U Virginia Japan post

[Leila Monaghan]

Sociocultural/Linguistic anthropological with ethnographic focus position at
the University of Virginia.  Contact Eve Danziger (
ed8c at eservices.virginia.edu) for more information.


cheers, Leila

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*Department of Anthropology *

*University of Virginia *

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*Assistant Professor Position *

*Anthropology of Japan *

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The Department of Anthropology at the University of Virginia,
Charlottesville, VA,

invites applicants for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor
position in Socio-

cultural Anthropology, appointment beginning August 25, 2011. Candidates
must have a

regional specialization in Japan, an ongoing program of research and
publication that

integrates in-depth ethnographic study with the advancement of theory, and
a

demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.  Preference will be given
to

qualified candidates who have an ability to talk across the sub-fields in
Anthropology, to

engage in interdisciplinary conversations across the University, and to
contribute, through

their research, teaching and service, to the diversity of the academic
community.  Ph.D. is

required. ABDs will be considered if Ph.D. is in hand by August 15, 2011.
Review of

applications will begin immediately, and early submissions are strongly
encouraged.

Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2010 in
selecting

candidates to be interviewed at the AAA Meetings in New Orleans, November
17-21.

The position will remain open until filled.  To apply, candidates must
submit a candidate

profile, CV, cover letter describing qualifications and research trajectory,
two writing

samples that demonstrate integration of ethnography and theory, and contact
information

for three references, through Jobs at UVa (http://www.fm.virginia.edu/jobs.aspx)
under

posting number 0605987.  Women and members of underrepresented groups are

encouraged to apply. The University of Virginia is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative

Action Employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural
diversity.








-- 
Leila Monaghan, PhD
Department of Anthropology
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming