[Edling] Remote University teacher

Fri Jun 16 07:36:58 UTC 2023

Hi All,

Many countries in Asia are internationalising their universities and
pumping in money into research and teaching, whereas in the West the
pressure is generally on the academics to generate money for the
universities. Therefore, as an academic one gets more space for doing
research and teaching there. The funding for research is even more if one
does internationally collaborative research. Also, the salaries are very
competitive.

Mukul

On Thu, 15 Jun 2023 at 23:54, Jessie Curtis via Edling <
edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Access and voice are important topics and themes as the academic divides
> continue to be shaped by the dominance of a Global North mind-set not to
> mention assumptions about English.  I agree with Myrna's advice for you,
> specifically in your situation. And with the issues that you and David have
> raised.  I wish I could be of more help in this material moment.  I promise
> to think about what avenues might open.
>
> Jess
> Jessie H. Curtis, Ph.D.
>
> Part Time Faculty
>
> Rutgers English Language Institute
>
> School of Arts & Sciences, Rutgers New Brunswick
> Past Chair, TESOL Research Professional Council
> <https://www.tesol.org/advance-the-field/research>
> Read my work here https://rutgers.academia.edu/JCurtis, and on Research
> Gate, and here, Preparing Teachers to Work with Multilingual Learners
> <https://www.multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/Preparing-Teachers-to-Work-with-Multilingual-Learners/?k=9781788926096>
>
>
>
>
>
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> *From:* Edling <edling-bounces at lists.mail.umbc.edu> on behalf of Myrna
> Goldstein via Edling <edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu>
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 15, 2023 12:00 PM
> *To:* Educational Linguistics List <edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu>
> *Cc:* Myrna Goldstein <myrnaenglishfile at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Edling] Remote University teacher
>
> d'accord, David!
>
> Saluts!
>
> Myrna
>
> On Thu, Jun 15, 2023, 17:14 David Balosa via Edling <
> edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu> wrote:
>
> Dear Amel,
> Thank you for your prompt reaction to my answer or comment to your
> question. I also like the comment made by Myrna about the way the academic
> world and everything else works today or in the age of what I call
> econotechnocracy!. Myrna's comment makes me think about what it means "to
> stay local" today in the time where the world is openly divided into power
> struggle in the age of BRICS and G7 or the Global North and the Global
> South?
> I wonder how this divide is affecting us in academia. Should we  stop
> looking at the model Western Universities versus non-western universities
> but develop a new mindset in regard to our contribution to academia.   I
> think we are living in a very difficult age, an age of  " a global power
> restructure crisis" . This crisis affects all sectors of life (including
> academia). We may start looking at other worlds  such as Latin America,
> Asia, and Africa as well.
>
> I Understand the sad consequences of the symbolic violence and the reality
> created by colonialism. Success, excellence, and prestige are associated
> with the Western world. More money, better technology, superior quality of
> life . Probably by exercising hope, patience, courage, the spirit of
> sacrifice, and joy in what we are possibly doing, better day may surprise
> us..
> How can one persevere in research  and academia without resources-- money,
> technology (publishers), etc? Here again, comes the notion of
> *econotechnocracy*!!!
>
> Yes, dear Amel, c'est vraiment compliqué ce monde! il faut regarder  ou
> tenter ses chances à travers "les mondes" - c'est -à -dire  partout où
> c'est peut être possible.
>
> On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 6:28 PM Myrna Goldstein via Edling <
> edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu> wrote:
>
> You're not the only one, Dr. Amel.
> After I received my MATESL in the U.S., I searched for eight years for a
> Ph.D. program that would accept me and my research.  Nobody even answered
> any letters.
>
> Unfortunately, this is the way of the world.
>
> I would stay as local as possible if I were you.  Do your work because you
> are passionate about it.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Myrna
>
> On Wed, 14 Jun 2023 at 16:47 David Balosa via Edling <
> edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu> wrote:
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 7:55 AM mostari hind via Edling <
> edling at lists.mail.umbc.edu> wrote:
>
>
> Dear List members,
>
> I am an Algerian scholar, full professor of linguistics and language
> dynamics ; with considerable record of academic international publications .
> I would like to know why is it mission impossible for an African
> internationally recognized scholar to find a remote position in a
> university or be accepted in a visiting professor program located in the
> western world?
>  I am looking forward to hearing your comments, suggestions and some tips .
>
> Best,
>
> Amel
> Algeria
>
>
> Dear Amel, I would be specific and say an African scholar located in
> Africa! They way you put it sound like there are no African visitors or
> full professors with your credentials in Western Universities.
>
> Second, I think there are many factors to take into account (1) the
> visiting or full professorship has become almost impossible mission within
> the western universities for the Western citizens or scholars themselves.
> Position cut, départements closing, econotechnocracy phenomenon!
> (2) Some African scholars located in African have been denied visa entries
> in some western countries for political or bilateral no existing relations
> with the inviting countries.
> (3) we live in the age of econotechnocracy, it is no longer academic
> credentials that matter nor political competence and better qualities, but
> economic and technological power!  Most professors of your prominence will
> tell you that it has become almost mission impossible to find an assistant
> professor position for new ph.D. not because of any discriminatory
> attitudes or mindset but NO MONEY!
>
> As you may know Professors in Western Universities have also the
> responsibility to go after money / grant writing for their departments,
> most departments are also politicized!
>
> It is just a phenomenon of sociopolitical and intellectual global order
> degradation! Those African, Asian, and western Universities that are doing
> well thanks to the money inherited from donations and their governance
> subsidies, have to run that money with strict management recommendations!
> It is tough everywhere my brother! Only Hope and self-fulfillment mindset
> can help one keeps the joy and courage required to prosper and actively
> contribute in academia today!
>
> David Balosa
>
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