JOB OPPORTUNITIES – DECEMBER, 2004

 

Staff Attorney for The Midwest Immigrant & Human Rights Center, a Program of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights.  Staff Attorney provides legal representation and immigration service counseling to immigrants and refugees appearing before the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The attorney advocates for clients before other government administrative agencies and before other service agencies, as needed and/or appropriate.  J.D. degree and one year of direct experience in social service counseling and/or legal representation.  Professional written and oral skills in English including demonstrated ability in professional and legal writing. Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Apply online at http://www.resourcehire.com/clients/HeartlandAlliance/publicjobs/.  For more information about the Heartland Alliance, go to: www.heartlandalliance.org.

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Conflict Resolution Professionals needed for world wide assignments.  PADCO, an operating company of AECOM, is an international development consulting firm with a wide range of expertise and experience. Since its founding in 1965, PADCO has provided expertise worldwide to enable governments, communities, and businesses to design and implement successful development programs that improve the quality of life and the environment. PADCO is currently seeking technical and international development professionals to manage and help implement conflict prevention, mitigation and response activities worldwide. These activities will both rapidly and flexibly respond to evolving conflict situations and to steadily build capacity to manage conflict. Candidates with technical expertise in the following areas are sought: Peacebuilding and Development; Peace Support Operations; Conflict Management/Analysis/Resolution; High Level Negotiations; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Training; Gender. Please submit your CV, cover letter, and three references to rhoward@padcoinc.com. No faxes or phone calls please. Only candidates selected for consideration will receive an emailed response. www.padcoinc.com
 

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SENIOR ATTORNEY/DISPUTE RESOLUTION OFFICER, WASHINGTON D.C.

 

Open Date: Dec 09,2004

Close Date: Jan 19,2005

Position: Senior Attorney (Dispute Resolution Officer),FG-905-15

 

Duty Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Organization Location: FAA Washington Headquarters Region, Office of the Chief Counsel Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition, AGC-70

Area of Consideration: All Sources

Duties: Serves as a Dispute Resolution Officer in the FAA's Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition. Resolves contract disputes, bid protests and OMB A-76 Contests pending in the Office under the FAA's Acquisition Management System. Responsibilities include: utilizing alternative dispute resolution techniques in matters assigned by the Director; conducting adjudicatory proceedings and preparing findings and recommendations, orders and recommended decisions in assigned matters; advising and assisting the Director; and discharging other duties as assigned.

For details, go to: http://jobs.faa.gov/announcement_detail.asp?vac_id=76268

 

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ASSOCIATE OMBUDSPERSON DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Posted November 18, 2004 with application reviews underway.

POSITION SUMMARY

An ombudsperson is a designated neutral or impartial dispute resolution

practitioner whose major function is to provide independent, confidential

and neutral assistance to all clients of the contracting agency. Serving as

a designated neutral, the ombudsperson is neither an advocate for any

individual nor for the organization, but rather, serves as an advocate for

effective communication in facilitating dispute resolution. The ombuds acts

as a source of information and referral, aids in answering individuals'

questions, and assists in the resolution of concerns and critical

situations. In considering any given instance or concern, the interests and

rights of all parties who might be involved are taken into account. This

position supplements, but does not replace, the organization's existing

resources for conflict resolution.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, to provide ombudsperson services to individuals

and groups in the community vis-á-vis the Santa Clara County Department of

Family and Children's Services and to assist in the conflict resolution

activities of the County's Dispute Resolution Programs.

 

CRITICAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Communication and Problem-Solving Skills

An associate ombudsperson must assist the Program Coordinator and

Supervising Ombudsperson in establishing and maintaining programs consistent

with the needs and interests of individuals, organizations, and County

departments in areas which may include juvenile welfare systems, adoption,

foster care, social work and other areas of concentration affecting the

Department of Family and Children's Services. In so doing, it is important

to maintain outstanding communication skills and communicate effectively

with individuals at all organizational levels as well as with people of all

cultures.

 

As such, it will be incumbent upon the associate to prepare periodic

reports, either verbally or in writing, on organizational trends and

activities. Based on anonymous aggregate data, this report may also identify

patterns or problem areas in the organization's policies and practices, may

recommend revisions or improvements, and may assess the climate of the

organization. Finally, possession of excellent problem-solving skills and

the ability to gather information, analyze it, and, as necessary help the

inquirer assess appropriate options and actions are critical factors of the

associate. Decision Making/Strategic Thinking Skills.

 

An ombudsperson must maintain an awareness of how all decisions might impact

the inquirer, as well as other stakeholders, and the organization. An

ombudsperson must know options for proceeding with issues, and help the

inquirer assess who should be involved and at what stage. This critical

thinking component includes strategizing and decision making with all

involved parties as to effective options for resolution and communication,

with the ability to distinguish between and discuss what separates effective

conciliation options from less effective ones.

