Yorkshire Folk Arts: Job opportunities 2004

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		The Elphinstone Institute University of Aberdeen The George Reid Memorial Studentship PhD Studentship: Oral Heritage of Scottish Travellers Closing date 29 October 2004 A 3-year PhD Studentship commencing 2005. Full fees at the Home/EU rate and maintenance of £6500. Based in the Elphinstone Institute, College of Arts and Social Sciences. Background The person appointed will have an interest in some aspect of the oral and cultural traditions of Scottish Travellers and initially will work alongside Stanley Robertson, who is co-ordinating a Heritage Lottery funded project aimed at recording, conserving, and promoting these traditions including songs, singing styles, ballads, stories, storytelling, language, customs, beliefs, occupations, family life, travelling, and, in general, Travellers' contributions to society. The researcher will concentrate on one of the themes within the overall project, and provide research support. Further Information The richness of the field offers opportunities to researchers from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds: ethnologists, folklorists, cultural or oral historians, anthropologists, and ethnomusicologists among others. The research will be supervised by Dr Ian Russell, Director of the Elphinstone Institute, drawing on other staff expertise for additional support. Qualifications A 1st or 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Ethnology, Folklore, Anthropology, Cultural History). A Master's degree in a relevant subject would be an advantage. Interviews will be held in November 2004. Applications Informal enquiries about the studentship should be directed to Dr Ian Russell on 01224 272386 or email ian.russell@abdn.ac.uk. Applications should be in the form of: A covering letter explaining why you are interested in the studentship and including a research proposal (max. 1000 words) A full CV, including the names of two academic referees and their email addresses and telephone numbers A completed application form These should be sent to: The Secretary, The Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen, 24 High Street, Aberdeen AB24 3EB For further details and information about the Elphinstone Institute, see the website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/elphinstone/ October 2004 Adastra ... representing at Sidmouth's 50th Anniversary Festival ... Black Umfolosi 5 – Doghouse Skiffle Group – Danu – Kepa Junkera – Riccardo Tesi Two jobs are available at the leading folk, roots and world music agency: SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR (position filled: Jo Heatley has been appointed) AGENT In our busy East Yorkshire office. Must have experience. Information and applications from Chris Wade: Telephone: 01377 217662 Email: chris@adastey.demon.co.uk Website: http://www.adastra-music.co.uk/ ADASTRA 2 Star Row, North Dalton, Driffield, East Yorkshire YO25 9UR. Chris Wade, Adastra. 4/8/04 FolkArts England Frances Watt is leaving FAN/FolkArts England at the end of August to take up a new job as Arts Development Officer for Chesterfield Borough Council and North East Derbyshire District Council. As a result... FolkArts England needs a General Manager An exciting opportunity for a career in the promotion and development of Folk Arts in England. This full time job is based in Matlock, Derbyshire. It is funded by Arts Council England and fulfils a national brief to support, develop and lobby on behalf of Folk Arts across the country. The successful candidate will: Have a serious commitment to at least one aspect of folk music, song and dance. Be a good team player and able to lead and support the activities of others including the management of an assistant. Be decisive and creative within delegated authority to tight deadlines. Be willing to work unorthodox hours and to travel as necessary. Have recent experience of preparing grant applications and funding requests in the Arts world. Have sufficient financial skill to be able to work within agreed budgets. Have good spoken and written communication skills. Be competent in Microsoft products. Be experienced in database management and operation. Have experience of using the internet and e-groups. Have experience in organising conferences and training days within agreed guidelines. Be interested and preferably have some experience in sharing and sourcing information and experience between and for members of organisations. Be able to participate in the development and content for publications. Have artistic and technical skill in preparing them. Salary to be negotiated. FolkArts England is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications with cv in writing to: FolkArts England, PO Box 296, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3XU Phone: 01629 827014 Fax: 01629 821874 Email: info@folkarts-england.org Website: http://www.folkarts-england.org/ Deadline for applications 30 September 2004 11/8/04
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