CLAS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, February 13, 2020

Latinx Cluster Hire Initiative
Seeks Proposals by Feb. 15

Description:

The Latinx Cluster Hire Committee (Ariel Armony, chair) invites proposals from the University community to hire faculty members working in Latinx studies in their respective units, departments, and/or schools. The first round of hires will take place in AY2020-2021 and will continue in subsequent years.

Through a cluster hire process, the University proposes to quickly advance its expertise in this field in order to accomplish three principal goals: the recruitment and retention of a larger number of students for whom Latinx issues are relevant, the recruitment and retention of faculty who work in these fields, and the raising of the University’s intellectual profile and expertise in Latinx studies. We are particularly interested in intersectional and multidisciplinary approaches that emphasize but are not limited to, the following: racialization, ethnicity, diaspora/migration, equity, citizenship, border studies, indigenous studies, geographies, emerging Latinx communities, and participatory and/or policy-relevant research. We intend to create and support (some support will come from the Center for Latin American Studies) an initial cohort of nine tenure-stream Latinx-focused scholars at the assistant professor level across the University.

https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/main/news-events/latinx-cluster-hire-initiative-seeks-proposals

The number one priority of the Center for Latin American Studies is its students. CLAS seeks to expand and enrich resources on the Latin American and Caribbean region at the University of Pittsburgh in order to offer its students multidisciplinary academic training programs of the highest quality that complement a degree in a discipline or profession.

Undergraduate Programs: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/ugrad_programs   
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To set-up an advising meeting with the CLAS Advisor go to: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/advising    

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Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Office of Graduate Studies: Dean's Tuition Scholarships

Dean’s Tuition applications for Summer 2020 are now available. Applications are due on
Friday, April 17, 2020. 

The primary criteria for this award are financial need and academic achievement in the graduate program as certified by the applicant’s graduate department. Priority is given to registered students who have exhausted all university and personal resources. Due to limited funds, tuition scholarships will not be provided for beginning students or to students who have previously received the scholarship. This is a tuition only scholarship. Students are responsible for any other required fees. The application can be found on our website: 
https://www.asgraduate.pitt.edu/financial-support/financial-support-additional-resources

Applications can also be obtained from departmental graduate administrators or from 5141 Sennott Square. In addition to completed applications, a letter of recommendation from the student's advisor is required in order to be considered for this scholarship. The letter should comment briefly on the student's academic achievements, progress toward a degree, anticipated completion and graduation dates, and financial need. Completed applications and letters of recommendation should be sent to the Dietrich School Office of Graduate Studies, 5141 Sennott Square. 

AMD3 Foundation/Operation Walk Pittsburgh Student Intern - Non-Clinical

Mission

The AMD3 Foundation/Operation Walk Pittsburgh is a private, non-profit medical service organization that provides free surgical treatment for patients in developing countries who have limited or no access to life-improving care for arthritis or other debilitating bone and joint conditions.

Marketing and Communications Intern (MC)

The AMD3/OpWalk MC Intern will work closely with the Program Analyst and Program Director to

● Provide marketing and communications support for: AMD3 Foundation and Operation Walk Pittsburgh community and patient engagement events and programs; fundraising campaigns and events; campus outreach efforts; 2020 Operation Walk Mission trip logistics; and volunteer engagement activities.

● Provide event planning and coordination support for all efforts above as needed.

● She/he will execute digital communication plans (social media, email campaigns, newsletters, blogs, etc.) each month with guidance and support from the Program Analyst. She/he will and assist with various stages of the publication cycle, from ideation and content creation to distribution and metric tracking. She/he will track and report on success indicators as defined in the Foundation’s strategic plan.

● Participate in weekly planning meetings with Foundation staff and hospital stakeholders. She/he will provide written progress reports for all effort within the context of those meetings.

Upon completion of this internship, the MC Intern will:

● Acquire strategic communications experience and skills to develop and execute outreach and promotion strategies for medical nonprofit programs.

● Acquire familiarity and marketable non-clinical experience in the medical/public health sector.
● Acquire operational experience and skills in project planning, community outreach, event coordination and fundraising, for local and international programmatic effort in a nonprofit setting.

Required & Desired Skills

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of nonprofit experience or one year of nonprofit coursework at the graduate level. She/he will be in good academic standing (3.6 Minimum GPA) and be available for the entirety of the internship period. She/he will be able to multitask in a fast-paced, team environment under direct supervision but also thrive as a self-starter. She/he will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills and experience using Google and Microsoft suite products. Experience utilizing software such as Squarespace, Mailchimp, Buffer, and the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Health sector experience is a plus, as well as demonstrated interest in Latin America and familiarity with Spanish.

Compensation, Schedule & Structure

The MC Intern will be financially compensated $16-$20 per hour based on previous experience. Schedule is full time during summer months with option to extend part time during the school year if warranted. At the close of the internship, a formal performance evaluation will be conducted.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants will submit a 1-2 page resume, including 3 references, and a 1 page cover letter to the AMD3 Foundation by emailing info@amd3.org no later than March 1, 2020, with the subject line MC Internship Application . For more information about the AMD3 Foundation and Operation Walk Pittsburgh, please visit www.operationwalkpgh.org.

Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows Competition for Recent PhDs

The online fellowship and grant administration (OFA) system is now open for applications.

FELLOWSHIP DETAILS

• Stipend: $70,000 per year, employer-based health insurance, a relocation allowance, and up to $3,000 in professional development funds over the course of the fellowship
• Tenure: Two years; start date on August 3 or September 1, 2020, depending on the fellowship position
• Applications will be accepted only through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system (ofa.acls.org). Please do not contact any of the organizations directly.
• Application deadline: March 18, 2020, 9pm EDT
• Notification of application status will occur by email starting late-May 2020.

ACLS is pleased to announce the tenth annual competition of the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows program. The program promotes the visibility and value of the humanities PhD beyond the academy by offering opportunities for PhDs to contribute to the public good while gaining career-building experience in the fields of policy, community development, conservation, arts and culture, and media. This initiative is made possible through the support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. 

In 2020, the program is offering 21 two-year term positions at organizations in government and nonprofit sectors for recent PhDs from the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Fellows will participate in the substantive work of these organizations and will have opportunities for networking, mentoring, and career development programming, both in-person and virtually. Fellows receive a stipend of $70,000 per year and have access to employer-based health insurance through the host organization. In addition, ACLS provides funds for relocation and professional development.

As the tenth anniversary Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows cohort, the 2020 fellows will join a robust network of fellows and program alumni working across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors. Please see listings of current and past fellows here. The diverse experience of the Public Fellows community is a shared resource that fellows are encouraged to draw on during and after their fellowship terms.

Applicants must:

Prospective applicants should read through all the fellowship positions listed below and identify the positions that best fit their career goals. Each applicant may apply to up to two positions.

The deadline for submitted applications is Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 9pm EDT.

Applications must include:

• A completed application form
• A cover letter tailored to each selected position and addressed to the host organization (1-2 pages). Applicants applying for two positions will submit two distinct cover letters.
• A résumé (1-2 pages). Applicants applying for two positions will submit two résumés.
• Two reference letters for each selected position.

Please note that finalists may be asked to provide institutional documentation of PhD conferral (or, if the degree has not yet been conferred, an institutional statement from the registrar attesting that the dissertation defense and deposit have been completed and confirming the degree conferral date).

Only complete applications, submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system by the deadline, will be considered.

REVIEW PROCESS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

After screening applications for eligibility, ACLS transmits eligible applications to external peer reviewers. Applicants who advance to the final round of review will participate in interviews with staff from the host organization and, in some cases, with ACLS staff. The review process takes place throughout April and May, and the exact timeline varies by organization. Notification of application status will occur by email by late-May 2020.

Reviewers will evaluate applications based on:

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS AND POSITIONS

Click on the below positions to view the PDF of the full description, which includes detailed information on the host organization, the position, and requisite qualifications. Read each description carefully and ensure that your application materials address the position’s requirements as well as the host organization’s mission and priorities.

Applications for these positions are accepted solely through the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows program. Only complete applications, submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system (ofa.acls.org) by Wednesday, March 18, 2020 9pm EDT, will be considered.

Do not contact any of the host organizations with questions. Questions about the fellowship program should be directed in writing to publicfellows@acls.org (no calls please), though we will not field questions about the particulars of specific positions or the organizations. Please carefully review the program information, the positions, the sample application, and the FAQ before contacting ACLS.

If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact publicfellows@acls.org. For more information about eligibility, visit the FAQ page. 

Latinx Cluster Hire Initiative
Seeks Proposals by Feb. 15
Description:

The Latinx Cluster Hire Committee (Ariel Armony, chair) invites proposals from the University community to hire faculty members working in Latinx studies in their respective units, departments, and/or schools. The first round of hires will take place in AY2020-2021 and will continue in subsequent years.

Through a cluster hire process, the University proposes to quickly advance its expertise in this field in order to accomplish three principal goals: the recruitment and retention of a larger number of students for whom Latinx issues are relevant, the recruitment and retention of faculty who work in these fields, and the raising of the University’s intellectual profile and expertise in Latinx studies. We are particularly interested in intersectional and multidisciplinary approaches that emphasize but are not limited to, the following: racialization, ethnicity, diaspora/migration, equity, citizenship, border studies, indigenous studies, geographies, emerging Latinx communities, and participatory and/or policy-relevant research. We intend to create and support (some support will come from the Center for Latin American Studies) an initial cohort of nine tenure-stream Latinx-focused scholars at the assistant professor level across the University.

https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/main/news-events/latinx-cluster-hire-initiative-seeks-proposals

Latin American Studies Asociation (LASA) 

The LASA Career Center is free to all job seekers and provides you with access to employers and jobs from all over the world. For more information, please visit: 
https://www.lasaweb.org/en/job-seekers/

Job Posting: Business Development Representative ($1,000 Signing Bonus!)

