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The Department of Anthropology of The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in biological anthropology beginning Fall 2009. Ph.D. in Anthropology is expected to be in hand at the time of the appointment. We seek a biological anthropologist with biocultural research interests in one or more of the following: genetics, nutritional anthropology, maternal and child health, reproductive health and ecology, evolutionary medicine, international health, growth and development, or human adaptability. The successful applicant will have research skills and interests that contribute directly to our undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular reference to our Ph.D. program and its focus on biocultural medical anthropology. The proposed faculty member will have teaching responsibilities that include specific core undergraduate and graduate level classes and courses of their own development.

To apply, go to http://facultyjobs.ua.edu and complete the online application. Attach a letter of application (outlining research interests, plans and relevant experience) and a curriculum vitae. Send three letters of recommendation, examples of publications (PDF format is desirable), and teaching evaluations, if available, directly to Keith Jacobi (kjacobi@as.ua.edu) Biological Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Box 870210, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487-0210. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

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Department of Anthropology, Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College Department of Anthropology seeks a biological
anthropologist for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant. The
appointment will begin July 1, 2009 and the candidate must have PhD in hand
prior to that date.

Candidates should have an active program of research and scholarly
publications. We are especially interested in applicants whose research is centered in
paleoanthropology and/or human biology. Further, they must be committed to
excellent teaching of both introductory and advanced courses in biological
anthropology in an undergraduate four-field department of anthropology.
Biological anthropologists may also serve on the faculty of Dartmouth's
graduate program in Ecology and Evolution. Formal review of applications
will begin by November 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is
filled. Submit a one-two page letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and
the names, electronic and postal addresses and telephone and fax numbers of
three references to:

Chair, Biological Anthropology Search Committee, Dartmouth College,
Department of Anthropology, 6047 Silsby Hall, Hanover, NH 03755-3547.

With parity between male and female undergraduate students and over one
quarter of the students being members of minority groups, Dartmouth is one
of the most diverse institutions of higher education in New England.
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and
has a strong commitment to diversity. We encourage applications from a broad
spectrum of people, including women, persons of color, gay, lesbian, and
transgender persons, persons with disabilities, and veterans. Dartmouth
offers health insurance and other benefits to same-sex domestic partners.
Information about all of Dartmouth's benefits is available on the web at
<http://www.dartmouth.edu/~hrs/benefits/index.html>.

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ARCHAEOLOGY POSITION, SKIDMORE COLLEGE

Skidmore College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Archaeology at
the Assistant or Associate Professor level, to begin September 2009. We seek a
broadly trained archaeologist able to integrate subdisciplinary perspectives in
teaching and research. The successful applicant will have field work experience in
the Americas and a demonstrated ability to involve students in field experiences.
Research and teaching interests might include, but are not limited to, gender,
political economy, ethnoarchaeology, museology, art and symbolism, landscape or
engaged archaeology. Desirable skills include GIS and/or collections management.

Position requires teaching introductory and upper division anthropology courses,
including methods and theoretically and area focused topics. An interest in
contributing to other interdisciplinary programs such as American Studies,
Environmental Studies, Latin American Studies or Women's Studies is also desirable.
Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching, active scholarship, and a strong
commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college. Ph.D. required at
time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Skidmore is on a semester system with a teaching load of five courses per year. The
College offers employment benefits to domestic partners of employees and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender
identity/expression. In keeping with Skidmore's strategic initiatives to enhance the
diversity of our campus community and intercultural and global understanding, we
particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented
groups. To insure full consideration, applications should be received by October 31,
2008. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AAA meetings in November 2008.
Send curriculum vitae and letter detailing teaching and research interests along
with names of 3 referees to Catherine White Berheide, Associate Chair, Department of
Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
12866. Electronic applications are encouraged (submit to lsantaga@skidmore.edu).

Skidmore College: http://cms.skidmore.edu/index.cfm
https://owa.skidmore.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://cms.skidmore.edu/index.cfm

Skidmore Anthropology: http://cms.skidmore.edu/anthropology/

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Stony Brook University: Human Behavioral Ecologist

The Department of Anthropology at Stony Brook University invites
applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant
Professor, beginning September 2009. We seek an individual with an active
research program and teaching interests in Human Behavioral Ecology. The
successful candidate will use an evolutionary approach to the study of human
behavior in traditional (living or historic) or westernized human
populations and will participate in a new inter-departmental university
initiative in Human Evolutionary Biology. Research areas may include optimal
foraging, mating strategies, sexual conflict, life history theory,
cooperation and aggression, disease and immunology, or other areas in
behavioral ecology or evolutionary psychology. Send electronically (pdf
preferred) and by mail application letter (with details on research and
teaching interests), curriculum vitae, and up to three publications, and
request that three referees forward their letters of reference to: Andreas
Koenig, HBE Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Stony Brook
University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4364 <akoenig@notes.cc.sunysb.edu> before
October 20, 2008. Stony Brook University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.

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The Department of Anthropology at McMaster University invites applications for a tenure-stream faculty position in Physical Anthropology at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking a scholar with broad training in biological anthropology.  McMaster has a strong program that offers undergraduate and graduate training in health and nutrition in contemporary populations, molecular anthropology, skeletal and dental anthropology of past populations, and the anthropology of infectious disease.  We are looking for a candidate who can address the extensive range of research in biological anthropology, with particular expertise in one or more of molecular anthropology, anthropology of infectious disease, and health and nutrition.

The successful candidate will be an empirical researcher with an established field-based program in an international setting. We are seeking a scholar who can collaborate with faculty in other fields within the Anthropology Department, not just within physical anthropology. The successful candidate will also be a scholar who can develop research links and collaborations beyond the department. The candidate hired will be joining a department with graduate programs in cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and the anthropology of health, and with a strong tradition of collegiality and collaboration.

The candidate selected for this position will be expected to teach undergraduate lecture and seminar courses in physical anthropology, contribute to MA and PhD teaching and supervision, carry out an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications, and take on administrative responsibilities. Preference will be given to candidates whose research complements and extends the department's current strengths. A Ph.D in Physical Anthropology at the time of hire and evidence of effective university-level teaching are required.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. McMaster is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Applications should include a curriculum vita, the names and addresses (including email) of three referees, a statement of research interests and plans, and a statement of teaching philosophy and should be sent in electronic format, though an additional hard copy may be sent by regular mail. Letters of application should address how candidates are prepared to engage in the supervision of graduate students. Submit applications to:

Aubrey Cannon, Chair
Department of Anthropology
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON, Canada, L8S-4L9
Tel: (905) 525-9140, ext. 23920
Fax: (905) 522-5993
E-mail: cannona@mcmaster.ca

CLOSING DATE: December 1, 2008

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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair Available in Physical Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology at McMaster University invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) faculty position in Skeletal and Dental Anthropology.  Candidates for Tier 1 CRC positions must be full professors or associate professors who are expected to be promoted to the full professor level within one or two years of the nomination. They must be outstanding and innovative researchers whose accomplishments have made a major impact in their fields; be recognized internationally as leaders in their fields; have superior records of attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and will, as chairholders, be expected to attract excellent trainees, students and future researchers. In addition, the candidate must propose or be engaged in an original, innovative research program of the highest quality.

