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Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2010 |
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Thursday, 07 January 2010 19:36 |
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The Smithsonian Institution encourages access to its collections, staff specialties, and reference resources by visiting scholars, scientists, and students. The Institution offers in-residence appointments for research and study using its facilities, and the advice and guidance of its staff members in fields that are actively pursued by the museums and research organizations of the Institution. |
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Staff Archaeologist Position Open in the Republic of the Marshall Islands |
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Thursday, 07 January 2010 19:34 |
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The Historic Preservation office seeks a technical expert on archaeology and historic preservation. Duties will include training Historic Preservation office staff in archaeology and cultural resource management, develop and carry out plans for archaeological survey and excavation, preparation of final reports, establishing standardized inventories and registration, monitoring projects, and ensuring compliance with Section 106 of the U.S. National Historic Preservation Act. A qualified candidate will have a Master degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field from a recognized college or university, plus at least three (3) years of professional experience. Completed applications must be received at the Public Service Commission by January 31, 2010 at 5:00p.m. |
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Job Announcement: USGS Native American Program Manger |
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Monday, 21 December 2009 09:36 |
USGS Native American Program Manager announcement is open through 4 Jan 10.
Information on the position can be found at http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/a9IN08i.asp. The announcement number is HQ-2010-0049.
MAJOR DUTIES:
This position is located in the Office of the Associate Director for Human Capital of the U.S. Geological Survey located in Reston, VA.
The incumbent of this position is responsible for bureau-level organization, coordination, and facilitation of USGS activities involving American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal governments. This includes developing bureauwide policies, coordinating bureau activities, government-to-government communication with American Indian and Alaska Native governments, Tribal organizations, the Department of the Interior (DOI) and other Federal agencies, and formulating an annual budget for American Indian activities and preparing other documents.
Exercises leadership in implementing the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, its amendments (particularly the Indian Self-Governance Act of 1994), and other relevant legal guidance, as they pertain to USGS.
Presents USGS programs, activities, and positions to external entities at formal and informal meetings and in self-initiated and responsive correspondence.
Facilitates communication between Tribal government and USGS representatives through site visits, telephone, oral and written communications.
Chairs a coordinating team of Tribal liaisons in all regions, areas, and disciplines for the USGS to involve management officials in Tribal interests.
Serves as the definitive bureau resource regarding the trust relationship between the USGS and Tribal governments. Is sensitive to Indian concerns and perceptions concerning the Federal Government, DOI, and particularly the USGS.
Exercises leadership in developing and managing an annual budget, in cooperation with USGS Tribal Liaison team.
Seeks cooperative opportunities between USGS and Tribal governments to broaden and strengthen the community of cooperators and to enhance the federal trust relationship with American Indians and Alaska Natives. |
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Anne Ray Fellowship for Native Scholars 2010-2011 |
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Tuesday, 06 October 2009 12:07 |
The Anne Ray Fellowship is awarded by the School for Advanced Research (SAR) to an established Native scholar in the arts, humanities, or social sciences who has a commitment to providing mentorship to recent Native graduates or graduate students. In addition to working on their own research and writing projects, the Resident Scholar serves as a mentor to two Native interns working at the Indian Arts Research Center and helps guide their intellectual development while facilitating their engagement with other scholars on the SAR campus. The fellowship includes a $40,000 stipend, a campus residence, an office, and an allowance account. The fellowship period is September 1 through May 31 with an application deadline of November 1. Scholars with experience in the museum field or arts are encouraged to apply.
Applications must include:
*Application form.
* Statement identifying experience and interest in serving as mentor, not to exceed three double pages.
* An abstract, not to exceed 150 words, describing the purpose, goals, and objectives of the applicant's research project on which they will work at SAR.
* A proposal, no more than four double-spaced pages in length. The proposal should describe what is to be accomplished during the fellowship year, the status of the applicant's research on the topic, and the significance of the work.
* A short bibliography, not to exceed one single-spaced page, of references cited in the proposal.
* Curriculum vitae, not to exceed four single-spaced pages.
* Three letters of recommendation not to exceed two single-spaced pages in length each, with one letter from a former or current student. Letters must be received by November 1. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that references send their letters on time.
* A brief statement of tribal affiliation.
Scholars receiving the Anne Ray Resident Scholar Fellowship will commit a portion of their time to providing mentorship to two full-time interns on a weekly basis; participating in weekly colloquia; providing two public presentations on their research; and participating in the monthly Indian Arts Research Center Speaker Series.The application deadline is November 1. For application form and submission specifications go to scholar.app.sarweb.org or contact Scholar Programs at scholar@sarsf.org or (505) 954-7201. |
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