CfP: 24 Annual Conference on Language, Interaction, and Culture 

First International Conference on Literacy, Culture, and Language Education (ICLCLE) in October 5-7, 2018 at Indiana University-Bloomington

Half-time Administrative Assistant – contractual (on an if and when basis)

The incumbent will assist with the management of the Inclusion Imperative Programs run by the Dresher Center for the Humanities. These programs include: the Visiting Faculty Fellowship for Diversity, the Diversity Teaching Network, and the Humanities Teaching Labs. Specific duties include: grants accounting and budgeting; coordinating among participating institutional partners; managing day-to-day operations for all three programs; coordinating the faculty fellowship application and selection process; coordinating the annual symposium of the Diversity Teaching Network; coordinating other events and workshops and other duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 Requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in coordinating programs and/or events. The successful candidate must be able to: work both independently and on a team; collaborate effectively with staff, faculty, and external constituents; be detail oriented; possess good written, communication and organizational skills; and function efficiently & effectively in a fast-paced Center environment. Must be familiar with various computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google Calendar. Prior experience with budgeting and reporting desirable. NOTE: This position will require a background check.

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position does not carry fringe benefits.

APPLICATION: For best consideration, submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three professional references in a single PDF file by November 10, 2017 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to dreshercenter@umbc.edu

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

UMBC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

We are pleased to announce the 5th Annual Academic Research and Leadership Network Symposium (ARLS).  This year’s symposium will be held in conjunction with the NSBE National Convention http://convention.nsbe.org/ from March 21-25th, 2018 in Pittsburg, PA. ARLS events will occur on March 23-24 and consist of a research symposium on March 23rd followed by a faculty/career development symposium on March 24th at the NSBE Convention site (Omni William Penn Hotel). We have a limited amount of funds available to provide $2000 ASSITS travel awards for graduate students, post-docs, and junior faculty (pre-tenure) participants. Detailed instructions for participants are below; we hope to see you in Pittsburgh in 2018!

Speakers (Confirmed to date)

Josephine Allen, University of Florida

Shawn Blanton, Carnegie Melon University

Audrey Bowden, Stanford University

Todd Coleman, University of California, San Diego

Lesia Crumpton-Young, Tennessee State University

Ralph Etienne-Cummings, John Hopkins University

Sam Graham, Georgia Institute of Technology

Monique Head, Morgan State University

Asegun Henry, Georgia Institute of Technology

Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University

Chinedum Osuji, Yale University

Sam Senyo, Case Western Reserve University

Adrienne Stiff-Roberts, Duke University

Rosalind Wynne, Villanova University

Travel Award Application and Registration Instructions (for 40 Eligible Participants)

1.)  Join NSBE! Become a NSBE member. Link: http://www.nsbe.org/membership.aspx#.VoKbl_HKSZx

2.)  Apply for the ASSITS Travel Grant by December 31, 2017. Link:

https://leveragefaculty.org/event-detail/nsbe-arls-2018

3.) Apply for 2018 ARLS. Applications should include title and abstract for poster presentations and are due by January 5, 2018. Link: https://www.arlnetwork.org/participate/

General Registration Instructions

Follow the procedures described in 1 and 3 above. If you are not already a member, please also consider joining the ARL Network.  The accepted ARLS attendees will be registered for the NSBE Convention ($200) and will be assigned a hotel room at the Omni William Penn Hotel ($100-$200/night).