Canku Ota

(Many Paths)

An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America

July 17, 2004 - Issue 117

Opportunities - Page One

Here you will find listings of:

• Positions Available - including Fellowships and Internships;
• Scholarship, Award and Grant Information; and
• Event Announcements.

We will update this page if we receive additional opportunities for events, etc. that will occur before our issue publication date.

We receive these announcements from various sources including Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP) and NativeShare

To view additional listing from previous issues, click here

07/17/04

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Title TRIBAL LANDS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Announcement

Administrator, American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
Sarayl Yellowhorse, Higher Education Coordinator
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
phone:505.765.1052 ext. 105 fax 505.765.5608
e-mail: sarayl@aises.org
url: www.aises.org

Purpose: To enhance overall learning experience for eligible Students and to empower Tribal communities and governments with qualified environmental professionals that, in turn, empower the environmental management capacity of Tribal Nations.

Eligibility: AISES member; Full-time Junior, Senior or Graduate Student at an accredited four year or graduate college or university; Majoring in environmental studies, science or engineering fields leading to an environmentally related career; Minimum of 2.7 GPA; U.S. Citizen or permanent U.S. Resident.

Awards: $4,000 per academic year.

Application available on website: www.aises.org

Sandra Sac Parker
Communications Specialist, Air Program
National Tribal Environmental Council
2501 Rio Grande Boulevard, Suite 1
Albuquerque, NM 87104
505/242-2175 (phone)
505/242-2654 (fax)
sparker@ntec.org
nteccs@yahoo.com
www.ntec.org

07/17/04

Position Announcement

President - First Nations University Of Canada

Reporting to the Board of Governors, the President will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the operation of the academic and business affairs of the University. The President will work closely with faculty, staff, students and First Nations communities to foster and fulfill the University?s mission, to become the university of choice for First Nations students, to improve student success and retention, and to build and disseminate a base of knowledge in areas of importance to the development of First Nations people.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to First Nations and aboriginal candidates (SHRC-E93-13). The First Nations University of Canada is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities.

Should you want to learn more about this unique leadership opportunity, call Libby Dybikowski or Diyet van Lieshout at (604) 913-7768 or forward your CV, letter of introduction and the names of three referees in confidence to:

Provence Consulting Inc., #202
1555 Marine Dr.,
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1H9
Fax: (604) 913-8356, e-mail search@provenceconsulting.com

Apply on-line: www.provenceconsulting.com

For more information about First Nations University of Canada, please consult www.sifc.edu.

We will communicate with all who express interest.

07/17/04

Position Announcement

The Environmental Appeals Board, within the Office of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, seeks applicants to fill a vacant attorney-advisor position. Details regarding the oard's activities can be found at the Board's website, www.epa.gov/eab. We would appreciate your making this vacancy known to persons who may be interested, and we strongly encourage all interested persons meeting the qualifications described below to apply. Please note that the deadline for applications is July 26, 2004.

The Environmental Appeals Board is the final Agency decision maker on permit, enforcement and other administrative appeals under all major environmental statutes that EPA administers. Applicants must have strong legal and analytical skills, excellent academic credentials, and a serious interest in quality legal writing. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of a recognized bar association of any State, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. At least three years legal experience is preferred, but environmental law experience is not essential. This is an opportunity for exposure to a broad spectrum of environmental cases; the attorney will be responsible for preparing final agency decisions on administrative appeal to the Board. Starting grade and salaries range from grades GS 11 - GS 14 ($50,593 to $110,775), depending on experience. Applications must be received by close of business on July 26, 2004. Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Appeals Board
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Attention: Mildred Johnson (MC-1103B)

07/17/04

Position Announcement

LIBRARIAN, AREA STUDIES CATALOGER

The University of New Mexico Libraries has the following opening: Area Studies Catalog Librarian, a full-time, 12 month library Lecturer III position (non-tenure track). Minimum salary is $38,000, negotiable; appropriate to qualifications and experience. Desired start date of October 1, 2004 (negotiable).

Required Qualifications: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program or international equivalent. A minimum of three years experience in library cataloging. Knowledge of cataloging principles and procedures including AACR2R, LC rule interpretations, LC subject headings and classification, MARC 21 formats, and authority control standards. Evidence of reading knowledge of a western European language.

To review a full job description for this position, please visit: http://elibrary.unm.edu/genlibsite/employee.html

Submit resume, names and contact information of three references, and a signed letter of interest to:

Linda Skye, University of New Mexico Libraries, MSC05 3020, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, or fax to (505)277-7196, or e-mail to Lskye@unm.edu.

The search will remain open until the position is filled; for best consideration application should be received by August 15, 2004.

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

07/17/04

Position Announcement

DRAWING UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING. Assistant Professor. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. Tenure track. Begin August 24, 2005. Minimum requirements include: MFA in studio with special strengths in drawing, teaching experience, ability to span the range of artistic expression in the department's curriculum; possess strong communication skills and ability to work in small studio-oriented department with diverse approaches. Preferred qualifications include: exhibition record, computer skills and second studio area. Responsible for teaching all areas and levels of drawing. Academically advise majors. Further develop curriculum and support programs. Manage drawing studio and supervise student run gallery.

