Position: James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies

University: Dalhousie University

Department: Psychology, Computer Science, Social Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology, Wilfrid Laurier University, invites applications to teach the following courses during the 2010 - 2011 academic year.

AN202 Foundations of Anthropological Thought  AN202 is a required course.

Fall 2010 TR 4:00 – 5:20 pm 1 Sept. – 31 Dec. Enrolment limit: 45 Total classroom hours: 36 (three per week) plus office hours

Note that the successful candidate must consult with the instructor of AN200 to coordinate course content.

AN326 Culture as Performance

Winter 2011 TR 1:00 – 2:20 pm 1 Jan. – 30 April Enrolment limit: 35 Total classroom hours: 36 (three per week) plus office hours

Applicants should first read the complete posting on the university website and indicate for which course or courses they are applying. The successful candidate must have a PhD or be ABD in Anthropology or cognate discipline. Please submit a cover letter which describes teaching experience, research and suitability for position, CV, a two-page summary of the course plan with key topics and sample readings (or complete syllabus if course previously taught), teaching evaluations, and names and contact information only for two referees (department will contact them directly). Applications must be delivered by Monday, 26 April at noon to Dr. Anne Brydon, Chair, Department of Anthropology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo Ontario N2L 3C5. Inquiries only: \n // --> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of a visible minority. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the designated groups wishing to be considered for employment equity must self-identify, in confidence, to the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Mary-Louise Byrne.

http://info.wlu.ca/academic/postings/part-time/item/04262010TueApr6145006EDT2010.html

Established in 1818, Dalhousie is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities and the largest university in Atlantic Canada with approximately 15,500 students and 12 Faculties.  This Endowed Chair is a tenured, senior academic position, and was established by Dalhousie to: contribute to the field of Black Canadian Studies; advance Black studies in the university; and establish better links with the wider community, especially the African Canadian community. This will be Dalhousie’s third appointment to the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, and is being recruited to one of three faculties: Faculty of Science (Psychology), Faculty of Computer Science, or Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Social Anthropology).

The appointment is effective July 1, 2011. The closing date for applications is August 25, 2010.