Cultural Anthropology 2011-2012

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 2011-2012

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CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY JOB SEARCH 2010-2011

Main Anthropology page

**2011-2012 JOBS:**
(please list school, job type/sub-speciality, deadline)

California State University Channel Islands, Asst Prof, subfield open

 * The Anthropology Program invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, subfield specialization open. Preference is for a candidate with a demonstrated ability to teach courses in at least two subfields of Anthropology, and whose teaching and research has an applied direction within any sub-discipline (archaeology, bioanthropology, cultural anthropology or linguistics). The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced level courses, including interdisciplinary and general education courses. The candidate will assist with the implementation of the B.A. in Anthropology which is anticipated to open in fall, 2012. All members of the faculty are expected to assume an active collegial role in the planning and governance of the institution through service on campus-wide, divisional, and Academic Senate committees. Campus faculty are expected to contribute to the CI Mission by facilitating learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizing experiential and service learning, and to provide students with multicultural and international experiences.


 * Please see the employment page on the CSU Channel Islands website for a more detailed position description, the application requirements, and to submit an online application: www.csucifacultyjobs.com
 * Review begins October 24, 2011
 * Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2011-2012, Linguistic Anthropology 2011-12, Linguistics 2011-2012 & Physical Anthropology 2011-12

Cal State San Bernadino (TT Asst. Prof) Dec. 15

 * sociocultural search
 * ability to teach language and culture would be useful
 * geo open, excluding Meso-America, Sub-Saharan Africa, SE Asia
 * Also posted at Linguistic Anthropology 2011-12

Colby College (TT Asst. Prof) Social sciences/gender/sexuality Oct 1

 * Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program (WGSS) at Colby College seeks scholar with advanced training in women’s, gender, and/or sexuality studies and social science methods whose work focuses on areas and/or populations outside the U.S
 * Position carries a five-course load and includes classes in the program’s core curriculum and electives in the candidate’s area of specialization
 * Interviews at National Women’s Studies Association Conference in Atlanta.
 * Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2012

===College of New Jersey - Latin American Cultural Anthropology and History, Sept. 20===
 * Joint appointment, Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in Latin American Cultural Anthropology and History, starting in August 2012. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a specialization in Modern Andean Cultures that complements existing faculty interests.
 * Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses in Cultural Anthropology; upper level courses in Social Change in Contemporary Latin America and Ethnic Identity; and each year, at least two courses in Colonial and/or Modern Latin American History. The typical teaching load is three courses per semester; two courses per semester will be in Anthropology, one course per semester will be in History. Applicants must have Ph.D. in hand, in Sociocultural Anthropology or Cultural Anthropology, at time of application.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately; applications that arrive after September 20, 2011 may not be considered. Receipt of application will be acknowledged by email. Interviews will be held by phone in early October.
 * Also posted at Latin American History 2011-2012
 * Materials received email 9.2

Denison University, OH, Quantitative skills (TT Asst. Prof), Oct. 3

 * Job ad seriously emphasized quantiative analysis. In Sociology/Anthro joint department.

Franklin and Marshall (Visiting Asst. Prof) Oct. 31

 * language and culture
 * economic anthro
 * visual representation
 * or, race and ethnicity
 * preferred geo: Australia and the Pacific, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean or the Middle East/North Africa
 * Also posted at Linguistic Anthropology 2011-12

George Washington (TT Assistant Professor of Anthropology)

 * PhD in hand December 2011
 * science and technology studies (STS), materiality/material culture, heritage, and museums,
 * Western Hemisphere, South Asia, or East Asia.
 * A completed application must include all of the following: a letter of interest detailing research and teaching interests and experience, current curriculum vitae, course syllabi (if available), writing sample, and names and contact information (preferably email address) for three references. Please send these materials as email to GWculturalanthsearch@gmail.com, or as hard copy to: Chair, Open Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, 2110 G Street NW, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

George Washington (TT Assistant Professor of Anthropology)

 * PhD in hand December 2011
 * political economy, conflict and violence, human rights, ethics and research methods, and health
 * Western Hemisphere, South Asia, or East Asia.
 * A completed application must include all of the following: a letter of interest detailing research and teaching interests and experience, current curriculum vitae, course syllabi (if available), writing sample, and names and contact information (preferably email address) for three references. Please send these materials as email to GWanthsearchGender@gmail.com, or as hard copy to: Chair, Open Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, 2110 G Street NW, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton. (Full-time continuing position).

