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Middle East Scholar in Ethnomusicology
The University of Texas at Austin School of Music's Division of Musicology and Ethnomusicology seeks a scholar with demonstrable potential to contribute to issues that are of central concern in ethnomusicology. Successful candidates will have a research specialization that complements those of our current faculty. Candidates should demonstrate a facility with the cultural analysis of music and the ability to teach courses within current program parameters while bringing additional expertise that will allow us to expand our curricular offerings. We are especially interested in scholars who specialize in Middle Eastern traditions; the successful candidate will be offered a joint appointment with the Department of Middle Eastern Studies. Other qualifications could include expertise in a topical area (e.g., music and cognition, embodiment and memory; music and communication) and/or performance experience, including directing music ensembles other than those of Western art music. Responsibilities of the position begin September 1, 2006, and include active research and publication; teaching courses for non-majors, undergraduate majors, and special-topic graduate seminars; service on graduate committees; supervision of Master's reports, Ph.D. dissertations, and D.M.A. treatises; and may include ensemble coordination, as appropriate. This faculty position is tenure-track, pending final funding approval. Security sensitive position; background check conducted on applicant selected.  Applications should consist of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Please do not send additional supporting materials until requested by the Search Committee. Applicants are encouraged to send these materials via e-mail as attachments in .pdf format to: facultysearch@mail.music.utexas.edu

Job Opening at Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs magazine is looking for a talented, detail-oriented person to become the Office Manager of our Washington, DC office. Position is immediately available. We are looking for an enthusiastic energetic individual with a business/accounting background/training and, of course, a passion for peace in the Middle East. A complete job description is available if you?re interested. This is an entry-level position with a ton of responsibility. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. As our old friends know? it will not be high. Position perfect for business school graduates or retirees.  The Washington Report publishes nine times a year insightful analysis of the political, economic, and historical realities of the U.S.-Middle East relationship. Each colorful issue is packed with special reports on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, current Middle East issues, and grassroots activism in the U.S. and abroad. Would you like to be a part of our hard-working team?  Please fax or e-mail your resume and a cover letter explaining why you want this job to: 202 265 4574 or e-mail jobs@wrmea.com or mail it to Job Applications, Washington Report, 1902 18th St, NW, Washington, DC 20009

National Search for New Chief: Library of Congress African and Middle Eastern Division

The Library of Congress seeks new leadership to direct the African and Middle Eastern Division. This is a unique opportunity to exercise imagination, vision, and energy and to establish new standards for service and research support on the regions covered by the African, Hebraic and Near Eastern sections. The new chief will bring a wealth of knowledge of contemporary issues and their historic roots and employ them to lead the division to more fully document the complexity of these regions. This leader will have significant understanding of the transformation of information resources as a result of digital technology and will pursue new connections to libraries and institutions in the regions. Recognizing the Librarys mission of support for scholarship, the new leader will act with flexibility and creativity in enhancing service to the public. The new division chief has an opportunity to direct one of the most significant national resources providing knowledge of this complex region at a time of enormous historical significance and unprecedented access to information, both from within and about the countries and cultures.  Contact Info: Robert Worden, Special Assistant, Collections and Services, The Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540-4600, (202) 707-3909, rwor@loc.gov. www.loc.gov

Video Librarian

Al-Arabiya TV is interested in hiring a video librarian. It is a full time job based in DC. Applicant MUST have experience working/setting up video libraries for news stations. Our library is in desperate need of archiving. Knowledge of Middle Eastern issues, familiarity with setting up archiving software and knowledge of Arabic is a plus. Position open immediately.  If you are interested please e-mail your resume and contact info to our bureau chief, Talal Al-Haj, at alhaj1@aol.com.  This position is ideal for someone energetic, patient and up for a challenge!  Al-Arabiya TV is a 24-hour Arabic language news network based in Dubai and broadcast to around 40 million viewers in the Middle East, Europe, and recently, North America.

