Wellesley College:
Women's Studies Department
The Women’s Studies Department at Wellesley College invites applications
for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Gender and Global
Health. We seek applicants with a PhD or expected degree by June 2009,
especially in the social sciences whose research agenda focuses on the
intersectionality of gender, race, class and its effect on health, health
inequalities, and politics in a global perspective. The successful applicant
will be expected to teach courses at all levels of the curriculum that
have a U.S. and international focus, as well as “Introduction
to Women’s Studies.” Evidence of successful teaching, commitment
to the liberal arts at a women’s undergraduate college, and potential
for significant scholarly publications is essential. Teaching load is
2 courses per semester. Candidates should submit C.V., personal statement
describing research and teaching interests, a syllabus or course proposals,
one publication, and three letters of reference through our online application
system at https://career.wellesley.edu.
The position begins in September 2009 and the application deadline
is November 15, 2008. Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity
of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe
they can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply.
National Council
for Research on Women: Temporary, Part-time Researcher
For over 25 years, the National Council for Research on Women (the Council)
has helped shape policies and programs to improve the lives of women
and girls. The Council is a network of 117 member research, advocacy
and policy centers with more than 2,000 top-level experts who provide
the information and analysis needed to foster more a more equitable
and inclusive society. Our network's evidence-based research provides
the data needed to develop policy and legislation that can make lasting
improvements in women's and girls lives. We place women's needs and
perspectives on the radar screen of the public, media and policymakers
and offer solutions that contribute to transformative change. The BIG
FIVE Campaign will bring together the Council's 117 Member Centers,
and strategic partners, to interject a gender lens and voice in the
presidential campaign and the next Aministration. Specifically, the
campaign aims to influence national debates and shape public policies
that directly impact the lives of women and girls by highlighting the
critical issues that face them. These issues encompass economic security,
health, immigration, violence, and education. The temporary, part-time
researcher will be responsible for gathering critical data and research
at the national level and in battleground states on the BIG FIVE issues,
especially data produced by our network of Member Centers and partners.
The researcher should have the ability to identify multiple and reliable
sources and develop fact sheets that will lay the groundwork for position
papers that will be developed by the lead researcher, under whose supervision
the temporary researcher will work. The content gathered will be a centerpiece
of the campaign and will be used by advocates, thought leaders, and
stakeholders to amplify the voices of women and girls in the upcoming
election cycle. This is a Temporary, Part-Time position that could expand
into additional opportunities, depending on the candidate's abilities,
and the Council's needs.
Responsibilities:
• Undertake in-depth research for the BIG FIVE campaign focusing
on economic security, immigration, health, violence and education.
• Synthesize data and develop fact sheets for each of the BIG
FIVE issue areas.
• Work under the direction of the lead researcher.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelors degree, with preference given to Ph.D. candidates
or those with a Masters in a relevant field (e.g. public policy, government,
economics, health, immigration, women's studies, education)
• 2-4 years research experience
• Excellent research skills, preferably in a non-profit environment
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational, written, and
oral communication skills
• Strong electronic and word processing skills including, website
maintenance (CMS, Dreamweaver), Constant Contact, email campaigns, blogs
and on-line social networking. Working knowledge of Donor Perfect, HTML,
PowerPoint, and Excel ia plus
• Ability and willingness to work in a diverse environment
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and ability to
network comfortably and effectively in both public and private sectors
• Flexibility, patience, a willingness to take on multiple tasks,
efficiency, a friendly disposition, sense of humor, and problem-solving
skills
• Interest and commitment to women's rights and feminist issues
Applications will be reviewed as received. Applications, which will
not be reviewed without a cover letter describing your interest and
qualifications, your resume (in Word or PDF format), two writing samples,
and salary history, should be sent to: jobs@ncrw.org.
In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please
write your name (Last, First, job title) as the only contents in the
subject line of your e-mail. The National Council for Research on Women
is committed to women's full and equal participation in a more just
and inclusive world. The Council works to advance women's leadership
across professional sectors and encourages the development of young
women leaders, both in the US and globally. The Council reaches out
assertively to diverse constituencies to promote human rights and international
cooperation and understanding among women across differences of generation,
race, ethnicity, nation, sexual orientation and perspective. The Council
embraces the principle of women's rights as human rights and works with
diverse organizations to promote awareness both nationally and globally.
