Research
Visiting Scholars Program
The Visiting Scholars Program is designed to generate research about the Latino community and attract scholars who may be interested in assuming a tenured or tenured track position at the University of Houston. Research concerning the Latino community in Houston and the State of Texas is particularly encouraged.
Dr. Jeronimo Cortina, 2007- 2008 Visiting Scholar and Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science
Jeronimo Cortina is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and a Resident Scholar in the Center for Mexican American Studies at the University of Houston. He earned a PhD in Political Science from Columbia University where he previously earned a Master of Philosophy and a Master's degree in public Administration and Public Policy from the School of International and Public Affairs. His research interests include American politics, international development, international migration and quantitative methods. His work has been published in scholarly and policy journals such as the American Politics Research Journal, Foreign Affairs in Spanish, and the Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy as well as reports for the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI) for, which he has been collaborating for more than three years on survey designs, implementation and analysis. Prof. Cortina is a frequent panelist in academic and policy conferences and makes regular media appearances in political and policy talk shows. Currently Mr. Cortina is conducting research on international migration, identity politics, electoral behavior, and is serving as a consultant for UNICEF on the design and implementation of cross-national surveys. Most of his work is publicly available through his webpage at:www.jeronimocortina.com
Applying to the Program
The Center for Mexican American Studies at the University of Houston solicits applications for its Visiting Scholars Program each academic year. Applications are sought from junior and senior scholars in the social sciences humanities and fine arts, communications and education.
The Visiting Scholars Program is designed to generate research about the Latino community and attract scholars who may be interested in assuming a tenured or tenure track position at the University of Houston. Research concerning the Latino community in Houston and the State is particularly encouraged. The Visiting Scholar will receive a salary appropriate to rank, will be assigned a research assistant if needed, and will be provided administrative support.
The Visiting Scholar will be required to be in residence at the University of Houston for the academic year. The Visiting Scholar is expected to teach a class in the Spring Semester, make two presentations on their research and complete the research in a timely fashion. The Visiting Scholar’s research will be published and marketed by The Center for Mexican American Studies.
Applications should include:
- A current resume
- Two-page description of the proposed research project
- Three letters of recommendation
Applications must be received by April 15 of each year.
Mail to:
University of Houston Center for Mexican American Studies Visiting Scholars Programs 323 Agnes Arnold Hall Houston, Texas 77204-3001The University of Houston provides equal treatment and opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation except where such distinction is required by law. This statement reflects compliance with Titles VI and VII of Civil Rights Act 1965 and Title I of the Educational Amendments 1972 and all other federal and state regulations.
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