Category: Jobs

American Anthropological Association seeks contributing editors

Anthropology News is seeking Op-Ed Columnists and Contributing Editors for its Opinion section on www.anthropology-news.org.

These volunteers will be an integral part of shaping Anthropology News online content and conversation on its website by developing columns that relate to anthropology in any of its myriad forms.

Op-Ed Columnists and Contributing Editors will commit to one year of monthly op-ed essays to be published as part of Anthropology News exclusive online content. Columnists write their essays themselves, and Contributing Editors are responsible for managing their column that either they write themselves or edit a piece they solicit from an author. The specific topic will depend on each Anthropology News volunteer’s expertise and experience. There is great opportunity for creativity and fruitful in-depth discussions about any of the many facets of anthropology.

The term will begin in September 2012 and go through August 2013. Columns have a flexible word count, between 600 and 1000 words, and we encourage the use of multimedia content. You will also have the option of publishing additional columns in any given month. All columns will be publicly available at www.anthropology-news.org throughout the publication month, plus the following month. After that, they will be available to AAA members through AnthroSource.

If you are interested in being considered as a columnist or a contributing editor for this new endeavor and are a current AAA member, email a brief proposal of your column theme and summary of your qualifications to Assistant to the Director of Publishing Emilia Guevara at eguev…@aaanet.org by May 15, 2012.

The Museum of AIDS in Africa: Intern July 2012

The Museum of AIDS in Africa (MAA) is seeking a skilled intern to help pilot its Virtual Memorial project at the upcoming International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC, July 22-27, 2012 – preference will given to African students, and those living with HIV. We’ll pay you a small honorarium, your conference fees, travel and accomodation; you’ll get to work on a cutting-edge digital museum and memorialization project with some of the biggest names in HIV activism and be part of the launch of the Museum that has Africans, AIDS advocates and the cultural world abuzz.

The Museum’s vision is “to transform the individual and social response to the African AIDS epidemic by honouring those who have lost their lives, empowering those infected and affected, building knowledge and inspiring about the history, science and response to the pandemic, to support the ultimate goal of an Africa free from AIDS.”

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Looking for Mellon Sawyer postdoctoral fellow

The Anthropology Department at UC Davis and the Davis Humanities Center will appoint an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Fellow will be involved in the scholarly activities of the Sawyer Seminar, “Indigenous Cosmopolitics: Dialogues About the Reconstitution of Worlds” that will unfold during that academic year.

The fellow will help organize and participate in seminar events (including workshops, public lectures and reading groups) and design and teach a one quarter-long/ten weeks introductory undergraduate course on the topic. The appointment will be from August 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Stipend is $50,000.

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Post-doctoral research associate position at UMD

Position: The department of Anthropology, University of Maryland, anticipates hiring a two-year post-doctoral fellow for August 2012. It is expected that extramural support will be developed, either singly or in collaboration with current faculty and staff. Candidates must demonstrate an active research agenda with publications, field experience, and teaching excellence.

Qualifications: Qualifications include a recently awarded doctoral degree in anthropology with specialization in diaspora theory and demonstrated potentially innovative research capability.

How to apply: Visit the UMD jobs website for a full posting.

Curator of archaeology/ethnology job opening

The New Jersey State Museum seeks a Curator of Archaeology/Ethnology. The Curator is responsible for the Archaeology/Ethnology bureau and its collections; initiates, conducts and supervises prehistoric archaeological research in the State of New Jersey; locates and evaluates archaeological sites for study and preservation; initiates, prepares and supervises interpretive, exhibits, programs and publications in Archaeology/Ethnology for other professionals, students and the public; provides expertise in object identification, program planning and information gathering and distribution; performs related work as required.

Requirements – Experience: Five (5) years of professional archaeological field and laboratory experience, one (1) year of which shall have been in the pre-historic archaeology of the Northeastern portion of the United States. Two (2) of the five (5) years of experience shall have been in the supervision of employees in various phases of archaeology/ethnology records and three (3) years of curatorial responsibilities for a major museum.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, supplemented by a Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or Ethnology. A Doctorate (PhD) degree in any of the above subject areas may be substituted for the above education. License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Residency: New Jersey Residency required. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. Salary: $75,673.05 – $107,990.52

Applicants should submit a letter and resume by October 21, 2011 to:

Anthony Gardner, Executive Director
New Jersey State Museum
P.O. Box 530
Trenton, NJ 08625-0530

New Jersey Department of State is an EEO/AA Employer

Call for papers

Learning and Teaching: The International Journal of Higher Education in the Social Science, published by Berghahn, is currently inviting submissions for Volume 5 (2012) and Volume 6 (2013).

Aims and scope
This peer-reviewed journal uses the social sciences to reflect critically on learning and teaching in the changing context of higher education.

The journal invites students and staff to explore their education practices in the light of changes in their institutions, national higher education policies, the strategies of international agencies and developments associated with the so-called international knowledge economy.

The disciplines covered include politics and international relations, anthropology, sociology, criminology, social policy, cultural studies and educational studies.

The readership spans practitioners, researchers and students. It includes undergraduates and postgraduates interested in analysing their experience at university, newly appointed staff taking a qualification in learning and teaching, staff of learning and teaching units, experienced teachers in higher education and researchers on university reform.

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National Geographic channel needs Scientist TV show host

National Geographic Channel is in search of a Scientist / Explorer to host a new 30 minute weekly TV show that highlights everything that is current and happening RIGHT NOW in the world of National Geographic, science, and exploration.

We are in search of females and males between the ages of 28 and 45 years old located in the Boston, NY, Philadelphia or DC / Baltimore areas, preferably. Hosts should have a legitimate background in the sciences, as well as be entertaining and credible while being able to communicate sometimes complex ideas and jargon to our audience without missing a beat. Our host should also be smart, savvy, exciting, and an excellent communicator. All interested applicants should email a brief letter letting us know why you would make an amazing host along with a bio, resume and a recent photo to Sean De Simone (you can google Sean for legitimacy purposes if you’re skeptical – as I’d venture a guess that science folks are not often emailed to be cast for TV shows) at sciencehostcasting@gmail.com. Please also detail any previous television experience and send any links if applicable.

Temporary faculty position at Indiana University of PA

Position: The Anthropology Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania seeks to fill a full time temporary position during the 2011-2012 academic year. Teaching responsibilities will include sections of Contemporary Anthropology as well as Cultural Anthropology and Anthropology of Religion. There may also be opportunities for successful applicants to teach in their areas of specialization. All areas of specialization are welcome.

Qualifications: At or near PhD, teaching experience required. Candidate must communicate effectively and perform well during the interview. All applicants must be work eligible.  

How to Apply: Send letter of application, CV, at least three letters of reference, transcripts, and evidence of teaching ability to Dr. Phillip Neusius, Chair, Anthropology Department, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 15705. Fax: 724-357-6478. Review of applications will begin as soon as received and continue until the positions are filled.

IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V. IUP is member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.