Position - Linguistic Anthropology- University of British Columbia

[Bill McKellin]

Department of Anthropology and Sociology, University of British Columbia

Applications are invited for a tenure track position in Anthropology at the
Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2001.

The department seeks to hire a linguistic
anthropologist/sociolinguist  with expertise in Canadian First Nations'
languages addressing issues such as language contact and change, language
and ethnicity, language typologies, language policy, and the ethnography of
communication. Priority will be given to an individual with expertise in a
language family in British Columbia who can complement teaching and
research in cultural anthropology and work collaboratively with First
Nations communities. The successful candidate will have a PhD in
Anthropology and posses a superior teaching, research and publication record.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is
directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The
University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed
to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your curriculum vitae and the names of three referees by
November 15,  2000 to:


Head's Secretary
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
The University of British Columbia
6303 NW Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC   V6T 1Z1
Fax: (604) 822-6161














Bill McKellin		                     			mcke at interchange.ubc.ca
Dept. of Anthropology and Sociology           phone 604-822-2756
University of British Columbia                      fax 604 822-6161
Vancouver, B.C. CANADA
V6T 1Z1