[URBANTH-L] JOB: Assistant Prof., Sociocultural Anthropology (Public Culture, Media, Space), UC-Davis

[Angela Jancius]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SOCIOCULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis 
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 
1, 2007. The appointee must have a broad interdisciplinary background and 
research expertise in public culture as it takes form in media and/or space. 
Topical interests may include mass media, film, photography, art, built 
environment, landscape, urban or architectural space. Eligible candidates 
may have research expertise in any geographical area and must be capable of 
making broad connections between disciplines and fields of study. Special 
preference will be given to candidates who work in text as well as in video 
or other media. Teaching is based on a standard faculty load of four 
one-quarter courses per year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in anthropology 
or related disciplines by time of appointment and be able to demonstrate 
excellence in teaching and research.

Applications received by October 16, 2006 will receive full consideration. 
Applicants should prepare a curriculum vitae including the names of three 
references; a cover letter that indicates completed research, current 
research program, and teaching experience; copies of up to three 
publications representing the applicant's current research, two graduate 
course syllabi and one undergraduate syllabus. Applications should be sent 
to:

Janet S. Shibamoto Smith, Chair
Search Committee
Department of Anthropology
One Shields Avenue
University of California
Davis, CA 95616
e-mail: jssmith at ucdavis.edu, phone: 530-752-7388

Address administrative questions to Royce McClellan, phone: 530-754-4936; 
fax: 530/752-8885; e-mail: rlmcclellan at ucdavis.edu. The position will remain 
open until filled.