CKS is seeking candidates for 2 positions (fwd)

[Yuphaphann Hoonchamlong]

Center for Khmer Studies (CKS)

Rockefeller Foundation Project

Building Institutional Capacity in Cambodian Higher Education (2005-2007)

The project seeks to enhance the knowledge base and academic skills of junior Cambodian academics and researchers in the field of humanities and social sciences. This will be achieved through workshops and seminars, followed by individual and team research projects.

CKS is seeking individuals for the following positions:

1) Project Director (3 years, Phnom Penh)
The Project Director will initiate and develop the project with visiting scholars, an Advisory Council of institutional stakeholders, and participating groups of early-career Cambodian academics. The position will also involve the management and administrative oversight of the project.
CKS is looking for candidates with at least a bachelor's degree, strong management and interpersonal skills, excellent command of English, and ideally experience in running educational projects. Ability to communicate in Khmer would be a great advantage.
Closing date: November 22, 2004

2) Visiting Scholar specializing in Contemporary Southeast Asia (6 months, Phnom Penh)
The Visiting Scholar will be responsible for designing the workshop and seminar curriculum and for leading the six-month session from February to July 2005. The position will involve working with the Project Director, a small Academic Committee, and participating groups of early-career Cambodian academics.
Candidates must hold a doctorate in humanities or social sciences and have an established academic reputation in Southeast Asian Studies, as well as strong teaching and interpersonal skills. Excellent command of English and experience of university-level teaching, ideally with Southeast Asian students, are required. Scholars from ASEAN countries are encouraged to apply.
Closing date: December 1st, 2004

Please send a CV and a cover letter, supplying the names of two referees, to: center at khmerstudies.org
More information about these positions, including terms and conditions, may be found on
www.khmerstudies.org/programs/progposi.htm or by phone at (855) 63 964 385