Temple University. The Department of Anthropology seeks a social or cultural anthropologist at the Assistant Professor level whose field of specialization is linguistic anthropology (geographical area open) with research interests in the political economy of language, including language and power, language and gender, language and nationalism, language rights and identity politics, and language and globalization. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in anthropology, or be ABD with a reasonable expectation of completion by August 2000, and demonstrate both a high level of research productivity and excellent teaching skills. We are especially interested in candidates who will complement the existing strengths of the Department, while also contributing to its diversity. Responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate teaching as well as research. The initial appointment is a nontenure-track Dean's appointment, effective August 1, 2000, but the successful candidate may be considered for a tenure-track position. Applicants should send, by March 15, 2000, (a) a letter of application, describing, among other things, research and teaching interests, including specific courses they would like to teach, if hired; (b) a CV; and (c) names and addresses of three referees to F. Niyi Akinnaso, Chair, Cultural Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Temple University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

Temple University

F. Niyi Akinnaso

2000-02-16

Temple University