The Council works affirmatively to maintain a diverse staff and Board.
(7/08)
National Council
for Research on Women : Director of Research and Programs
For 25 years, the National Council for Research on Women has helped
shape the future for women and girls. The Council is a network of 116
member research, advocacy and policy centers and more than 2,000 top-level
researchers. While women have made progress on many fronts, much work
remains to be done. Our network's evidence-based research provides hard
data to inform new policies that can make long-lasting differences in
women's and girls' lives. We put women's needs, perspectives, and solutions
on the radar screen and make them part of the public debate. We believe
that women and girls should have full and equal participation in society.
Without women's full participation, children, families, and communities
suffer, and half the world's talents are squandered. We know that behind
every great force for change is the information and research that drives
it forward. Only when we understand an unmet need or an injustice, can
we address it and resolve it. Policy makers need accurate data and analysis
in order to chart a more equitable future. The key to the Council's
success is highly-focused, accessible, timely research. Through Research
Action groups organized around urgent issue areas, rapid-response communications
campaigns, and a website that features the research, expertise, and
information produced by our network, we deliver the facts, promote informed
activism, and facilitate positive change. Position Description: The
Director of Research and Programs will report to the President and will
take primary responsibility for overseeing and implementing the organization's
programmatic and research agendas and its policy-oriented programs,
including working groups, convenings, research reports and relevant
advisory committees. A primary responsibility will include bringing
the work of the Council and its network of Member Centers to inform
public debate and policies, and manage and oversee the Council's rapid
response function. The Director of Research and Programs will also oversee
the work with the Council's 116 Member Centers. This will include developing
stronger relationships among the centers, organizing conferences and
convenings, assisting centers with identifying funding sources for their
research, and providing technical assistance where needed. The Director
will also work with and manage relations with relevant Board Committees.
The Director of Research and Programs will also help provide vision
and strategic direction to the Council's programs, and help to ensure
the organization's fiscal health through program-related fundraising,
proposal writing, internal and external communications, and the use
of technology to meet the needs of its various members, and other partners.
The Director will also ensure that diversity and inclusion are core
values and a strong component of all our strategic goals. The position
also entails managing, training, and supervising staff and interns.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the work
of a prestigious organization that is making substantial and significant
contributions to the women's research movement. The new Director will
be expected to strengthen the programmatic focus and direction of this
growing organization and improve the ability of the Council to implement
quality programs. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated,
informed, committed to success, deadline-driven and a team player capable
of and committed to contributing to the senior management team's strategic
thinking about the Council's future direction. She/he will also have
excellent writing and research skills and the ability to translate research
across various arenas. A social science or public policy background
is preferred. Key Responsibilities
• Work with the President to develop the Council's research and
policy agendas and take responsibility for their implementation and
management.
• Oversee and support research action groups, in areas such as
economic security, human security, science & technology, and diversity
and inclusion and encourage activities that expand public understanding,
debate and policies;
• Work to ensure that the Council's programming is substantively
strong, cutting-edge, and relevant to the public discourse; is well
disseminated through the Council's networks, website, convenings, etc.;
and that it reaches targeted audiences, including the media, policy
makers, Council members, nonprofit organizations, corporations, donors,
Congress and the general public;
• Work with President and other management staff, to develop and
implement strong and innovative programs for the Council's constituent
groups, including the 116 member research and policy member centers,
the Corporate Circle, and the President's Circle;
• Be prepared to take overall responsibility for relevant Council
convenings and meetings;
• Meet regularly with the President and serve as an active part
of the Council's senior management team;
• Work closely with the senior management team to ensure the effective
flow of communication within the Council's broad network, careful monitoring
of the annual budget, and programs shaped to meet the needs of the organization;
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Communications to develop
information campaigns and products and to improve the Council's web
presence;
• Serve as an articulate communicator and spokesperson for the
Council's mission; initiate and strengthen relationships with leaders
and organizations that share the Council's mission and purpose.
We seek a sophisticated professional with five years of experience in
program development and management, preferably in organizations that
share the Council's commitment to women's empowerment and to using research
to promote social change. The ideal candidate will be expected to have
general familiarity with the broader areas of women's research and policy
related issues. S/he will also have the managerial and strategic planning
acumen to accomplish policy program goals and objectives.
