Job: Anthropology of Health & Development in Africa (U. of
Kansas - Lawrence), 0108
The University of Kansas, Department of Anthropology seeks candidates for a position at
the Assistant Professor level with specialization in medical anthropology beginning August
18, 2008. The individual will be a member of the faculty of the Department of
Anthropology. The candidate must have a geographical focus on Africa, and some knowledge
in the area of Middle East or transatlantic connections is preferred. Specific research
interests should include one or more of the following: development and globalization, the
political economy of health, infectious diseases, global food security, biotechnology,
demography, public health and health promotion campaigns; social movements and health,
global health inequalities; structural and chronic violence, war and post-war trauma
recovery; refugee populations and transnational migration; environment and health;
indigenous healing traditions and their role in public health and health development. The
successful candidate will have a strong research and publication record based on
ethnographic field research and/or multi-year research projects, willingness to direct
theses and dissertations, the ability to develop student exchanges with African
universities, and to conduct collaborative research with colleagues in those settings. The
University is designated a Title VI National Resource Center in African Studies. Salary is
competitive with those at other research universities. The successful candidate for the
position should be eligible to work in the U. S. prior to the start date of the position.
Duties:
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Teach two courses in each of the fall and spring semesters. At least one course per year
must focus on some aspect of African health.
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Advise both undergraduate and graduate students.
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Follow standard departmental guidelines for the allocation of effort: Teaching, 40%;
Research, 40%; Service, 20%.
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Engage in scholarly research, including applying for external funding of research
projects, presenting papers at professional conferences, and publishing in peer-reviewed
venues (refereed journals, monographs, book chapters, and so forth) on a regular
basis.
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Perform service in the form of participation in some combination of department, college
and university committees, community outreach, and contributions to professional
organizations
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Direct theses and dissertations
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Develop student exchanges with African universities and conduct collaborative research
with colleagues in those settings.
Required Qualifications:
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Ph.D. or terminal degree in anthropology or a related discipline expected by start date
of appointment.
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Proficiency in English as the medium of instruction, as evidenced by cover letter and
teaching history.
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Demonstrable teaching qualification in the field of anthropology, as evidenced by course
and teaching evaluation scores or other evaluation instruments that assess teaching
effectiveness. Instruction performed as a graduate teaching assistant can be used.
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Ability to teach courses relating to anthropology of Africa and African health, as
evidenced by history of courses taught and/or teaching interests.
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Commitment to teaching in anthropology, as evidenced by teaching philosophy statement.
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Demonstrable research qualification in the field of African health, as evidenced by
graduate and post-graduate coursework, ethnographic fieldwork, and/or publications and
conference presentations in the field.
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Evidence of potential for excellence in research and teaching in the field of medical
anthropology of Africa, as evidenced by teaching portfolio; letters of reference;
publications in journals ranked highly in the field of the publication; conference
presentations at major national and international conferences in the fields of medical
anthropology and African health; externally funded research grants; and/or monographs
under review or under contract.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Teaching and advising experience at the graduate level.
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Strong research and publication record, based on ethnographic field research and /or
multi-year research projects.
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Record of regular public presentation of research.
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Record of grant activity.
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Ability to contribute to qualitative and quantitative research conducted by both
undergraduate and graduate students.
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A candidate who will contribute to the diversity in the College, including a diversity
of scholarly approaches.
Salary: competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Contact Person: Professor Sandra Gray, University of Kansas Department of Anthropology, 1415 Jayhawk Blvd., Rm. 622, Lawrence, KS 66045. (785) 864-2646; sjgray@ku.edu
Applications to Include:
Curriculum vitae, detailed statement of teaching and research interests and experience,
summaries of teaching evaluations, copies of major publications or a writing sample, and
names and contact information of 3 persons for letters of reference. Upon receipt of
application materials, individuals will be sent instructions for completing required
sections of an on-line Faculty Data Work Eligibility form.
Deadline Dates for Applications:
Initial review of applications will begin January 3, 2006, and will continue until the
position is filled.
The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The
University encourages applications from underrepresented group members. Federal and state
legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, University
policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and
parental status.
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