This candidate took most of our suggestions and now has a much cleaner looking CV that is shorter and easier to follow. He does not include all of his publications because many were from his first master’s degree when he was studying French literature; hence the heading Some Recent Conference Presentations.
David Jones
1234 Academic Hall, City, State Zip Department Phone Department Fax
Email djones@ustatex.edu
| EDUCATION | ||
| Ph.D. Political Science | University of State X | 2010 |
| Ranking as of 28 July 2009 Top 5 of more than 250-plus graduate students | ||
| M.A. Foreign Affairs | University of State A |
1999 |
| M.A. French | Z University | 1996 |
| B.A. French | University of State Y | 1992 |
DISSERTATION A Systematic Critique of Multiculturalism and Human Rights
Adviser JANE SMITH
Focusing on the phenomenon of violence against women in the private sphere, my dissertation aims to combine the two literatures of multiculturalism and human rights. In these two genres of literature, the same critiques of cultural rights and human rights are being made but have yet to be brought together. According to feminist scholars’ insights into the private realm, cultural rights that provide special protections to ethnic groups, and human rights that supposedly provide universal protections often do not apply to women in practice. These special and universalistic rights can be used—and in fact have been used—as legal shields to cover up acts that harm women’s interests and well-being, thus exacerbating violence against women at home. By studying this phenomenon systematically, my dissertation breaks new ground.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Submissions of article manuscripts to peer-review journals for considerations of publication.
Organized panels at American Political Science Association and at International Studies Association. Developed new research ideas, maintained professional contacts, provided reliable information.
| TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS | ||
| U of State X | Introduction to American Politics, Fall quarter | 2003-2004 |
| American Economic Strategy, Winter quarter | ||
| Democratic Theory, Spring quarter | ||
| Introduction to American Politics, Fall quarter | 2002-2003 | |
| Introduction to Political Theory, Winter quarter | ||
| Introduction to American Politics, Spring quarter | ||
| U of State A | French Grammar Instructor, Fall semester | 2000-2001 |
| Modern Political Theory, Spring semester | ||
| Political and Social Thought, Fall and Spring semesters | 1999-2000 | |
| U.S. Foreign Policy, Fall semester (double teaching load) | ||
| Introduction to International Relations, Fall semester | 1998-1999 | |
| Comparative Politics of Advanced Industrial Nations, Spring | ||
| French Grammar Instructor, Fall and Spring semesters | 1997-1998 | |
Courses Prepared to Teach
Introduction to Political Theory, Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to American Politics, Multiculturalism, Liberalism, Human Rights, Contemporary Issues of Gender Studies
| SOME RECENT GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS | ||
| International Studies Association Travel Grant | 2009 | |
| at U of State X | Dissertation Year Fellowship | 2007-8 |
| Alice Belkin Memorial Scholarship | 2006-7 | |
| Center for the Study of Women’s Graduate Student Travel Grant | 2006 | |
| PUBLICATIONS | ||
| Dialogue Article "Interview with Jane Smith by David Jones." | forthcoming | |
| [4] Contemporary Political Theory | ||
| Feature Article "Brian Barry and the Headscarf Case in France." | 2006 | |
| [3] Contemporary Political Theory 5(2):176-192. | ||
| "The ‘Relative Universality’ of Human Rights: An Assessment." | 2005 | |
| [2] Perspectives on Global Development and Technology 4(3-4):577-601. | ||
| "Kant and Nietzsche on Human Rights: A Theoretical Approach." | 2000 | |
| [1] Scandinavian Journal of Development Alternatives and Area Studies 19(2-3):191-207. | ||
| SOME RECENT CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS American Political Science Association |
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| Are Women Free? Violence, Human Rights, Freedom | 2006 | |
| From Pinochet to Kissinger: A New Human Rights Campaign | 2002 | |
| International Studies Association | ||
| A Neo-Classical Liberal Perspective on Human Rights | 2009 | |
| Int’l Human Rights: An Alternative Interpretation and a Defense | 2008 | |
| Association for Legal and Social Philosophy | ||
| Human Rights: A Reinterpretation | 2008 | |
| A Question of Freedom: Violence against Women | 2007 | |
REFERENCES
Jane Smith, Distinguished Professor, Political Science, University of State X,
University mailing address
Phone Department ; Office ; Fax
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John Doe, Professor and Chair, Political Science, University of State X,
University mailing address
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Ann Citizen, Professor, History, University of State X,
University mailing address
Phone Department ; Office ; Fax
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Dora Polita, Professor, Political Science, University of State X
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Comments
1. unenclosed - December 16, 2009 at 02:36 pm
Some questions:
-- If the school is in the top 5, wouldn't everyone who receives the CV be aware of that? If so, is there any advantage to including it?
-- Is it standard to include a short abstract of the dissertation? Wouldn't that be in the cover letter, making this unnecessarily repetitive?
-- The summary of "research experience" seems to include things that pretty much every graduate student does. I can understand why this might be valuable for a resume, which might be read by someone who doesn't have the same educational background, but on a CV it doesn't seem to add anything.
-- If what he has listed under "teaching experience" at "U of State X" are not classes taught but TAships, should it be made clear that he was not the instructor of record for these classes, and should the instructor of record be included?
2. oneminerva - December 18, 2009 at 03:24 pm
In response to "unenclosed":
It is not the school but the student who is ranked no 5.
I have seen the abstract on other CVs, but I agree that it seems the wrong place for it.
I also believe TA or instructor of record should be specified - and the courses you have taught is not the same as what you want to teach. How about a separate category called "teaching/research interests"?