It would be great if this person could also contribute to the PhD and  
MS programs in Industrial Heritage and Archaeology!
Please pass the word-
Tim Scarlett
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Geography or Anthropology



The Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University  
seeks a temporary hire to teach courses in support of our General  
Education mission (such as World Resources and Development, Human  
Geography, and Developing Societies) and work within the Masters and  
new Ph.D. program in environmental and energy policy. Research  
interest in one or more of the following areas is desirable: water,  
energy, sustainable development, and international environmental  
policy. Special attention will be given to applicants who have  
demonstrated skills in research methods, and the potential for  
securing extramural support. The successful applicant will teach  
graduate and undergraduate courses in his or her field of expertise  
(geography or anthropology).  This is a temporary one year position at  
the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2010, possibly  
renewable and/or converted to tenure track.  Ph.D. required.

The Department of Social Sciences offers undergraduate programs in  
anthropology, history, and social science education and is home to two  
M.S. programs (Environmental Policy and Industrial Archaeology) and  
two Ph.D. degrees (Industrial Heritage and Archaeology and  
Environmental and Energy Policy).

Michigan Tech, a research university with 7,000 undergraduate and  
graduate students, values cross-disciplinary faculty and student  
contributions to global sustainability. Located on Lake Superior in  
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, its community offers year-round  
recreational and cultural opportunities.  This environment, combined  
with a competitive compensation package and a low cost of living,  
results in an excellent quality of life.

Applicants should send: a letter of interest describing their  
qualifications, experience, research plans, and teaching philosophy  
pertinent to contributing to an interdisciplinary social sciences  
department; a vitae; and the contact information for three references.  
Review of the applications will begin on June 15, 2010 and continue  
until the position is filled, pending budgetary authorization.   
Materials may be sent to: Patrick Martin, Chair, Department of Social  
Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive,  
Houghton, MI 49931-1295; [log in to unmask]

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of  
universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to  
increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in  
STEM.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative  
Action Educational Institution/Employer. Minority candidates and women  
are encouraged to apply.