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Ethnographies of the crisis in Puerto Rico: Invitation for Abstract Submission for a Collaborative Book

Invitation for Abstract Submission for a Collaborative Book 

Abstract due date October 31st  

Final  Manuscript Submission December 31st 

Title: Ethnographies of the crisis in Puerto Rico   

Editors:

Victor Manuel Vázquez Ph.D., The University of Texas at El Paso
vmvazquezro@utep.com 

Waleska Sanabria León Ph.D., Antropología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de  Puerto Rico, Ponce
waleska_sanabria@pucpr.edu 

Abstract:

For much of the 20th and 21st centuries, anthropological/ethnographic research has remained strongly attached to the methodological principles outlined by Bronislaw Malinowski, including participant observation and in-depth long-term engagement with the study subjects. These principles have also set the bases for more innovative and standardized qualitative data-collection techniques within and beyond the anthropological discipline. In the context of Puerto Rico, anthropological research projects conducted by Julian Steward (1952), Sidney Mintz (1974), Oscar Lewis (1968) and Helen M. Icken Safa (1980), can be taken as essential referents of an American ethnographic tradition influenced by the Malinowski orientation in methodological terms.

Accelerated global transformations after the 1980s have led the discipline of anthropology to modify its own strategies in regard to the process of conducting fieldwork to account for the multiplicity of spaces, real and virtual, that are “inhabited” by subjects in the globalized world. These interconnections between local–spaces and multiple realities have created the need to reformulate the classical methods in anthropological/ethnographic research (Boccagni, 2020, Coleman, 2016, Coleman y Hellerman, 2012, Falzon, 2016, Fortun, 2016, Yousfi y Abdallah, 2020, Koppe, 2021). Marcus and Falzon, for example, have proposed the idea of a Multi-Sited Ethnography (Marcus 1995, 1999, 2012, 2021; Falzon 2009), or an ethnography focused on persons and associations, and how they are linked within multiple spaces. Falzon describes multi-sited ethnographic work as an eclectic methodology where all the considerations of the qualitative approach have been integrated. However, that acquires consciousness in a modern world where local and global spaces are interrelated.

The flexibility and idea of a multi-sited ethnography seem particularly useful for studying societies in the context of crisis, including economic, health, political, or environmental crises. Moreover, the multiple crises that have affected Puerto Rico during the period 2007 to 2020 (inflation, debt restructuration, hurricanes, outward migration movements, student strikes, environmental struggles, etc.), makes Puerto Rico an ideal place for the study of crisis employing multi-sited approaches and other forms of adaptations of the traditional ethnographic method.

Considering what has been previously mentioned, the following proposal seeks to develop a collaborative book gathering examples of research projects conducted in the context of Puerto Rico during periods of crisis and chaos, and which show innovative uses of ethnographic methods in their adaptation to the hostile context of the crisis. The collaborative book is seeking writing about fieldwork experiences during the context of the crisis in Puerto Rico with the following objectives and requirements:

1. Problematize the strategies and ethnographic experiences of fieldwork conducted in Puerto Rico taking into consideration the context of crisis, and in relation to topics as varied as violence, gender, economy, migration, education, art, music, literature, infrastructure, tourism, environment, natural resources, natural resources, natural events, corruption, social movement,  visual ethnography on Puerto Rico crisis  etc. 
2. The utilization of the Multi-Sited ethnography approach, or other forms of innovative adaptations of such approach, as a research strategy, provides diverse reflections on the fieldwork experience.
3. Present case studies or fieldwork experiences conducted in Puerto Rico during the current context of the crisis that provokes reflections on the role and pertinence of the ethnographic work in the crisis context.

Abstract requirements and dates 

Send your abstract  October 31st  2022

Send your final chapter  January 31 2023

Send all the abstract and final chapters to vmvazquezro@utep.edu and waleska_sanabria@pucpr.edu 

Include the following information 

1. Author(s) info and academic institutions affiliation.
2. 350 words summary including the main scope, methodology and theoretical concepts discussed in your chapter.
3. Include minimum 3- 5 keywords in your abstract.
4. All the abstract and final chapters must be done in English.
5. Writing style and suggested editorial publication. https://www.berghahnbooks.com/uploads/authors/Berghahn_housestyle_US.pdf

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Ohio State University, Department of History of Art: Assistant Professor in Latinx Art History and Visual/Material Culture

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The Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Latinx Art History and Visual/Material Culture. The successful candidate will hold a tenure track appointment in the Department of History of Art and will be jointly appointed with the Ohio State’s Center for Ethnic Studies. It is expected that half of the candidate’s teaching and service will take place with the Center. This hire is part of a cluster hiring collaboration with the Department of English and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, which will each hire a tenure-track faculty member under the same research cluster entitled “Latinx Studies.”

