Penn State Department of Political Science


February 2009 Political Science Announcements

The Political Science Department regularly receives announcements relevant to possible job and career opportunities for our students.  The most recently received ones are listed below. (For subscription, click here)

UNESSO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship

The fellowship is intended for American college/university students who express an interest in international collaboration but as of yet had not been afforded many opportunities to travel abroad. The length of time for the travel is expected to be between 4 and 6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other nations. During his/her travel, the recipient should be willing to participate in public diplomacy events arranged with the pertinent U.S. State Department Consulate, Mission, and/or Embassy. Following the travel, the recipient agrees to submit a report describing experiences and analyzing objectives achieved; share his/her experiences with others; and be available to make a presentation at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO.

Funding:
Funding for this fellowship has generously come from private donations.
Eligibility:

  1. Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for foreign travel
  2. Must be at least 18 years old and not older than 25 at the time of application
  3. Must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university in the United States

More information on the program can be found at: www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25462/htm.  Thus far, U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellows have traveled to and conducted meaningful work in: Honduras, Guatemala, India, Afghanistan, Dominican Republic, and Kyrgyzstan.

The Commission has opened the next call for the Spring/Summer 2009 round of applications for the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship for those traveling between May and August 2009.  The deadline for applications will be March 1, 2009 (5:00pm EST).  Eligibility and details about the application process are posted at: http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25426.htm

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Greenpeace

All those interested in the Internship in Capital Punishment Studies or learning more about the death penalty are invited to attend CCPS’ annualDEATH PENALTY FORUM. Speakers include eminent scholars on the death penalty and former interns who will speak about their experiences on the CCPS internship scheme.
The forum takes place onWednesday 19th November 2008, from 2.00 – 6.00 pm [Registration 1.15 pm] in the ‘The Auditorium’ at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Northcliffe House, 28 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0AY.
Spaces are limited so please book in advance. To book, simply send an email to L.Gyllensten1@wmin.ac.uk with your name, University/Organisation and Course/Position. Refreshments are provided and there is no attendance fee.
The internships provides opportunities for students and practitioners to gain knowledge and experience whilst supporting the activities of organisations involved with capital punishment issues as well as those representing death row inmates. Approximately 10 overseas placements in the British Caribbean Commonwealth and Africa will be offered and they are not restricted to those with a law background.
Please see our website for further details www.wmin.ac.uk/ccps

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Institute for Reading Development Internship

Job Announcement: Full-time Summer Teaching Opportunities
Application Deadline:February 22nd, 2009

The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2009 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline.  We provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support.

http://readingprograms.org/teachingjobs

Summer teaching positions with the Institute offer the opportunity to:

  1. Earn more than $6000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $525 and $700 per week while teaching.
  2. Gain over 500 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups.
  3. Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books.

Submit an on-line application by Sunday, February 22nd and learn more about teaching for the Institute at our website: http://readingprograms.org/teachingjobs
If this address does not work when you click on it, please copy and paste it into your browser.

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Foreign Affairs Internship

Editorial Internship 2009-2010

The internship is a full-time, paid position offering an exceptional training in serious journalism. The length of the internship is one beginning in August. The intern works as an assistant editor with substantial responsibility. Interns are involved in all aspects of the editorial process.

Stipend: The academic year internship carries a salary of $32,000 per year.
Deadline: Applications for the 2009-2001 academic year internship are due by Friday, March 13,  
2009
Requirements: Cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, and three writing samples (5 pages or less). Please send all materials to:

Editorial Internships
Foreign Affairs
58 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

For additional information: Contact our editorial assistant at (212) 434-9507 or visit our website ate www.foreignaffairs.org

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