Candidates for McMaster’s Tier I CRC position in Skeletal and Dental Anthropology are expected to demonstrate outstanding research records in one or more of the following areas: skeletal and dental development: comparative patterns of growth and variability in human skeletal and dental development; demographic reconstruction, including methods of sex and age-at-death estimation; comparative analyses of markers of morbidity; and integration of biological and cultural influences in the analysis and interpretation of bioarchaeological remains.

The program in biological anthropology at McMaster University offers strong undergraduate and graduate training in health and nutrition in contemporary populations, molecular anthropology, and the anthropology of infectious disease.  Current laboratory facilities include the McMaster Anthropology Hard Tissue and Light Microscopy Laboratory and the McMaster Ancient DNA Centre.  Other departmental research facilities include the Fisheries Archaeology Research Laboratory and the Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Research on Archaeological Ceramics (LIRAC).  The Tier 1 CRC will be able to take advantage of extant laboratory facilities and equipment and will develop new facilities through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) program and other external research funding. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. McMaster is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Applications should include a curriculum vita, the names and addresses (including email) of three referees, a statement of research interests and plans, and a statement of teaching philosophy, and should be sent in electronic format, though an additional hard copy may be sent by regular mail. Letters of application should address how candidates are prepared to engage in the supervision of graduate students. Submit applications to:

Aubrey Cannon, Chair
Department of Anthropology
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON, Canada, L8S-4L9
Tel: (905) 525-9140, ext. 23920
Fax: (905) 522-5993
E-mail: cannona@mcmaster.ca

CLOSING DATE: January 16 2009

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Anthropology - Assistant Professor (Bioarchaeology)
University of British Columbia

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time,
tenure-track position in bioarchaeology. The position will be at the rank
of Assistant Professor, commencing 1 July 2009. A Ph.D. in anthropology as
well as a strong record of research and demonstrated excellence in
teaching are required. We welcome applicants whose primary expertise is in
the domains of bioarchaeology and bioanthropology and whose research
interest intersects both the natural and social sciences in understanding
past human societies. More specifically, we seek candidates with expertise
in one or more of the following: archaeo-chemistry, human osteology,
zooarchaeology, ancient demography, disease, and diet. The successful
candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research,
service and undergraduate and graduate teaching. They will also take a
lead role in developing and using the Laboratory of Archaeology's newly
expanded facilities in the renovated Museum of Anthropology. For more
information on the Department of
Anthropology, please visit www.anth.ubc.ca.

The position is subject to budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate
with qualifications and experience. Applications and inquiries should be
addressed to: Dr. John Barker, Department of Anthropology, University of
British Columbia, AnSo 2104, 6303 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC Canada
V6T 1Z1. Applications must include: a letter of application, vita;
evidence of teaching effectiveness; and three confidential letters of
reference sent under separate cover. Review of applications will begin on
1 November 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is
committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given
priority.

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ARCHIVE

University of Missouri Department of Anthropology seeks a biological
anthropologist for a 1-year replacement position for 2008-09.  Preference
given to individual with PhD in hand and who can teach introductory
biological anthropology, human biology and life history (growth,
development, physiology, adaptation), human biological variation (human
genetics, population genetics), skeletal biology, and a graduate seminar.
Load will be 3 courses in fall, 2 in spring.  Send letter of application,
CV, names and contact information for three references, reprint(s) or other
sample(s) of work, and evidence of teaching ability to Search Committee
(Biol.), Dept of Anth, 107 Swallow Hall, Univ of Missouri 65211-1440.
Applications will be reviewed as received and continue until position is
filled.  The University of Missouri is an EOE/AA/ADA employer.

Jobs at the Department of Archaeology, School of Geosciences, University of
Aberdeen

10-month fixed-term Lectureship:
We are inviting applications for a 10-month fixed-term Lectureship in
Archaeology for the 2008-9 academic year, replacing Dr Peter Jordan who will
be on research leave. Candidates with teaching experience in the fields of
world archaeology, British prehistory and material culture studies are
particularly encouraged to apply, and we would welcome candidates from both
the humanities- and science-based branches of the discipline. The successful
candidate will also complement and extend existing research strengths in
Archaeology such as northern and circumpolar societies, hunter-gatherer
studies, ancient mentalities, religions and world-views and landscape
analysis. Application deadline: July 4.

Permanent Lectureship and Permanent Senior Lectureship/Readership:
We are inviting applications for two permanent posts at the respective
scales of Lecturer and Senior Lecturer/Reader to work with colleagues both
within the Archaeology discipline and more widely in the College. The
candidates should have a proven track record of research and publication in
the archaeology of the northern world, and we particularly seek applicants
working with prehistoric or historic periods in North America and/or
northern Eurasia (including Scandinavia). Other areas of specific interest
include zooarchaeology, archaeobotany, bioarchaeology, archaeological
materials science and archaeological geophysics. Candidates who can combine
any of these skills with the stated regional specialisms are especially
encouraged to apply. We also particularly welcome archaeologists who
specialise in northern indigenous communities, or who conduct archaeological
work in those areas. Application deadline: July 5

For more information about these posts and how to apply, please see the
University of Aberdeen Human Resources website:
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/category.php?categoryid=Academic

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This is a call for applications for two Contract Osteologist Positions in the Office of Repatriation Osteology Laboratory, Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.  Please see our website: http://anthropology.si.edu/repatriation/

Duties:
Record visual observations and measurements of human skeletal remains following data capture standards developed by Buikstra and Ubelaker and the Repatriation Office Osteology Laboratory. The osteologist will:
1. Inventory the skeletal remains.
2. Estimate the age and sex of individuals.
3. Record taphonomic changes.
4. Record skeletal pathology and trauma.
5. Record any cultural modifications.
6. Collect postcranial measurements.
7. Write short summaries for each set of remains.
8. Enter these data into a database using the Lab’s computer programs.
9. Assist in the retrieval, inventory, restorage, and packing of remains to be repatriated.
10. Submit a written monthly report outlining the work completed during the month as required in the contract.

Work closely with the Osteology Laboratory staff, case officers from the Repatriation program, and, when necessary, with the curators of physical anthropology of the Department of Anthropology at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).

Requirements:
Coursework in Human Osteology, Forensic Anthropology, and Paleopathology.
Experience in conducting human osteological inventories.
Experience in describing skeletal pathology.
Experience with standard methods of sex and age determination from the skeleton.
Experience in research-oriented data collection from a large series of skeletons

Techical Criteria:
A minimum of a completed Master’s degree in Biological Anthropology is required; PhD in Biological Anthropology is preferred.

Terms:
One or two-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

Starting Date:
Preferably July or August 2008.

Starting Price Range for Services:
From $36,000 to $40,000 per year depending on experience.   You may choose to increase monthly deliverables to increase this amount.

