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OPPORTUNITIES" is distributed nationally by the Harvard University
Native American Program and includes internship, fellowship, and career opportunities as well as announcements
for conferences, workshops and symposia. Please feel free to forward OPPORTUNITIES to students and others who may
be interested. If you would like to include a listing for distribution, please e-mail the information to hunap@harvard.edu.
10-WEEK INTERNSHIP FOR TRIBAL COLLEGE STUDENTS
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Fossil Energy
The Office of Fossil Energy is dedicated to supporting the DOE's Minority Education Initiative for students and
is leading an initiative to recruit American Indian students from Tribal Colleges and Universities to participate
in a 1-week internship opportunity. Interns majoring in math, science and engineering will undertake hands-on-entry-level
professional assignments related to oil and gas at our DOE Headquarters and field sites.
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
2.8 Grade Point Average
Completion of Sophomore year
Weekly stipends will be provided as well as travel costs for one round-trip to and from the intern's work site.
Deadline: March 3, 2000
For more information and an application contact:
Pamela DeRensis @ (202) 586-6751 or pamela.derensis@hq.doe.gov
Fellowship Opportunity
Harvard University's Administrative Fellowship Program seeks to attract more ethnic minorities to administrative
careers in higher education. To this end, the Administrative Fellowship Program offers a twelve-month management
experience complemented by a professional development program.
The Program provides participants with opportunities to broaden their experience through working in an academic
environment as a mid-level administrator. The Program seeks to enrich and diversify the Harvard community by bringing
talented professionals to Cambridge.
The Program will draw Fellows from business, government, education, and the professions. Each participant will
receive a salary from Harvard University. All costs for the required educational seminar will be covered by Harvard
University. Participants must secure and cover the cost of their housing.
The 2000-2001 Program will begin in September. The Fellows will be placed in various schools and departments throughout
the University, including the Harvard University Native American Program. Reflecting the academic and administrative
diversity of the Harvard community, assignments for each Fellow will differ. However, individual fellowship needs
will be shaped by considering both the school's or department's needs and the participant's career experience.
Fellows are strongly urged to obtain leaves of absence from their current jobs. While the University will make
every effort to place successful participants, there is no guarantee of permanent Harvard employment upon completion
of the Program.
Fellows will participate in a seminar series in addition to a full-time work assignment. Seminars, lectures, and
case studies have been designed to enhance management and administrative skills and to assist in self-assessment
and development. The overall goal of the education program is to encourage Fellows to assess their own career development
and to generate strategies for advancement.
Deadline for application: February 15, 2000
For more information and an application, contact:
Teresa Malonzo, Office of the Assistant to the President
Teresa_malonzo@harvard.edu
(617) 496-1567
OPEN POSITION
Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
The Humanistic Studies and American Indian Studies Programs invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor.
The successful candidate will teach courses fulfilling the general education and ethnic studies requirements for
student; develop additional courses; and teach other courses in American Indian Studies and the interdisciplinary
humanities program. The normal teaching load is 21 credits for an academic year, with occasional reassignments
for scholarship or institutional service. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a program of scholarly
activities and contribute to university and community service.
Qualifications:
Ph.D., A.B.D. (with Ph.D. by August 2001) or terminal degree in a program
related to American Indian Studies, with a strong background in American
Indian culture including such fields as: history, literature, art, or
mythology. Applicants must provide evidence of working closely with local
American Indian communities, including but not limited to those of the
western Great Lakes.
To apply:
Send letter of application addressing candidate's education, professional
experience as it relates to job functions and qualifications, copies of CV,
transcripts (certified copies required for finalists), and three current
letters of reference to:
Denise Sweet
Chair, Search Committee, American Indian Studies
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
(920) 465-2348
(920) 465-2890 Fax
Sweetd@uwgb.edu E-mail
Review of applications will begin 1/3/00
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Study Abroad Scholarship and Opportunity
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International offers three different study abroad, ambassadorial scholarships in
order to promote international understanding and relations between people of different nations. The scholarships
provide financial assistance for individuals having completed at least two years of university or college course
work and have a desire to study abroad.
Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship-provides funding for one academic year of full-time study at an institution
assigned by The Rotary Foundation of Trustees. Recipients may not be able to earn degrees or diplomas during the
study period. Candidates should be proficient in the language of the host country. Scholarship covers: roundtrip
transportation, one month of intensive language training , required fees for a normal course load, reasonable room
and board, and some educational supplies.
Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship-provides funding for either two or three years of full-time degree-oriented
study at an institution assigned by the Rotary Foundation Trustees. The scholarship provides a flat grant of US$12,000
or its equivalent for each year; that is, US$24,000 for two years, or US$36, 000 for three years. Funding intends
to help supplement the costs of pursuing one degree at one study institution. Expenses beyond the amount provided
are the scholar's responsibility.
Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship-provides funding for either three or six months of intensive language training
and cultural immersion at a language school selected by The Rotary Foundation of Trustees. Applicants should have
completed at least one year of college-level course work or equivalent of the proposed language of study. The scholarship
covers roundtrip transportation, tuition and fees for language training, and homestay expenses. Funding will not
exceed US$12, 000 or its
equivalent for a three-month scholarship.
To obtain an application, contact your local Rotary Club. To find your nearest Rotary Club and to get details concerning
the scholarships, visit the web site at www.rotary.org . Deadlines are set by the local Rotary Club and range from
March 2000 to as late as July 2000.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR NONPROFITS
The Academy for Educational Development is accepting applications for its New Voices Fellowship Program. This program
aims to develop new leaders and to support career opportunities in nonprofits within areas of advancing human rights
and international cooperation. Applicants must have completed coursework for a graduate degree by Spring 2000.
