Visiting Professorhip in Human Rights (USA)



The University of Connecticut invites nominations and applications for the
Marsha Lilien Gladstein Visiting Professor in Human Rights.  This is a one
semester (academic year 2001-2002) appointment.

The University of Connecticut is a research extensive land- grant
university located in rural Connecticut, 25 miles east of Hartford, 80
miles southwest of Boston and 150 miles northeast of New York City.

At the University of Connecticut, human rights is emerging as a major
interdisciplinary field.  In addition to the Gladstein endowment, which
provides for a one semester visiting scholar each year, the University has
laid important groundwork for building a comprehensive program.  The
Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, dedicated in 1995 by President Bill
Clinton, is committed to the collection and preservation of archival
materials and oral histories related to human rights issues.  There are
strong collections focused on the Nuremberg Trials and the Alternative
Press in the United States.  Moreover, the University has recently
formalized an important partnership with the African National Congress
that emphasizes the preservation of its records, oral history and the
sponsorship of a broadly based academic program in comparative human
rights. Besides teaching a seminar and pursuing research or writing, the
professor would be expected to assist in developing a university- wide
interdisciplinary Human Rights program based in the humanities and social
sciences. We would expect the Visiting Professor to consult with faculty
about developing human rights courses in a variety of fields, deliver one
major public lecture and be available to interact with students and
faculty on an informal basis.

Applications received by February 1, 2001, will be given first
consideration, but all applications will be considered until the position
is filled. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, including
minorities, women and people with disabilities.

Applicants for the position should include a cover letter expressing their
interest in the position, a CV including names and contact information for
three references to:

Professor Altina Waller
Chair, Gladstein Committee
University of Connecticut
241 Glenbrook Road, UNIT 2103
Storrs, CT 06269-2103


Kenneth J. Neubeck
Associate Professor
Department of Sociology
344 Mansfield Road, Unit 2068
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269-2068

Phone:  860-486-4425
   Fax:  860-486-6356
Email:  Kenneth.Neubeck@uconn.edu




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