*University** of Saskatchewan***
*Department of Archaeology and Anthropology *
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan has
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.
