112632 Assistant Professor - Boston, MA
Job Information
ID :
#10071090
# of Positions :
1
Experience Required :
none
Duration :
Full Time Regular
Shift :
First Shift (Day)
Hours per week :
40
Job Description
 
Responsibilities
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology announces two tenure-track positions in Anthropology at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in the Fall of 2010. Preference will be given to applicants who can make contributions to our undergraduate major in anthropology and to the globalization emphasis in our PhD program in sociology. Expertise in any geographic region of the world will be considered, but we are particularly keen to encourage applications from anthropologists studying Africa, Asia, or the Middle East.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a record of scholarly accomplishment or the clear potential for distinction with respect to research. Also required are demonstrated excellence in the classroom and a commitment to teaching both broad foundational courses and upper level courses in anthropology. Candidates should have substantial experience in, and a demonstrated commitment to, diversity in the academic environment. A PhD in Anthropology is required at the time of appointment.

Additional Information
Northeastern University is a large and growing private institution located in the heart of Boston. The Department houses two dozen faculty members and a well-established sociology PhD program with strong interdisciplinary linkages.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.

How To Apply
Please send an application letter, a c.v., writing samples, syllabi, and three letters of reference to: Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, 500 Holmes Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue, Northeastern University, Boston MA 02115. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
Company Information
Description :
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Our signature cooperative education program, one of the largest and most innovative in the world, is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions.
Type :
Direct Employer
Address :
716 Columbus Place Suite 250
Boston, MA 02120
Application Information
Online :
Apply by mail :
Attn: Anthropology Search Committee
500 Holmes Hall
360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Job Posting Entered On :
10/21/2009
Job Posting Expires On :
1/21/2010
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