Limited-Term Position in Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology, St. Thomas University, invites applications
from a socio-cultural anthropologist for an entry-level, 10-month limited
term appointment, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 1,
2011, pending budgetary approval.
St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution whose
roots are in the faith and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. With an
enrolment of 2,400, its students graduate with Bachelor of Arts, Applied
Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members are
distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the university holds
four Canada Research Chairs.
A PhD is required with significant teaching experience. The successful
candidate will teach two sections of Introductory Cultural Anthropology
(1013), one section of Cultural Anthropology (2513), one ethnography in
the candidate's area of expertise and two other courses to be decided upon
in consultation with the department. These courses will be taught at the
STU campus in Fredericton.
Applicants are to submit a curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly work, and
evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching portfolio preferred), and to
have three letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Craig Proulx, Chair,
Department of Anthropology, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, N.B. E3B
5G3.
Closing date: March 4, 2011 or when position is filled. Applicants are
responsible for ensuring that their completed applications, including
letters of reference, are received by this date.
An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to
employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible
minority groups, and persons with disabilities. The university welcomes
applications from all faiths and backgrounds. All qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply however, Canadians and permanent residents will be
given priority.