To Submit a Proposal:
Send your Curriculum Vitae, the names of three references, and a writing sample to the address below.  You must be capable of legally working in the United States (US citizen, or possess the appropriate US immigration work permits) to apply for this job.  Application materials will be accepted until the positions are filled, and will be kept on file for future consideration.

Please Email any questions regarding the job, and/or your application documents (in MS Word), to dudarc@si.edu or send by snail mail to:

Chris Dudar
Repatriation Osteology Laboratory
Department of Anthropology
PO Box 37012
NMNH MRC 138
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC   20013-7012

The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression. 

JOB TITLE:    FACULTY IN ANTHROPOLOGY
MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGE

Position Type:Faculty

Term:   Tenure Track (2 positions)

Department:     Sociology & Anthropology

Closing Date:  Open Until Suitable Candidates Are Found

Description:     The discipline of Anthropology invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions that will commence August 15, 2008, subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidates will have a significant interest in teaching in a four-field discipline as well as a commitment to research, scholarship, and service to Mount Royal. The Department is planning to offer an Anthropology major within a new BA degree commencing in Fall 2008.

Duties:Preference will be given to applicants with academic expertise and/or post-secondary teaching experience within any of the following areas:

1. Physical Anthropology. Specializations may include: human osteology; forensics; palaeopathology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory and senior-level courses in Physical Anthropology and anthropological statistics.

2. Cultural Anthropology with a specialization in Political and/or Economic Anthropology. Preferred regional specializations include: Eurasia; Africa; Latin America; Oceania. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory and senior-level courses in Cultural Anthropology and Political and/or Economic Anthropology.

3. Applied Anthropology. Specializations may include: heritage/cultural resource management; community studies; development; cultural survival. The successful candidate should have practical experience in the area and will be expected to teach introductory and senior-level courses in Anthropology and Applied Anthropology.

Qualifications:
Required credentials include undergraduate education in Anthropology and a completed Ph.D. – or a Ph.D. near completion – in Anthropology or a related discipline. The following documents are requested: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and objectives, samples of writing or publications, letters of reference sent directly from three (3) academic referees, and recent peer and student teaching evaluations. Applications should be sent quoting competition #5951KB.

For further information concerning the position please contact Dr. Bev Matthews, Chair, Sociology & Anthropology, (403) 440-6430, or bmatthews@mtroyal.ca

Selection committee will begin reviewing applications immediately

Reply To:       
MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
4825 MOUNT ROYAL GATE S.W.
CALGARY, AB T3E 6K6
FAX: (403) 440-6629
E-mail: webapply@mtroyal.ca

Submit a separate covering letter and resume for each position you are applying for, quoting appropriate competition number to the address noted above.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

If applying by email, please send your resume as an attachment, in either .doc or .rtf formats (only).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University of Kent
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biological Anthropology (2 posts)
Department of Anthropology

*Location: Canterbury
Contract Type: Open Ended
Salary: (£) 28289 - 40335

The Role
Following a significant and sustained rise in student numbers for the
undergraduate BSc Anthropology and BSc Biological Anthropology
programmes, and following a University of Kent teaching award to our
Biological Anthropology team, the Department wishes to appoint an
individual to the position of Lecturer G7/8 level or Senior Lecturer G9
with a research specialisation preferably in human
evolution/palaeoanthropology or human osteology and forensic
anthropology. However, we welcome applications from strong candidates in
other areas of Biological Anthropology, such as anthropological
epidemiology, human behavioural ecology or anthropological genetics.

There are 2 positions for this post available.

The Person
The Department expects to appoint someone who will strengthen and
develop research and teaching in Biological Anthropology, and who can
work effectively with colleagues in this endeavour. It is anticipated
that the appointee will contribute significantly to the teaching of
general biological anthropology and quantitative methods courses at the
undergraduate level, undertake a share of undergraduate project
supervision, and develop and teach modules in their area of
specialisation together with more general modules in biological
anthropology, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Proven
teaching ability at undergraduate level is essential. The ability to
develop, and contribute to a taught MSc in Evolutionary Anthropology may
also be an advantage.

The Department
Anthropology at Kent was established in 1965. Since 1997 it has been an
independent department within the Faculty of Social Sciences following a
merger with the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE). It
has been independently judged ?excellent' by the Higher Education
Funding Council, and was ranked first against all other departments of
anthropology in the 2007 National Student Survey.

The Department offers BA and BSc undergraduate programmes in Social
Anthropology and Anthropology respectively, as well as BSc programmes in
Biological Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, in Biodiversity
Conservation and Management and Wildlife Conservation. It offers taught
MA programmes in Social Anthropology, Visual Anthropology, and
Ethnicity, Nationalism and Identity, and taught MSc programmes in
Environmental Anthropology, Computing and Anthropology, Conservation
Biology, Conservation and Tourism, International Wildlife Trade and
Conservation (from 2006) and, in collaboration with Kew, Ethnobotany. It
also offers MA, MSc, MPhil and PhD research degrees in Anthropology,
Ethnobiology and Biodiversity Management.

Please see the department website for further information:
www.kent.ac.uk/anthropology<http://www.kent.ac.uk/anthropology>*Closing date for applications: 30 April 2008

*Interviews are likely to be held: Date to be confirmed

Please see the link below to view the full job description and also to
apply for this post (please do not send your application directly to the
department).
http://www.kent.ac.uk/jobs/

How to apply - for posts of this nature you will be required to fill in
the main details section as well as upload your CV, a one page summary
(this should include details of experience and other information in
support of your application with direct reference to the advertisement
and further particulars) and any supporting documents.

Bio-Archaeology Technican
Department of Anthropology
Lakehead University

For details, see: http://hr.lakeheadu.ca/employment.php?empid=126

Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Anthropology
University of Victoria

Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropologist

The Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, invites applications for a tenure track position in the area of Biological Anthropology.  The appointment, effective July 1, 2008, will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in biological anthropology at the rant of assistant professor.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand, as well as demonstrated ability to attract external research funding in one or more of the following areas:  paleopathology, paleoanthropology, paleonutrition, paleodemography, functional morphology, growth and development.  Teaching experience is preferred.  Candidates must be able to teach osteology and introductory biological anthropology, as well as courses in their area of specialization.  We are seeking an individual who will be an enthusiastic participant in the development of a doctoral program in Anthropology at Uvic, which will be based on the following themes: evolution and ecology, health and inequality, and indigenous peoples. 

