ policy experts, to ensure that the organization deepens its relationships with ethnic media. The Ethnic Media Associate will be responsible for monitoring media, pitching stories, providing general media support, and keeping abreast of the changing landscape of ethnic media.

The Ethnic Media Associate will also be responsible for developing a group of message surrogates, both inside and outside of American Progress, who will be able to deliver a progressive message to ethnic specialty audiences. The Ethnic Media Associate will conduct media training, pitch, book, and develop messages for this network of experts.

Responsibilities:
*Serve as the primary contact for ethnic media outreach.
*Write and pitch press releases to national, regional, and local press.
*Develop innovative and creative media outreach ideas.
*Monitor daily print, online, and television coverage in English and Spanish.
*Maintain and update media lists.
*Oversee press interns.
*Develop network of surrogates for progressive messaging.
*Monitor and build social media networks for “CAP en Español.”
*Other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualifications and requirements:
*Bachelor’s degree in communications or relevant degree.
*One to three years of communications experience.
*Nonprofit and political experience a plus.
*Experience working with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations a plus.
*Fully bilingual in Spanish and English.
*Excellent writing and editing skills.
*Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
*Ability to initiate projects and balance multiple projects at once.
*Experience working with reporters, pitching stories, and developing press strategies.
*Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team.
*Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
*Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To apply: E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.
Or you may write to: Center for American Progress, 1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20005.

In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org. For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaction.org.

CMM Fellows Program Call: Conflict Transformation, Getting Past Disagreement

2015 CMM Fellows Program CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Conflict Transformation – Getting Past Disagreement

This unique fellowship program reflects a partnership among Villanova University’s Waterhouse Family Institute for the Study of Communication & Society, Fielding Graduate University Institute for Social Innovation, and the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution.

Intention: In this year’s call for fellows, the focus is on proposals that take a communication perspective and use the lens of CMM to further our understanding of conflict transformation. Proposals that can demonstrate the practical import of a communication perspective and that enrich our understanding of the value of using CMM to understand conflict transformation are particularly encouraged.

Recognition: Each Fellow will receive a cash award plus an allowance for travel expenses to attend the 2015 CMM Learning Exchange in September 2015 in Munich and present resulting work there.

Application Process: Applications can be downloaded using the “Letter of Intent” form on the CMM Institute website.

Important Dates:
– Applications are due by March 15, 2015
– Applicants will be notified the week of May 15, 2015
– Fellows will be expected to make a presentation of their work at the CMM Learning Exchange and Global Integral Competence conference, September 17-20, 2015 in Munich, Germany

For more information, contact Kim Pearce.

Definitions and parameters:
Proposals are welcome that address virtually any kind of conflict, and how it may be resolved or prevented by taking a “communication perspective.”

Conflict can be anything from a minor or major disagreement to a full- blown war, and the many levels between these extremes. One way of defining conflict is when there are needs we have that are unmet and we attribute the cause to someone or something else, as another person, organization or country, or we might blame ourselves. We can encounter conflict:
– Within ourselves as when we feel conflicted about decisions we have made
– With another person as an interpersonal conflict;
– Within our own groups as intragroup conflict;
– With another group of people or team as intergroup conflict;
– Within an organization as intraorganizational conflict;
– Between organizations as interorganizational conflict;
– Within nations and states as in civil war as intrastate conflict; and
– Between states or cultures as interstate conflict.

The communication perspective is essentially about how we make our social worlds together in communication and storytelling. There are stories we tell about the others with whom we are in conflict and this is part of the framing we give to the conflict situation. Our framing of these stories may inhibit us from being able to shift our perspective and constructively address the conflict situation.

The Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM) theory offers us concepts and tools that allow us to see conflict from alternative points of view to shift our perspective and understanding of the conflict, the other person and ourselves. In this manner, we are able to transform our conflict narrative and consequently, transform the conflict. This transformation opens up a range of possibilities that were previously not available to us.

