CKS is seeking an individual for the position of:

 

Visiting Scholar

 

Specializing in the field of Political Science with a particular emphasis on Mainland Southeast Asia

for the period of six months from April to September 2009,

to be based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The Junior Faculty Training Program seeks to enhance the knowledge base and teaching and research skills of junior Cambodian academics and researchers in the humanities and social sciences. The academic portion of the program is composed of: weekly seminars, workshops, and a study tour to a neighbouring country, followed by individual and team research projects.

The Visiting Scholar will be responsible for designing the curriculum for the workshops and seminars, for organizing and teaching the six-month session and for advising participants on their individual research project in the period (see details below). The position will involve working with the Project Director, a small Academic Committee, and participating groups of early-career Cambodian academics.

Assisted by the Project Director and in consultation with members of the Academic Committee, the Visiting Scholar will be responsible for the academic aspects of the project for a period of six months from April to September 2009, including: 

1)       Compiling relevant course material;

2)       Designing and leading the activities of the session, including providing weekly seminars with the possibility of inviting other scholars as appropriate to give lectures;

3)       Evaluating papers, research material, and final individual/team projects; 

4)       Recommending relevant materials from the session to be translated into Khmer for publications.

Throughout the project, and in consultation with the Academic Committee and Project Director, the Visiting Scholar may propose other relevant academic activities that will serve the objectives of the Project. 

Specifications

The person appointed will meet the following criteria:

 

Essential

• An earned doctorate from an internationally accredited university, in a relevant humanities or social science discipline;

• Recognized academic reputation in the field of Southeast Asian studies, particularly on Cambodia or Mainland Southeast Asia, supported by articles in refereed journals and/or authorship of, editorship of, or contributions to, books issued by well-known publishers;

• Fluency in spoken English, and strong English writing skills;

• Excellent skills in the area of learning and teaching;

• Experience in curriculum design and developing teaching projects;

• Ability to teach research methods and general academic skills;

• At least five years experience of university level teaching;

• Ability to work as part of a team;

• Excellent inter-personal skills, including cross-cultural communication skills;

• Honesty, integrity and a willingness to take personal responsibility.

 

Desirable

• Experience of training Cambodian or Southeast Asian academics at an early stage of their careers;

• Familiarity with higher education in the region;

• Experience of working in Cambodia, Southeast Asia, or in another developing country;

• Communicative ability in Khmer and/or another major Southeast Asian language.

 

Salary: $US 1500 per month

Closing date: March 15^th, 2009

 

Please send a CV and a cover letter, supplying the names of two referees, to:
cheanmen@khmerstudies.org

Scholars from ASEAN countries are encouraged to apply.