The mission of Eurasia International University (EIU) is to provide a 21st century skills-based education through sound practical and theoretical foundations that prepare its graduates for productive employment and responsible citizenship. Established upon the independence of Armenia, EIU has evolved into one of the premier institutions in the region, adopting credit-based system of education early on, consistent with the Bologna Declaration. EIU is distinguished with its small class sizes enabling individualized attention to each student and hands-on instructional philosophy comprising interactive and experiential teaching methods. Each student’s learning and academic development is planned and followed rigorously by an internal academic quality control methodology developed by EIU.
We would like to propose three specific projects for hosting a fellow from Turkey.
- Co-teaching with a professor at Eurasia International University (EIU): If possible, co-teaching between EIU professor and the visiting professor who has an affiliation with a university in Turkey. Expertise in various fields of business administration and economics are preferable. In particular, EIU offers the following courses for co-teaching: Human Resource Management, International Management, Project Management, Educational Management, International Marketing, Innovation Management, Tourism Management, International Law, Political Science and International Relations - with an emphasis on global security studies.
- Joint research to be conducted by the fellow and professors at EIU:
a. Candidates with expertise in administration of higher education and high schools are particularly desirable. EIU is eager to advance its ongoing reforms in reinforcing experiential and interactive teaching methodologies, as well as in learning to make a better use of technology in the classroom.
b. Another possibility for joint research includes candidates interested in research in environmental studies, with a particular emphasis in the efficient use of resources in the Araks river basin; the study of transportation systems in the conditions of closed border between Turkey and Armenia.
3. Global Security Studies program: EIU is the partner for Stonehill College’s (USA) Global Security Studies field program in Armenia. The fellow with expertise in political science (security studies) and international relations would be helpful in assisting with the organisation and implementation of the 3th “Local Roots of Global Peace” conference to be held in June 2017 at EIU. As such, the fellow is expected to collaborate with the other partners within the program. In addition, from February-June 30th, 2018, EIU will be hosting students from Stonehill College. We envision for the fellow to offer discussions, lectures and debates on various areas of global security studies, both for the students from Stonehill College as well as those from EIU. Ideally, the fellow can also collaborate with these students on research methods and assist them in developing and implementing their research projects in preparation for the “Local Roots of Global Peace” conference. In June 2018, the fellow will serve as a chair and a discussant for several panels at the 3th “Local Roots of Global Peace” conference to be held at EIU in partnership with Eurasia Partnership Foundation and Stonehill College (USA). In this capacity, the Fellow will cooperate with professors from Armenia as well as the United States.
EXPECTED PROFILE
Ideally, the fellow should hold an advance degree, such as Ph.D. or its equivalent, in the fields business administration, economics, sociology, and political science/international relations. A candidate with strong research skills; track record of publications in refereed journals or books is desirable; experience in mentoring undergraduate students and involvement in academic conferences will be helpful.
For joint research projects, Ph.D. candidates are welcome to apply but they, too, are expected to assist with the organization of seminars, debate clubs and the 3th “Local Roots of Global Peace” conference in June 2018.
CONDITIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The fellow is expected to be present at EIU from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am-3:00pm. EIU observes all the holidays of the Republic of Armenia and if needed, public holidays in Turkey may be given as off days.
The fellowship will be implemented in Yerevan, Armenia.
PROPOSED TIME FOR THE FELLOWSHIP
4 months between October 2017 and May 2018.