[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Maryland

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/74225
Posting Details
Position Number:
118746
Title:
Assistant Professor
Functional Title:
Assistant Professor
Category Status:
02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On Track
Applicant Search Category:
Faculty
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
BSOS-Anthropology
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of Anthropology, University of Maryland, anticipates hiring a tenure track assistant professor for August 2020.
The Department of Anthropology is known for its strong theoretical emphasis and is nationally recognized for its applied methodological focus. Our faculty expertise center on three main core programs of focus-health, heritage, and environment. We have a demonstrated commitment to documenting, preserving and transmitting the knowledge of the past, as well as to illuminating and confronting the challenges of the present. Anthropology is unique at the University of Maryland because of our ability to teach smaller than average class sizes, which encourages the development of strong student-faculty mentoring relationships. We have five degree programs-BA/BS, MAA, MAA/MHP, MPS (CHRM) and Ph.D., and we continue to attract the best and brightest students.
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in anthropology with specialization in the human dimensions of environmental change. The candidate must demonstrate an active research agenda with publications, field experience, extramural funding, and teaching excellence.
The Department is seeking a candidate with expertise in ecological or environmental anthropology, whose research focuses on the impacts of environmental change on peoples and communities across multiple spatial and temporal scales. Quantitative or modeling skills are essential. The ability to integrate qualitative approaches is also desired. Research on coupled natural and human systems is of particular interest as is cultural heritage, human health, and environmental justice. Successful applicants must show a strong theoretical and methodological focus and be able to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
The candidate must demonstrate an engagement with issues of diversity and inclusion and we invite candidates to explain how they incorporate these issues into their scholarship and teaching. The successful candidate will serve as a role model for students, and contribute to the Department's commitment to diversity. The department welcomes applicants who can contribute to the development and implementation of a new interdisciplinary BS degree in Anthropology and are committed to our efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body. The candidate is expected to teach courses in their area of interest at the undergraduate to graduate levels, a quantitative and statistical methods course on the graduate level, as well as established courses.
Geographic area and sub-discipline are open. For best consideration, apply by October 27, 2019.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in anthropology with specialization in the human dimensions of environmental change. The candidate must demonstrate an active research agenda with publications, field experience, extramural funding, and teaching excellence.
Preferences:
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Candidates should include the following information for required documents; 1) a cover letter that details their experiences and interests, 2) a teaching philosophy statement, 3) current curriculum vitae, 4) a writing sample, and 5) contact information for three professional references. Electronic submission only to https://ejobs.umd.edu. (Position # 118746). Questions may be sent to the search coordinator, Nadine Dangerfield, 301-405-4737 or at nadine at umd.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately, and early submissions are strongly encouraged. Priority will be given to applications received by October 27, 2019. The position will remain open until filled. The Department of Anthropology is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.
Posting Date:
08/26/2019
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
10/27/2019
Physical Demands
While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer, classroom technology and other office devices such as telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc; constantly moves about multiple facilities and campus.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1.      Cover Letter
2.      Curriculum Vitae
3.      Writing Sample 1
4.      Teaching (examples: teaching philosophy, student evaluations)
5.      List of References (no emails sent from system)

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