Deadline January 15, 2015 Date Posted October 1, 2014 Type Fellowship Salary Not specified 2015-16 Humanities Fellowship In cooperation with the College of Liberal Arts, Black Mountain Institute at UNLV is seeking a senior scholar engaged in research that embodies the humanistic tradition in one or another manifestation. The person may be currently affiliated with an academic institution, may be an emeritus/emerita faculty member, or an independent scholar. The Fellow will be directly affiliated with the appropriate academic department at UNLV (e.g., history, philosophy, English, or others) and also be a member of the BMI Bennett Fellows group of creative writers and internal humanities research fellows. The Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute is a community of writers and scholars who are engaged in research and writing, public presentations, providing sanctuary for writers in jeopardy, producing a literary journal, and mentoring outstanding Ph.D. students in Creative Writing. The synergy developed between creative and academic writers is palpable at the Institute and the opportunity to do research, work on a scholarly project, and teach (to be negotiated) will be available to the right candidate for the position. Participation in Black Mountain Institute activities is an important aspect of the role of the Fellow in Humanistic Studies. The appointment is for one academic year from late August 2015 until late May 2016. The salary (and benefits, if required) is competitive at the associate and full professor levels and the appointment includes a rent-controlled universityowned home in a quiet community neighborhood, should the successful candidate desire such an arrangement. By no later than January 15, applicants should email a CV, names and contact information for at least three references, and letters of interest to Artistic Director Richard Wiley at [email protected]. - See more at: https://chroniclevitae/jobs/0000850146-01?cid=atjobs&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en#sthash.qkVTvKft.dpuf
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 17:37:34 +0000
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