[URBANTH-L]JOB: Asst. Prof of Cultural Anthropology, Southern Methodist U (global health and cultural diversity)

[Angela Jancius]

Southern Methodist University

Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Cultural Anthropology

Southern Methodist University Department of Anthropology in Dedman College 
invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as assistant professor 
in cultural anthropology beginning August 2009. We seek to hire a scholar 
with expertise in medical anthropology who can contribute to our 
programmatic emphasis on global health and cultural diversity. Preference 
will be given to candidates with field experience in Asia, Africa, or the 
Middle East. Applications may be submitted electronically or by letter, and 
should include a statement of research and teaching interests, a current CV, 
and contact information for three references. To ensure full consideration 
for the position the application must be received by November 10, 2008, but 
the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is 
filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decision 
after the position is filled. We will conduct interviews at the AAA 
meetings. Applications should be sent to Caroline B. Brettell, Chair, Search 
Committee/Medical Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, Southern 
Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275-0336 or cbrettel at smu.edu. SMU will 
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, 
sex, age, disability or veteran status. SMU is also committed to 
nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.