Professor Visiting Assistant of Socio-cultural Anthropology
Company: Purdue University
Location: West Lafayette
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Professor Visiting Assistant of Socio-cultural Anthropology Job
Summary The Department of Anthropology at Purdue University seeks
applicants for a one academic year on-campus Visiting Assistant
Professor position in socio-cultural anthropology beginning August
2021. Teaching load for this position is 4 in-person undergraduate
courses per semester, with a possibility of including multiple
sections of one or more of the courses. The signature focus of our
department is Anthropologies of Tomorrow
(http://www.cla.purdue.edu/anthropology ) . Teaching and research
experience in any of the following areas is desirable:
socio-cultural anthropology, medical anthropology, applied
anthropology, science and technology studies, racial and social
justice, anti-racist and decolonizing approaches, gender and
sexuality. We seek candidates who will engage students with broad
interests and who are committed to creating a diverse, equitable,
and inclusive environment in the classroom and department.-- In
addition to teaching, we encourage the VAP to pursue their research
and participate in the life of the department. The successful
applicant will teach 200 and 300 level undergraduate courses in our
department with the possibility of teaching in the applicant's
areas of specialty including--Human Cultural Diversity (large
lecture with teaching assistants who lead recitations), Global
Health, and possibility for other Anthropology courses such
as--Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective,Technology & Culture, or
Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies. Purdue University is a public,
research intensive, PhD granting institution University, enrolling
approximately 40,000 students per year. The West Lafayette campus
is the main campus for Purdue, conveniently located on the Wabash
River between Chicago and Indianapolis. Purdue's Department of
Anthropology is located within The College of Liberal Arts and
offers BA, MS and PhD degrees. The department collaborates with
other programs including Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies,
American Studies and African-American Studies within Liberal Arts
and--broader interdisciplinary centers and initiatives across
campus including Discovery Park, The Center for the Environment,
and the Center for Aging and the Life Course and the Purdue Policy
Research Institute. Protect Purdue is the University's
comprehensive plan to keep the campus and community safe by
limiting the spread of COVID-19. Protect Purdue protocols include
mandatory mask compliance, classroom protective measures,
surveillance testing, and additional measures. A residential
instruction model is anticipated for fall 2021. Education A Ph.D.
in Anthropology is required at the time of appointment.
Postsecondary teaching experience in anthropology, or closely
related field is strongly preferred. Applications Purdue
University's Department of Anthropology is committed to advancing
diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship,
instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one
of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement
indicating their past experiences, current interests--or
activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values
diversity and inclusion.--Candidates should submit a cover letter
that includes an explanation of your research and teaching
experience , CV, the names of three referees, and sample syllabi of
courses you have taught/planned. Application materials must be
submitted electronically via https://careers.purdue.edu/ . Review
of applications will begin April 26 th --and continue until the
position is--filled. Questions should be addressed to Department
Head Melissa Remis, remis@purdue.edu. The anticipated salary range
is $50,000 - $52,000 for the academic year. This position is
contingent on final budget approval. A background check is required
for employment in this position.-- Ability to work in the US
without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University. Purdue
University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including
minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply.
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