UCLA's American Indian Studies Center is pleased to announce that it
will be hiring two professional researchers to add to its staff. As the
enclosed notices indicate, these positions are designed for individuals
with a Ph.D. or comparable graduate degree, who will conduct their own
research through the Center, and work to attract grants and other forms
of support in order to further the Center's mission of scholarship in
the area of Native American Studies and service to Indian communities.
I hope you will give serious consideration to these positions, and
encourage applications from candidates you believe to be suitable.
Applications are due March 1, 1997. As the announcements indicate,
there is room to hire both a more senior and a more junior scholar.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me (310) 825-7315.
Sincerely,
Carole Goldberg-Ambrose
Professor of Law and Acting Director,
UCLA American Indian Studies Center
P.S. If you received this letter in hard copy form, that means we do
not have your e-mail address. We ask that you take the time to send
us an e-mail message at kipp@ucla.edu. Thank you so much.
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1)
Job Opening
Associate Researcher
UCLA American Indian Studies Center
The UCLA American Indian Studies Center seeks an individual to attract
grants and carry out research projects for the Center. The American
Indian Studies Center is an organized research unit of the University
of California that conducts research on Native American issues in
cooperation with faculty, students, and staff throughout the campus;
supports an MA program in American Indian Studies; publishes a research
journal and monographs; and provides assistance to students and the
community.
The Associate Researcher will be expected to (1) carry out an
individual research program in the field of American Indian Studies,
which includes bringing in grants and publishing in academic as well as
community fora; (2) work with faculty, students, and staff in the
development and execution of research projects and publications; (3)
secure grants to improve the MA program, undergraduate education in
American Indian Studies, and the Center's publication program; and (4)
work cooperatively with local and national American Indian
communities.
The position is in UCLA's Professional Researcher Series and consists
of 2-year, potentially renewable, contracts. Teaching duties are not
required , but opportunities for teaching may be available. The
Associate Researcher would be expected to conduct an active program of
grant-writing, research, and publication in the area of American Indian
Studies. A Ph. D. or equivalent graduate degree and a record of
grant-writing and publication are preferred.
UCLA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from
minority group members, women, and others whose varying backgrounds may
contribute to the richness of its intellectual environment. Salary
starts at $41,600 and is negotiable depending on experience.
Applicants should send a vita; names, addresses, and phone numbers of
three references; and copies of selected publications and grant
applications to Director, UCLA American Indian Studies Center, 3220
Campbell Hall, Box 951548, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1548. Applications
are due March 1, 1997, and appointment will commence no later than July
1, 1997.
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2)
Job Opening
Senior Professional Researcher
UCLA American Indian Studies Center
The UCLA American Indian Studies Center seeks an individual to attract
grants and carry out research projects for the Center. The American
Indian Studies Center is an organized research unit of the University
of California that conducts research on Native American issues in
cooperation with faculty, students, and staff throughout the campus;
supports an MA program in American Indian Studies; publishes a research
journal and monographs; and provides assistance to students and the
community.
The Senior Researcher will be expected to (1) carry out an individual
research program in the field of American Indian Studies, which
includes bringing in grants and publishing in academic as well as
community fora; (2) work with faculty, students, and staff in the
development and execution of research projects and publications; (3)
secure grants to improve the MA program, undergraduate education in
American Indian Studies, and the Center's publication program; (4) work
cooperatively with local and national American Indian communities; and
(5) assist the director in performing administrative duties.
The position is in UCLA's Professional Researcher Series and consists
of 2-year, potentially renewable, contracts. Teaching duties are not
required , but opportunities for teaching may be available. The
Researcher would be expected to conduct an active program of
grant-writing, research, and publication in the area of American Indian
Studies. A Ph. D. or equivalent graduate degree and a record of
grant-writing and publication are preferred.
UCLA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from
minority group members, women, and others whose varying backgrounds may
contribute to the richness of its intellectual environment. Salary
starts at $41,600 and is negotiable depending on experience.
Applicants should send a vita; names, addresses, and phone numbers of
three references; and copies of selected publications and grant
applications to Director, UCLA American Indian Studies Center, 3220
Campbell Hall, Box 951548, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1548. Applications
are due March 1, 1997, and appointment will commence no later than July
1, 1997.