Two-year replacement lecturer position - Sociocultural anthro/Sub-Saharan Africa

[Jennifer Dickinson]

Please circulate.  We will be having informal informational 
conversations at the AAA's.  If you know anyone who is interested and 
will be at the AAA's they can contact me at:  Jennifer.dickinson at uvm.edu

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Vermont invites 
applications for one-year full-time lecturer position in socio-cultural 
anthropology to begin August 2012, with the possibility of reappointment 
for a second year beginning August 2013. We seek an individual with a 
Ph.D. or ABD in Anthropology and expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa. 
Possible areas of teaching expertise include introduction to 
socio-cultural anthropology, development, globalization, social 
movements, research methods, and race and ethnicity in cross-cultural 
perspective. Cross- and trans-disciplinary courses are encouraged, 
especially those with relevance to UVM's Global Studies Program, African 
Studies Program, and Women's and Gender Studies Program. Candidates are 
expected to provide evidence of teaching excellence at the college level.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute 
to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their 
professional work (in this case, teaching). Applicants are requested to 
include in their cover letter information about their teaching 
philosophy and how they will further the University'sgoals.Candidates 
must apply online at www.uvmjobs.com <http://www.uvmjobs.com>.Search for 
position using department name (Anthropology) only.Attach a cover 
letter, curriculum vitae and contact information of three references.The 
University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer. Applications from women and people from diverse racial, 
ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.