Complete application package to include: resume, letter of intent, teaching philosophy, undergraduate/graduate transcripts, 20 slides recent work, 20 slides student work, sample syllabi and course packets, and the names, addresses, phone numbers of three references. SASE. Review of applications starts January 11th. AM-INT. Send to: Drawing Search. Department of Art, Dept. 3138, 1000 E. University Ave., University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071.

The University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Position is subject to final approval.

07/17/04

Position Announcement

The 1854 Authority has an immediate opening of the position of Chief Conservation Officer.

The 1854 Authority is an Inter-Tribal Natural Resource Management Organization that manages the off-reservation hunting fishing, and gathering rights of the Grand Portage and Bois Forte Bands of the Lake Superior Chippewa in the territory ceded in the Treaty of 1854 .

The main offices of the 1854 Authority are located in Duluth, Minnesota, but this position is based in the Orr/Tower/Ely area (actual location can be discussed).

This is a full-time permanent position with benefits

Each applicant must submit a resume AND application. The application process will be open until COB July 28, 2004. Completed application and resumes may either be hand delivered, mailed, or faxed to:

1854 Authority
4428 Haines Rd
Duluth, MN 55811-1524
See Website for further info: http://www.1854authority.org/page49.html

07/17/04

Position Announcement

University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue - SVC 2172
Tampa, Florida 33620-6980

Administrative Assistant - Admissions - Student Affairs
Position Number: 2876
Deadline Date: Open until Filled; Application review begins: 06/25/04
Bi-Weekly Salary: $1,130.84

Apply to/Contact: Joyce O'Brien, SVC 1036, 974-6134 jobrien@admin.usf.edu

Qualifications: High school diploma and seven years experience in an office setting. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. PREFER bachelor's degree and seven years office experience at a college or university. Experience in an administrative support role for a large office; budget experience, knowledge of PeopleSoft software desired.

07/17/04

Position Announcement

University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue - SVC 2172
Tampa, Florida 33620-6980

Human Resources Representative - Compensation/Classification - Human Resources
Position Number: 4244
Deadline Date: Open until Filled; Application review begins: 06/28/04
Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $996.17 - $1,149.43

Apply to: James Lewis, SVC 2172, 974-5705

Contact: Kris Dotson, 974-5487 kdotson@admin.usf.edu

Qualifications: Related B.A. degree or high school diploma and four years of related experience (minimum two years in Human Resources). Microsoft Office proficiency, including ability to use spreadsheets to organize, analyze, and present data. Requires results-oriented team player with excellent communication and analytical skills. PREFER experience in compensation and/or classification, along with formal training in compensation/classification techniques. Familiarity with state and federal employment laws a necessity.

07/17/04

Call for Papers
Health Policy Challenges Affecting
American Indians and Alaska Natives

The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH), in collaboration with the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, is planning to publish a collection of papers on how the United States can more effectively meet the health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIANs). The guest editors are soliciting contributions to the "Health Policy and Ethics" and "Research and Practice" sections of AJPH.

Research articles (180 word structured abstract, 3,500 word text, up to four tables/figures) and analytic essays (120 word unstructured abstract, 3,500 word text, up to four tables/figures) for the department "Health Policy and Ethics" are encouraged that address the challenges or approaches to eliminating health care disparities (in access, quality or financing of care) between AIANs and other population groups. All papers will undergo peer review by the AJPH editorial team, the guest editors and a slate or referees, as per AJPH policy. In order to be considered for inclusion in the series, papers must be submitted by September 1, 2004, through the online submission system at http://submit.ajph.org. This website also provides Instructions for Authors, including specific guidelines for various types of papers. When submitting articles, please select "AIAN series" under the Theme Issue menu. Additional information concerning this series can be obtained by contacting AIAN_AJPHseries@kff.org.

Marsha Lillie-Blanton, DrPH, and Yvette Roubideaux, MD, MPH, Guest Editors

If you know anyone who would be interested in this alert, please pass it on.

The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation -- on the web at http://www.kff.org

07/17/04

Grant Program

IHS: Epidemiology Grant Program for American Indians/Alaska Natives -- Due July 30

The purpose of this grant program is to develop Tribal Epidemiology Centers and public health infrastructure through the augmentation of existing programs with expertise in epidemiology and a history of regional support. Activities should include, but not be limited to, enhancement of surveillance for disease conditions; epidemiologic analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of surveillance data; investigation of disease outbreaks; development and implementation of epidemiologic studies; development and implementation of disease control and prevention programs; and coordination of activities with other public health authorities in the region.

Proposed activities that cover large populations and/or geographical areas that do not necessarily correspond with current IHS administrative areas are encouraged. American Indian/Alaska Native tribes, tribal organizations, and eligible intertribal consortia or Indian organizations, may be eligible for a cooperative agreement. Collaborations with regional IHS, CDC, state, or university organizations are encouraged (letters of support and collaboration should be included in application). The maximum award amount is $300,000 per year. For full details see, http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/06jun20041800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2004/04-14647.htm