However, note especially the interesting job announcement buried toward the end for a junior and senior climate negotiator in the State Department's Environment Bureau. Very intriguing.
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Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Climate change job vacancies
Climate change job announcements sent out by the IISD (International Institute for Sustainable Development). Please note that this list (and IISD) don't vouch for the job openings, as they just collect and pass on information that is provided to them. So use with some care/caution if you are uncertain about the organization.
However, note especially the interesting job announcement buried toward the end for a junior and senior climate negotiator in the State Department's Environment Bureau. Very intriguing.
However, note especially the interesting job announcement buried toward the end for a junior and senior climate negotiator in the State Department's Environment Bureau. Very intriguing.
Sunday, February 03, 2013
Teaching Fellowship: UCLA Law School, Food Law Program (Deadline: March 18, 2013)
UCLA School of Law, Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy
Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy Teaching FellowshipThe newly-launched Stewart and Lynda Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law is now accepting applications for the inaugural Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy Teaching Fellowship.
The Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law is designed to bring world class policy analysis, research, and educational opportunities in food law and policy to UCLA, the broader community of Southern California, the nation and the world.
DESCRIPTION: This fellowship is a full-time, year-round, one academic-year position (approximately July 2013 through June 2014) with the possibility of renewal for a second year (through June 2015). The position involves law teaching, legal and policy research and writing, preparing to go on the law teaching market, and assisting with organizing projects such as conferences and workshops. No degree will be offered as part of the Fellowship program.
ELIGIBILITY: Fellowship candidates must hold a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be committed to a career of law teaching and scholarship in the field of food law and policy. Applicants should have demonstrated an outstanding aptitude for independent legal research, preferably through research and/or writing as a law student or through exceptional legal experience after law school. Law Teaching Fellowship candidates must have strong academic records that will make them highly competitive for law teaching jobs.
FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS: The Fellowship program is year-round, over one academic year (with the possibility of renewal for a second year), during which time the Fellow will:
- complete at least one substantial scholarly publication and present the publication as a work-in-progress to the UCLA School of Law faculty;
- teach at least one class per academic year of the appointment;
- work closely with UCLA law faculty in order to observe and participate in teaching, as well as to complete a publishable scholarly piece;
- assist the Resnick Program's Executive Director with other projects relating to the Program's work, including organizing conferences and other events, research, publications, public education and outreach efforts;
- permit the Resnick Program to publish any article(s) resulting from the Fellowship-as long as such publication will not interfere with the Fellow's ability to publish such articles in a law journal; and
- acknowledge the Resnick Program's assistance in any published work that is facilitated by the Fellowship.
BENEFITS: The unique features of this Fellowship include opportunities to:
- participate in the development of the newly launched Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law
- develop expertise in food law and public policy;
- work with a faculty mentor;
- develop expertise in food law teaching;
- complete a published piece of research before entering the law teaching market;
- obtain faculty recommendations and support for law teaching jobs;
- participate in the rich mixture of scholarly symposia, invited lectures, and conferences of the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy; and
- participate in UCLA School of Law's rich interdisciplinary scholarly symposia, lectures, and conferences.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply for the 2013-2014 Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy Teaching Fellowship, please submit the following materials by March 18, 2013:
- Cover letter summarizing the applicant's qualification for the Fellowship
- Detailed research proposal, no more than 10 pages in length
- Description of teaching interests (course abstract and plan for class or seminar preferred)
- A list of published works, if any
- Resume or CV
- Official law school transcript
- The names of and contact information for three individuals who would be willing to provide written letters of reference (at least two must be academic references that focus on the applicant's scholarly potential)
The salary is $59,000 per year, plus a competitive benefits package, and limited research and travel support. Applications should be sent to:
Edna Sasis
Office of the Dean
UCLA School of Law
Box 951476
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1476
Email applications may be sent to sasis@law.ucla.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer. The law school is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a special interest in enriching its intellectual environment through further diversifying the range of perspectives represented within the faculty. UCLA seeks candidates committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.
Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy Teaching FellowshipThe newly-launched Stewart and Lynda Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law is now accepting applications for the inaugural Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy Teaching Fellowship.
The Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law is designed to bring world class policy analysis, research, and educational opportunities in food law and policy to UCLA, the broader community of Southern California, the nation and the world.
