A joint appointment may be possible with a partner unit within the College of Liberal Arts such as Geography, Chicano Studies, American Indian Studies or African American & African Studies. The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to contribute at all levels of our undergraduate and graduate programs. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in anthropology is expected to be in hand at the time of the appointment. Advanced ABD's may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor, with the understanding that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of the appointment. We encourage applications from candidates whose research and teaching complement rather than duplicate the existing strengths in our program.
Preferred Qualifications: Geographical area, methodological focus and theoretical interests are open, but we will take special notice of candidates with research and publication focus on indigenous, diasporic and/or non-Western communities.
Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation, the relevance of their research to the department's academic priorities and the field of inquiry, evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and strength of recommendations. Duties/Responsibilities Faculty in the Department of Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research or creative activity that includes publication, exhibition, or performance; teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; advise students; and contribute service appropriate for the level of appointment to the department, college, University, and profession. Program/Unit Description For nearly a century the Department of Anthropology has prepared students in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, bioanthropology, and linguistics. With 20 full-time faculty members and about 45 graduate students, the department teaches over 2,200 undergraduate students each year. The faculty offer a rich array of courses, teaching across geographical, chronological, and analytical frameworks. Our faculty and students regularly receive research grants, awards and prizes for their teaching and research. An extensive program of colloquia, lectures and public events enhances our instructional programs. A lively community of scholars, faculty and students alike are engaged with research and teaching, connecting with colleagues in the humanities and social sciences throughout the College of Liberal Arts as well as with science and medical departments.
FFI: anthropology.umn.edu/
The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education.
The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Application Instructions Applications must be submitted online. Interested candidates should apply at http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=90295 and follow the instructions.
To be considered for this position, please click on "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING" You will be given an opportunity to attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to your online application.
Additional materials may be requested later. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2010, and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Contact Professor Karen Ho, Chair of the Search Committee with questions (anthsrch@tc.umn.edu).
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