Xref: utzoo soc.culture.african:3104 comp.society.development:108 Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!think.com!samsung!caen!ox.com!hela!widener!news.cs.indiana.edu!edrbtsn@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu From: edrbtsn@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu (Ed Robertson) Newsgroups: soc.culture.african,comp.society.development Subject: 1991 Fulbright Fellowships Message-ID: <1991Jun24.174430.26717@news.cs.indiana.edu> Date: 24 Jun 91 22:43:48 GMT Distribution: us Organization: Computer Science, Indiana University, Bloomington. Lines: 108 1992-93 FULBRIGHT AWARDS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE -- AFRICA Note that these listings are ONLY for AFRICA and ONLY for COMPUTER SCIENCE. There are other opportunities in Africa for other disciplines and other countries outside of Africa seeking Computer Scientists. LECTURING AWARDS Kenya Teach UG/G courses in information systems, selection of hardware and software, database construction and management, information retrieval, and telecommunications. Consult on curriculum development. Opportunity for research. Candidates with M.Sc. acceptable, but candidates with Ph.D. and work experience in computer science preferred. Department of Information Sciences, Moi University, Eldoret. Ten months, beginning 9/92. Program Officer: Ellen N. Kornegay, Tel. 202-686-4028. Mauritius Teach UG courses in information technology, applied digital electronics, microcomputer systems, computer communications. Organize workshops on software packages for electronic computer-aided design. Develop laboratory teaching experiments and projects in microprocessor-based systems. Assist in staff training; advise on curriculum planning and development. M.Sc. degree with teaching experience acceptable, but Ph.D. and university teaching experience preferred. ***Instruction in English, but conversational knowledge of French required.*** Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Mauritius, Reduit. Ten months, beginning 9/92. Program Officer: Ellen N. Kornegay, Tel. 202-686-4028. Teach UG/G courses in management information systems, systems analysis and design, programming languages. Advise on curriculum planning and development; identify and initiate research in information technology with faculty; organize short courses and workshops for faculty and staff of private organizations. Candidates with Ph.D. and rank of associate or full professor preferred, but candidates with M.Sc. and 5 years of industrial experience acceptable. ***Instruction in English, but conversational knowledge of French required.*** School of Engineering, University of Mauritius, Reduit. Ten months, beginning 9/92. Program Officer: Ellen N. Kornegay, Tel. 202-686-4028. Togo Teach UG courses in computer technology and applied computing. Help develop computer systems hardware and microcomputer maintenance. Candidates with advanced degree and university teaching experience are preferred. ***Fluent French required.*** Higher School of Engineering, University of Benin, Lome. Three months, beginning 10/92. Program Officer: Linda Rhoad, Tel.202-686-6230 LECTURING/RESEARCH AWARD Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Teach UG/G courses in management information systems and control and audit systems. Opportunity for research in private business management and control and in auditing of business and government organizations. Candidates with Ph.D. and several years of teaching experience are preferred. ***Classes can be taught in English, but preference is for candidates who can lecture in French.*** National University of Cote d'Ivoire, Faculty of Economics and Management, Abidjan. Ten months, beginning 9/92. Program Officer: Linda Rhoad, Tel. 202-686-6230. *************************************************************************** All Fulbright Lecturing and Lecturing/Research awards go through the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden St., Suite 5M, Washington, DC 2008-3009. They have a general e-mail address: /C=US/ADMD=Telemail/O=NCHE/DD.UN=CIES.STAFF/@sprint.com ^ | that's the letter Oh Put the name of the addressee on the subject line. The turn-around time on e-mail is rather long. Applications are due August 1. Fulbrights are restricted to US citizens. Teaching awards normally provide travel and "local expenses", which are basically enough for the year but don't provide for extensive vacation travel. One of the best benefits is school fees for children, which can be one of the most expensive items. Many faculty members will match a Fulbright with a sabbatical, which turns out to be a good deal. Of the above postings, I know most about the position in Kenya. Moi University is in the 'western highlands" of Kenya, a very pleasant although decidely rural area. Eldoret is an easy days drive from Nairobi over good roads. The area is not on the usual tourist 'safari' routes but is near several parks (Mount Elgon, the home of the mining elepants, is nearby, and Lake Begoria, a wonderful place I discovered only at the end of my stay in Kenya wtih great camping sites, is a couple of hours away). Moi is the newest university in Kenya and, as of three years ago, was pushing to get itself going. Therefore the 'consult on curriculum development' will be an important role It's been almost 20 years since I've been in Togo and Ivory Coast, but remember that the French were most successful in instilling that most important part of their culture: cuisine. I am chairing the Fulbright evaluation panel in computer science this year and I *U*R*G*E* those with strong teaching credentials to apply. In recent years, there have been few applications. I expect that there would be more postings in the third world if there had been more high-quality applications. -- Edward Robertson robertson@cs.indiana.edu Computer Science Dept Indiana University 812-855-4954