DESCRIPTION: This fellowship is a full-time, year-round, one academic-year position (approximately July 2013 through June 2014) with the possibility of renewal for a second year (through June 2015). The position involves law teaching, legal and policy research and writing, preparing to go on the law teaching market, and assisting with organizing projects such as conferences and workshops. No degree will be offered as part of the Fellowship program.
ELIGIBILITY: Fellowship candidates must hold a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be committed to a career of law teaching and scholarship in the field of food law and policy. Applicants should have demonstrated an outstanding aptitude for independent legal research, preferably through research and/or writing as a law student or through exceptional legal experience after law school. Law Teaching Fellowship candidates must have strong academic records that will make them highly competitive for law teaching jobs.
FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS: The Fellowship program is year-round, over one academic year (with the possibility of renewal for a second year), during which time the Fellow will:
- complete at least one substantial scholarly publication and present the publication as a work-in-progress to the UCLA School of Law faculty;
- teach at least one class per academic year of the appointment;
- work closely with UCLA law faculty in order to observe and participate in teaching, as well as to complete a publishable scholarly piece;
- assist the Resnick Program's Executive Director with other projects relating to the Program's work, including organizing conferences and other events, research, publications, public education and outreach efforts;
- permit the Resnick Program to publish any article(s) resulting from the Fellowship-as long as such publication will not interfere with the Fellow's ability to publish such articles in a law journal; and
- acknowledge the Resnick Program's assistance in any published work that is facilitated by the Fellowship.
BENEFITS: The unique features of this Fellowship include opportunities to:
- participate in the development of the newly launched Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law
- develop expertise in food law and public policy;
- work with a faculty mentor;
- develop expertise in food law teaching;
- complete a published piece of research before entering the law teaching market;
- obtain faculty recommendations and support for law teaching jobs;
- participate in the rich mixture of scholarly symposia, invited lectures, and conferences of the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy; and
- participate in UCLA School of Law's rich interdisciplinary scholarly symposia, lectures, and conferences.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply for the 2013-2014 Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy Teaching Fellowship, please submit the following materials by March 18, 2013:
- Cover letter summarizing the applicant's qualification for the Fellowship
- Detailed research proposal, no more than 10 pages in length
- Description of teaching interests (course abstract and plan for class or seminar preferred)
- A list of published works, if any
- Resume or CV
- Official law school transcript
- The names of and contact information for three individuals who would be willing to provide written letters of reference (at least two must be academic references that focus on the applicant's scholarly potential)
The salary is $59,000 per year, plus a competitive benefits package, and limited research and travel support. Applications should be sent to:
Edna Sasis
Office of the Dean
UCLA School of Law
Box 951476
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1476
Email applications may be sent to sasis@law.ucla.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer. The law school is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a special interest in enriching its intellectual environment through further diversifying the range of perspectives represented within the faculty. UCLA seeks candidates committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.
Position: Exec. Director, Food Law Program, UCLA Law School
UCLA School of Law
Executive Director, Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and PolicyThe UCLA School of Law is seeking a highly energetic, experienced individual to be the Executive Director of a newly-established Program for the study and practice of food law and policy located at the UCLA School of Law. The Program is designed to bring world class policy analysis, research, and educational opportunities in food law and policy to UCLA Law School, the campus, the broader community of Southern California, the nation and the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Executive Director will plan and oversee all aspects of the Program, which are designed to support and expand research, policy analysis, and teaching (including clinical teaching) about food law and policy at UCLA School of Law. The Executive Director will help to develop the food law and policy curriculum, including the development and launch of the Food Law Specialization for law students, as well as design and teach a food law and policy course. The Executive Director will also supervise fellows, policy consultants, research assistants, student interns, and volunteers; engage in fundraising; and organize symposia and other academic programs related to the advancement of food law and policy. The Executive Director will work closely with the members of the food law faculty, and the advisory board of the Program to advance the Program's goals.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum requirements include an excellent academic record; a J.D., M.B.A. or equivalent advanced degree from a U.S. school; at least five years of successful food law and policy practice or experience; demonstrated management, administrative and organizational skills, with successful prior experience in fundraising or coordinating scholarly or professional conferences preferred; prior successful teaching experience and a record of publications concerning food law and policy topics preferred; a strong record of established relationships with other food law and policy professionals and with professional organizations preferred.