Applications must include a cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications, a current CV , the names and complete contact information of three references, copies of selected relevant publications and summaries of teaching evaluations, where available by January 15, 2008 to:

Dr. Warren Magnusson, Acting Chair
Department of Anthropology
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 3050,
Victoria, BC
V8W 3P5

Telephone: 250-721-7057 (Acting Chair)
                 250-721-7046 (Department Secretary)

E-mail: anthone@uvic.ca (Acting Chair)
           anthmain@uvic.ca (Department Secretary)

Web:   http://anthropology.uvic.ca/           

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Two Full-Time Continuing Positions – Anthropology
Grant MacEwan College

As part of the continued growth of the Bachelor of Arts program, the Department of Anthropology, Economics and Political Science is seeking to fill two full-time continuing appointments in Anthropology commencing July 1, 2008.  Applicants should have a PhD (or solid indication of imminent completion) and demonstrable excellence (or promise of excellence) in teaching and research.  The first position requires a specialization in Socio-cultural Anthropology, with Linguistic Anthropology as a secondary field of study.  The second position requires a specialization in Physical Anthropology, with particular expertise in human variation, environmental adaptation, osteology, and disease/health. 

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement regarding teaching experience and interest, a statement of research interests, sample copies of their research, and graduate transcripts to the address below.  Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted under separate cover.

Quote Competition No.: 07.10.228

Send all application materials, including references letters to:

 Human Resources Department
Grant MacEwan College
City Centre Campus
7-105, 10700 104 Ave
Edmonton AB T5J 4S2
7-105, 10700 104

FAX: (780) 497-5430                        PHONE: (780) 497-5434

E-mail: careers@macewan.ca

For further information, contact the Acting Chair, Dr. Chaldeans Mensah, at (780) 497-5326 or mensahc@macewan.ca or visit http://www.macewan.ca/web/artssci/faculty_artssci

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The deadline for receipt of applications is January 15, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.

For further information about this employment opportunity, please refer to our website at www.macewan.ca/faculty

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University of Central Florida. Pending approval of funding, the Department of Anthropology invites applications from Biological Anthropologists for a tenure-track position in Anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor at its Orlando campus.  Individuals should have a four-field background, teaching experience, and a demonstrated ability to obtain external research funding.  Although geographic area and theoretical interests are open, the program seeks colleagues whose research and teaching are complementary to the interests of current faculty.  Ph.D. in hand at time of hiring.  Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of reference by December 3, 2007 to Chair, Biological Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816.  UCF is a currently the 6th largest university in the USA with over 48,000 students.  UCF is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution; applications from women and minorities are enthusiastically encouraged.  Required Education: Doctorate in Anthropology.  This employer does not prohibit discrimination based on gender identity/expression.  This employer does not offer health insurance benefits to partners.  This employer does not offer other employment benefits (dental plan, tuition reimbursement, bereavement leave, or similar) to partners.

Department of Anthropology, University of Hawai`i, Manoa

Assistant Professor, Position No. 83004, College of Social Sciences, Department of Anthropology, University of Hawai`i, Manoa, full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position in cultural anthropology, with specialization in medical anthropology, beginning August 1, 2008. Medical anthropology is conceived broadly and inclusively as the investigation of culture, society, biology, health, and illness. Theoretical and research interests should complement and engage current faculty strengths.
Duties: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise graduate students; seek extramural funding and maintain an active research program; publish research results; assist in the development of the Medical Anthropology Concentration; actively engage in departmental governance and activities; advance the University's reputation for global studies.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in anthropology; evidence of scholarly achievement including 1) publications; and 2) ongoing research in Medical Anthropology.
Desirable Qualifications: Evidence of extramurally-funded research; experience, or interest to develop research, in the Pacific and Asia.
Salary Range: commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and contact information for three references to: Chair, Search Committee in Medical Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, University of Hawai`i, 2424 Maile W ay, Honolulu, HI 96822.
Closing Date: December 14, 2007.
The University of Hawai`i at Manoa is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

Department of Anthropology, University of Hawai`i, Manoa

Assistant Professor, Position No. 84831, College of Social Sciences, Department of Anthropology, University of Hawai`i, Manoa, full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position in physical/biological anthropology to begin Fall 2008. We seek an exceptional scholar whose theoretical and research interests complement current faculty strengths. Appropriate areas include, but are not limited to, skeletal and/or dental biology, human variation and adaptation, human biology, genetics, and paleoanthropology.
Duties: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise graduate students; seek extramural funding and maintain an active research program; publish research results; actively engage in departmental governance and activities.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D., with specialization in physical/ biological anthropology, at the time of appointment; ability to teach introductory courses in anthropology as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in physical anthropology; evidence of scholarly potential.
Desirable Qualifications: Previous research experience in Southeast Asia, East Asia, or the Pacific; or clear ability to develop research in these areas; demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Send a signed letter of application indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; curriculum vitae; names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references to Michael Pietrusewsky, Physical/Biological
Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, University of Hawai`i, Manoa, 2424 Maile Way, Saunders 346, Honolulu, HI 96822.
Closing Date: December 14, 2007. EEO/AA Employer
The University of Hawai`i at Manoa is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

Hunter College of The City University of New York, Department of Anthropology

1. Biological Anthropology
Hunter College CUNY, Department of Anthropology invites applications for a
tenure-track assistant professorship in biological anthropology. We seek an
individual who integrates field primatology with laboratory-based research.
Specialties of interest include, but are not limited to, behavioral
endocrinology, nutritional ecology, disease ecology, life history, and
developmental biology, from an explicitly evolutionary perspective. The Ph.D.
is required at the time of appointment.

2. Cultural Anthropology
Hunter College CUNY, Department of Anthropology invites applications for a
tenure-track assistant professorship in cultural anthropology. Candidates
should have an active program of field research and publication. We are
particularly interested in theoretically and methodologically innovative
scholars. Specializations of interest include, but are not limited to, [trans]
nationalism, religion, health and medicine, critical museum studies,
environment, gender, and political economy. The Ph.D. is required at the time
of appointment.

3. Linguistic Anthropology
Hunter College CUNY, Department of Anthropology invites applications for a
tenure-track assistant professorship effective 01 September 2008. Candidates
should have an active program of research and publication and should approach
general problems from a linguistic perspective. Specializations of interest
include, but are not limited to socio-linguistics, language and identity,
ideology, power, nationalism, gender, social action, literacy, performance &
discourse. The successful candidate will offer both undergraduate and graduate
courses in linguistics in the department. The Ph.D. is required at the time of
appointment.

*For any of these positions:*
Send CV, personal statement and the names of 3 references to Gregory A.
Johnson, Chair, Department of Anthropology, Hunter College CUNY, 695
Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065 USA., or by email to
gjohnson@hunter.cuny.edu. Applications should be received by 01 January
2008 to receive full consideration. Visit the department on the Web at
http://maxweber.hunter.cuny.edu/anthro/

Hunter College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Americans
with Disabilities Act / Immigration Reform and Control Act employer.
Women and members of traditionally disadvantaged populations are
especially encouraged to apply.

Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Biological Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at Macalester College invites applications for a tenure track position in biological anthropology at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall, 2008. Applicants should have the Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment, substantial fieldwork experience and show promise of sound scholarship. The department seeks a candidate broadly trained in the four fields; specialization open. Candidates should be prepared to teach introductory four-field courses in anthropology. The ability to teach quantitative methods and/or medical anthropology is a plus. Applications must be received by November 10, 2007 to receive full consideration. 