 

Conflict Resolution Skills

One of the primary functions of the ombudsperson is the resolution of

conflict between parties, endeavoring at the outset to ensure that conflict

is not escalated further based on the involvement of the Office of the

Ombuds. By way of this facilitative role, the ombuds must understand the

nature of conflict, conflict cycles, and methods for resolution. The skills

used to assist inquirers resolve their conflicts include: helping people

learn how to deal with the matter directly if they wish to do this, serving

as a communication conduit between the parties (shuttle diplomacy),

informally bringing the parties together, bringing them together through an

informal mediation process, approaching the conflict generically (especially

when the inquirer is afraid of retaliation), understanding and identifying

different cultural styles and approaches to the resolution and conflict, and

influencing systems change which could obviate the individual problem. The

ombudsperson must also have the ability to help the inquirer determine which

conflict resolution method would be appropriate for the specific situation.

 

Organizational Knowledge and Networking Skills

An ombudsperson must be knowledgeable about the organization - its

structure, culture, policies, practices and resources. The ombudsperson must

have excellent networking skills, understand and participate in

collaboration with others and be able to establish and maintain contacts

throughout the organization.

 

Sensitivity to Diversity Issues

The organization's expectation is to create an environment that values human

differences. The ombudsperson must be sensitive to dealing with individuals

from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. The ombudsperson must be

open, objective, and must seek to understand issues from various cultural,

linguistic, socio-economic, and generational perspectives. The ombudsperson

should be innovative in developing options and actions that are responsive

to differing needs. As such, the ombudsperson must be aware of and develop

strategies for reaching underrepresented and underserved communities. In so

doing, it is important to address stylistic differences in communication

patterns, gender roles, the potential for cultural trepidation of

governmental or organization systems, and to be aware of how economic

factors may contribute to feelings of power imbalance. The Office of the

Ombuds must be culturally competent, linguistically capable, and able to

sort out when diversity issues should be considered intrinsic to the nature

of the complaint.

 

Composure and Presentation Skills

As a designated neutral party with both organizational systems and

individuals, it is imperative for the ombuds to maintain a professional

demeanor, possess strong presentation skills, and organize and communicate

information to a variety of groups of people. The Office of the Ombuds must

model effective communication and have the ability to convey confidence,

project positive outcomes, engender honest good faith relations, and

maintain the focus of individuals on forward looking outcomes, rather than

past grievances.

 

Integrity

It is critical to the Office for the ombuds to have an established

reputation for integrity and for dealing fairly, comfortably and responsibly

with all constituents as well as with potential external inquirers. In so

doing, the Office must be perceived as ethical and honest, as well as

neutral, impartial, independent, and accessible. The ombudsperson should be

seen as a role model for organizational values. An ombuds office is based on

the offer of near absolute confidentiality. The ombudsperson must keep

information confidential and use good judgment about when and how any

information can be shared, while being mindful of maintaining professional

standards consistent with the profession of a designated neutral. An

ombudsman should not be risk-averse and should understand that the ombuds

practitioner may, on occasion, feel the need to challenge even the highest

levels of the organization in an effort to foster fair and just practices.

 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Dispute Resolution/Consultation and Referral

 

  a.. Provide impartial and confidential consultation to individuals who are

aggrieved or concerned about an issue.

  b.. Remain independent, neutral and impartial, and exercise good judgment.

  c.. Assist inquirers in interpreting the organization's policies and

procedures.

  d.. Provide assistance to inquirers by clarifying issues and generating

options for resolution.

  e.. Facilitate the inquirer's assessment of the pros and cons of possible

options.

  f.. If direct action by the ombudsperson may be an appropriate option,

obtain the inquirer's agreement and permission before proceeding.

  g.. If necessary, and while maintaining confidentiality, conduct

appropriate informal fact-finding in order to better understand an issue

from all perspectives.

  h.. Consult with managers to develop cooperative strategies for complaint

resolution.

  i.. With the inquirer's permission, consult with all parties to clarify

and analyze problems and develop a mutually satisfactory process for

resolution.

  j.. When appropriate, facilitate group meetings, use shuttle diplomacy, or

negotiation skills to facilitate communication among parties in conflict.

  k.. Encourage flexible administrative practices to maximize the

organization's ability to meet the needs of all individuals equitably.

  l.. Whenever possible and as appropriate, refer individuals to existing

problem resolution channels within the organization.

  m.. Ensure availability of ombuds services to the contracting

organization, just as to an individual or group within the community.

