Assistant Professorof Anthropology The Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada,Reno (UNR) invites applications for a tenure-track position in anthropologywith a focus on zooarchaeology; geographic area and time period open, butpreference for Western North America. We seek a scholar who will develop anactive research agenda and contribute to the department’s undergraduate andgraduate programs. The successful candidate will teach a 2-2 load of introductory,upper division, and graduate courses in zooarchaeology and archaeology in linewith their specialties. This position will contribute to a growing and dynamicdepartment with teaching, research, and service relevant to our region. Pleasesubmit a cover letter outlining research and teaching interests, contactinformation for three references, a CV, and one writing sample (≤10,000 words) onlineby November 1, 2015. Qualifications Required: Ph.D. in anthropology orrelated field with a focus on zooarchaeology as demonstrated throughresearch/publications, strong evidence of research potentialand teaching promise, access to a comparative/teaching collection or willingnessto immediately build one, ability to teach multiple courses in archaeology.Ph.D. must be in hand by start date of July 1, 2016. Preferred:Knowledge of western North American fauna, strong theoretical orientation complementaryto those of other faculty, demonstrated knowledge of quantitative methods, and awillingness to develop local research projects. Review of applications will beginimmediately following the close date. For full consideration, applications mustbe submitted by November 1, 2015. To apply, please visit: https://www.unrsearch.com/hr/postings/18826. EEO/AA: Women,under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans areencouraged to apply. TheUniversity of Nevada is the state’s historic land-grant institution; it serves20,000 students. The university is ranked as a Tier 1 institution by “U.S. Newsand World Report” and offers an array of degree programs at all levels. Reno islocated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, a 30-minute drive from LakeTahoe. Reno/Tahoe is recognized as a world-class outdoor recreation area.Additional nearby areas of interest include the Black Rock Desert, Sacramento,Yosemite National Park, Napa/Sonoma, the San Francisco Bay Area. University ofNevada homepage: http://www.unr.edu.
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