Grant Activity: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a wide range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, law, and natural and applied sciences. Assist with thesis advising, graduate seminars and conferences. Conduct research in area of specialization.
Specialization(s): Applications are encouraged in American literature, literary theory, contemporary U.S. history, thermal convection and materials science. The award is open in any discipline taught at the host institution, including biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, economics, civil or mechanical engineering, environmental sciences, foreign languages, geography, law, linguistics, mathematics, medicine, philosophy, physics and sociology.
Language: English is sufficient for lecturing in American literature; conversational French is helpful. Fluent French is required for lecturing in other disciplines.
Location: Cheikh Anta Diop University
Length of Grant: 10 months
Starting Date: October 2009
Comments: See www.ucad.sn for the Cheikh Anta Diop University Web site.