Arabic-L:GEN:ME Center Development Directory Job

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1) Subject: ME Center Development Directory Job

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Date: 31 Aug 2000
From: marym at ccat.sas.upenn.edu (Mary. Martin)
Subject: ME Center Development Directory Job

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF
   	PENNSYLVANIA'S MIDDLE EAST CENTER

     The Associate Director for Development (ADD) for the Middle East Center
     will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Center, a federally funded
     (Title VI) National Resource Center, which is expanding the contemporary
     world affairs components of its teaching, research, and outreach
     efforts.  The ADD will lead a new program design and fundraising effort
     in the successful candidate's specific field of expertise.  (These might
     include economic development, mass media and society, human rights,
     migration, security studies, energy and geopolitics, health and society,
     or state building.)  At the same time, the ADD will assist the director
     in administering the Center's existing initiatives.  In both the new and
     existing programs, the ADD will be working closely with faculty and
     students (undergraduates and graduates) in expanding the
     research-oriented curriculum and developing collaborative relationships
     with other institutions; strengthening linkages with scholars from the
     Middle East; organizing conferences and other public programming; and
     negotiating with foundation officers, public agencies, and private
     donors.

     MA, Ph.D. preferred, in relevant discipline, combined with a strong
     Middle East Studies background. Knowledge of at least one of the
     languages of the region and overseas experience in the Middle East.
     Successful record of fundraising and grant writing.  Some travel likely.
     Qualified candidates will be able to teach in their areas of interest
     and will be eligible for research support and conference travel funded
     by the Center.

     Send letters of interest, curriculum vitae and a list of three referees,
     including your current supervisor, to Chair, Search Committee, Middle
     East Center, 839 Williams Hall, University of Pennsylvania,
     Philadelphia, PA  19104-6305, by September 15, 2000.

     AA/EOE

     For further information, please contact Robert Vitalis at 215 898 6497
     or The Middle East Center
     Phone: (215) 898-6335
     Fax: (215) 573-2003
     E-mail: info at mec.sas.upenn.edu

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