embarked
on the revitalization of the Anthropology program in the new Department of
Archaeology and Anthropology. Applications are invited for two tenure track
appointments in Cultural Anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor.
1. Medical Anthropology/Anthropology of Health:
We are seeking a theoretically sophisticated and ethnographically grounded
cultural anthropologist who
specializes in medical anthropology/anthropology of health. Regional
specialization is open and scholars working in all areas are encouraged to
apply. The successful candidate will have a research program that complements
existing strengths of anthropologists on campus in the following
areas: gender,
reproductive health, Indigenous peoples, complementary/alternative medicine,
mental health, community wellness, addictions, infectious disease, and
disability. Candidates should hold a PhD or be near completion. The successful
candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally-funded research
program as well as contribute to teaching and program development in the
undergraduate and graduate programs. Demonstrated excellence or promise of
excellence in teaching and graduate supervision is anticipated.
2. Environmental Anthropology: We are seeking a theoretically
sophisticated and
ethnographically grounded cultural anthropologist who specializes in
environmental anthropology. Preferred regional specialization is the North
American northern plains, subarctic, or arctic. Topical areas of interest
include: natural resource management; anthropology of development; traditional
environmental knowledge; impact assessment; environmental pollution and
degradation; environmental health; climate change; and cognitive/symbolic
anthropology. Candidates should hold a PhD or be near completion. The
successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active, externally-funded
research program as well as contribute to teaching and program development in
the undergraduate and graduate programs. Demonstrated excellence or promise of
excellence in teaching and graduate supervision is anticipated.
The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
a growing
city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a
wide variety 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.
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 350 faculty,
including 14 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student
and faculty
research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international
opportunities.
Review of applications will begin after November 30, 2008 and continue
until the
position is filled, with the appointments commencing July 1, 2009. Interested
candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, copies of relevant
publications, and arrange to have three letters of reference forwarded to:
Dr. Pamela Downe
Department of Archaeology and Anthropology
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
55 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7N 5B1 Canada
(306) 966-1974, (306) 966-4175
For more information on the plans for revitalization of cultural
anthropology at
the University of Saskatchewan, please contact Dr. Pamela Downe at
pamela.downe@usask.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and
permanent residents will be given priority. In accordance with the
University's
Employment Equity Policy, the department welcomes applications from all
qualified candidates. Women, people of Aboriginal descent, members of visible
minorities, and people with disabilities are invited to identify themselves as
members of these designated groups on their applications.
