[Edling] Remote University teacher

Thu Jun 15 02:17:38 UTC 2023

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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>> Language, Literacy, & Culture Ph.D. Program
>> Interculturality GSO President 2012-2013
>> Alumnus 2020 (Cohort 14)
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>>
>> The world would be a better place if we all strive for existential unity:
>> communities' prosperity, social justice, peace, faith, global solidarity
>> and diversity, human rights, and human dignity for all. -David Balosa
>>
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-- 
David M. Balosa, Ph.D.
Language, Literacy, & Culture Ph.D. Program
Interculturality GSO President 2012-2013
Alumnus 2020 (Cohort 14)
*The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
**1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250*

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