Policy Analyst, Central African Republic, Enough Project (Washington DC)

Reports to: Director of Research and Editorial
Department: Enough Project, CAR Regional Policy team
Staff reporting to this position: None
Position classification: Exempt, full-time

Reporting to the Director of Research and Editorial and working in collaboration with staff and contractors working on the Central African Republic, the Policy Analyst on the Central African Republic, or CAR, will be responsible for researching and writing about the drivers of conflict in CAR and the surrounding region, including the war economy and sources of financing for the conflicting parties. The Policy Analyst will also focus on related U.S. government, corporate, and international policy for the Enough Project’s policy papers, briefings, communications, and advocacy efforts. This is a position that requires three main areas of expertise: deep, field-based knowledge about the economic, security, and political dynamics in CAR and the region, including on conflict resources such as diamonds, gold, and ivory that are smuggled to international markets to fund armed groups; policy acumen, particularly regarding U.S. policy in Africa; and a demonstrated ability to write concise policy reports and briefing papers. Fluency in French is required. This position is located in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities: Conduct original research and policy analysis on the dynamics of conflict and peace in CAR, including on conflict resources such as diamonds, gold, ivory, and other illicit natural resource trades, as well as regional political and security dynamics. The research will take place in CAR, neighboring countries, trade hubs for illicit resource trading such as Dubai, and policy capitals including Washington, New York, Paris, and elsewhere.
*Work collaboratively to set a research agenda for the subject.
*Author, co-author, and edit policy reports, memos, op-eds, and other documents on the subjects.
*Help formulate original policy recommendations and encourage adoption by senior policymakers within the U.S. government, other influential governments, the African Union, and the United Nations.
*Build relationships with officials in the U.S. government, international organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union, and other key players to gather timely—and occasionally, rapid-response—information for conflict analysis and report writing. Expand Enough’s network of contacts within the policy community and deepen Enough’s relationships with policymakers and influential actors in the United States and overseas.
*Work in consultation with the head of the CAR team and the Directors of Research and Editorial and Communications to plan, develop, and contribute regular content that is dynamic, original, thoroughly grounded in policy expertise, and accessible to a broad audience.
*Liaise with field staff, consultants, and policy teams.
*Assist the Advocacy team to help shape subject-related campaign messaging.
*Contribute dynamic, original, and accessible content for op-eds for outside publications, the Enough blog, and websites on a regular basis.
*Represent Enough in the media through interviews and regular publication of op-eds and occasional articles in publications of note.
*Represent Enough at subject-related meetings and events, both inside and outside Washington, D.C.
*Review fundraising materials and reports to donors.
*Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:
*At least one year of field experience in the region and/or conflict regions or conditions.
*Proven ability to conduct policy research and a strong understanding of policymaking issues and the policy community and the implications of various advocacy and policy approaches, particularly U.S. government policy.
*Demonstrated knowledge of political, economic, and security dynamics in CAR and the region and an ability to provide concise in-depth analysis and write professionally on the issue areas.
*Bachelor’s degree and four to six years of postcollege working experience.
*Strong academic background or work experience in the prevention of atrocities, human rights, illicit natural resource trade, conflict prevention and resolution, and the responsibility to protect.
*Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
*Adept team player with good interpersonal skills.
*A strong commitment to human rights and conflict resolution and to Enough’s mission to end genocide and mass atrocities.
*Superb organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
*Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
*Ability to keep calm and work in a fast-paced environment.
*Good humor and general problem-solving skills.

Preferred:
*Proficiency in French strongly preferred.
*Master’s degree strongly preferred.

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To apply:
E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org. Or you may write to: Center for American Progress, 1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20005. In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org. For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaction.org.

CFP Conference of the Americas (Colombia)

CALL FOR PAPERS
XI COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE OF THE AMERICAS (FELAFACS-NCA)
“Communicative Convergences: Mutations of Culture and Power and Change in the Academic Field in the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula”
Medellin, COLOMBIA: Sunday October 4, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM

This conference will be part of the XV Meeting of the Latin American Federation of Schools of Social Communication (FELAFACS), to be held from October 5 to 7, 2015 in MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA. We invite all to participate also with presentations and assistance in the XV Meeting of FELAFACS. The deadline for submission of papers to the XV Meeting of FELAFACS is February 28, 2015.

The American Federation of Schools of Communication (FELAFACS) and the National Communication Association (NCA) signed in 2010 a Memorandum of Understanding which formalized the relationship that began in 1997 with the first Communication Conference of the Americas, in the City of Mexico. The aim of this agreement is to establish a long-term cooperation to promote dialogue among communication scholars in the Americas, and share their perspectives on research, teaching and practice of communication to foster new ways of collaboration.

In the spirit of this understanding, the two associations support the celebration of the XI Conference of Communication of the Americas to be held in Medellin, COLOMBIA on Sunday, October 4, 2015. This conference is held as part of the XV Latin American Meeting of Schools of Social Communication (FELAFACS) to be held from 5 to 7 October 2015 in City of MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA.