 * Review begins on October 15, 2011, Position begins on Jan. 1, 2012.
 * Ability to teach linguistic anthro required. Canadians given priority.
 * Also posted at Linguistic Anthropology 2011-12

Hunter College, Distinguished Lecturer in Puerto Rican Studies (non-TT) Review begins June 27

 * In the Centro de Estudios Puertorriquenos

Indiana University, Digital and Social Media (TT Asst. Prof) Review begins Oct. 10

 * In department of Communication and Culture, humanities based scholar. See AAA ad.
 * Also posted at New Media & Digital Humanities 2011-2012 & Communication and Media Studies 2011-2012

Kansas State University (TT Asst. Prof) Oct 15

 * Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
 * language and culture; linguistic anthro
 * Ph.D. in anthropology or linguistics preferred, ABD considered
 * undergraduate teaching, research and service
 * teach five courses per academic year including Introdution to Linguistic Anthropology each fall and spring semester
 * active research program
 * Review of applications will begin Oct 15, 2011
 * Letter of application, CV, & names of three references
 * Submit to 
 * Also posted at Linguistic Anthropology 2011-12

Kingsborough Community College (TT Asst Prof), June 30

 * Must teach Sexuality and Culture
 * Acknowledgement received (7/13 x1)

Mount Holyoke College, Legal Anthropology (TT Asst. Prof) Oct. 31.

 * Specializations may include intellectual and cultural property, human rights, itnersections of sexular and religious governance, land rights with aboriginal peoples, and more.
 * Area preferred Africa, Native America, Middle East, or Southeast Asia

Mount Holyoke College, Transnational Social Movements (TT Asst. Prof). Nov. 1

 * In the International Relations Program
 * Globalizationm conflict resolution, human rights/democracy promotion, environmental protection, new media
 * Particularly welcome S/E Asia or Africa and with strong QUANTITATIVE methods.

Northern Kentucky U., Department Chair (Assoc or Full Prof with tenure) Review begins Aug. 15

 * Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy

New York University TT Asian American, Pacific World, or Asian/Pacific Diaspora Studies Oct 15

 * Department of Social and Cultural Analysis is an interdisciplinary department developing innovative, transregional approaches in urbanism, migration, critical ethnic studies, gender and sexuality, ecology, and economic life.
 * Candidates should hold a PhD in social science, humanities, or interdisciplinary studies

Portland State University, Applied Medical (TT Asst. Prof.) Oct 14

 * Applied / Medical
 * Area preferences: Native North American, Latin American, Caribbean
 * Ability to teach Quantitative Methods a plus
 * Does anyone know what happened with last year's search? Did it fail and is this a repost?Saint Louis University Cultural Anthropology/ Intercultural studies

Saint Louis University, (TT Cultural Anthropology/Intercultural studies)

 * Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice and a secondary appointment in the Center for Intercultural Studies
 * Sub areas are open, but the Department and Center have research interests in intercultural studies, health/medicine, urban, immigration, and environment.
 * Review of applications from late October
 * Online Application here

Sewanee: University of the South, International and Global Studies

 * Social/cultural
 * Globalization in the Middle East, or Africa or South Asia (global/local interactions related to health and health care policies, the experiences of labor in a globalizing economy, and/or subaltern perspectives.)
 * commitment to teaching in and curricular planning of the program's core courses, and will have the opportunity to develop new thematic courses in areas of his or her expertise.
 * Candidates should have a Ph.D. or ABD with promise of completion by August 2012 in any social science or humanities field.
 * Please send a cover letter, c.v., brief writing sample, sample syllabi, evidence of teaching excellence, a graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation via email to: fachire@sewanee.edu with subject heading: "IGS Search." Applications received by October 20, 2011 will receive full consideration.

Smith College, South Asia (TT Asst. Prof.) Review begins Sept. 15

 * Religion, public policy, law of special interest.
 * Submit application by Nov. 1 for consideration for AAA interview

Swarthmore College, TT Assistant Prof, Oct. 21

 * Tenure-track position in anthropology at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2012. We seek applicants who specialize in the anthropology of Latin America and/or Latinos and Latinas in the Americas, with a research agenda that focuses on one or more of the following areas: visual anthropology, immigration, borderlands, globalization, and neoliberalism.
 * Application deadline is Friday, October 21, 2011.