 

Policy Analysis and Feedback

 

 

  a.. Serve as an organizational resource in formulating or modifying policy

and procedures, raising issues that may surface as a result of a gap between

the stated goals of the organization and actual practice.

  b.. Periodically review the patterns of issues; make appropriate

recommendations for policies or practices that would reduce or eliminate

recurring problems.

  c.. Act as a liaison between individuals or groups and the organization's

administrative structure, serving as a communicator or informal facilitator,

as appropriate.

  d.. Function as a sensor within the organization to identify problems or

trends that affect the entire organization and recommend creative ways in

which to address these concerns.

  e.. Provide early warning of new areas of organizational concern, upward

feedback, critical analysis of systemic need for improvement, and make

systems change recommendations.

 

Organizational Outreach and Education

 

 

  a.. Educate individuals and communicate the office's role to all potential

inquirers as well as to the leadership of the organization.

  b.. Design and conduct training programs for the organization in

dispute/conflict resolution, negotiation skills and theory, communication

and conflict principles, and related topics.

 

Establish/Maintain Office of the Ombudsperson

 

 

  a.. Formulate, strategize, and monitor the overall goals, direction, and

programs of the office.

  b.. Ensure that the integrity of the office is maintained by all ombuds

office staff through independence, fair process, neutrality, impartiality,

confidentiality and timely attention to the resolution of issues while

treating people with dignity and respect.

 

Education and Work Experience

 

 

  a.. Knowledge of juvenile dependency process and laws affecting child

welfare as demonstrated by relevant education and/or experience.

  b.. Knowledge of, and abilities related to, the professional practice of

neutrality, including: communication, conflict resolution, mediation, active

listening, shuttle diplomacy, etc.

  c.. Demonstrable experience in working with diverse cultures, backgrounds,

gender and generational issues, and socio-economic influences.

  d.. Bilingual / bicultural applicants encouraged.

  e.. Relevant business experience is desired. It is helpful for the

incumbent to have managerial experience, demonstrated leadership skills and

demonstrated ability in implementing and managing a broad based program.

  f.. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

  g.. The incumbent must either be, or be willing to be, an active member of

professional associations; in particular, the Ombudsman Association, the

Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution, etc., in order to stay on

the leading edge of critical ombud's issues such as confidentiality and

privilege. Additionally, an ombudsperson's skills should be continually

enhanced through training courses offered by these (and other) professional

associations.

  h.. Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

 

Application Instructions

 

 

  a.. Please send a completed County of Santa Clara Employment Application

(available at http://www.sccjobs.org/) and a resume with cover letter and

appropriate attached letters of reference to the attention of:

County of Santa Clara, c/o Brohne Lawhorne, J.D.

70 West Hedding Street, W.W., L.L.

San Jose, CA 95110b.. Posting shall remain open until filled but in no event

shall announcement close prior to November 8, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.

  c.. As a dependent contract position for the County of Santa Clara, the

term of the contract shall run from the hire date through June 30, 2005. The

position shall include an hourly wage of no less than that of a Human

Relations Coordinator III, step 1 ($28.02 per hour), but shall not include

County paid benefits including health insurance, dental or vision benefits,

vacation or sick leave accrual, or retirement options.

 

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OPENINGS WITH THE OFFICE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAMS, NEW YORK

 

See: http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/3jd/1438.pdf

 

Salary range for the two positions

is $40,635 to $53,152, depending on experience.

 

Job Assignment

 

Two positions will be located in the Office of Alternative

Dispute Resolution Programs, a unit of the Division of Court

Operations with offices in Cohoes and New York City.  The

primary responsibilities for one of the positions may include

and are not limited t database maintenance and office

automation, technical assistance to users of a Microsoft Access-

based case tracking application, preparation of statistical

reports, processing of fiscal reconciliation reports, contract

budgets, and voucher payments, and other related administrative

duties.  The position with the above primary responsibilities

will be located in the Cohoesoffice (Capital District).

 

Responsibilities for a second position may include and are not

limited t dispute resolution program development (technical

assistance to courts and non-profit agencies), contract

monitoring and evaluation and observation of mediation

trainers.  Preference may be ginve to a candidate with

alternative dispute revolution and/or human service and/or non-

profit program development skills.  The position with the above

primary responsibilities will be located in either the Cohoesor

New York City office.

 

The responsibilities for each position will depend on the

qualifications and experience of the applicants.  Both positions

may require some statewide travel.

