The Chairs Nominations Committee of the American Schools of Oriental Research announces a general call for nominations and applications for individuals to serve as chair(s) of one of ASOR’s most important academic committees—The Annual Meeting Program Committee. The term of office is three years beginning January 1, 2014.
Please see the Guidelines for the Program Committee for a general description of the Program Committee and the responsibilities of the chair(s).
Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be addressed to Sharon Herbert, ASOR Vice President and Chair of the Chairs Nominations Committee. The other members of the committee are Jennie Ebeling and Chuck Jones. Nominations should include the candidate’s name, the position for which the candidate is nominated, a one-paragraph academic biography (including membership and activities in ASOR), a brief statement as to why the candidate would be appropriate for the position, and the candidate’s contact information. Self-nominations are encouraged and should include the same information as well as a brief vision statement describing why the candidate is interested in the position. Review of applications will begin on October 15 and continue until the position is filled.