University of California - Santa Cruz
Anthropology: Assistant Professor in Socio-Cultural Anthropology & Public Policy (Open Until Filled; Initial Review 10/14/16)
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Anthropology: Assistant Professor in Socio-Cultural Anthropology & Public Policy (Open Until Filled; Initial Review 10/14/16)
Recruitment Period
Open date: July 22nd, 2016 Next review date: October 14th, 2016
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: June 30th, 2017
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Description
The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, invites applications for a tenure-track position in socio-cultural anthropology and public policy at the level of assistant professor beginning July 1, 2017. We seek scholars whose work brings together ethnographic research on landscapes, health policy, law, political economy, the state, and/or migration policy in order to shed light on the new social and cultural worlds being created as a result of environmental and geopolitical crisis and change. Particular interests include the intersection of public policy making with medicine, public health, environment; migration, displacement, and alternative citizenships; humanitarianism, human rights, and advocacy; global capitalism, resource exploitation, and transnational investment; inequality, violence, and the anthropocene; and religion, law, and governance. While geographical area is open, we are especially interested in anthropologists working in Africa and African diasporas. Candidates' work must speak to and engage with social policy so as to contribute to the development of and instruction in a nascent Masters degree program in Social Science and Policy. We also welcome theoretical and methodological experimentation. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.
RANK: Assistant Professor
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; academic year (9-month) basis
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Anthropology or closely related field (expected to be conferred by July 1, 2017). The successful candidate must present evidence of research activity and teaching experience (demonstrated by college level teaching experience, TA experience, research presentations, and/or professional training seminars).
POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2017, with academic year beginning September 2017. Degree must be conferred by July 1, 2018 for employment beyond that date.
TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include a letter of application, curriculum vita, up to two writing samples (each chapter- or article-length), syllabus for a graduate course, syllabus for an undergraduate course, one set of teaching evaluations (optional), and contact information for three referees willing to write a confidential letter of recommendation if solicited.* Applicants are invited to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. Submit documents/materials as PDF files.
Apply at http://apptrkr.com/852297
Refer to Position #JPF00369-17 in all correspondence.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC's confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm
CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 14, 2016.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be complete by this date. The position will remain open until filled, but not later than 6/30/2017.
UC Santa Cruz faculty make significant contributions to the body of research that has earned the University of California the ranking as the foremost public higher education institution in the world. In the process, our faculty demonstrate that cutting-edge research, excellent teaching and outstanding service are mutually supportive.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831) 459-2686.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available here or from the Academic Personnel Office (APO) at (831) 459-4300.
UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Academic Personnel Office at mailto:apo@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4300.
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Job location
Santa Cruz, CA
Learn More
More information about this recruitment: http://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_employment/jobs/JPF00369-17.pdf
Requirements
Documents
• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Writing Sample - Chapter or article length
• Writing Sample - Chapter or article length (Optional)
• Syllabus for Graduate Course
• Syllabus for Undergraduate Course
• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)
References3 references required (contact information only)
How to apply
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Contact: |
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Website: | http://apptrkr.com/852297 |
Primary Category: | Anthropology |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 09/15/2016 |
Closing Date | 12/14/2016 |