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University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan College of Arts & Science Department of Archaeology and Anthropology Assistant Professor in Environmental Archaeology

The Department of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Saskatchewan is inviting applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2012. The successful candidate will have expertise in Environmental Archaeology ideally with a Plains/Boreal Forest areal focus. Specialty interests may include a background in GIS research, modeling and land use studies, or paleoenvironmental reconstruction or some combination of these. Preference will be given to candidates whose research will advance the following: the integration of the archaeology and anthropology programs housed within one Department, interdisciplinary initiatives across the social and environmental sciences, and the success of the Social Sciences Research Laboratory Complex.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. at time of appointment and have demonstrated excellence or promise of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally funded research program as well as contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, graduate student supervision, and program development.

The Department of Archaeology and Anthropology currently has eight full-time faculty with 12 additional joint-, associate- and adjunct members from other departments and institutions. The research expertise of our faculty is far-reaching and includes: historical and pre-contact archaeology; geoarchaeology; forensic and biological anthropology; zooarchaeology; environmental anthropology; as well as medical and psychological anthropology. Having recently re-engaged the anthropology and archaeology programs, the Department offers academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and is exemplary in its outreach and engagement activities with government and non-governmental organizations throughout the province, including the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society, the Royal Museum of Saskatchewan, and the Wanuskewin Heritage Park. For further information, please consult:http://artsandscience.usask.ca/archanth/

The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences. There are over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 325 faculty, including 12 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international opportunities. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of about 20,000. The university is one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities. Review of applications will begin after November 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled, with the appointment commencing July 1, 2012. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, copies of relevant publications, a teaching dossier, and arrange to have three letters of reference forwarded to:

Dr. Pamela Downe Head, Department of Archaeology & Anthropology University of Saskatchewan 55 Campus Dr. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B1 Canada For further information, please contact Dr. Downe at: Tel: (306)966-1974 FAX: (306) 966-5640 [mailto:pamela.downe@usask.ca pamela.downe@usask.ca ] The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity. Members of designated groups (women, people with aboriginal ancestry, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify in their applications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.