Please send letter of application outlining research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and a sample syllabus to:

Chair,
Department of Anthropology,
Macalester College,
Saint Paul, MN 55105.

Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises over 1800 undergraduates from 50 states and the District of Columbia and over 90 countries. The College is proud of its long-standing, mission-driven commitment to outstanding academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research/creative activity within a liberal arts college community. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

Buffalo State College, tenure-track assistant professor, Anthropology Department, to begin September 1, 2008. Competitive salary.

Responsibilities: Teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in physical/biological anthropology. Conduct research, publish results. Mentor, advise undergraduate students. Engage in service activities.

Required Qualifications:  Ph.D. in anthropology with specialization in physical/biological anthropology. Evidence of scholarly potential and commitment to undergraduate education.

Preferred Qualifications: Expertise and ability to teach an introductory course in human origins and upper-division courses in human variation, human evolution, primates, and forensic anthropology. Research/teaching interests in applied anthropology.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007 and continue until position is filled. Send letter of application, CV, and contact information for 3 professional references to: Dr. Lisa Marie Anselmi, Search Co-Chair, Anthropology Department, Buffalo State College, HB 105, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222-1095. Electronic submissions are encouraged and may be submitted to anselmlm@buffalostate.edu.   For more information about the college, visit www.buffalostate.edu.

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY, THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA - STARTING JULY 1, 2008

The University of Victoria (www.uvic.ca) invites applications for an appointment as Chair of the Department of Anthropology (http://anthropology.uvic.ca/) effective 1 July 2008. The successful candidate will be tenurable at the rank of Associate Professor or above.
The Department of Anthropology is a vibrant and ambitious Department of predominantly junior scholars looking for a senior scholar with a distinguished record as a researcher and teacher with a proven record in or demonstrated potential for academic administration. The new Chair will be an anthropologist with research interests related to one of the fields the Department has selected as foci: (a) health and inequality; (b) ecology and evolution; and (c) indigenous peoples. The successful applicant must have a strong commitment to cooperation between the various sub-disciplines of anthropology. The development and expansion of the Department’s doctoral programme is a major priority.

Applications must include complete curriculum vitae and name and addresses (including email, fax and telephone numbers) of three referees whom the department may contact.  The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.  Applications should be sent to:  Dr. Warren Magnusson, Acting Chair, Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3050, STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3P5, before October 15, 2007.

Institute Of Anatomy, University of Zurich

A 50% postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Frank Rühli, M.D., Ph.D., Institute of Anatomy, University of Zurich, for studying the impact of natural and artificial mummification on human morphology and genetics. The fellow will be encouraged to build up his research along own strength. Yet, a major focus shall be on the radiologic-anatomical assessment of historic mummies or the impact of mummification on temporal molecular preservation. The Institute provides state-of-the-art equipped microscopy and cell biology facilities.

Contact:
Please email a brief cover letter, two references and CV (incl. a list of
publications) to:
Frank J. Rühli; MD, PhD
Institute of Anatomy
University of Zurich
Y42-G-84, Winterthurerstr. 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland
phone +41446355315, fax +41446355702,
email: frank.ruhli@anatom.uzh.ch
www.unizh.ch/anatom/forschung/f_forschung_e.htm

Requirements:
Candidates are expected to have completed their Ph.D. and/or M.D degree (with significant prior research experience) and be highly motivated for a career in academic biomedical research.

McMASTER UNIVERSITY

SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR POSITION AVAILABLE

The Department of ANTHROPOLOGY invites applications for the following teaching position  scheduled for the 2007-08 academic session.

URGENT!

TERM 1 (September – December, 2007) 

ANTHROP  3PP3            PALEOPATHOLOGY

The origins and evolution of human diseases and methods of identifying disease in ancient human remains.

Three hours (lectures, discussion and lab); one term

Prerequisite:  ANTHRO 2FF3

Schedule:  Wednesdays, 11:30 – 2:20            CNH-407                                    Enrolment:   20 students

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Wages: As per Schedule A of the current Collective Agreement $5,650 - 3 unit course ; $5,750 –

3 unit course (Sessional Lecturer with 18 units of aggregate seniority).

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. degree in Anthropology is preferred, with appropriate teaching and /or practical experience.

Applications must include the following information: Letter of application, curriculum vitae and any other supporting documents (brief course outline, course evaluation summaries, etc.)

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO:

Dr. William Rodman
Director, Undergraduate Programme
Department of Anthropology
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON   L8S 4L9

           Posting date: August 17 – 30, 2007                                                    Deadline: August 30, 2007

Oxford Brookes University
Department of Anthropology and Geography
Senior Lecturer in Primate Conservation

For more details see link

University of Toronto Scarborough
CLTA  ANTHROPOLOGY ARCHAEOLOGY

Position / Title:            Assistant Professor

Division:                    University of Toronto Scarborough

Department:             Anthropology, UTSC

Deadline:                  June 15th, 2007

The Department of Social Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applicants for a one-year contractually limited appointment in the field
of Archaeology / Biological Anthropology.

The Division is looking for an anthropologist with strong fieldwork experience to join a small but vibrant three-field program.  The ideal candidates will teach introductory-level Archaeology courses, in addition to an upper-level course in Osteology.  Ph.D. preferred at the time of appointment, but applications from ABD candidates will also be considered.  The appointment will commence July 1, 2007 ending June 30, 2010.

Additional information on the Department can be obtained at
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~socsci/

Please send applications to Professor John Miron, Chair, Department of Social Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough Ontario, M1C 1A4 or by email to socscichair@utsc.utoronto.ca   Applications should include curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (where applicable). Applicants should also ask three referees to write letters directly to Professor Miron. Applications must be received by June 8, 2007. Applications by email are encouraged.

The University of Toronto Scarborough is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, invites applications for a 9 – 12 month Limited Term appointment in Biological Anthropology beginning 1 September 2007.  We are seeking a scholar who has completed the PhD (or is ABD) and can teach introductory level biological anthropology (ANTH 250) as well as second year and upper division courses in his or her area of specialization.  Capacity to teach a four-field introduction to anthropology (ANTH 100) would be an advantage.  Please send a current CV and a brief description or syllabi of courses that have been taught, or courses that the applicant would be interested in teaching, evidence of successful university level teaching and the names of three individuals whom we may contact for references.  Application deadline is 30 April 2007.  Interested persons should contact Dr. Warren Magnusson, Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3050, Victoria, BC  V8W 3P5, Telephone: (250) 721-7057, Email: anthone@uvic.ca, Main Department Office Telephone:  (250) 721-7046, Email: anthmain@uvic.ca

The University of Victoria is an employment equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply:  however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

RCUK Academic Fellowship - Human PalaeoGenetics

LEVERHULME CENTRE FOR HUMAN EVOLUTIONARY STUDIES

Applications are invited for a RCUK Academic Fellowship in Human
PalaeoGenetics. The prime criteria for appointment will be excellence in research in the area of human evolutionary genetics, with particular
emphasis on the extraction and analysis of ancient DNA. The University expects to appoint someone who will strengthen and develop the Centre’s research programme in human evolutionary genetics and who will actively contribute to the Centre’s aims of fostering multi-disciplinary research in human evolution. The person appointed will be expected to gradually take on some teaching, as well as engage in public outreach for the subject.

