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University of California,
Santa Barbara: Temporary lecturer and researcher in biosocial
anthropology The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, is inviting applications for a combined junior level temporary lecturer and researcher position in the area of biosocial anthropology for academic year 2008-09. This appointment begins July 1, 2008. Teaching appointment will be made at the temporary lecturer level, and depending on qualifications, researcher appointment will be made in the Research, Project Scientist or Specialist series. Teaching will include courses in evolutionary anthropology. Examples include, but are not limited to, courses in growth and development, evolutionary medicine, life history theory, demography, behavioral ecology, primate behavior and evolution, reproductive ecology and human genetics. Research will include collaboration on a variety of projects related to the economics and biodemography of aging in indigenous populations from a life course perspective, and the epidemiology of acute and chronic disease, both as part of the Tsimane Life History and Health Project (see http://www.unm.edu/~tsimane for more information). Quantitative skills, including multivariate statistics, database management and programming, are required. Ph.D. in anthropology, biostatistics, demography or related field at the time of appointment is required and applicants must have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and research. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and research. The position will remain open until filled, but applicants are advised to submit their applications with materials listed below by March 15, 2008 for primary consideration. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and any appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Salary based on qualifications. Please send a curriculum vita, teaching evaluations and three letters of recommendation to:
Information about the UCSB Department of Anthropology is available through the Department’s Home Page <http://www.anth.ucsb.edu>. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. |
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