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  • 14 Sep 2018 by Lorraine Mangione
     

    You gotta be startin' somethin'


    "You wanna be startin' somethin', you gotta be startin' somethin'," sang Michael Jackson on the album Thriller. Well, here we go startin' somethin'.

    Last week we announced we were working on IDEA Boston, an Italian-inspired festival that will take place on Nov. 2-3. Now we are ready to share with you our program and the amazing speakers we have lined up for this one-of-a-kind event. 

    This thing is so big, we had to dedicate a new website to it, too! So please go over to ideaboston.com and check out the numerous panels, speakers and more that will make up IDEA Boston. 

    Just to give you a sense of what we have in store, here are a few numbers regarding the festival:

    • 18 presentations
    • 3 workshops
    • 1 theatrical performance
    • 1 silent film screening
    • 40+ speakers
    • 10 actors
    • 6 musicians
    • 1 grand final party!

    We hope you are excited as we are about IDEA Boston. Please help us spread the word by letting friends and family know about the festival.

    To stay up to date, you can subscribe to the festival-specific newsletter here, or you can follow us on FacebookTwitter and Instagram.

    We look forward to seeing you in November at IDEA Boston! 

    Nicola Orichuia & Jim Pinzino
    Co-founders, I AM Books

  • 14 Sep 2018 by Alan Gravano

    The City University of New York Career Opportunity

    QUEENS COLLEGE

    Rank:  Assistant Professor

    Queens College—City University of New York

    Employment level: Tenure Track

    Category: Media Studies, Communication

    Website: http://www.qc.cuny.edu

    The Department of Media Studies at Queens College seeks an assistant professor with expertise in critical political economy of media, with demonstrated interest in the role information and communication technologies play in the global political economy, and which engages with issues of social power. Research background should also demonstrate the ability to teach courses on the history of media technologies, digital economics, advertising and marketing, and media policy.  The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach large introductory courses and upper level seminars to undergraduates as well as graduate seminars on capitalism and media, digital economics, and research methods. 

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled, with review of applications to begin October 21, 2018.

    For more information on the position and instructions on how to apply, please visit the Queens College Human Resources website and click on Job ID “19258.”http://www.qc.cuny.edu/HR/Pages/JobListings.aspx

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian-Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.  EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

  • 14 Sep 2018 by Alan Gravano

    Queens College, City University of New York

    The Department of Political Science at Queens College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor in the field of International Relations, to begin in the Fall 2019 semester.  We are looking for individuals who combine a strong record of scholarship with a commitment to excellence in teaching in an extraordinarily diverse environment.  We are especially interested in applicants who can teach courses in International Political Economy and Europe. The successful applicant is also expected to participate actively in the department’s advisement and service responsibilities. The Ph.D. is required by the date of appointment.  Candidates should send a letter of interest, a writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a graduate school transcript, three letters of recommendation, and curriculum vitae to: Professor John Bowman, Department of Political Science, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY 11367.   Applications must be received by October 1, 2018.  In addition, in order for their application to be considered complete, applicants must upload a CV to CUNYfirst, the City University’s human resources and service system.  To do so, go to www.cuny.edu and place your cursor on “About;” click on “Employment;” scroll down and click on “Browse Job Openings;” in the job title box, enter 19166 and click on “Find Jobs;” click on “Assistant Professor—International Relations;” click on “Apply Now,” and follow instructions. 

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian-Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.  EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.