 

Mark V. Collins

Office of ADR Programs

98 Niver Street

Cohoes, NY  12047

phone:  518-238-2888, ext. 234

fax: 518-238-2951

Email: mcollins@courts.state.ny.us

 

Location: Cohoes/New York City  NY

Deadline: December 1, 2004

Website: http://www.nycourts.gov/careers/3jd/1438.pdf

 

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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY AT CUNY

 

The Sociology Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY

invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or

Associate Professor to begin in September 2005. We are especially interested

in candidates with strong research and teaching interests in criminology

and who have a specialization in one or more of the following areas:

international criminology (including a focus on globalization and mass

communication);  cyber-crime;  and dispute resolution, including

alternatives to incarceration.   The person hired will have an opportunity

to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The college, located

near Lincoln Center in the heart of Manhattan, has a diverse student body of

over 14,000.  Please send a letter of interest describing your research

agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vita, a sample of your

scholarly writing, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Barry Spunt,

Chair, Department of Sociology, John Jay College/CUNY, 899 Tenth Avenue, New

York, NY 10019. John Jay College/CUNY is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative

Action employer. Applications should be received by December 15, 2004 for

full consideration; however, the search will continue until the position is

filled.

 

Maria R. Volpe, Ph.D.

Professor

John Jay College of Criminal Justice - CUNY

899 Tenth Avenue, Room 520

New York, New York 10019

212-237-8693 [office]

212-237-8646 [fax]

mvolpe@jjay.cuny.edu

http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/dispute

 

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DIRECTOR OF MEDIATION CENTER, STATE’S ATTORNEY FOR ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND

 

V A C A N C Y    A N  N O U N C E M E N T

State's Attorney for Anne Arundel County

 

Opening date:                November 15, 2004

Closing date:                November 30, 2004

Job title:                Director, Mediation Center

Position type:                Full-time position with benefits

Salary range:                Depends on qualifications

 

        The State's Attorney for Anne Arundel County is seeking an

experienced practitioner to fill the position of Director of its Mediation

Center.  The Center is an integral part of the State's Attorney's operation

and is funded by Anne Arundel County.

 

        The ideal candidate must possess:

.                significant mediation experience

.                significant training in the dispute resolution field

.                a thorough understanding of dispute resolution processes

.                the ability to conduct facilitation and conciliationservices

.                outstanding communication skills-oral and written

.                clear and concise writing skills

.                the ability to build consensus, work collaboratively and establish rapport with stakeholders

.                dedication to the highest ethical standards and personal work ethic

.                an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

.                strong organizational and interpersonal skills

        Requirements:

.                Four-year degree from accredited college or university(relevant training and experience may be substituted for some  education)

.                experience in working with a similar program involving considerable public and professional contact

.                computer skills

.                sensitivity to diversity and cultural issues

.                ability to work independently

.                be detail-oriented with clear note-taking skills

 

The applicant is subject to an in-depth background investigation,

observation of actual mediation sessions, and a probationary period of six

months.   Knowledge of the criminal justice system

is desirable.

 

Please send resume with cover letter and three professional references to:

                        Gerald Anders, Deputy State's Attorney

                        State's Attorney's Office

                        Circuit Courthouse

                        Annapolis, MD 21401

                        Fax: (410)222-1196

 

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FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPENINGS AT NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

 

Position: Faculty and Administrators

Institution: North Carolina Central University

Location: North Carolina

Date posted: 11/10/2004

 

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Durham, North Carolina 27707

http://www.nccu.edu

 

Faculty and Administrators

 

North Carolina Central University, located in the Research Triangle, is one

of the sixteen constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina

System. With an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students, the University

offers baccalaureate and master's degree programs through the College of

Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business, Education and Library and

Information Sciences, and law degrees through the School of Law.

 

Unless stated otherwise, positions are tenure-track with the following

characteristics and requirements: administrative positions are twelve-months

and instructional positions are nine months; Ph.D. or the appropriate

terminal degree required, the ABD may be considered; Assistant, Associate,

or Full Professor rank; teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate

students; research and service; commitment to multi-cultural education,

including sensitivity to the needs of non-traditional and minority students.

 

Responsibilities of department chairs include limited teaching, research,

and administrative oversight of their respective departments. Administrative

duties include supervising personnel, managing the department=s budget,

implementing student oriented programs, and planning and supervising the

department's curriculum, teaching, advising, and service activities.

 

Salaries are competitive, and depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications and credentials - letter of interest, vitae, official

transcripts of highest degree earned, and two letters of recommendations

(including name, address, telephone, and fax/e-mail) - will be accepted by

the appropriate person(s) as indicated below, for the Spring Semester 2005.