Overview:

RoadRunner Recycling is seeking upbeat, proactive, goal-oriented individuals to join our inside sales team at the company headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA.  

As a Business Development Representative (BDR) you will be responsible for developing new business through proactive, strategic outreach methods including prospecting, cold-calling and lead qualification.

You will be assigned to one of our fast-growing markets and paired with an Account Executive in the field. Together you will work as a team develop leads and grow the business on a day by day basis!

If you're the type of person who gets excited about the opportunity for advancement in your career, then the RoadRunner Sales team is a great place for you!

As a BDR, you will have the ability to earn three promotions within your first year! Each promotion comes with additional responsibility and of course more compensation!

What you will be doing:

• New business development
• Lead-generation via prospecting
• Cold calling
• Building target call lists
• Navigating the decision-making tree
• Working closely with the Account Executive team

To be great in this role you must be:  

• Career-oriented
• Coachable
• Resilient
• Confident
• Passionate about growth
• Possess a winner's mentality 
• Resourceful

Education: Two-year college degree required; 4-year college degree preferred

We offer:

• First class leadership!
• Educational 8-week training program led by our head trainer and top performing reps
• The opportunity to earn three promotions during your first twelve months
  • Top level reps carry a total compensation package of $60,000 annually
• Uncapped commission!
• Fun and motivating monthly contests
• First class Health, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • RoadRunner pays 99% of the coverage for the employee and 75% for spouse and any dependents. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage in their second month of employment.
• 401(k) with a generous 4% company match
  • Employees are eligible to participate after six months of employment
• Commuter Benefits
• 17 Earned Paid Vacation/Personal Days each year

About RoadRunner Recycling:

RoadRunner Recycling is one of the fastest growing companies in America. We are transforming the waste and recycling industry with innovative thinking and unprecedented results. We create and manage end-to-end waste and recycling solutions for businesses large and small. Every day we cut carbon emissions, divert recyclables from landfill and reduce operating costs for our customers. With the belief that recycling should be mutually beneficial for the planet and our pockets, we help commercial businesses recycle more and spend less.  

• Voted by Business Insider as the #1 Hottest Enterprise Start-Up in the Country!
• Voted by the Tech Tribune as one of the 2020 Best Tech Startups in Pittsburgh

For consideration, PLEASE APPLY TODAY. We thank all applicants for their interest in RoadRunner Recycling, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to reading your application!

RoadRunner Recycling is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. It is the policy of RoadRunner Recycling that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of RoadRunner Recycling to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. RoadRunner Recycling is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department at RoadRunner Recycling, at HR@roadrunnerwm.com

Job Posting: SPANISH TEACHER

Beginning August 2020

St. Edmund’s Academy seeks a dedicated and dynamic educator to teach Spanish at St. Edmund’s Academy.

The teacher will be responsible for designing curriculum, planning lessons, and promoting the world language program in collaboration with the school’s academic leaders. The teacher will also partner with the French and Latin teachers to implement a program that emphasizes fluency, linguistic dexterity, and an appreciation for global perspectives and the cultural aspects of language instruction.

Candidates must possess enthusiasm for 21st century pedagogy, be open to change and new ideas, and have an outstanding record teaching elementary and/or middle school age groups. Excellent writing skills and strong verbal communication are expected. Ability to be positive, collaborative, detail-oriented, and innovative is essential. Candidates must have the capacity to teach extended periods in a rotating block schedule.

Educators dedicated to meeting the academic, social, emotional and personal needs of children should apply. A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in more than two languages.

St. Edmund’s Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in the administration of its employment policies, or any other policy of the program.

Mission
St. Edmund’s Academy provides an exceptional independent school experience for students in preschool through 8th grade, combining a rigorous academic curriculum with enduring Core Values and rich tradition in a nurturing environment.

Core Values

• Respect for the needs and feelings of others

• Understanding and appreciation of the differences among people

• The worthiness of service to others

• The importance of taking responsibility for one’s own conduct

• The central role of honesty in relationships

• The value of setting high standards in all endeavors

Core Competencies

• Character

• Critical thinking

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Creativity

• Cross-cultural competency

  Interested candidates should send a résumé and cover letter to:

  Thu-Nga Morris
  Assistant Head of School, Director of Academics, and Director of Upper School
  thungamorris@stedmunds.net
  St. Edmund’s Academy
  5705 Darlington Road
  Pittsburgh, PA 15217

• Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA)
• Americas Society (AS)
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• Cuban Studies Institute
• Department of Music at the University of Pittsburgh
• Council Hemispheric Affairs
• Global Links
• Latin American Council of Social Science
• Latin American Perspectives
• Latin American Studies Association (LASA)
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Latin American Research Review (LARR)
• The Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programas Fall (NRIEP)
• OLA (Observatory in Latin America—Observatorio Latino Americano)
• The Economic Commission for Latin America CEPAL (news)
• The World History Center, Department of History, University of Pittsburgh
• World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
• The Humanities Center at the University of Pittsburgh
• Revista Hallazgos
• The Institute for Humane Studies