Office Manager

The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs magazine is looking for a talented, detail-oriented person to become the Office Manager of our Washington, DC office. Position is immediately available. As you know, the Washington Report publishes nine times a year insightful analysis of the political, economic, and historical realities of the U.S.-Middle East relationship. Each colorful issue is packed with special reports on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, current Middle East issues, and grassroots activism in the U.S. and abroad. Would you like to be a part of our hard-working team?  We are looking for an enthusiastic energetic individual with a business/public relations background, training and, of course, a passion for peace in the Middle East. A complete job description is available if you're interested. This is an entry-level position with a ton of responsibility. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. As our old friends
know- it will not be high.  Please fax or e-mail your resume and a cover letter explaining why you want this job to: 202-265-4574 (fax) or e-mail jobs@wrmea.com or mail it to Job Applications, Washington Report 1902 18th St, NW, Washington, DC 20009

Global editor

Women's eNews, the premier daily on-line news service covering issues of particular concern to women, has an opening for an Arabic-speaking editor in our New York offices.  Women's eNews is available online in English and Arabic and this position's primary responsibility is to enrich both versions through finding, assigning and completing the first edit of at least one story each month written by free-lance correspondents pertaining to issues faced by women in the Middle East, including Israel.  Qualifications: The successful candidate must be bilingual in English and Arabic, that is, be fluent in both languages as well as be able to demonstrate the ability to read and write well in both languages. In addition, the successful candidate should have extensive experience writing and editing for general-interest news organization or daily newspaper and have a demonstrable interest in women's public policy issues.  How to Apply: Send resume, writing samples (in English and in Arabic) and three story ideas in English to: rita@womensenews.org. Please put in the subject line: Global Editor.

Arab Translator Needed
Falafel Daddy Productions (www.falafeldaddy.org), a collective of Palestinian filmmakers, is looking for translators. Pay involved. This will entail watching video footage, translating it and typing what you hear into English. We are working on a film and have a lot of footage that needs to be transcribed. We would love your help. All the footage was shot in Palestine. Please contact Dahna/Annemarie at dabourahme@earthlink.net

Female Photographer
Female photographer required to work in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Must have a good knowledge of Computer graphic programs such as Photoshop. Must be able to present a portfolio of various aspects of her work. Work will involve portrait, commercial, industrial photography. Contact Omid Yazdani at seema@emirates.net.ae

Cultural Arts Program Manager
The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) is seeking a full time Program Manager for its Cultural Arts Program with three to five years of relevant work experience. This position requires multiple skills and creativity; it includes planning, organizing, research, and grant writing. A bilingual person in Arabic and English, and familiarity with Arab Americans culture and history is preferred. Salary: Starting $28,800 commensurate with experience. Benefits: Health insurance including dental and optical. Application Deadline: Open until position is fill. Relevant applicants will be invited for an interview during the month of January. Please send a cover letter, a copy of your resume, and three references (with addresses and telephone numbers) to:
Dr. Anan Ameri
ACCESS Cultural Arts program
2651 Saulino Court
Dearborn, MI. 48120

Webmaster Needed
The Palestine Chronicle is in an urgent need for a webmaster, who would help in maintaining the site and executing changes or additional projects related to the site. The webmaster would need to have a good knowledge in PHP, and using PHP with MySQL. He or she must be easily accessible in cases of downtime, hacking attempts or technical emergencies. The webmaster is expected to spend up to 10 hours a week carrying out chores related to the site. The distribution of the weekly work time is to be determined in agreement between the webmaster and the site's management. Although the webmaster would do the work out of his/her own home or office (at least in the current stage of the site's development), it's preferred if the webmaster is based in the Seattle area for easier contacts and occasional meetings. Salary is negotiable. If you are interested, please apply by sending your request to Editor@PalestineChronicle.com, accompanied by your resume. Thank you for your attention and we look forward to hearing from you. The team at the Palestine Chronicle.