Professorship in Urban Anthropology (with a thematic focus on Africa)
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | Switzerland |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor |
The University of Basel, Switzerland, invites applications for a full time tenure track or tenured
Professorship in Urban Anthropology (with a thematic focus on Africa)
at the assistant, associate, or full professor level.
We are seeking candidates with an internationally recognised research and teaching record in social
or cultural anthropology or a neighbouring discipline. The candidate should be specialized in the
social articulation of and aesthetic practice in urban spaces, particularly in African contexts,
and be able to apply a reflected comparative approach to the study of urban spaces.
The University of Basel is establishing this position within a new interdisciplinary MSc program in
Urban and Landscape Studies. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues from
anthropology, geography, art history, and further disciplines in designing this program and
participate in PhD programs. He or she will also contribute to developing architectural and social
science competences at the University of Basel, especially within the frame of a collaboration with
the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Required is a doctorate in social or cultural anthropology, African Studies, sociology or
neighbouring disciplines. Teaching experience to support research and Master-level students is
expected. Experience in empirical research is a desideratum.
Responsibilities include teaching duties, student supervision and support, Master degree
examinations, involvement in the research groups, and limited administrative tasks. Rank and salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The position will begin August 1, 2015.
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, all necessary files should be submitted
by September 15, 2014. Applications must be sent electronically to: urban@unibas.ch
For additional information please contact: Dr. Amrita Zahir (amrita.zahir@unibas.ch ), Prof. Dr.
Till Förster (till.foerster@unibas.ch)
The University of Basel is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity
and encourages all qualified applications irrespective of gender or physical disabilities.
Contact: |
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, all necessary files should be submitted by September 15, 2014. Applications must be sent electronically to: urban@unibas.ch For additional information please contact: Dr. Amrita Zahir (amrita.zahir@unibas.ch ), Prof. Dr. Till Förster (till.foerster@unibas.ch) |
Website: | http://www.unibas.ch/ |
Primary Category: | Anthropology |
Secondary Categories: | African History / Studies Sociology Urban History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 06/28/2014 |
Closing Date | 09/15/2014 |