Skidmore College, Anthropology
Visiting Assistant Professor, a one-year position in cultural anthropology, to begin September 2016 and end May 2017.
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Visiting Assistant Professor |
The Anthropology Department at Skidmore College invites applications for a one-year position in cultural anthropology, to begin September 2016 and end May 2017. We seek a broadly trained cultural anthropologist with fieldwork experience on contemporary issues in East or Southeast Asia. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in political anthropology, but other topics of research will also be considered, including applied anthropology, development, economics, environment, gender, transnationalism, or violence and conflict. The position requires teaching 3 courses per semester, including an introduction to cultural anthropology as well as upper-level geographic and topical courses. Candidates are expected to contribute to Skidmore's Asian Studies Program. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching, active scholarship and fieldwork, and a strong commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college.
Requirements: PhD at time of appointment, and applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate education.
We are especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups, as well as individuals who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at:
https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56909
Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2,400 talented undergraduate men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
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Contact: |
https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56909 |
Website: | https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56909 |
Primary Category: | Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Political History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 01/08/2016 |
Closing Date | 04/06/2016 |