However, the Fellow will be expected to devote most of the first four years of his/her tenure to research. This post is funded for five years by RCUK and the Isaac Newton Trust. Subject to a probationary period and satisfactory performance, the postholder will be appointed to a permanent academic post at the end of the five-year fellowship period.

The pensionable stipend is in the range of £24,161 to £28,010, depending upon experience. The position is available from 1 April 2007.

Further information about current research in LCHES, about this post and an application form may be obtained at http://www.human-evol.cam.ac.uk/ or from Ms Petra Hluzova (email: ph344@cam.ac.uk; telephone 01223 764700).

Applications should be sent to Ms Petra Hluzova, Leverhulme Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies, University of Cambridge, The Henry Wellcome Building, Fitzwilliam Street, Cambridge CB2 1QH, UK. These should include an application form, CV, a two-page statement of research interests, and a full list of publications, as well as the names and addresses of three referees who can be contacted.

Closing date for applications: 25 January 2007.

CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA

The University of Victoria (www.uvic.ca) invites applications for an appointment as Chair of the Department of Anthropology (http://anthropology.uvic.ca/) effective 1 July 2007. The successful candidate will be tenurable at the rank of Associate Professor or above.

The Department of Anthropology is a vibrant and ambitious Department of predominantly junior scholars looking for a senior scholar with a distinguished record as a researcher and teacher with a proven record in or demonstrated potential for academic administration. The new Chair will be an anthropologist with research interests related to one of the fields the Department has selected as foci: (a) health and inequality; (b) evolutionary ecology; and (c) indigenous peoples. The successful applicant must have a strong commitment to cooperation between the various sub-disciplines of anthropology. The development and expansion of the Department’s doctoral programme is a major priority.

Applications must include complete curriculum vitae and name and addresses (including email, fax and telephone numbers) of three referees whom the department may contact.  The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.  Applications should be sent to:  Dr. Warren Magnusson, Acting Chair, Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3050, STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3P5, before January 5, 2007.

Malaspina University College

Malaspina University-College Human Resources

Competition No. 06-4101

University-College Professor, Anthropology
Faculty of Social Sciences

NANAIMO

(Base funded)

Regular Full-time

August 1, 2007

DUTIES

We seek a physical/biological anthropologist with a strong background in
palaeoanthropology. The individual should also be able to teach in at least two of the following areas: forensic anthropology, primatology, or
ecological anthropology. Area and methodological specialties are open but our preference is for someone with geographic and topical interests that complement existing faculty strengths.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach our two lower-level
courses (ANTH 111 - Intro to Anthropology, and ANTH 214 - Human Evolution), as well as at least two upper-level courses each year. S/he will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and interest in
interdisciplinary scholarship.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

M.A. in Anthropology from an appropriately credited institution. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution. Must possess a valid BC Driver's Licence and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record (as specified in Malaspina University-College policy and procedures).

Preferred

Ph.D. in Anthropology or ABD from an appropriately accredited institution at time of appointment. Post-secondary teaching experience.

Applications should include curriculum vitae, the names and addresses
(including email) of three referees, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research interests and plans.

POSTING PERIOD

1:00 pm Thursday October 5, 2006 - 1:00 pm Thursday January 25, 2007. Malaspina University-College regrets that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Short-listed candidates must provide copies of credentials at time of interview.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

At Malaspina University-College we embrace the principle of employment equity and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and persons of First Nations heritage.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Apply <http://www.mala.ca/HumanResources/mcfa/app_proc.htm> for this position.

University of Winnipeg Department of Anthropology

The University of Winnipeg's Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Physical Anthropology at the assistant professor level commencing July 1, 2007, and is subject to budgetary approval. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in either bioanthropology or bioarchaeology, and teaching competence in human osteology and introductory-level forensic anthropology. The department offers undergraduate instruction in the four subfields leading to the BA (anthropology) or the BSc (bioanthropology). The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by the date of appointment and be committed to excellence in teaching and research. Letters of application, including cv and the names of three references, should be sent to Dr. Mary Silcox, Chair of Departmental Personnel Committee, Department of Anthropology, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9. Fax: 204-774-4134; email:
m.silcox@uwinnipeg.ca. The closing date for applications is December 15, 2006.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed initially to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation

À compter de janvier 2007, la Société du Musée canadien des civilisations (SMCC), qui englobe le Musée canadien des civilisations (MCC) et le Musée canadien de la guerre (MCG), offrira un nouveau Programme de bourses de recherche pour les étudiants de troisième cycle ou qui détiennent déjà un diplôme postdoctoral récent qui s’intéresseraient aux domaines liés à la muséologie. Ces bourses amèneront au sein des musées, des chercheurs avisés, qui aideront davantage la SMCC à se développer en tant que centre d’excellence et d’érudition, se concentrant à des recherches liées aux collections, aux expositions et aux programmes des musées.

Nous vous saurions reconnaissant de bien vouloir afficher l’information ci-jointe dans votre établissement afin de nous aider à solliciter des candidats pour ce programme motivant. Veuillez prendre note que la date limite pour la réception des demandes est fixée au 31 octobre 2006. Vous pouvez obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur le Programme des bourses de recherche de la SMCC en consultant notre site Web à l’adresse suivante : www.civilisations.ca/boursesderecherche.

Beginning in January 2007, the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC), which is comprised of the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) and the Canadian War Museum (CWM), will be offering a new Research Fellowship Program for senior graduate students or recent post-graduates with an interest in Museum fields.  These Fellowships will bring leading scholars into the Museums to help further develop the CMCC as a centre of scholarly excellence, focusing on research relating to the Museums’ collections, exhibitions and programs.

We would be delighted if you would post the attached information at your institution in order to help us solicit candidates for this exciting program.  Please note that the closing date for the receipt of applications is October 31, 2006.  Additional information regarding the CMCC Research Fellowship Program can be obtained by accessing our Web site at:  www.civilization.ca/researchfellowships.

