[URBANTH-L]JOB: Anthro, Arcadia University, Asst. Prof.

[Benito Vergara]

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice invites
applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant
professor in cultural anthropology to commence August 2008. Arcadia is
a private, comprehensive university of 3,600 students located in
suburban Philadelphia. Candidates must be able to contribute to a
multi-disciplinary department. The ideal candidate will have a
specialty in the transnational production of urban spaces with a focus
on at least one of the following: health and human rights; criminality
and economics; immigration, public policy and governance. Area is
open. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to
undergraduate education as well as to collaborative teaching in an
interdisciplinary setting. Candidates must be able to teach
introductory and advanced core undergraduate courses in cultural
anthropology. Ph.D. in cultural anthropology is required by date of
appointment.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application describing
their teaching philosophy and research interests, curriculum vitae,
teaching evaluation summaries, and three letters of recommendation to:
Ana Maria Garcia, Chair, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and
Criminal Justice, Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA
19038, garcia at arcadia.edu. Review of applications will begin December
10, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

Arcadia University seeks candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds
and abilities. As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer,
Arcadia University encourages members of underrepresented groups to
apply.