We welcome applications from scholars working in any area of Latinx art history and visual/material culture. We are open to a research focus on either the contemporary or historical dimensions of Latinx art history and identity, with particular interest in scholars that can teach in both areas. Potential fields of research include Latinx contemporary art, the visual cultures of global Latinx diasporas, Latinx popular culture and media studies, historical and (de)colonial arts of Latin America, the study of the Indigenous arts of Latin America and its diasporas, and Latinx film studies. The position will be supported through funding for research and collaboration, connections with other units at the university working on related topics, and extensive mentoring.

The Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University is an inclusive community of scholars who seek to advance new research and methodologies in the field, to inspire our students to think critically and creatively about the role of the visual in mediating cultural and political histories, and to engage diverse publics through outreach and curatorial work. All faculty work closely with students in both the BA and the MA/PhD programs. The Department of History of Art is located in historic Pomerene Hall, a beautiful building on Ohio State’s main campus with ample space for our teachers and students to work and collaborate.

The Center for Ethnic Studies is a collaborative research center at Ohio State that encompasses three individual units: Latina/o Studies, Asian American Studies, and American Indian Studies. The center works with partners across the university to advance the study of persistent inequalities that fuel continued underrepresentation for many; to deepen our knowledge and understanding of American Indians, Latinas/os, and Asian Americans; and to explore the dynamic interconnections for these populations between their lives in the U.S. and other parts of the globe. The center offers extensive academic programming and engages in community-based research and outreach.

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a PhD in Art History or a related field by August 15, 2023, and should have an active agenda of research and publication and a track record of engaging collaboratively with students and scholars of diverse backgrounds. ABD applicants are encouraged to apply.

About Columbus:

The Ohio State University campus is located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the Midwest’s fastest-growing city and the nation’s 14th largest city. Columbus offers a diverse array of welcoming neighborhoods and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Additional information about all that the Columbus area has to offer is available at https://visit.osu.edu/experience.

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Apply to Academic Jobs Online. A complete application consists of a cover letter addressing your research and teaching agenda, a curriculum vitae, a diversity statement, a writing sample, and three letters of reference. The diversity statement should articulate your demonstrated commitments and capacities to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, mentoring, and/or outreach and engagement. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Professor Namiko Kunimoto at Kunimoto.3@osu.edu.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. In support of this, The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has created the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty. This support includes dual careers services, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering The Ohio State University and throughout their transition.

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. Over the next few years, The Ohio State University is committed to welcoming 350 new faculty hires, many of which will contribute to growing our role as a premier research university equipped to answer and interrogate the critical domestic and global societal challenges that deter equality and inclusion. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
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• Diversity Statement
• Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this site )

Further Info:

https://history-of-art.osu.edu/

614-292-7481

201 Pomerene Hall
1760 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210

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Applications are now open for the annual Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker Curatorial Fellowship Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis

Overview
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks a fellow for the Meyerhoff-Becker Curatorial Fellowship, a two-year-long residency program, based in Baltimore, Maryland.

The selected fellow will receive a full-time residency, round-trip travel expenses, and a $42,500 USD salary with benefits. Applicants who come from groups historically underrepresented in the museum field are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Fellowship will act as a career catalyst, providing a singular experience in exhibition making for emerging professionals. The fellow will work with Dorothy Wagner Wallis Director Christopher Bedford, Asma Naeem, the Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Chief Curator, as well as the contemporary curatorial department to realize the next Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker Biennial Commission, which invites internationally renowned contemporary artists to make transformative works of art for the BMA’s most accessible public spaces.

The Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker Biennial Commission Launched in 2018, the Meyerhoff-Becker Biennial Commission presents major works by internationally recognized artists in the BMA’s most public and welcoming space. It seeks to make the leading edge of contemporary art accessible and engaging to diverse audiences, providing an entry way to art for all. The next commissioned artist is to be announced in the Spring of 2022.

The Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker Curatorial Fellowship and the BMA Mission

Established in concert with and in complement to the Biennial Commission, the Fellowship is intended to act as a pipeline for talented post-graduate professionals, with three to five years of museum experience. The Fellow will be involved with all aspects of exhibition realization and programming. The Fellow will have the opportunity to receive direct mentorship from senior Museum staff, create modest exhibition proposals, and engage with Baltimore’s vibrant arts community, while working to interpret newly commissioned work by prominent contemporary artists in the BMA’s public spaces.

The Baltimore Museum of Art connects art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world, embodying a commitment to artistic excellence and social equity in every decision form art presentation, interpretation, and collecting, to the composition of our Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers – creating a museum welcoming to all.

Applicants must have completed a graduate or professionally accredited degree. Candidates are asked to submit a CV, a letter of interest, and a recent writing sample by mail or email. The Baltimore Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, please contact: rsanchez@artbma.org.