Applications are available at http://www.aed.org/newvoices.
ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Diversity Fellowship
The Graduate Program in English at the Univ. of Mass. in Amherst invites applicants for a Diversity Fellowship
($10,000) to be offered to a graduate student in the year 2000-2001. This year the department particularly encourages
applications from students with Native American heritage. The department offers the M.A./Ph.D. degree in English,
within which a student may concentrate in English and American literature or American studies. The program offers
a range of courses in American ethnic literatures (with faculty who specialize in Native American, African American,
Latino, Asian American, and comparative American ethnic literatures).
The deadline for application is 1/15/00, but late applications will be considered until 3/15/00.
For more information contact:
www.umass.edu/gradschool
Graduate School
Admissions Office, Goodell Bldg.
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
OPEN POSITION
POSITION: Evaluator, GS-0301-7
LOCATION: Financial Audit Division/Office of Audit/Washington, DC
OPEN: December 22, 1999 - December 27, 1999
ANNOUNCEMENT #: 00-OIG-4107
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ICTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY.
POSITION: Auditor (Information Systems), GS-0511-11/122
LOCATION: ADP Audit and Assistance Staff
OPEN: December 22, 1999 - January 24, 2000
ANNOUNCEMENT #: 00-OIG-4108
This position is open to current Federal employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment, former
Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under Special
Authorities. Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable
conditions after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply.
Should you have any questions, please contact Janet Wilson on (202) 260-8771.
OPEN POSITION
Denver Public Schools -- JOB A-496 -- Indian Education Project Coordinator;
212-day Work Year; Salary Range $42,366 to $53,497.
Classified Open Position/ Vol. 99/00, No. 24 Page 2
Responsibilities:
Directs and supervises project personnel; oversees budget and expenditures; implements identified objectives; develops
and administers needs assessments; recommends promising instructional practices; supports American Indian students
and their
families in the area of health, extracurricular activities, tutoring, Special Education staffs when needed, and
other educational
services; coordinates activities of the parent American Indian Education Committee, District and American Indian
community members.
Requirements:
Knowledge of Title IX Indian Education Project; minimum of five years experience in a school district or K-12 education;
Bachelor of Arts degree; Colorado Educator Professional License; experience in the development and implementation
of American Indian culture curriculum and in training teachers; proven experience in working successfully with
the Denver Indian community; experience in grant writing as well as the administration and supervision of grants.
Closing date Wednesday January 19th. Pick up application at Denver Public
Schools Administrative Office, 900 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203 or call
the Denver Public Schools - Welcome Center at (303) 764-3400.
OPEN POSITION
NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS SPECIALIST
OPEN PERIOD 01/06/2000 - 01/21/2000
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-14
HIRING AGENCY: HUD, ASST SEC FOR PUB AND INDIAN HOUSING
DUTY LOCATIONS: 0005 THE CONTINENTAL UNIT, US
REMARKS: ONE POSITION WILL BE FILLED IN THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: CHICAGO, IL; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; DENVER, CO; SEATTLE,
WA; AND ANCHORAGE, AK. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THIS VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE CALL STAFFING 2000 HOTLINE AT 1-877-483-6632.
CONTACT:
STAFFING 2000 RECRUITMENT
PHONE: (877) 483-6632
DEPT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEV
STAFFING 2000 RECRUITMENT TEAM
451 SEVENTH ST. SW, ROOM 2153
ATTN: VAC NO 06-MSR-2000-0097Z
WASHINGTON, DC 20410-3100
Applications will be accepted from: Open to current Federal employees serving under a career or career conditional
appointment in the competitive service, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible
for
non-competitive appointment under Special Authorities. Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated
from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply.
OPEN POSITION
Extension Educator, Child & Youth Development
University of Minnesota, Extension Service
The child and youth development specialization develops and implements programs emphasizing the connection between
healthy youth and healthy communities. Extension educators specializing in child and youth development will be
well-versed in child and youth development concepts and theory, current research relevant to youth, families, and
their world, important contemporary issues impacting young people, and educational methods to involve youth and
adults in achieving their goals.
Responsibilities:
Providing leadership for the maintenance of 4-H community club program.
Supporting and training leaders and other volunteers.
Collaborating with schools, youth-serving agencies, and Extension colleagues.
Promoting Extension youth development programs.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree is required, a master's preferred. Acceptance into a graduate program at a level qualifying
the applicant for admission to graduate study is required.
For more information contact:
Extension Personnel
260 Coffey Hall
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108
(612) 624-3717
NATIVE AMERICAN TALENT WANTED
The South Dakota Review will publish a Spring 2000 special issue on the poetry, fiction, essays, scholarly articles,
creative nonfiction, and personal essays written *by* Native American writers across the United States.
Please send manuscripts to Brian Bedard, Editor, South Dakota Review, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD,
57069.
Cover letter should include personal and publications information for possible inclusion in contributor's notes.
Outside of envelope should read "For Native American Writers issue."
***Deadline for manuscripts is March 15, 2000.***
Other upcoming special issues include:
"Writing the Dakotas," (deadline May 1);
"Celebrating Frederick Manfred" (deadline August 25);
"The American West 2000," (deadline January 10, 2001).
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