University of Victoria

Assistant Professor in Sociocultural Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the area of sociocultural anthropology. The appointment, effective July 1, 2010, will be made at the rank of assistant professor. Candidates must have a PhD in hand. We seek a colleague who is: interested in joining a department that values co-operation between anthropological sub-disciplines; has demonstrated excellence in UG teaching and excellent potential for graduate teaching and mentoring; has demonstrated evidence of strong scholarship in the form of publications; an active or well formulated plan for a continuing research program; and a demonstrated ability or strong potential to attract external research funding. The ability to teach a multi sub-disciplinary introduction to anthropology is desirable, as is the potential for involving students in research, particularly as we launch our new PhD program. We seek an individual whose primary research and teaching interests will contribute strength toward our “Indigenous Peoples” program theme (http://anthropology.uvic.ca/) and whose research engages in applied, community-based research with contemporary First Nations groups on the Northwest Coast, preferentially in British Columbia. Applications from candidates whose research and teaching also link to any of our other program themes (Inequality, Culture, Health; Visual Anthropology and Technology; Evolution and Ecology; http://anthropology.uvic.ca/research/integrative_themes.php) are particularly welcome, as are applications from candidates who will strengthen the skills-based component of our curriculum. The four course (1.5 unit each) annual teaching commitment comes with the expectation that the successful candidate will be actively engaged in research and graduate student mentoring.

Applications must include a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, the names and complete contact information of three references, copies of selected relevant publications and evidence of excellence in teaching.

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to further diversification of the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply: however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applications should be sent to: Dr. Ann Stahl, Chair, Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria, P.O. Box 3050, Victoria, B.C. V8W 3P5, CANADA Telephone: (250) 721-7057, Email: anthone@uvic.ca, Main Office: Telephone: (250) 721-7046, Email: anthmain@uvic.ca by the close of business (4:30 PST) on December 4, 2009.

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