[Wigsat-l] 2009-2010 IDRC-University of Ottawa-Carleton University Visiting Scholar in Feminist Perspectives on Globalization

[Sophia Huyer]

Apologies for cross-postings -
Greetings,

I am forwarding a copy of an advertisement for a Visiting Scholar in  
Feminist Perspectives on Globalization (Francophone or mastering the  
French language), for the academic year 2009-2010, and to be housed at  
the University of Ottawa.

Phase Two of this Visiting Scholar Program is offered by the  
International Development Research Centre, the University of Ottawa  
and Carleton University.

I would be grateful if you could forward to your respective networks.

Thank you in advance.

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) -
University of Ottawa - Carleton University
School Year 2009-2010
Visiting Scholar in Feminist Perspectives on Globalization

The Institute of Women's Studies (University of Ottawa) and the  
Pauline Jewett Institute of Women's and Gender Studies (Carleton  
University), with the support of the International Development  
Research Centre (IDRC), invites applications for the second Visiting  
Scholar, in the second phase of the Feminist Perspectives on  
Globalization programme. This two-year (2008-2010) programme offers  
highly qualified researchers working on issues of globalization from a  
feminist perspective, from developing countries in Africa, the Middle  
East, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and the South Pacific, the  
opportunity to spend a research term in Ottawa based at one of the two  
universities.  The Visiting Scholar in Feminist Perspectives on  
Globalization will contribute to gender and development research at  
both universities and provide a unique opportunity for collaboration  
between feminist scholars in Canada and the developing world and  
between North and South.  The Institute of Women's St!

udies and the Pauline Jewett Institute of Women's and Gender Studies  
will alternate in welcoming one visiting scholar per year. However,  
both Institutes look forward to the opportunity of engaging with the  
Visiting Scholar.

Applications are invited for the 2009-2010 Visiting Scholar in  
Feminist Perspectives on Globalization to be based at the Institute of  
Women's Studies at the University of Ottawa. The position is open to  
scholars from developing countries (both tenured and untenured  
faculty, as well as post-doctoral or independent scholars), currently  
residing in a developing country, and who are pursuing critical  
feminist research. The Scholar cannot have the Canadian citizenship,  
be a landed immigrant in Canada, nor hold a Canada Permanent resident  
card.

Applicants must be fluent in French, have a completed PhD, a record of  
scholarly publications, and a current and established research project  
in relation to one or more of the research fields listed below.  
Individuals currently pursuing a university doctoral degree are not  
eligible.

The focus of the Feminist Perspectives on Globalization programme is  
on the broad area of  "rights." The theme of Feminist Perspectives on  
Globalization targets rights and citizenship of women and girls in a  
globalized context.  This focus on citizenship is conceptualized  
broadly as an interdisciplinary inquiry whereby investigators explore  
the multiple layers of citizenship through matrices of social power in  
various cultural, national and transnational contexts.  Some areas of  
interest include the gendered dimensions of citizenship and rights in  
the following thematic areas:  peace, conflict and reconstruction;  
migration; health; education; environment; and economic security.  The  
continuation of the Visiting Scholar programme with a focus on  
citizenship and globalization is a timely and important initiative.

During their stay in Canada, the Visiting Scholar will pursue and  
present their ongoing research in conferences and seminars as  
requested, participate in outreach activities, and produce a paper  
based on their ongoing research which reflects their time and work in  
Canada. It is anticipated that this research will promote policy  
advocacy and/or further gender and development studies and the  
effective integration of gender equality into development policy and  
programming.

The duration of the Visiting Scholar's stay will be a six (6) month  
period within the university's 2009-2010 academic year, which runs  
from September 2009 to April 2010. The recipient will receive a  
generous stipend to cover travel, research and living expenses  
(including medical insurance coverage). The successful applicant will  
have access to library services, a shared phone and computer facilities.

Applications may be submitted in English or in French, and must  
include: an abbreviated curriculum vitae (10-12 pp.); a letter of  
intent (max. 2 pp.) outlining the research to be undertaken in Canada,  
stating title/topic/feasibility of timeline; a list of recent  
publications; availability during the 2009-2010 academic year;  
selected dates of your stay in Canada, and the names and addresses  
(postal and e-mail) of two referees. Please forward applications to:  
Selection Committee, Visiting Scholar in Feminist Perspectives on  
Globalization, c/o Hélène Boudreault, Institute of Women's Studies,  
University of Ottawa, 143 Séraphin-Marion, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada,  
K1S 5B6; Telephone (613) 520-6644; Fax (613) 562-5994; email hboudre at uottawa.ca 
.

The closing date for submitting applications is May 1, 2009, 5:00 p.m.  
EDT (application dossiers received after this date will not be  
examined). Please note that only the short-listed candidates will be  
contacted.

Candidates may access the following websites for additional  
information about the Institute of Women's Studies at the University  
of Ottawa and for additional information about the Pauline Jewett  
Institute of Women's and Gender Studies at Carleton University.

http://www.socialsciences.uottawa.ca/womenst/index.asp
http://www.carleton.ca/womensstudies/

Hélène Boudreault, Assistant/Adjointe
Joint Chair in Women's Studies/
Chaire conjointe en études des femmes
University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa & Carleton University/
Tel: 613-520-6644
Fax: 613-562-5994
Email: hboudre at uottawa.ca