The salary and level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a non-tenure track, academic position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Confidential review of applications, nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Please send a resume, cover letter, and the names and addresses for at least two professional references to the attention of:
Edna Sasis, Office of the Dean
UCLA School of Law
405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1476
Email applications may be sent to sasis@law.ucla.edu
The law school is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a special interest in enriching its intellectual environment through further diversifying the range of perspectives represented within the faculty. UCLA seeks candidates committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.
Executive Director, Stewart and Lynda Resnick Program for Food Law and PolicyThe UCLA School of Law is seeking a highly energetic, experienced individual to be the Executive Director of a newly-established Program for the study and practice of food law and policy located at the UCLA School of Law. The Program is designed to bring world class policy analysis, research, and educational opportunities in food law and policy to UCLA Law School, the campus, the broader community of Southern California, the nation and the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Executive Director will plan and oversee all aspects of the Program, which are designed to support and expand research, policy analysis, and teaching (including clinical teaching) about food law and policy at UCLA School of Law. The Executive Director will help to develop the food law and policy curriculum, including the development and launch of the Food Law Specialization for law students, as well as design and teach a food law and policy course. The Executive Director will also supervise fellows, policy consultants, research assistants, student interns, and volunteers; engage in fundraising; and organize symposia and other academic programs related to the advancement of food law and policy. The Executive Director will work closely with the members of the food law faculty, and the advisory board of the Program to advance the Program's goals.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum requirements include an excellent academic record; a J.D., M.B.A. or equivalent advanced degree from a U.S. school; at least five years of successful food law and policy practice or experience; demonstrated management, administrative and organizational skills, with successful prior experience in fundraising or coordinating scholarly or professional conferences preferred; prior successful teaching experience and a record of publications concerning food law and policy topics preferred; a strong record of established relationships with other food law and policy professionals and with professional organizations preferred.
The salary and level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a non-tenure track, academic position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Confidential review of applications, nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Please send a resume, cover letter, and the names and addresses for at least two professional references to the attention of:
Edna Sasis, Office of the Dean
UCLA School of Law
405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1476
Email applications may be sent to sasis@law.ucla.edu
The law school is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a special interest in enriching its intellectual environment through further diversifying the range of perspectives represented within the faculty. UCLA seeks candidates committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Position: Assistant Professor in Legal Studies, Temple University, Fox School of Business and Management
Temple University, Fox School of Business and Management, Department of Legal Studies
Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Legal StudiesTemple University's Department of Legal Studies at the Fox School of Business and Management is seeking to expand its program of law-related courses involving business and public policy. This expansion will include law courses that focus on corporate governance, ethics, sustainability, the political and legislative process and regulatory compliance measures.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The Department is seeking applicants for this full-time, Non-Tenure Track faculty position at the Assistant Professor's level with a JD degree and at least 3 to 5 years of legal experience in the above areas. Also, an attorney who has a Ph.D., especially in a business discipline, is preferred. As a Non-Tenure Track faculty member, the individual will be required to publish in top quality, top tier legal journals so the candidate must have a proven record of research accomplishments.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should send their resumes to:
Professor Samuel D. Hodge, Jr.
Temple University
Department of Legal Studies
464 Alter Hall
1801 Liacouras Walk, (006-00)
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6083
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Temple University of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth System of Higher Education serves over 37,000 students, and is one of the three major state-related, research universities in Pennsylvania. Established in 1918, and with almost 6,500 students and over 165 full-time faculty, the Fox School of Business is one of the largest most comprehensive business schools in the region and the nation, offering Bachelor, Masters, Executive Masters, and Ph.D. programs in traditional and specialized areas at urban and suburban campuses in the Philadelphia region and worldwide.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The Fox School's programs continue to garner recognition at national and international levels. U.S. News and World Report ranked the International Business undergraduate program in the Top 10 in the U.S., the International Business Graduate program in the Top 20 in the U.S., and the Risk Management and Insurance undergraduate program in the Top 10 in the U.S. Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review ranked the undergraduate Entrepreneurship program in the Top 5 in the country and the graduate Entrepreneurship program Top 10 in America. The Financial Times ranked the Fox Executive MBA program in the Top 20 in the U.S. and in the Top 55 in the world, while The Economist ranked the Fox MBA among the Top 50 programs in the world.
