Lecturer, Brandeis University Dept. of Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at Brandeis University seeks to hire a Lecturer to teach a graduate course in anthropology (at the doctoral and masters level) that addresses a broad theme of central interest in contemporary sociocultural anthropology, in Fall 2011. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, the following: vernacular modernities; anthropology of religion; the arts in anthropological perspective; kinship, social organization, and society; indigenous political movements; race and ethnicity; postcolonial dilemmas; assorted area studies courses.

Candidates must have a PhD and have previous teaching experience. The salary is $5,000.

Please send in electronic format a cover letter, description and syllabus of course suggestions, CV, and names and email contact information from two references to:

Laurel Carpenter
Senior Academic Administrator, Anthropology Department
Brandeis University
lcarpent@brandeis.edu

The search will remain open until a qualified applicant is hired.

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Submitted by Ted Bestor