Teaching evaluations and course syllabi desired. Review of applications will

begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

 

SCHOOL OF LAW

 

The School of Law invites applications for positions beginning the 2005-2006

academic year. The Law School seeks experienced and entry level applicants

who have a demonstrable commitment to teaching and scholarship. Preferred

post-J.D. experience and credentials include advance degrees, judicial

clerkships or similar experience, and relevant legal practice or similar

experience. Areas of interest include constitutional law, administrative

law, contracts, commercial law, business associations, taxation, torts and

legal writing.

 

The School of Law offers applications and nominations for two (2)

directorships and four (4) supervising attorney positions. First, is the

position of Director of the Clinical Legal Education Program. The director

will oversee the Clinical Legal Education Program which consists of civil,

criminal, family law, alternative dispute resolution, small business

planning and juvenile law clinics. The director will provide direct

supervision to the program's supervising attorneys and some clinical

students. Candidates with at least five years of clinical teaching (or

similar) experience, substantial administrative experience, and strong

writing and interpersonal skills are strongly encouraged to apply for this

position. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina.

 

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CONFLICT ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

 

Position: Assistant Professor of Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Institution: George Mason University

Location: Virginia

Date posted: 11/5/2004

 

George Mason University

Assistant Professor

of Conflict Analysis and Resolution

 

George Mason University, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution

(ICAR) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant

Professor level for a starting date of Fall 2005.

 

ICAR is a free-standing, multi-disciplinary unit within the university

committed to the analysis of deeply rooted, protracted social conflicts, and

to the exploration of processes for their resolution. ICAR offers BA, BS,

MS, and PhD degrees in conflict analysis and resolution. It attracts a

student body that is diverse in age, experience, social background, and

national origin.

 

We seek candidates with disciplinary or interdisciplinary training in social

science, especially urban studies and sociology, conflict analysis and

resolution, public policy, and psychology. We seek those who combine serious

writing and research on conflict resolution together, in some measure, with

practice. Area/regional interests and methodology specialization are open.

Candidates are encouraged to visit ICAR's web site

(www.gmu.edu/departments/ICAR) for further information on its range of

research, teaching, and outreach activities.

 

The committee will begin reviewing applications in mid-December, with

preference given to those received by January 15, 2005. The search will

remain open until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of

application, inclusive of names and contact information for three potential

referees, as well as their curriculum vitae and examples of research and

publications to Pamela Harris, ICAR Search Coordinator, Assistant Professor

Position, George Mason University, Institute for Conflict Analysis and

Resolution, MSN 4D3, 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22201. George

Mason is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer. Women,

minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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CHAIR OF CONFLICT ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

 

Position: Drucie French Cambie Chair

Institution: George Mason University

Location: Virginia

Date posted: 11/8/2004

 

The Drucie French Cumbie Chair

Of Conflict Analysis and Resolution

 

Applications are invited for appointment to the Drucie French Cumbie Chair

of Conflict Analysis and Resolution within the Institute for Conflict

Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, for a starting date of

Fall 2005.

 

The University seeks a recognized scholar experienced in research, practice,

and teaching in the field of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, who will

participate fully in the Institute's mission of analyzing and helping to

resolve serious social conflicts internationally and in the United States.

Appointment to the Cumbie Chair will be made at the level of associate

professor with tenure or full professor, depending upon the applicant's

experience and qualifications.

 

Existing research and practice interests of the Institute include a focus on

the themes of globalization and conflict; religious aspects of conflict;

race, ethnicity, and conflict; conflict and the media; dialogue of cultures;

and the conflict-generating impact of social change, as well as on problems

of conflict analysis and resolution generally. Hence, a demonstrated

interest in, and experience of work in one of these sub-fields will be

advantageous, although candidates may also offer to focus on other themes

(e.g., urban problems, class conflicts, public policy formation, collective

rights of minorities in multiethnic states, and environmental disputes). The

candidate should be prepared to interact skillfully with a talented, diverse

group of students and to mentor students undertaking doctoral research. In

addition, this individual is expected to demonstrate a high level of service

commitment to various endeavors of the Institute. The successful applicant

should have a distinguished record of publication and experience in

obtaining research and program grants.

 

ICAR is a degree-granting center consisting of scholars and practitioners

from diverse disciplines and professional backgrounds. Members of the

Institute are devoted to the study and resolution of deep-rooted social

conflicts at all levels of society and in diverse cultural and institutional

settings. George Mason University is a comprehensive national doctoral

institution located just outside Washington, D.C. The university has over

28,000 undergraduate and graduate students, offers 115 degree programs, and

is situated on three campuses in Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington

Counties, Virginia. The offices of the Institute for Conflict Analysis and

Resolution are located on the Arlington campus. For further information

visit the University's website at www.gmu.edu and the Institute's Web site

at www.gmu.edu/departments/ICAR.

