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Assistant Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology

University of Massachusetts Boston
Posted: October 16, 2007

Description:
ANTHROPOLOGY OF GLOBALIZATION

The University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track position in Sociocultural Anthropology at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 1, 2008 specializing in the ethnographic study of contemporary globalization and its impacts on local communities, including indigenous peoples. Strongest consideration will be given to an applicant whose primary research area is located in the Caribbean or Latin America, and whose research and publication record shows demonstrated promise. Experience teaching in urban public institutions with diverse student bodies is desirable. PhD in Anthropology must be in hand by August 31, 2008. We will begin reviewing applications on November 1st and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a description of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Timothy Sieber, Chair Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, Massachusetts 02125-3393. UMass Boston is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

Deadline:
Open; application review begins November 1, 2007

Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. in hand by August 31, 2008

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong research agenda; focus on communities in Caribbean or Latin America; experience teaching in urban public universities with diverse student bodies

Documents Required:
C.V., statement of research and teaching interests, names of three references

Contact Information:
Dr. Tim Sieber, Search Committee Chair, Anthropology, University of Massachusetts, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston MA 02125-3393

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