Towson U, Cultural, (TT Assistant Prof) Oct 15

 * Regional expertise in Asia, with knowledge of South or Southeast Asia particularly desirable.
 * Experience or interest in public anthropology who can link our students to the local or global community

Tufts U., Anthropology of the Environment, (TT Assistant Prof.) Oct. 1

 * Geographical open

University of Alberta, Sociocultural (TT Asst. Prof) Sept. 15

 * Work in areas of "creativity, performance and communication broadly defined"
 * Geo open, Canadians get priority


 * Communicated with department by email, and they prefer electronic submissions.
 * Also posted at Linguistic Anthropology 2011-12

University of California, Irvine (2 TT positions, Asst. / Assoc. Prof) Nov. 1

 * Applications received by November 1, 2011 will receive the fullest consideration, but screening will continue until the position is filled.
 * We welcome applicants with a strong record of ethnographic fieldwork and theoretical innovation in one (or ideally two) of the following areas: 1) environment, science, and technology; 2) language and culture; 3) urban studies; and 4) feminist theory. Geographic area of expertise is open, but candidates with a research focus in Latin America are particularly encouraged to apply.
 * LINK - AAA
 * Also posted at Linguistic Anthropology 2011-12

University of Cape Town (South Africa), TT Social Anthropology Oct. 3

 * Job starts January '12
 * Expertise in contemporary fields of Social and/or Cultural Anthropology is required, preference given to candidates with demonstrated research competence and proven teaching ability
 * e-mail the completed UCT Application formand all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, to Mrs C Snyders, Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7700, South Africa. E-mail: Charlotte.Snyders@uct.ac.za

University of Denver, (TT Assistant Prof.) Nov. 15

 * Cultural / archaeology. Globalization, diasporas, tourism, culture & development.
 * Candidates with a particular focus on visual and expressive culture and emergent digital practices, and work on applied and public anthropology, are especially encouraged to apply
 * Geographical area is open
 * Online application
 * Looking to meet candidates at AAAs

University of North Dakota, American Indian Studies (TT Assistant Prof.) Sept. 1

 * History/ethnohistory specialization, Native American studies


 * Also posted at US History 2011-12 & Other Ethnic American 2012

University of Victoria (BC) Assistant Professor TT in Sociocultural Anthropology

 * Visual Anthropology & Materiality
 * demonstrated proficiency in visual methods;
 * geographic area open

Wheaton College, Illinois (TT Asst or Assoc. Prof). Review begins Oct. 15

 * Geo is open, pref NOT S/E Asia
 * Preference for competency in "qualitative or quantitative analysis of ethnographic data" (hopefully we all meet that)
 * Statement of Faith required -- Christian school

William and Mary (TT Asst Prof. Anthro & American Studies) Review begins Oct. 1

 * The Anthropology Department and the American Studies Program seek a cultural anthropologist or archaeologist of the Americas for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor. We seek a scholar with an active program of research in historical materiality, colonialism(s) and/ or critical museum studies. Geographical and historical expertise within the Americas is open, but we strongly prefer candidates whose work complements rather than duplicates current strengths of the Department and Program.
 * The successful candidate will teach 4 courses, split evenly between Anthropology and American Studies, and should be able to teach introductory and graduate level courses in both. A record of peer-reviewed publications and teaching, and preparation for graduate-level advising is preferred. PhD in hand at the time of appointment (August 2012) is required.
 * Candidates should send a letter of application, c.v, and 3 letters of recommendation to https://jobs.wm.edu . (Site will prompt for names and contact information of three references. After submission, your referees will be contacted by us via email to submit a letter of reference.) Review of applications will begin October 1.
 * Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2011-2012

Who is on this page for '11-'12 search?
Looking for first job: 13

Have a job, looking for new one: 2

adjunct: 1

visiting: 3

lecturer: 1

postdoc: 4

tenure track:

tenured and bored:

outside academia: 1

dual career: 1

participant observer (ABD learning the ropes before diving in):

Have a job, not looking for new one: 1

Search committee member observing discussion:

Questions / Discussion:
In previous years, in what months did the majority of listings appear? {C}A: There seemed to be 2 rounds of postings: Aug-Sept (with Oct-Nov-Dec deadlines; interviewing at AAAs) and then new postings appeared Dec-Feb with job talks in March-April (some of these conducted phone or skype interviews prior to inviting top 3 candidates for job talks). There might also have been a 3rd round of straggler-postings, appearing as late as June for Lecturer and smaller-school jobs starting late summer-fall. Hope this helps! OP: Yes it does, thank you very much for responding!

Q: Does anyone know at what point do search committees expect references from colleagues in your area/topic of specialization, i.e. people who were not on your dissertation committee, not in a department where you once taught, etc.? I am three years past my phd and back on the market yet again for that tt job. I'm wondering if I should approach say, more senior colleagues in my field of specialization, who don't know me that well but know my work from presentations/publications. Would such a colleague be able to endure multiple letter requests? Anyone have thoughts about this?