[Linganth] Postdoc at Brown University

[Faudree, Paja]

Dear All,

Please see below for more info about our new postdoc in ling anth at
Brown.  You can also consult the following link:

http://careercenter.americananthro.org/jobs/8608373/mellon-postdoctoral-fellowship-in-linguistic-anthropology
.

*Please circulate widely, *and feel free to ask me questions if you have
them.

Best wishes,

Paja

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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Linguistic Anthropology
Brown University

Brown University invites applications for a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship
in Linguistic Anthropology and related fields pursuing the study of
language in social context. The Department of Anthropology, the Swearer
Center for Public Service, and the Cogut Center for the Humanities seek a
scholar with a theoretically innovative and ethnographically rigorous
approach to language in social context, who is prepared to develop engaged
teaching with community partners while at Brown. The candidate will teach
two courses per year in linguistic anthropology, the majority of which
should also be engaged courses, broadly defined: courses that connect
academic theory and practice, enabling students to gain hands-on experience
working with community partners address important social challenges. The
postdoctoral fellow will be supported in developing new engaged courses by
the Swearer Center for Public Service. Scholars with a Ph.D. in
anthropology or a related discipline within the humanities or social
sciences will be considered. Dissertation must be signed by August 1, 2017.
This two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship is not renewable.

Candidates should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae via
apply.interfolio.com/39407

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2017. The appointment will be
effective July 1, 2017.

For further information write to:

Jessaca Leinaweaver
Department of Anthropology, Box 1921
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic
global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for
employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of,
gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally
protected status.

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orientation/preference.This employer does prohibit discrimination based on
gender identity/expression.*

*This employer offers health insurance benefits to eligible same and
opposite-sex domestic partners.This employer does not appear on the AAUP
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Paja Faudree
Associate Professor
Department of Anthropology
Brown University

Further information on my book, *Singing for the Dead,* is available here
<http://www.dukeupress.edu/Catalog/ViewProduct.php?productid=47956> or here
<https://www.facebook.com/singingforthedead>.
General information on my research is available here
<https://research.brown.edu/myresearch/Paja_Faudree>.

You can sign up for my office hours here
<https://www.brown.edu/academics/anthropology/spring-2016-office-hours>.
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