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Dr. Wiley’s Weekly Brief The GW Political Science Department Undergraduate Newsletter

In this newsletter: - Summer internship opportunities

- Upcoming events

- Publication opportunities

26 May 2014

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Southern Teachers Agency currently has 848 vacancies listed by schools for the 2014-15 academic year! Each year, STA helps hundreds of teachers and coaches find jobs at outstanding college preparatory schools throughout the South—nearly 600 schools in 16 states from Texas to Florida to Pennsylvania.

Art Latin

Chinese Learning Specialist

Counselor Math

Drama Media Specialist/Librarian

Elementary Music/Chorus/Band

English Physical Education

ESL Science

French Spanish

History/Social Studies Technology

In addition, we presently have numerous Administrative Opportunities around the South. General Requirements:

Elementary Education: teacher certification required and, typically, 3 years of full time teaching experience

Art, Physical Education, and Music: teacher certification strongly preferred Learning Specialist: teacher certification required Media Specialist/Library: MLS (or comparable degree) required Counselor: master’s degree in counselor education, but not necessarily for College

Counselors Administration: master’s degree in administration preferred for most jobs For most other middle- and high-school teaching positions, a bachelor’s degree with

a major in the teaching field (or at least a minor) is essential. Teacher certification is preferred, but not always required.

Click here to Apply to be an STA Candidate. You’ll be asked to upload your resume and cover letter along with the STA application. For more information, visit www.SouthernTeachers.com

Paid Opportunities

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NEW POSTING!!

GRE • SAT Test Preparation Instructor Positions We are seeking test preparation instructors for our GRE and SAT classes. These are part-time positions with classes once per week on Sundays. We seek intelligent, charismatic instructors who have both top test scores and excellent teaching skills. Our company has a social mission to provide top caliber test preparation courses at a value price. Team Sherwood is committed to the social responsibility of accessible test preparation courses: Everyone deserves to put their best score out there. Salary: $40/hour for GRE classroom instruction; $30/hour for SAT classroom instruction. Qualifications

- Education: Current graduate or professional student (Ph.D. (or equivalent), Master’s, J.D.); or Completed Ph.D. (or equivalent), J.D., or Master’s degree.

- Test Scores: Top-tier test scores on one of the following: GRE, GMAT, LSAT, or SAT. - Teaching Experience: Have taught at least one university semester/quarter class.

Prior university teaching experience is required. - Quantitative and Verbal Skills: Must have BOTH excellent math and verbal/writing

skills. Sherwood Test Prep Instructors teach the entire course. - Consistent Sunday Commitment: We seek team players who are flexible and can

teach on consecutive Sundays throughout the entire year. We only take off four weekends per year (those corresponding to): Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Instructors can teach from 3 to 6 hours per weekend.

If interested, please send your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume/Vita, and (3) Test Scores to: employment@sherwoodtest.com Interviews and hiring are to commence immediately. Teaching test preparation is a fun and rewarding experience. As an instructor you will have the opportunity to help bright, high-achieving students achieve their goals and dreams of entering their first choice Universities and programs. We hire good people who are intelligent, compassionate, honorable, and dependable. All test prep instructors are respectfully treated as faculty members and are afforded autonomy and latitude in the courses they teach. Sherwood Test Prep, Inc. www.sherwoodtest.com employment@sherwoodtest.com

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Events & Opportunities NEW POSTING!! The next Global Health Research Seminar will feature Dr. Tony Castleman, Director of the Institute for International Economic Policy at GW's Elliott School for International Affairs. Dr. Castleman's bio sketch is below.

New Measures of Food Security and Nutrition: A Multidimensional Approach Dr. Tony Castleman

Thursday 5/29 12-1pm

4th Floor Conference Room 950 New Hampshire Ave NW

Light lunch will be provided

Please RSVP to globalhealth@gwu.edu if you plan to attend.

Tony Castleman is Associate Research Professor of International Affairs and Associate Director of the Institute for International Economic Policy at GW's Elliott School of International Affairs. Tony is a development economist whose research focuses on nutrition and food security and on the roles that respect and dehumanization play in public health, poverty and conflict. Before joining GW, he worked for the USAID-funded Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA) Projects where he provided technical assistance to strengthen nutrition and food security policies and programs in Africa and Asia. Prior to FANTA, Tony was Director of an NGO in India, where he designed and managed a range of health, nutrition, and education projects. He also worked for the World Bank on applications of participatory methodologies to poverty programs. Tony has a Ph.D. in economics from George Washington University and a B.A. in Public Policy from Stanford University.

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There’s a top Democratic campaign that we need to win in November -- and you could be the one who makes the difference! So if you -- or someone you know -- want to take part in our organizing efforts this summer, you should apply to our 2014 Summer Organizing Corps Fellowship. The program is devoted to training a new generation of diverse, relentless and inspired organizers across the nation. (We’re only taking applications through May 27th, so don’t wait!) Click here to apply to the Organizing Corps summer session before the deadline >>

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NEW POSTING!!

With political turmoil across the Middle East and parts of the former Soviet Union, The Eisenhower Institute is pleased to invite you to a lecture event featuring Lord Lothian, who currently sits on the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC) as a member of the House of Lords. During his four decades as a Conservative MP, Lothian (formerly Rt. Hon. Michael Ancram) lead the peace process in Northern Ireland. In light of this, Lothian will offer his perspective on how to manage and resolve an increasingly turbulent geostrategic situation.

Lord Lothian PC QC DL (formerly Rt. Hon. Michael Ancram MP) The House of Lords, Parliament of the United Kingdom

“When Will We Ever Learn: The End Of Hard Power Intervention?”

Monday, June 2, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 818 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC

The event will include a brief reception at 5:00 pm followed by a lecture and Q&A session at 5:30 pm. Susan Eisenhower, Chairman Emeritus of the Eisenhower Institute, will provide an introduction.

The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please register for the event here.Contact ei@gettysburg.edu or call 202-628-4444 with any questions.

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We are pleased to host the 4th annual

APSA Graduate School Information Fair

at the 2014 APSA Annual Meeting

Washington, DC

Saturday, August 30, 2014 12pm – 2pm

Please RSVP here We welcome undergraduates who are interested in

learning more about graduate school in political science.

Details on APSA's Graduate School Information Fair

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Internships Intern with Brownley! The Office of Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) seeks a motivated, organized, and reliable college student or recent graduate for a full-time or part-time, unpaid internship in Washington, D.C. This internship is a valuable opportunity to see how Congress and a Congressional Member Office functions in Washington DC and is ideal for motivated, self-starting and quick learning individuals. Duties include (but are not limited to) assisting the Legislative, Communications, and Administrative Staff with day-to-day operations: attending briefings, answering phones, conducting Capitol Tours, drafting constituent response letters and memos, and performing legislative research. Applicants with ties to California and California's 26th District are highly encouraged to apply, though not necessary. To apply, please send a resume and brief cover letter summarizing your interest in working for Congresswoman Brownley to Gavin.Ross@mail.house.gov. Please indicate your anticipated start and end dates. The position is currently open and you would be able to start immediately.

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