 

The closing date for applications is December 31, 2004. Interviews will be

scheduled by mid-February and an offer made by April 30, 2005. Applicants

should send a letter of application, inclusive of names and contact

information for three potential referees, as well as their curriculum vitae

and examples of research and publications to Pamela Harris, ICAR Search

Coordinator, George Mason University, 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington,

VA 22201. George Mason is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity

employer. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are strongly

encouraged to apply.

 

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FACULTY CHAIR, CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAM, ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY

 

Position: Faculty Chair Position

Institution: Antioch University (Ohio)

Location: Ohio

Date posted: 11/5/2004

 

The Conflict Resolution Program of Antioch University McGregor offers a

limited residency, distance-learning Master of Arts degree and a one-year

graduate certificate, with training workshops and services in process of

development. The academic curriculum operationalizes a broad liberal arts

perspective on general conflict dynamics and intervention and accentuates

the reciprocal relationship of theory and practice. The program's graduates

are active in a variety of conflict resolution arenas and in creating new

applications for the field. The University seeks a Faculty Chair for a

department that includes 2.5 faculty core positions and several associate

and adjunct faculty, in addition to the Chair. Compensation packets include

medical benefits. The position is available as early as January 1, 2005.

Review of applications begins Dec. 1, 2004

 

Primary responsibilities: Provide visionary and collaborative leadership,

monitor directions and opportunities within the field, direct graduate

programs and program development, teach/advise graduate students, coordinate

collaboration between department and Student Services, develop and manage

departmental budget, and continue scholarly activities.

 

Qualifications: An earned doctorate in a conflict studies-related field,

with knowledge of current issues and directions of the field, is required.

Preference will be given to candidates with 1) an established record of

conflict resolution practice, academic publication, and professional

activity, 2) interest in teaching online graduate level courses and 3)

academic administrative experience.

 

Antioch University values diversity. Antioch University provides equal

opportunity for all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual

orientation, family status, or disability.

 

Application: Provide a personal statement of interest and a complete vita

with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional

references. Send applications to Lisa Lowery PHR, Human Resources, Antioch

University McGregor, 150 E. South College St., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387

Fax 937-769-1377; llowery@antioch.edu.

Categories: Academic administration, Chief/senior academic officers, Other

academic affairs, Other student affairs

 

Contact Information:

E-mail : llowery@antioch.edu

Fax : (937) 769-1377

Lisa Lowery

Human Resources

Antioch University McGregor

150 E. South College St.

Yellow Springs, OH 45387

 

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FACULTY POSITIONS AT SETON HALL UNIVERSITY

 

Position: Multiple Positions

Institution: Seton Hall University

Location: New Jersey

Date posted: 10/29/2004

 

 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Candidates for Assistant Professor of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, a

full-time tenure track position, should possess the following

qualifications: 1) a PhD in political science, international affairs or a

related discipline with an emphasis on conflict resolution, 2) training in

negotiation, mediation and other aspects of conflict resolution and

management, 3) demonstrated ability to develop and oversee a program of

study in negotiation/conflict resolution, 4) evidence of teaching excellence

and ability to mentor students in this area, 6) evidence of scholarly

potential and 7) professional experience in the field.

 

 

The John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations, which

prepares graduate and undergraduate students for careers in international

affairs, offers an innovative approach to the study of contemporary global

issues through its exclusive alliance with the United Nations Association of

the United States of America, the nation's leading center for policy

research on the United Nations and global issues.

 

Candidates for these positions should provide a cover letter, curriculum

vitae, writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters

of recommendation by January 15, 2005. Applications will continue to be

accepted until the positions are filled. Mail all application materials to:

 

Ambassador Clay Constantinou (Ret.)

Dean

The John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations

Seton Hall University

400 South Orange Avenue

South Orange, New Jersey 07079

 

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CHAIR IN CONFLICT AND RELIGION, ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY

 

Position: The Stephen Jarislowsky Chair in Conflict and Religion, Centre for

Religion and Culture

Institution: Assumption University

Location: Canada

Date posted: 11/11/2004

 

ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY The Stephen Jarislowsky Chair in Conflict and Religion