In addition, the candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to identify priorities,
work independently, and prioritize multiple activities and tasks;
• Extensive knowledge of public policies at the state and federal
level
• Intellectual flexibility to engage a dynamic array of issues;
• Successful experience translating vision and ideas into working
programs, creating networks and collaborations, and building partnerships
with people of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, personalities,
and talents;
• Proven track record in creating and implementing programs dealing
with issues related to the Council's mission and a demonstrated commitment
to social change;
• Track record and experience with international issues and issues
related to race, class, ethnicity, and other markers of difference is
highly desirable;
• Successful experience managing or coordinating a research agenda/program;
overseeing and coordinating the activities of advisors, consultants,
and other participants;
• Expertise in developing publications, positions papers, and
reports; organizing meetings, conferences, and other events; overseeing
logistics and programs;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability
to represent the Council to a broad public;
• Credibility and experience to connect the Council to resources
and opportunities outside the organization;
• An MA or Ph.D. in a related field (public policy, law, human
rights, political and/or social sciences). Some experience in the nonprofit
sector is desired. Personal Characteristics
• Sound judgment, excellent interpersonal and communications skills,
a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to think strategically;
• A strong commitment to the Council's values, mission, goals,
and program;
• An appreciation of the value of a multi-cultural work environment
and of the role that research, and particularly feminist research, can
play in influencing public agendas and policy;
• Intelligence and inspiration to anticipate, conceive, express
and create opportunities;
• Independence and self-confidence to act decisively and, at the
same time, an ability to receive and integrate others' ideas and suggestions;
• Flexibility and ability to work collaboratively and productively
in a dynamic, change-driven office environment;
• Comfort with managing multiple tasks simultaneously and hands-on
work;
• Equal parts humor, compassion, and sensibility necessary to
address the practicalities and desires of an entrepreneurial non-profit.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Applications, which will
not be reviewed without a cover letter describing your interest and
qualifications, your resume (in Word or PDF format), a writing sample,
and salary history, should be sent to: jobs@ncrw.org. In order to expedite
the internal sorting and reviewing process, please write your name (Last,
First, job title) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
The National Council for Research on Women is committed to women's full
and equal participation in a just and inclusive world. The Council works
to advance women's leadership across professional sectors and encourages
the development of young women leaders, both in the US and globally.
The Council reaches out assertively to diverse constituencies to promote
cooperation and understanding among women across differences of generation,
race, ethnicity, nation, sexual orientation and perspective. The Council
embraces the principle of women's rights as human rights and works with
diverse organizations to project that understanding on the national
and global landscape. The Council works affirmatively to maintain a
diverse staff and Board.(7/08)
Rutgers University:
Executive Director, Center for Women’s Global Leadership
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Executive
Director for the Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL or
Global Center). A catalyst for change, CWGL helps forge networks of
feminist advocates around the globe to advance women’s leadership,
women’s human rights and social justice worldwide. This tenured,
calendar-year appointment will be at the rank of Professor or Associate
Professor, depending on individual qualifications. Candidates must have
an advanced degree, a distinguished record of research and/or significant
professional success, and a minimum of five years of experience in transnational
feminist advocacy. The ideal candidate should possess substantive gender
expertise in areas such as human rights and international law, globalization,
international political economy, sustainable development, international
relations, the United Nations and/or international organizations. Fluency
in more than one language is preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate
with experience. The Executive Director is responsible for overall operations,
grant writing, fundraising, spearheading advocacy and strategic program
initiatives for CWGL. As a member of the Institute for Women’s
Leadership Consortium at Rutgers, the Executive Director will also provide
leadership for research projects, publish articles and reports; monitor
and assess international trends to advance gender equity; and teach
one course each year. Rutgers is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action
Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Applications
from members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged. Review
of applications will begin on October 1, 2008 and continue
until the position has been filled. Please send a statement of interest,
curriculum vitae, names of three references, and a writing sample to:
Professors Temma Kaplan and Ethel Brooks, Co-Chairs
CWGL Executive Director Search Committee
Department of Women’s and Gender Studies
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
162 Ryders Lane
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
Email: lvv@rci.rutgers.edu.
See also www.cwgl.rutgers.edu
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