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Monday 29 October 2007

Jobs in Community, Culture and Global Studies

We have three jobs available in Community, Culture and Global Studies, an interdisciplinary department comprised of faculty with backgrounds in Anthropology, Human Geography, Indigenous Studies and Women’s Studies.

Anthropology (Assistant Professor)
Applicants are sought for a position in the area of Linguistic Anthropology. Applicants should have a PhD in the discipline, a record of excellence in postsecondary teaching and an active research program. Applicants should have areas of interest that complement the current program and should be able to teach a broad range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Competition: ANTH-L07

Anthropology (Assistant Professor)
Applicants are sought for a position in the area of Medical (Cultural) Anthropology. Applicants should have a PhD in the discipline, a record of excellence in postsecondary teaching and an active research program. Applicants should have areas of interest that complement the current program and should be able to teach a broad range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Competition: ANTH-M07

Indigenous Studies (Assistant Professor)
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Indigenous Studies or a closely related discipline, a record of excellence in teaching and research, and be familiar with the culture, protocols and history of one or more Indigenous communities in British Columbia especially the Okanagan and Interior Salish Plateau cultures. Areas of specialization are open, but the ability to research and teach (at the graduate and undergraduate levels) in one or more of the following would be an asset: BC and Indigenous Title and Rights; Interior BC Indigenous Harvesting Land-use Philosophy; Indigenous Salish Interior Plateau Politics and Governance; Interior Salish Indigenous Arts and Culture; Coastal Salish Matriarchal and Egalitarian philosophy; and Indigenous Women's Rights. Competition: INDG-07

The University of British Columbia Okanagan hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. All positions are subject to funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please indicate clearly on your application whether you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research program and evidence of teaching ability (e.g. course evaluations). They should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent. All documents, including the letters, must be submitted as e-mail attachments and sent to recruitment.bsas@ubc.ca. Preferred formats are Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF). Be sure to put the competition title on the subject line of the e-mail.

Further information may be obtained from the UBCO Website for recruitment: http://web.ubc.ca/okanagan/facultystaff/recruitment.html

Specific questions about the posts should be directed to the Head of Community, Culture and Global Studies, Dr. Naomi McPherson:

naomi.mcpherson@ubc.ca


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Lawrence D. Berg, D.Phil.
Canada Research Chair
Community, Culture and Global Studies
University of British Columbia
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