Department: Anthropology

College: Arts and Sciences

The Department of Anthropology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track, nine month faculty position in cultural anthropology at the rank of assistant professor beginning August 2008. Candidates must have an active program of research. Geographic and topical specializations are open, but preference will be given to candidates whose ethnographic work engages both theory and praxis. Candidates must be excellent teachers willing to work closely with students. Additional responsibilities are student advisement, service activities, and curriculum development, including the exploration of a graduate program. Ph.D. is required by the time of appointment.

Applications must include a letter of interest outlining experience and qualifications (including teaching and research interests), curriculum vitae, one writing sample (publication or dissertation chapter), and the names and contact information of at least three referees. Mail completed applications to:

Diane Mines
Search Committee Chair
Department of Anthropology
Appalachian State University
Box 32016
Boone, NC 28608.

Review of completed applications will begin November 2, 2007, and continue until the position is filled.

Appalachian State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The anthropology department has 150 undergraduate majors and offers the BA and BS degrees with concentrations in General Anthropology, Archaeology, Applied Anthropology, and Sustainable Development. Currently there are ten faculty whose research areas are India, China, Jordan, Mexico, Honduras, Oceania, Russia, Wales, and North America, including Appalachia. The department has a reputation for collegiality.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University has approximately 15,000 students, primarily in bachelors and masters programs in both liberal arts and applied fields. Additional information about the Department of Anthropology, the University, and the surrounding area is located at www.appstate.edu.