University of Toronto Department of Anthropology

University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology at the St. George campus, invites applications for a three year contractually limited Assistant Professorship in Biological Anthropology. We are seeking someone to teach primarily but not exclusively at the undergraduate level, including introductory human biology and evolution and upper level human biology, human osteology and related subjects. An orientation toward human growth and development is especially welcome. Contract is for 12 months annually, beginning July 1, 2007.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and
permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is
strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University
especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. The deadline for applications is November 10, 2006. Please send application, including CV and teaching dossier to the following address. Please arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the same address by the closing date. Chair's Office Anthropology Department 100 St. George St. University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G3

McGill Department of Anthropology

The McGill Department of Anthropology seeks a full-time, tenure-track
assistant professor in medical anthropology with a strong research and
publication record based on ethnographic field research to begin September 1, 2007. The Department is interested in applicants with specializations in one or more of the following areas: development and globalization, political economy of health, infectious diseases, global food security, biotechnology, demography, public culture and health, social movements and health, and reproductive health. The Department has an internationally recognized program in medical anthropology (a joint program in arts and medicine) and our faculty in development anthropology is associated with the McGill Centre for Society, Technology and Development (STANDD). This position would
complement those two sub-disciplines in addition to: the McGill School of the Environment; the Centre for Developing Area Studies; and, in the Faculty of Medicine, the Departments of Social Studies of Medicine, and Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Area specialization is open; however, preference will be given to those candidates working in the global arena, outside North America and Western Europe, whose interests complement those of our current faculty.

McGill is committed to equity in employment. Fluency in French is an asset. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
For full consideration please submit: 1) a letter of application; 2)
curriculum vitae; and, 3) the names of three references by December 15, 2006 to Attn: Undergraduate Affairs Secretary, Medical Anthropology Hire, Department of Anthropology, 855 Sherbrooke Ave. West, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA H3A 2T7. Fax #: 514-398-7476; Tel. # 514-398-1277.

Dartmouth College Department of Anthropology

Dartmouth College Department of Anthropology seeks a biological anthropologist for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. The appointment will begin July 1, 2007 and the candidate must have PhD in hand prior to that date. Candidates should have an active program of research and scholarly publications. We are especially interested in applicants whose research is centered in the socioecological and behavioral aspects of primatology, in paleoanthropology, or in molecular anthropology.  Further, they must be committed to excellent teaching of both introductory and advanced courses in biological anthropology in an undergraduate four-field department of anthropology. Biological anthropologists may also serve on the faculty of Dartmouth’s graduate program in Ecology and Evolution. Formal review of applications will begin by November 1, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit a one-two page letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and the names, electronic and postal addresses and telephone and fax numbers of three references to: Chair, Biological Anthropology Search Committee, Dartmouth College, Department of Anthropology, 6047 Silsby Hall, Hanover, NH 03755-3547.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a biological anthropologist with a specialization in disease ecology for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level starting Fall 2007. PhD preferred at time of appointment.
            The successful candidate will have developed, or will be expected to develop, a field-based program to study infectious or chronic disease, with an emphasis on living populations, employing both evolutionary and holistic perspectives, including an interest in the impacts of political, economic, and cultural factors on the distribution of disease.  Strong quantitative skills, biomedical, epidemiological, and bio-demographic frameworks are welcome.  We seek someone with a vision and record of research and scholarly success.
            Furthermore, the department is looking for candidates who...

• are able to teach a high-enrollment introductory course in human origins and variation;
• are able to offer courses in biomedical anthropology and in the area of his/her specialty in disease ecology; and
• demonstrate a readiness to mentor graduate students in human and primate disease ecology.

            Geographic area open; focus on the Americas preferred. The department values and encourages research and teaching across the subdisciplines of anthropology and will be looking to sustain this tradition with this hire.
            Send a letter describing interests and qualifications, a CV, and listing of 3 referees to Chair, Biological Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, UMass, Amherst, MA 01003.  Application screening commences on September 22, 2006, and continues until the position is filled.
            The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship campus of the 5-campus publicly funded UMass system. It is located in the Connecticut River Valley, 90 miles west of Boston and 180 miles northeast of New York City. UMass Amherst hosts nearly 19,000 undergraduate students and 5,600 graduate students, and nearly 900 tenure system faculty. The Department of Anthropology has 17 faculty, 175 majors in the BA program and 82 graduate students working on MA and/or PhD programs.
            UMass Amherst anthropology faculty work closely with their counterparts in the area private colleges (Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith) in curricular planning. The faculty is unionized. Benefits include a choice of either the state pension plan or the optional retirement program (faculty and state contributions invested with TIAA-CREF, Lincoln or VALIC), where new employees contribute 9% of the first $30,000 of salary, 11% of salary over $30,000 on a pre-tax basis.  There are ten different health insurance options, where the state pays 75% of the premium, and a sick leave and parental leave program are also in place. New tenure track faculty receive a generous start up package and one course reduction in their first year, where the normal course load is four courses per year.
            UMass Amherst prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not allow health insurance benefits for domestic partners, but does provide them with such benefits as tuition waivers for the University system, family sick and medical leave, and use of certain facilities.  Under the Massachusetts constitution, gay and lesbian couples who are or become residents of Massachusetts are allowed to marry and then the spouse of the employee may also enjoy health benefits.

University of Central Florida, Department of Anthropology

University of Central Florida. Department of Anthropology invites
applications from Biological Anthropologists for a tenure-track or tenured
position in Anthropology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level at
its Orlando campus. Individuals should have a four-field background,
teaching experience and a demonstrated ability to obtain external research
funding. Biomedical, epidemiology, human biology, and public health research interests are desirable. This hire will support the new Anthropology MA, and teach courses in medical anthropology. Although geographic area and theoretical interests are open, the program seeks colleagues whose research and teaching are complementary to the interests of current faculty. Ph.D. in hand at time of hiring. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of reference by November 15, 2006 to Chair, Biological Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816. UCF is a currently the 7th largest university in the USA with over 46,000 students. UCF is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
Institution; applications from women and minorities are enthusiastically
encouraged. Required Education: Doctorate in Anthropology.

The Department of Anthropology, The University of Western Ontario, in cooperation with the Museum of Ontario Archaeology (formerly London Museum of Archaeology), invites applications for full-time appointment at the level of Associate Professor (either probationary [tenure-stream] or tenured) or Full Professor (tenured) as the Lawson Chair of Canadian Archaeology. This position is partially supported by an endowment and involves teaching duties in the undergraduate and graduate (both MA and PhD) programs in the Department and research duties in The Universityof Western Ontario's Research Institute for Ontario Archaeology at the Museum. Applicants must have a PhD and should have an established research/publication record and teaching experience. We seek an individual who can spearhead field research programs and infrastructure funding initiatives to help the Museum realize its full potential as the premier research centre for Ontario archaeology. The successful applicant will have: (1) broad experience with Great Lakes archaeology (pre- and post-European contact period First Nations peoples, and early Euro-Canadian settlement), (2) experience with issues concerning indigenous archaeology and local First Nations communities and (3) a good knowledge of public archaeology.  This position will commence July 1, 2007.

Closing date for applications is November 15, 2006.