The XI Conference of the Americas communication allows communication scholars of the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula to grow and create international connections to share their projects, perspectives, and experiences in the field of research, teaching and practice of communication in universities and organizations.

TOPICS OF THE PANELS
Panel 1: “Mutations of Culture and Communication in the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula”
Proposals for this panel may address issues related to specific cultural mutations and their impact on changes in communication in any of the countries of the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula. The context of these cultural and communication change is open (hence may be in the social, political, cultural, urban, rural, technology, business, academic, religious, environmental, etc. context). We seek proposals for theoretical essays or research (done or in progress) that are provocative and original, and analyze the relationships between cultural change and its impact on communication mutations.

Panel 2: “Mutations of Power and Communication in the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula”
Proposals for this panel may address issues related to specific mutations Power and its impact on Mutations in the communication in any of the countries of the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula. The context of these mutations power and communication is open (hence may be in the social, political, cultural, urban, rural, technological, business, academic, religious, environmental, etc. context). We seek proposals for theoretical essays or research (done or in progress) that are provocative and original, and analyze the relationships between mutations of power and its impact on communication mutations.

Panel 3: “Transformations in the Academic Communication Field in the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula”
Proposals for this panel may address issues related to transformations in the Academic Communication Field produced by cultural or specific mutations in any of the countries of the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula. We seek proposals for theoretical essays or research (done or in progress) that are provocative and original, and analyze the relationships between cultural mutations and power in the academy and its impact on communication within the academy mutations level governance, teaching, research and practice.

Requirements for Proposals:
Those interested in presenting at one of these panels (1.2, 3) must submit an abstract (abstract) of 2-3 pages with the given topic to present. The deadline is 28 March 2015. Authors of accepted proposals should send your manuscripts by September 15, 2015. Each panelist will have 10 minutes to make their presentation.  Proposals may be in Spanish, English or Portuguese.

Please send proposals in Spanish to: Dr. Agrivalca Canelón. Sabana University, Bogotá, Colombia. Please send proposals in Portuguese to: Dr. Ricardo Carniel Bugs, Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain / Brazil. Please send proposals in English to: Dr. Luis Felipe Gómez, San Jose State University, San Jose, California. USA.

Associate Director, Sudans and Horn of Africa, Enough Project job ad (Washington DC)

Associate Director, Sudans and Horn of Africa, Enough Project

Reports to: Director of Policy
Department: Enough Project, Sudans and Horn team
Staff reporting to this position: Policy Analysts
Position classification: Exempt, full-time

Summary
The Associate Director position requires deep policy knowledge of the region and experience in team leadership. The Associate Director will carry out and lead research and impact strategy on the conflict dynamics in the region and related U.S. government and international policy for Enough’s policy papers, briefings, and advocacy efforts. The Associate Director will be responsible for leading the Enough Project’s policy and advocacy work on political, economic, and conflict dynamics in Sudan, South Sudan, and the Horn of Africa in collaboration with the Founding Director and under the direction of the Director of Policy. This is a position that requires research and report-writing experience, a strong understanding of conflicts in the Horn of Africa and the two Sudans, and an ability to lead and manage a team of policy analysts. The Associate Director will also be expected to represent Enough in the media and with U.S. and international policymakers.

Responsibilities: 
*Conduct original research and policy analysis on the subjects, both in Washington, D.C., and in the field.
*Work collaboratively to lead the implementation of a research agenda for the subjects.
*Co-author, author, and edit policy reports, memos, and other policy documents on the subjects.
*Help formulate original policy recommendations and encourage adoption by senior policymakers within the U.S. government, the African Union, and the United Nations.
*Bring and build relationships with officials in the U.S. government, international organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union, and other key players to gather timely—and occasionally, rapid-response—information for conflict analysis and report writing. Expand Enough’s network of contacts within the policy community and deepen Enough’s relationships with policymakers and influential actors in the United States and overseas.
*Work in consultation with the Founding Director and Directors of Policy and Communications to plan, develop, and contribute regular content for the Enough communications and media efforts that is dynamic, original, thoroughly grounded in policy expertise, and accessible to a broad audience.
*Work collaboratively with Enough’s Financial Forensic Investigation team, focusing on Sudan and South Sudan and the broader region.
*Assist the Advocacy and Impact Strategies team to help shape subject-related campaign messaging.
*Represent Enough in the media through interviews and regular publication of op-eds and articles in publications of note.
*Represent Enough at subject-related meetings and events, both in and outside Washington, D.C.
*Participate in and inform the budget process of the team.
*Collaborate with the Development Director to inform and examine development and fundraising opportunities, review fundraising materials, and reports to donors.
*Other duties as assigned.

