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Job: Skidmore College (visiting)

Fri, 2012-03-23 08:08 -- John Hawks

Skidmore College invites applications for a one-year, full-time position in archaeology as a Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor, to begin September 2012. We seek a broadly trained archaeologist able to integrate anthropological perspectives in teaching and research. The geographic location of specialization is open, and the successful applicant will have topical and geographical interests that complement existing faculty expertise. The teaching load is 6 courses, and the position requires teaching introduction to the anthropology of the human past, archaeology research methods, and upper division anthropology courses, including theoretically and area focused topics that complement existing courses.

Ph.D. required at time of appointment, and applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate education.

We encourage applications from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse student populations; women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Review of applications begin March 4th and will continue until the position is filled.

To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at:
https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53576

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