More information on the Department is available at:

            http://anthropology.uwo.ca/

Further information on the Museum may be found at:

            http://www.uwo.ca/museum/index.html 

Applicants must send a curriculum vitae, relevant reprints, evidence of teaching excellence and the names and addresses, including email addresses, of three referees by the closing date to: 

Dr. Dan Jorgensen, Chair
Department of Anthropology
University of Western Ontario
1151 Richmond Street
Social Science Centre Room 3323
London, Ontario, Canada  N6A 5C2

Phone:  519-661-3430   
FAX:  519-661-2157
E-mail: anthro-chair@uwo.ca

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology

University of Toronto, Department of Anthropology at the St. George campus, invites applications for a three year contractually limited Assistant Professorship in Biological Anthropology. We are seeking someone to teach primarily but not exclusively at the undergraduate level, including introductory human biology and evolution and upper level human biology, human osteology and related subjects. An orientation toward human growth and development is especially welcome. Contract is for 12 months annually, beginning July 1, 2007. Applicants should have a PhD in hand, demonstrated teaching ability, and an enthusiasm for working in a large, multi-field Anthropology department. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women,
Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The deadline for applications is November 10, 2006. Please send application, including CV and teaching dossier to the following address. Please arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the same address by the closing date.

Chair's Office
Anthropology Department
100 St. George St.
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 3G3
Secretary to the Chair of Anthropology
Faculty of Arts & Science
University of Toronto

The Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, invites applications for a 9 month Limited Term appointment in Biological Anthropology beginning September 1st 2006 until May 31, 2007.  We are seeking a scholar who has completed the PhD or is ABD and can teach courses from among the following: introductory level biological anthropology (ANTH250) as well as second year and upper division courses in their area of specialization, for example, human evolution, osteology, primate evolution/ecology/morphology, paleopathology/paleonutrition/paleodemography, human demography, evolutionary ecology, modern human variation or other sub-specializations within biological anthropology. Please send a current CV and brief description or syllabi of courses that have been taught, or courses that the applicant would be interested in teaching, evidence of successful university level teaching and the names of three individuals who we may contact for references. Application deadline is JUNE 25TH, 2006 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Interested persons should contact the Chair, Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3050, Victoria, BC V8W 3P5, Telephone: (250) 721-7057, Email: anthone@uvic.ca, Main Department Office: Telephone: (250) 721-7046, Email:  anthmain@uvic.ca

The University of Victoria is an employment equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to further diversification of the University.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply: however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  

The successful candidate will have developed, or will be expected to develop, a field-based program to study infectious or chronic disease, with an emphasis on living populations, employing both evolutionary and holistic perspectives, including an interest in the impacts of political, economic, and cultural factors on the distribution of disease.  Biomedical, epidemiological, and bio-demographic frameworks are welcome.  We seek someone with a vision and record of research and scholarly success.

Furthermore, the department is looking for candidates who...

– are able to teach a high-enrollment introductory course in human origins and variation;

– are able to offer courses in biomedical anthropology, in genetics, and in the area of his/her specialty in disease ecology;

– demonstrate a readiness to mentor graduate students in human and primate disease ecology; and

– have worked primarily, though perhaps not exclusively, in the Americas.

The department values and encourages research and teaching across the subdisciplines of anthropology and will be looking to sustain this tradition with this hire.

The University of Massachusetts is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Send a letter describing interests and qualifications, a CV, and listing of 3 referees to Chair, Biological Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Machmer Hall, UMass, Amherst, MA 01003.  Application screening commences on January 3, 2006, and continues until the position is filled.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship campus of the 5-campus publicly funded UMass system. It is located in the Connecticut River Valley, 90 miles west of Boston and 180 miles northeast of New York City. UMass Amherst hosts nearly 19,000 undergraduate students and 5,600 graduate students, and nearly 900 tenure system faculty. The Department of Anthropology has 17 faculty, 175 majors in the BA program and 82 graduate students working on MA and/or PhD programs.

UMass Amherst anthropology faculty work closely with their counterparts in the area private colleges (Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith) in curricular planning. The faculty is unionized. Benefits include a choice of either the state pension plan or the optional retirement program (faculty and state contributions invested with TIAA-CREF, Lincoln or VALIC), where new employees contribute 9% of the first $30,000 of salary, 11% of salary over $30,000 on a pre-tax basis.  There are ten different health insurance options, where the state pays 75% of the premium, and a sick leave and parental leave program are also in place. New tenure track faculty receive a generous start up package and one course reduction in their first year, where the normal course load is four courses per year.

=================The Department of Anthropology & Ethnic Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenured faculty position in physical anthropology at the associate level, starting August 2006. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenured position. We seek a dynamic individual with a successful and ongoing track record of funded research, publications, and excellent teaching to complement our growing program. Geographic and topical areas are open, but the successful candidate must focus on the skeletal biology of ancient human populations. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in issues related to health, disease, and nutrition. Teaching responsibilities include involvement in the undergraduate and graduate anthropology programs. Other responsibilities include developing and maintaining an active research program leading to scholarly publications, working with graduate students as a member or chair of their thesis or dissertation committees, and participating in appropriate service activities at the
department, college, and university levels.

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North Dakota State University, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Biological Anthropology beginning Fall 2006.  The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach undergraduates and graduates (Masters) courses in biological anthropology, including a four-field introductory course and a course in human origins.  Ability to teach courses in at least two of the following areas required: forensics, paleoanthropology, human osteology, human variation, human genetics, medical anthropology.  Expertise in one geographic area desirable.  Along with teaching two courses a semester, the successful candidate will be expected to conduct research leading to significant publications, seek external funding, and perform department, college, university, and professional service.  The candidate must have effective oral and written communication skills.  PhD required (ABD=s considered for Asst rank, but successful applicant must provide proof of completion before contract will be offered).  We are particularly interested in applicants who can envision and develop computer technology applications for teaching and research in anthropology.  Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary program (sociology, anthropology, emergency management) is considered a plus.  Send a CV, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, and a letter of application that describes your research and teaching interests, strengths, and future plans to:  Dr. Kathleen Slobin, Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, North Dakota State University, Box 5075, Fargo, ND 58105.  Application deadline: February 1, 2006 or until filled.  NDSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. [AA/EOE]

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The School of Human Evolution and Social Change (SHESC) at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August 2006.  The successful applicant will be an integral member of the new Center for Bioarchaeological Research (CBR).  We seek an anthropologist specializing in bioarchaeology of the Old World whose duties will include conducting research leading to significant publications, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and engaging in academic service.  The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in anthropology awarded prior to July 1, 2006, and an active research program with the potential to obtain external funding and involve students in fieldwork or collections-based research.  We are particularly interested in individuals whose geographic emphasis is in Africa, the circum-Mediterranean region, or the Middle East. Preference will be given to applicants whose research and teaching intersect interests of current faculty, complementing and building on present strengths that range from theorizing mortuary behavior to paleopathology.   Research relating to one or more of the thematic foci of SHESC, including biocultural dimensions of human health, identity formation and ethnicity, urbanism and the rise of social complexity, and linkages of both urban and non-urban societies to natural and built landscapes is desired.  Send a letter of application including a discussion of research and teaching experience and plans, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references to Dr. Jane E. Buikstra, Chair, Bioarchaeology Search Committee, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-2402.  Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2005; or, if not filled, every two weeks until search is closed.  SHESC/CBR faculty attending the AAA meetings will be available to meet with interested candidates.  A background check is required before employment. AA/EOE.