The role of Associate Director has the following additional supervisory and management responsibilities:
*Work with the Founding Director, the Director of Policy, and other colleagues to implement the policy and research agenda for Enough’s work on the subject and manage a team in its implementation.
*Regularly liaise with and manage subject-area and field consultants for alignment with strategic and policy agenda, publication, and communications priorities. Articulate appropriate work plans and deliverables, assure timely receipt of deliverables, and work with appropriate staff to assure contract administration.
*Supervise and provide regular performance feedback and review to direct reports, and work with the Director of Policy and the Managing Director to assure staff needs are met.
*Coordinate with other team leaders and senior staff and advise on core function needs to support field staff and consultants.
*Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications:
*Bachelor’s degree.
*Substantial professional experience related to the core issues in this job description.
*Demonstrated knowledge of the subject and ability to provide in-depth analysis and write professionally on the issue area.
*Strong understanding of the policymaking community and the potential implications of various advocacy and policy approaches.
*Academic background or work experience in the prevention of atrocities, human rights, conflict prevention and resolution, and the responsibility to protect.
*Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
*Adept team player with good interpersonal skills.
*A strong commitment to human rights and conflict resolution and to Enough’s mission to end genocide and mass atrocities.
*Superb organization and time-management skills, including the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
*Strong staff management skills.
*Ability to work independently and in a team setting
*Ability to keep calm and work in a fast-paced environment.
*Good humor and general problem-solving skills.

Preferred:
*Substantial previous field experience in the Horn of Africa, Sudan, or South Sudan.
*Master’s degree strongly preferred.
*Knowledge of French or Arabic an asset

American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To apply:
E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org. Or you may write to: Center for American Progress, 1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20005. In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org. For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaction.org.

CFP Theorizing Homogenizing Discourse: Japan

Call for Chapters
Theorizing Homogenizing Discourse: Japan, a Case Study

Anthology Editors:
Satoshi Toyosaki, Ph.D.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Shinsuke Eguchi, Ph.D.
University of New Mexico

Japan is heterogeneous and culturally diverse. However, Japan has socially, culturally, politically, and intellectually constructed and, some cases, insisted its distinct and homogeneous identity. Recently, such a national identity construction has been rightfully questioned and challenged by Japan’s culturally diverse groups and research activities. The primary focus of this anthology lies at the mysterious and discursive system that regenerates the illusion of Japan as a homogenous nation. We look for chapters that, first, investigate the discursive push-and-pull between the homogenizing and heterogenizing discourses at various cultural fronts, particularly from the critical intercultural communication perspective, and that, second, examine and critique those homogenizing discourses. We hope that this anthology helps theorize the complex push-and-pull of homogenizing and heterogenizing discourses focusing on their co-constitutive and responsive relations, instead of situating them simply as the oppositional.

Topics/research sites/areas of interest include, but are not limited to, gender/sex, LGBTQQ, Japanese regions, Gaijin identity, multiracial/national Japanese, Zainichi-identities, media, sport fandom, tourism, foreign labor, and anti-/pro-Japan rhetoric. Research sites (data sources) can be both Japan-domestic and international. We are working toward making a persuasive proposal for this anthology. In so doing, we seek exciting chapter contributors, innovative research projects, and theoretically rigorous chapters. For more details, please don’t hesitate to contact us at the aforementioned email addresses. Please send us your 200-word abstract that identifies your research goal(s), data/artifacts, and methodological approach(es) by March 15th, 2015. Your abstract needs to be saved in MS word format and sent to both Satoshi Toyosaki and Shinsuke Eguchi. The anticipated timeline for a complete manuscript is July 31, 2015.

Art, Communication and Contact Zones: Open Online Course (U Pittsburgh)

Art, Communication, and Contact Zones is a free, open online course offered via the University of Pittsburgh now accepting enrollments via Blackboard’s Open Education platform.

