Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) [f/m], Full-time [.9], Department of Sociology,
Gender Studies in
Agriculture Section, Wageningen Agricultural University (WAU), the Netherlands. WAU is
the only
agricultural university in the Netherlands, and is internationally renowned for
excellence both in
technical and social disciplines in the field of agriculture and rural development.
Gender Studies in
Agriculture, one of the only entities of its kind in the West, was established as an
independent
Department in 1982, and has recently merged with the Sociology Department where it
continues to work
to integrate critical feminist perspectives on knowledge, science, technology and
rural development
throughout the University+s programmes. It offers the major within the Dutch Masters+
programme in
Development Studies and within International Masters degree programmes, as well as the
Ph.D.
specialization in gender and agriculture. It supports Post-Doctoral research, and
undertakes research in
gender studies in agriculture/rural development in non-Western and European contexts.
Over the next
few years it will launch several major new initiatives, including an international
Master+s Degree and
continuing education programme in Gender and Rural Transformations, building on its
international
reputation in the field and its current international student body. Major research
programmes being
launched include: Gender, Labour and Livelihoods in Sustainable and Organic
Agriculture; Gender,
Biotechnology and Biodiversity; and Gender and Rural Transformations in Central and
Eastern Europe.
The Section is currently collaborating in research and curriculum development with
universities in South
Africa and Zimbabwe as well as in Central and Eastern Europe, and performs
consultancies for national
and international development NGOs and organizations such as the FAO.
The Associate Professor will be expected to take initiatives and responsibilities in
the current process
of institution-building, will be responsible for coordinating Masters+ degree and
continuing education
programmes, teaching, and supervising Masters+, Ph.D. and undergraduate students+
research on gender
and agriculture/rural development in non-western contexts. She/he will also assist in
the development,
coordination and implementation of research programmes, as well as carry out work in
her/his own
research field.
Candidates must have the Ph.D. in Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political
Science or a closely
related discipline, a strong background in women's/gender studies and
agriculture/rural development in
non-Western contexts, and substantial experience in research in gender and agriculture
as well as in
teaching/training and curriculum development. Development practice experience is also
highly desirable
and partially interchangeable with experience in research and teaching. A publication
record, good
interpersonal and management skills, fluency in English and, for international
candidates, willingness to
learn Dutch, are essential qualifications.
Gross starting salary (full time) is between Dfl 7218- 9700 per month depending on
qualifications and
experience. For more information, call xx31-317-483374, fax xx31-317-483990 or email
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Candidates must send an appli-cation letter,
curriculum vitae including
a list of referees, and three relevant publications postmarked no later than 20
October 1996 to
"Directeur Personeel en Arbeidsomstandigheden," P.O. Box 9101, 6700 AB Wageningen, the
Netherlands.
The envelope and letter must indicate vacancy number LS 95-0290.
>From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Aug 4 17:15:05 1996
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Date: Mon, 05 Aug 1996 11:02:56 +1200
From: "STEFANIE S. RIXECKER" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Volunteer Opportunities in Ecuador cloud forest reserve
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Organization: Lincoln University
FYI. Please contact the organizers listed below, not me.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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ECUADOR'S MAQUIPUCUNA RESERVE
IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Fundacion Maquipucuna, an Ecuadorian non-governmental organization
concerned with conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of
natural resources, is looking for paying volunteers to spend one to
three months working in the Maquipucuna Reserve this fall. Assistance
is needed with: reforestation, organic gardening, trail building,
teaching English to Reserve staff, and environmental education.
Consider the opportunity to live in a beautiful tropical forest,
experience life and culture in rural Ecuador, practice your Spanish,
and give a hand in protecting biodiversity in a highly endangered
tropical habitat.
The Maquipucuna Reserve is 4500 hectares, 80% of which is undisturbed
cloud forest, ranging from 1200 meters to 2800 meters in altitude. It
is surrounded by an additional 14,000 hectares of "protected forest,"
which is adjacent to one of the world's top ten biodiversity
"hotspots," the Choco Bioregion. Like many cloud forests, it is
extremely rich in epiphytes, many of which have not been identified.
1200 plants species have been identified to date, but it is believed
that the total number may be close to 2000. In addition, the Reserve
contains at least 320 species of birds, 45 species of mammals, and
more than 150 species of butterflies. Other groups are yet to be
studied in detail. Finally, Maquipucuna offers archaeological
resources to those interested. Ceramics, burial sites and
buried pathways of Pre-Incan Indians are scattered throughout the
region.
The Reserve has complete accommodations and facilities for
ecotourists, scientists and volunteers. These include an easily-
accessed tourist lodge, situated on a clean, free-flowing river, and
housing 18 people. In addition, there is a separate scientific
research station for scientists and volunteers. Meals are served to
all and are based on local recipes. A network of trails allows
visitors to easily access a variety of natural habitats in different
stages of succession. Rivers and waterfalls make for great swimming.
Finally, interpretive materials are being developed, and additional
information may be found in the small Reserve library or the more
extensive one at the Fundacion's office in Quito.
Maquipucuna is only 2 hours from Quito and accessible by car or
public bus. Because of its proximity to the capital city, it makes an
easy jumping off point for trips to the sandy beaches of the
Ecuadorian coast, the Andean highlands (Avenue of the Volcanos) and, a
little further away, the Amazon basin. Volunteers will want to make
the most of their experience by travelling in this extremely diverse
(biologically as well as culturally) country. Fundacion Maquipucuna
would be happy to provide recommendations for travel and further
siteseeing opportunities.
To cover costs of food and lodging, volunteers are asked to pay $12-
15 per day (depending on the length of stay). In addition, it is
suggested that they have at least a basic knowledge of Spanish.
Private tutoring is readily available in Quito, if needed.
For more information, please contact:
Abigail Rome
Fundacion Maquipucuna Tel: (593-2) 507-200/202
Baquerizo #238 y Tamayo Fax: (593-2) 507-201
Casilla 17-12-167 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Quito, Ecuador
Abigail Rome
Fundacion Maquipucuna
Baquerizo #238 y Tamayo
Casilla 17-12-167
Quito, Ecuador
Tel: (593-2) 507-200 / 507-202 Fax: (593-2) 507-201
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Stefanie S. Rixecker
Department of Resource Management
Lincoln University, Canterbury
Aotearoa New Zealand
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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