Call for Officer Nominations

The International Studies Association Nominating Committee invites members of the association to nominate candidates for officers for 2012-2013, including a president and three vice-presidents, each of whom will serve a one-year term. Criteria for officers are: professional distinction and past involvement in, and knowledge of, ISA. Nominations should contain: (1) a detailed letter that addresses the nominee’s professional accomplishments and service to the association and (2) a current vita for the candidate. Nominations should also have the prior approval of the candidate. ISA is committed to diversity in its officers in terms of their theoretical and methodological perspectives, geographical location, gender, and ethnicity.

THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS MAY 14, 2010

Nominations should be sent to the chair of ISA’s nominating committee:

Professor John Ishiyama at John.Ishiyama@unt.edu

Nomination Procedure: 
The membership may nominate any candidate, including themselves, for the positions of President and three Vice Presidents of the International Studies Association.  Those letters of nomination must be received, by 14 May 2010 and include a curriculum vitae and sent directly to  John.Ishiyama@unt.edu. The nominating committee will then contact the candidates and ask them to send a short letter (no more than 300 words)  indicating their willingness to serve in the position for which they are nominated. The individual nominated may also indicate their willingness to serve in another position; e.g. someone nominated for the role of Vice President may indicate their willingness to serve as President or vice versa.  Candidates and their nominators should also briefly summarize the candidate's previous service experience with the association and the nominee must state their willingness to meet the demands of the office for which they are nominated.  Further, the ISA President should be willing to travel on Association business. Additional officer responsibilities can be found listed in the ISA Constitution. The nominating committee will review the candidates' qualifications with respect to the requirements of the position  as stated in the call for nominations (viz. academic credentials, prior service to the Association, and diversity) and nominate candidates for approval by the membership. The nominating committee will inform all candidates of their status in a timely way.