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| XX | Vol. XVIV, No. 3___ Fall, 2008 Indigenous Policy (IPJ) publishes articles, commentary, reviews, news, and announcements concerning Native American and international indigenous affairs, issues, events, nations, groups and media. We invite commentary and dialogue in and between issues. On The Web at: http://www.indigenouspolicy.org/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ISN and IPJ information
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INDIGENOUS POLICY JOURNAL IS BECOMING PEER-REVIEWED WE INVITE YOUR INVOLVEMENT INCLUDING WITH REVIEWING ARTICLES With this issue of the Indigenous Policy Journal comes a request. We are moving toward converting IPJ into a "peer-reviewed," "academic" journal. IPJ will continue to publish writings of use to and easily readable by indigenous people. Published articles and other writings will persist in being written so that they are easily readable by people interested in Indigenous issues, whether or not they are academics. Writings in the Articles section will begin to be refereed - and eventually all in that section will be refereed, but we will publish some non-refereed articles as "Research Notes," while commentary, reviews, news, media notes and announcements will not be refereed. The Summer issue will continue to carry the proceedings of the annual Western Social Science Association Meeting's American Indian Studies Section without further refereeing beyond the process of accepting papers for the meetings. We also hope to have some special issues in the near future that will be refereed. Beginning with the Spring issue, Phil Bellfy will become Editor of the journal, and coordinator of the refereeing process, while Steve Sachs will move to being Senior Editor and Coordinator of the IPJ Editorial Board. As a part of these efforts, Phil has been discussing this "upgrade" with administrators at Michigan State University, and with the Director of the MSU Press, Gabriel Dotto, who has expressed an interest in adding the new peer-reviewed Indigenous Policy Journal to the Press' "Journals Division," which currently has ten titles. Their website is <http://msupress.msu.edu/journals/>. The plan is to keep IPJ on the web, with subscriptions at no cost. MSU Press may wish to publish a printed version of the journal for an annual subscription fee. Thus, IPJ immediately needs to assemble an "Editorial Advisory Board." Among other things, the Board will, in large part, consist of those scholars who express a willingness to serve as "peer-reviewers." If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please send Phil (bellfy@msu.ed) or Steve (ssacchs@earthlink.net) your name, "official" title, institutional affiliation, and area(s) of expertise/interest. Also, if you have and wish to include your Tribal/First Nations/Aboriginal/Indigenous affiliation, we would be happy to include that information, as well. We continue to welcome involvement from everyone, Native and non-Native, and those who are and who are not affiliated with a college or university --including "independent scholars," "community activists," those working in NGOs, etc. In fact, it is our fervent desire to expand our Editorial Advisory Board well beyond the "usual suspects" that fill the mastheads of "traditional" academic journals. As we move ahead, we plan to keep the journal essentially as it is now, but with more articles and commentary. We will continue to include articles, commentary, reviews, calendar, news, media notes and announcements that in some way relate to Indigenous policy, broadly defined. We seek to expand our focus on the policies of Indigenous nations. While the table of contents and the substantive contents of the journal will continue to include all its current sections, we hope to actually have calendar, news, media notes and announcements posted on a web site like "H-net," with direct links to the table of contents on the IPJ web site, so that for the reader they remain an integral part of the journal. For a view of an H-net "discussion network" go to: <http://www.h-net.org/lists/>. How all of this actually materializes will be a result of collaboration between the IPJ Editorial Advisory Board, the MSU Press, and H-Net (or some other listserve entity). In addition, we intend to continue IPJ's inclusive decision making, inviting everyone involved in its editing and refereeing to join in dialoguing about its policies, format, etc., while we continue to welcome reader input about the journal, as well as commentary on journal writings and relevant issues. Miigwetch (thank you). Phil Bellfy
ANNOUNCEMENTS American Indian History Professor Sought The Department of History at Arizona State University (Tempe) seeks to appoint an outstanding scholar in the field of American Indian History at a rank of Tenure Track Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate Professor. All applicants must possess a Ph.D. in History with a specialization in American Indian History; a record of research and publication in any area of American Indian History, appropriate to rank; and training in U.S. History. Desired Qualifications for Asst. Professor: demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching; demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary research; evidence of additional preparation in related disciplines (e.g., anthropology, ethnography, or cultural studies); evidence of proficiency in at least one Native American language. Desired Qualifications for Assoc Professor: experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in American-Indian History and/or related disciplines; experience collaborating and conducting interdisciplinary research; evidence of ability to secure external funding; evidence of proficiency in at least one Native American language. The position is available beginning August 17, 2009. Salary and start up will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Applicants must submit by October 10, 2008: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications, experience, research agenda, teaching plans, and service interests in the profession; (2) a current CV; (3) a writing sample of scholarly article or dissertation chapter; (4) a statement of teaching philosophy; (5) two syllabi of previously taught courses; and (6) three letters of reference. Initial screenings will be conducted at the Western History Association meeting, October 22-24, 2008. Consideration of completed applications will begin November 1, 2008 and will continue on the 1st and 15th of each month thereafter until the search is closed. Applicants are encouraged to send applications electronically in either MicroSoft Word or pdf format to <mailto:historysearch@asu.edu>historysearch@asu.edu indicating “American Indian Search” in the subject line. Hard copy applications should be directed to: Professor Donald Fixico, Chair of Search Committee, Department of History, Arizona State University, PO Box 874302, Tempe, AZ 85287-4302. Inquiries and nominations can also be sent to the above address or emailed to donald.fixico@asu.edu. The selected candidate will be joining a well-established program that holds an international reputation in American Indian history. ASU is an EEO/AA employer that actively seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse workplace. <><><>-=-=-=-<>-=-=-=-<><><>
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