Fw: H-ASIA: Position New York State Indep. College Consortium for Study in India, Assistant Director (Fall 2011)

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Subject: H-ASIA: Position New York State Indep. College Consortium for Study
in India, Assistant Director (Fall 2011)

> H-ASIA
> February 3, 2011
>
>
> Position: Assistant Director (Fall, 2011), New York State Independent
> Consortium for Study in India
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> From: H-Net Job Guide:
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> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42156
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>
> New York State Independent College Consortium for Study in India
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> Assistant Director for Fall 2011
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: India
> Position: Other Professional
>
>
> The New York State Independent College Consortium for Study in India
> (NYSICCSI) seeks an Assistant Director for its undergraduate program in
> India for the five-month period August 1 through December 31, 2011. The
> successful candidate will have a Masters degree or doctoral candidacy in a
> relevant field, although strong candidates with a Bachelors degree will be
> considered; strong Hindi language skills; experience managing student
> groups; demonstrated skills in group facilitation, team building, conflict
> resolution, risk management; and willingness to work flexible hours,
> including weekends. Compensation includes all associated room, board,
> travel, and other maintenance expenses during the course of program,
> international travel to and from India, health insurance, visa fees, and a
> stipend of $5,000-$7,000, commensurate with qualifications. Candidates
> with significant travel experience in North India and knowledge of one or
> more of the programs principal field sites are particularly encouraged to
> apply.
>
> Founded in 1989, NYSICCSI provides a study abroad program each fall for a
> total of 20 students from Colgate University, Hamilton College, Hobart and
> William Smith Colleges, and St. Lawrence University. The program is based
> successively in Mussoorie, Jaipur (the longest period of residence),
> Varanasi, and Delhi, with time spent also in Amritsar, Sarnath, and a
> variety of other sites. The program is directed by a faculty member from
> one of the Consortium institutions with the aid of the Assistant Director,
> who participates fully in the administrative, social, and academic
> components of the program. Students are exposed to a wide variety of
> subjects including art, religion, history, politics, environmental
> studies, sociology, anthropology, and literature through formal
> coursework, local lecturers, and a variety of excursions and fieldtrips.
> In addition, students study Hindi intensively and complete an independent
> field work project of their own design.
>
>
> Contact: Applications that include a cover letter explaining one's
> interest and qualifications and a C.V. can be sent electronically to
> mlacoter@hamilton.edu or mailed to Madeleine La Cotera, NYSICCSI Program
> Administrator, Hamilton College/NYSICCSI, 198 College Hill Rd., Clinton,
> NY 13323. Two letters of reference must also be requested and received.
> For additional information, please contact Ms. La Cotera (315) 859-4456.
>
> Website: None
> Primary Category: South Asian History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: Asian History / Studies
>
> Posting Date: 02/03/2011
> Closing Date 05/31/2011
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