Course description:
In a society that steers us to reinforce our existing preferences, it can be illuminating to study public art designed to bring diverse audiences together in “contact zones,” where different worlds and discordant views mix. Join us to explore close readings of monuments, installations, and other artworks that arise from, create, and animate such ‘contact zones.’ This open online course runs parallel with a brick-and-mortar seminar by the same name at the University of Pittsburgh, giving you a chance to connect with Pitt faculty members and students. Workload: view one brief video lesson every other week for five weeks and participate through voluntary written discussions.

For further information, contact Gordon Mitchell.

Ariane de Rothschild Fellowships in Cross-cultural Dialogue 2015

The Ariane de Rothschild Fellowship develops an outstanding network of entrepreneurs and social activists with a genuine ability for innovative thinking and cross-cultural dialogue. By championing a business mindset, civic engagement and impactful leadership, it promotes a unique model for conflict resolution, particularly among Jewish and Muslim communities in North America and in Europe. In a multi-layered approach, the program blends the following capacity building drivers:
*Business Training & Innovative Leadership
*Social Sciences
*Experiential Dialogue

Further information about the program available from the AdR website.

Applications available online. Deadline March 15th 2015, 12:00AM (EST New York)
UPDATE: As a result of numerous requests for deadline extension, the deadline for applications to the AdR Fellowship has been extended to Saturday March 21st, 12:00 AM New York time.

Please view the upcoming Camp Innolead trailer for the 2014 cohort:

The program blends an intense business school curriculum with thought provoking academic readings and dialogue workshops. It targets visionary leaders with strong skills in driving social change, critical thinking and empathy. The AdR Fellow is eager to learn, thinks out of the box and believes in the strength of pluralism. Through an intense summer program followed by a winter bootcamp, the AdR Fellowship helps change makers to strengthen their impact, develop their organization and navigate across cultural differences by a combination of theoretical teaching, tailor-made coaching and peer-to-peer learning.

As the Fellowship continues to expand, we focus on individuals and organizations mainly from Muslim and Jewish communities, although the program is open to everyone working for social change in the following countries: Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, UK and USA. As we move forward, the Fellowship will continue to enlarge its geographical reach.

EIUC job ad: E.MA. Programme Director (Italy)

The European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC) is seeking a qualified individual for the position of E.MA Programme Director for the academic year 2015/2016. The position, which is being posted at the level of university professor or senior researcher, involves a combination of teaching, organisation, and various academic and practical responsibilities connected with the E.MA programme. Working under the instructions of the E.MA and EIUC governing bodies and in cooperation with the EIUC Secretary General, the candidate selected will assume primary responsibility for the academic coordination of the E.MA programme and the E.MA secretariat a.y. 2015/16. He or she will furthermore be involved in the development of new academic and research-based activities in the context of the EIUC.

Functions and tasks
The E.MA Programme Director will work as member of the permanent EIUC staff, based in Venice – the Lido. Tasks will include the following:

To coordinate the advanced planning of the E.MA programme;
To oversee in the daily management of the E.MA programme – including the first semester field trip, which in recent years has been going to Kosovo – with a view to maintaining the excellent standards and academic coherence of the first semester courses;
To establish advance contact with academic responsibles, lecturers and experts, and assist the academic responsibles and other lecturers in carrying out the scientific and educational programme;
To supervise and coordinate Teaching Assistants in the performance of their tasks;
To supervise  the work of the E.MA secretariat
To supervise the internship programme and the fellowship programme
To organise and teach seminars introducing one of the core disciplines (law, political science, international relations) of the E.MA programme;
To set up and lead working groups and workshops incorporated in the academic programme;
To oversee the assessment of student assignments;
To exercise a proactive role in identifying and rectifying problems of an academic nature;
To take a proactive role in the development of additional academic activities in the context of the EIUC; this may include initiating and facilitating research collaboration, academic publication, and the organisation of training courses, seminars and conferences.

Qualifications
Doctorate in a relevant discipline (e.g. law, political science, international relations), teaching experience, good publication record, team-working ability, administrative experience. Excellent knowledge of English.

The selected candidate will be expected to take up the position no later than beginning of September 2015. Salary negotiable, depending on qualifications. Deadline for sending applications is March 15th, 2015.

Please send a cover letter and a curriculum vitae in English to Florence Benoit-Rohmer, EIUC Secretary General, Monastery of San Nicolò, Riviera San Nicolò 26, Venezia-Lido 30126, Italy, by email  and in cc to Claudia Zanchi.