The Centre for Religion and Culture at Assumption University in Windsor,

Ontario is seeking applications for the position of the Stephen Jarislowsky

Chair in Conflict and Religion. The position will begin September 1, 2005;

the term of the appointment is negotiable. The primary function of this new

Centre is to serve as a focal point for dialogue among the diverse religious

communities of Windsor as well as with the larger Canadian community - all

directed toward the goal of promoting greater levels of understanding and

acceptance among diverse religious communities. The Chair-holder will be

expected to engage in a program of community outreach through the

University's Centre for Religion and Culture, playing a leading role in this

important initiative aimed at maintaining and strengthening Canadian

pluralism. Ideally, the candidate should have strong interpersonal and

organizational skills, have completed a Ph.D. (or its equivalent) in areas

such as Political Science, Sociology, History, Religious Studies, Law, or

other related areas. In addition, the candidate should have an established

record of research in the area of conflict and religion. Applications should

include a letter indicating why the candidate is interested in an

appointment to the Chair; as well, the letter should address the candidate's

citizenship or immigration status in Canada. The letter should also contain

an overview of the candidate's involvement in community outreach programs

and include a brief outline of research interests. Candidates should also

submit a complete curriculum vitae; a record of teaching experience; three

samples of scholarly work; and the names, along with e-mail or regular mail

addresses, of three referees that the appointments committee may contact.

Short-listed candidates may be asked to provide additional information.

Candidates will be assessed on their ability to carry out the duties of the

position, with particular reference to their scholarly achievements and

their experience in community outreach in areas central to the activities of

the Centre. To ensure full consideration for this position, complete

applications, including names of referees, should be submitted by February

28, 2005 to: Dr. Walter C. Soderlund Director, Centre for Religion and

Culture Assumption University 400 Huron Church Road Windsor, Ontario N9C 2J9

Canada Tel: (519) 253-3000, ext. 2350 Fax: (519) 973-7089 E-mail:

religion_culture@assumptionu.ca Terms and conditions of employment are

negotiable and will vary according to the candidate's academic record and

community experience. It is important to emphasize that this position is

open to all qualified individuals and does not require a particular

religious orientation or association. Assumption University is a Catholic

University federated with the University of Windsor and as such has an

independent Charter enabling it to carry out an accredited degree-granting

function in accordance with the terms of its provincial charter.

 

Contact Information:

E-mail : religion_culture@assumptionu.ca

Phone : (519) 253-3000 ext. 2350

Fax : (519) 973-7089

Walter Soderlund

Director

Centre for Religion and Cultur

Assumption University

400 Huron Church Road

Windsor, ON N9C - 2J9

 

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RESEARCH FELLOW IN JUVENILE JUSTICE, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

 

Position: Research Fellow - Juvenile Justice

Institution: University of Chicago

Location: Illinois

Date posted: 10/22/2004

 

Research Fellow Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago

(www.chapinhall.org) seeks a researcher to develop a research program that

studies juvenile justice, the well-being of youth in the system, and the

array of social services they may need. The individual will shape the

research agenda, design research inquiries, identify and secure funding, and

conduct studies. An unparalleled set of administrative data will be

available to the individual. This position grows out of investigations of

Illinois juvenile courts that identified the need for better understanding

of justice system issues involving youth. Reform models are being explored

across the country and both basic research and evaluation is needed to

inform these efforts. A doctorate from a relevant discipline and an

established expertise in a field related to juvenile courts is required.

Also required are highly-developed quantitative and/or qualitative research

skills, an ability to integrate and analyze multiple sets of complex data,

and a record of generating funded research and managing research projects.

The individual must have exceptional communication skills and be able to

maintain collegial relationships within Chapin Hall and with an external

constituency. An understanding of juvenile court and human service delivery

systems and familiarity with relevant policy research on children's

well-being is strongly preferred. Candidates should send a letter of

interest, curriculum vitae, and references to Christine DuSell, Chapin Hall

Center for Children at the University of Chicago, 1313 E. 60th Street,

Chicago, Illinois 60637. The University of Chicago is an affirmative

action/equal opportunity employer.

 

Contact Information:

Web Site : http://www.chapinhall.org

 

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PROGRAM MANAGER, PEACE BUILDING, CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

 

Posted September 15, 2004 with December 9 closing.

Program Manager II, Peace Building

Organization: Catholic Relief Services

Country/Region: Sudan

Apply By: 9 December 2004

Contact Information: madams@catholicrelief.org

 

Please Note: If you apply by email, please reference The Recruiting Center

at DevelopmentEx.com. To apply for this position please go to our website at

www.catholicrelief.org. In your cover letter please include requisition

number I 04 075, source code DevEx and salary requirements. Apply at:

http://www.catholicrelief.org/about_us/careers/current_openings/index.cfm

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY

In its Strategic Program Plan (SPP) for 2002 to 2007, CRS / Sudan formally

launched a Peacebuilding Program with the goal to promote a just and lasting

peace in Sudan. Program objectives include: (1) Strengthen and develop

peacebuilding initiatives among peoples and communities in conflict in

southern Sudan, (2) Increase knowledge and practice of good governance

through grassroots participation in relief and development work, and (3)

Contribute to education, advocacy, and global solidarity for increased

awareness and engagement of regional and international actors with local

groups in southern Sudan committed to ending the conflict.