ABOUT THE AREA: Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States, and is a major cultural center with a high concentration of dining and other attractions, as well as easy international access. It is close to New York and Washington D.C. Housing and living costs in Philadelphia are among the lowest of major US cities. Philadelphia also has a significant presence of IT, financial services, pharmaceutical, and other industries providing opportunities for interaction with businesses and research.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Temple University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and specifically invites applications from women and minorities. Additional information is available from the University, college and department websites at: http://www.temple.edu
Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Legal StudiesTemple University's Department of Legal Studies at the Fox School of Business and Management is seeking to expand its program of law-related courses involving business and public policy. This expansion will include law courses that focus on corporate governance, ethics, sustainability, the political and legislative process and regulatory compliance measures.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: The Department is seeking applicants for this full-time, Non-Tenure Track faculty position at the Assistant Professor's level with a JD degree and at least 3 to 5 years of legal experience in the above areas. Also, an attorney who has a Ph.D., especially in a business discipline, is preferred. As a Non-Tenure Track faculty member, the individual will be required to publish in top quality, top tier legal journals so the candidate must have a proven record of research accomplishments.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should send their resumes to:
Professor Samuel D. Hodge, Jr.
Temple University
Department of Legal Studies
464 Alter Hall
1801 Liacouras Walk, (006-00)
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6083
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Temple University of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth System of Higher Education serves over 37,000 students, and is one of the three major state-related, research universities in Pennsylvania. Established in 1918, and with almost 6,500 students and over 165 full-time faculty, the Fox School of Business is one of the largest most comprehensive business schools in the region and the nation, offering Bachelor, Masters, Executive Masters, and Ph.D. programs in traditional and specialized areas at urban and suburban campuses in the Philadelphia region and worldwide.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The Fox School's programs continue to garner recognition at national and international levels. U.S. News and World Report ranked the International Business undergraduate program in the Top 10 in the U.S., the International Business Graduate program in the Top 20 in the U.S., and the Risk Management and Insurance undergraduate program in the Top 10 in the U.S. Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review ranked the undergraduate Entrepreneurship program in the Top 5 in the country and the graduate Entrepreneurship program Top 10 in America. The Financial Times ranked the Fox Executive MBA program in the Top 20 in the U.S. and in the Top 55 in the world, while The Economist ranked the Fox MBA among the Top 50 programs in the world.
ABOUT THE AREA: Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States, and is a major cultural center with a high concentration of dining and other attractions, as well as easy international access. It is close to New York and Washington D.C. Housing and living costs in Philadelphia are among the lowest of major US cities. Philadelphia also has a significant presence of IT, financial services, pharmaceutical, and other industries providing opportunities for interaction with businesses and research.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Temple University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and specifically invites applications from women and minorities. Additional information is available from the University, college and department websites at: http://www.temple.edu
Friday, February 01, 2013
O'Brien Fellowship at McGill University
McGill University, Faculty of Law, Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism
2013 O'Brien Fellowships: Call for ApplicationsThe O'Brien Fellowship program was established in 2005 with a very generous gift from David O'Brien for outstanding Masters or Doctoral students studying in the area of human rights and legal pluralism at the Faculty of Law, McGill University. O'Brien Fellowships are valued at $25,000 CAD per annum. Fellows pay fees at the level of Quebec residents and receive one travel grant per year to present their research results at an academic conference.
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record and a strong research proposal in the field of human rights and legal pluralism.
APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION: Applications are due on January 18, 2013. Further information and application instructions are available at http://www.mcgill.ca/law-
2013 O'Brien Fellowships: Call for ApplicationsThe O'Brien Fellowship program was established in 2005 with a very generous gift from David O'Brien for outstanding Masters or Doctoral students studying in the area of human rights and legal pluralism at the Faculty of Law, McGill University. O'Brien Fellowships are valued at $25,000 CAD per annum. Fellows pay fees at the level of Quebec residents and receive one travel grant per year to present their research results at an academic conference.
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record and a strong research proposal in the field of human rights and legal pluralism.
APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION: Applications are due on January 18, 2013. Further information and application instructions are available at http://www.mcgill.ca/law-
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