University of California - San Diego, Anthopology
Assistant Professor, Global Health
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of Anthropology within the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego (http://www.anthro.ucsd.edu/) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in medical or psychiatric anthropology. The position will require commitment to the undergraduate Global Health Program through teaching on topics such as global mental health, immigrant and refugee health, gender and health, food insecurity, environment and health, infectious diseases, health disparities, and indigenous healing practices, as well as to the undergraduate and graduate program in psychological and medical anthropology. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in anthropology and an active research program. Geographical and culture areas are open. Successful candidates will be judged both on research accomplishments and potential for and demonstrated leadership in areas contributing to diversity. This appointment is a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning July 1, 2015.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.
Application deadline is October 10, 2014.
Applications are accepted at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply/JPF00607. Please include electronic versions of: an application cover letter, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, samples of written work, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, and names and current contact information for three referees. Additionally, applicants are required to submit a separate statement summarizing their past and/or potential contributions to diversity. (See http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp for further assistance regarding UCSD's diversity expectations).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
Contact: |
Jennifer Lewis Administrative Assistant 9500 Gilman Drive #0532 La Jolla, CA 92093 |
Website: | www.anthropology.ucsd.edu |
Primary Category: | Anthropology |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 08/19/2014 |
Closing Date | 10/10/2014 |