For CRS / Sudan, Peacebuilding is both a stand alone and a cross cutting

programming sector, as CRS seeks to weave Peacebuilding through all program

areas. From 2002 to 2004, the program has experienced some growth and has

begun to identify new opportunities for achieving program objectives. With

the prospect of a post-war operating environment in Sudan in the coming

months and years, CRS / Sudan hopes to continue expanding its Peacebuilding

Program in terms of partnerships, geographic coverage, technical capacity,

programmatic scope, and resources.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

The Peacebuilding Program Manager will provide leadership and technical

support to implement and grow the CRS / Sudan Peacebuilding program,

including activities in the areas of Grassroots Peacebuilding, Advocacy and

Global Solidarity, and Civil Society and Good Governance. The Peacebuilding

Program Manager will also supervise the Capacity Building and Partnership

Coordinator and provide guidance for CRS / Sudan's Capacity Building and

Partnership activities.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Coordinate, manage, and provide leadership for all aspects of the

Peacebuilding program

Lead the development of Peacebuilding strategies and plans for CRS / Sudan,

in accordance with country program priorities

Provide technical expertise and support to staff and partners to facilitate

the implementation of high quality Peacebuilding activities

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with churches and faith-based

organizations, international NGOs, Sudanese NGOs, and other partners

Work closely with CRS staff, partners, and communities to develop new

initiatives in Peacebuilding, including needs assessments, program design,

and preparation of concept notes and proposals

Facilitate the development of new initiatives that focus on Gender and

Peacebuilding

Lead Justice and Solidarity Reflections for all CRS / Sudan staff

Design and implement capacity building initiatives in Peacebuilding for CRS

staff and partners, such as training workshops, creation of resource

libraries, and other activities

Lead all CRS / Sudan advocacy initiatives, including development of advocacy

strategies, networking, drafting of letters and statements, and facilitation

of advocacy visits, in coordination with CRS / Baltimore and partners

In coordination with the ACR for Program Quality Technical Services,

fundraise actively for the Peacebuilding program and maintain positive

working relationships with all donors and supporters

Ensure good stewardship and accountability through timely and effective

budgeting and financial management of all Peacebuilding program resources

Ensure timely and effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for all

Peacebuilding activities together with CRS staff, partners, and communities

Supervise and mentor the Capacity Building and Partnership Coordinator and

ensure effective teamwork

Provide guidance and support to the Capacity Building and Partnership

Coordinator for all CRS / Sudan activities that focus on enhancing the

capacity of local partners and strengthening partner relationships

Facilitate the integration of Peacebuilding frameworks and activities into

other sectors, specifically Health, Education, Agriculture, Income

Generation, and Emergency Response

Liaise with Senior Management and Human Resources to recruit additional

Peacebuilding staff, as needed

Produce human interest stories, articles, working papers, lessons leaned,

and other publications for internal and external circulation

Represent CRS / Sudan's Peacebuilding program to internal and external

stakeholders, as appropriate

Facilitate visits to Kenya and Sudan by donors, supporters, and consultants,

as necessary

 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Capacity Building and Partnership Coordinator, Zonal and Field

Office Managers, Senior Management, other Technical Services program

managers, relevant Management Quality unit heads, EARO DRD for Justice and

Global Solidarity, Peacebuilding and related staff from other EARO country

programs, and relevant CRS / Baltimore regional, PQSD, Policy and Advocacy

Department, US Operations, and other staff .

External: Local and civil authorities, Catholic dioceses of southern Sudan,

other churches and faith-based groups, the Sudan Catholic Bishops' Regional

Conference, the New Sudan Council of Churches, Sudanese NGOs, community

leaders, other international NGOs, Caritas Internationalis agencies, USAID

and other public donors, regional and international technical networks and

institutions, and UN agencies.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Master's degree in Peacebuilding or related field

At least three years experience in design and management of development

projects

Technical expertise in Peacebuilding

Demonstrated skills in training or facilitation

Experience in budgeting and financial management

Proven team management skills

Ability to work closely with Sudanese Church structures, government

structures and local NGOs

Familiarity with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) an

advantage

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in partnership with various

actors

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office programs, and Internet

Familiarity with southern Sudan

Proficiency in Arabic or other Sudanese languages a plus

Willingness to travel frequently and work in insecure and physically and

mentally challenging environment

Good physical health and fitness

 

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DEPUTY CHIEF, EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION SECTION

DEPUTY CHIEF / GS-15

 

     The Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking an

experienced attorney for the position of Deputy C