Position announcement of possible interest to list members -
The Department of Anthropology, American University, seeks an anthropologist
to fill a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor,
beginning August 2008, with a specialization in North American prehistoric
or historic archaeology. An Eastern North America/Middle Atlantic
specialization is preferred, but exceptional candidates working in other
areas will be considered. The successful candidate will play a major role in
the departmentıs public anthropology/ archaeology program, and complement
current faculty strengths in Middle Atlantic archaeology, cultural resources
management, biological anthropology, and culture, power and history. PhD by
Fall, 2008, publication record, and previous teaching experience are
required. The teaching assignment includes courses in the university's
General Education program, in undergraduate and graduate archaeology
(especially public archaeology) and in race, gender and social justice
studies in the Department of Anthropology, in the American Studies program
and, as appropriate, in the Public History program in the Department of
History. Other responsibilities include advising students, mentoring women
and minority students, conducting and publishing research, and participating
in department, college and university service activities. American
University is seeking highly dedicated teachers and scholars who are deeply
committed to interdisciplinary learning, the application of new technologies
in teaching and scholarship, and the preparation of students for life in a
diverse and rapidly changing global society. Minorities and women are
strongly urged to apply. Review of applications begins October 1, 2007 and
will continue until the position is filled. AA/EEO. This employer offers
employee benefits to same-sex domestic partners of employees and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender
identity/expression. Send c.v., discussion of research interests (including
experience in public archaeology) and description of teaching experience,
and names of three references to: Dr. Richard J. Dent, Chair, Search
Committee, Department of Anthropology, Battelle T-23, American University,
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20016-8003.
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