IUN Anthropology Newsletter, Nov 30, 2005
Contents:
1)  EVENTS AT IUN: anthro club, SI jobs, party, concert for Katrina, speech
forum, anth/soc/psych Career Day
2) EVENTS IN THE CHICAGO AREA: talk on the Neolithic “Earth Goddess” of Malta
3) EVENTS IN INDIANA:
Economic anthro talk at IUB
4) ON LINE:
Polyandry in Nepal; why corporations are hiring anthropologists
5) SUMMER FIELD SCHOOLS ETC
South Africa Paleoanthropology Field School
Two different Ethnographic Field Schools in Guatemala
6)  JOBS:
IUPUI jobs; two unusual job opportunities; Ohio State job; teaching post-doc;
several more academic; Curator of Ethnology




1)  EVENTS AT IUN: club, SI jobs, party, concert for Katrina, speech forum,
anth/soc/psych Career Day

The Anthropology Club meets this Friday (Dec 2) at 5 pm in LCC 115; they will be
playing the Passport to Culture board game, sort of a culture Trivial Pursuit,
and will buy the attendees a pizza.

Cathy Hall is looking for good students to be SI's next semester at IUN in anth
and soc; call her at 981-4296.

Party!
For the Department of Sociology & Anthropology students, faculty, and staff.  At
Professor Jack Bloom’s House!
     Saturday, December 17 (Saturday of Exam Week)
     BYOB – if you are old enough to drink legally, and if you have a designated
driver!
     Bring a dish to share!
     Bring a friend!
     Bring your appetite!
     Children welcome.
     7:00 start until ?
Address: 189W 150N in Valparaiso
Phone: (219) 477-5740
Directions: From I-65: Go East on 30 about 10 miles to 250 West.  (It is the
light that follows the light to Shorewood Forest.)  Turn right (South).  Go 3
blocks to 150 North, which deadends into 250 West.  Turn left (East again).  Go
past the stop sign.  Soon, at the crest of a hill, see on the left (North side)
a large red brick house.  The next driveway is Professor Bloom’s house.  The
next house after his is closer to the street than most; if you see that, you
have gone too far.
From Indiana 49: Go West on U.S. 30 to Hayes-Leonard.  (It is the light that
follows the Wiseway grocery store on the right (North side of the street.)  Turn
Left.  Go the first right (150 North).  As you are approaching the house, see a
meadow (grass) on the left side of the street.  When you come to a house that is
closer to the street than most, the next driveway is his.
I believe it is OK to park along the road if the driveway is full, and Jack may
have arranged ‘in field’ parking, too.
I have found that it is difficult to get an online map of his address; only way
I can do it is to go to http://maps.google.com/  and type in the address:  189 W
Horn Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
even tho there are no street signs that call 150 N by “Horn Road”.

Area musicians will donate their time and talents to entertain while raising
money for the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The Katrina Benefit Concert will
be held Friday, Dec. 2, 2005 from 6- 10 p.m. in the Tamarack Hall Theatre at IU
Northwest. Cost is a $10 donation, and all seating is open.
  Local talent scheduled to perform that evening includes Keenan Baxter, Nick
Carter and Guests, Mike Pancini, Wallace, Georgia Street Band, Red Desert and
the Crawpuppies. Nearly all genres of music will be performed, ranging from
techno and rap to folk style and rock n’ roll. 100% of the proceeds from the
concert will be donated to aid victims who are still suffering from the total
destruction wrought by the hurricane.
 The concert is sponsored by WJOB/Calumet Press and tickets are available at
Rubino’s Music, Merrillville; Broadway Music, Merrillville; IU Northwest Office
of Student Life, Gary; Front Porch Music, Valparaiso; and WJOB, Hammond. For
more information, contact John Pupillo at 219-844-1230 or go to
http://www.NwLive.com.

The IUN Communication department will host the bi-annual Speech Forum this
Saturday Dec. 3rd at 10 a.m. in Raintree Hall, room 102. Refreshments will be
served immediately following the forum.
Each year, select students enrolled in public speaking classes are invited to
compete in a public speech forum, giving speeches on topics of cultural and/or
social interest. In years past, students have spoken about civil rights, gun
control, learning disabilities and religious freedom. Much time and research
goes into the preparation of the speeches, which are generally 5-7 minutes in
length. Students are judged on content, length of speech and delivery.  A panel
of judges chosen from the university and the community score the speeches and
the top three students receive plaques.
 For more information, please contact Professor Alicia Wright at 980-6985 or
email alicwrig@iun.edu.

Career Day
Please be advised that there will be a ROUNDTABLE event for Psychology,
Sociology/Anthropology majors on Friday, December 2, 2005 in the Library
Conference Center 105 from 1-3 pm.  We are asking that you announce the
information in your classes and encourage your students to register for the
ROUNDTABLES with the Career Services office in the Moraine Student Center 101.
For this occasion, students will need to be prepared with a resume and wear the
appropriate clothes for a job interview.  This is an exciting new event for our
campus and we would like to enlist your support.
Registration for this event is very important for several reasons.
    * To know in advance how many students we can expect per employer
    * To work with the students to ensure their resumes are a positive
reflection of the skills and abilities they can bring to the potential employer
    * To educate students about the proper protocol for participating in
roundtables (what to expect from employers, and what they expect from you)
The Office of Career Services will work with each student to make sure that
their resume and interview skills are sufficient for the ROUNDTABLE event.
If there are any questions please contact us at 980-6650.
Thank you for your time and support.
Charlotte Ann Noble
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Indiana University Northwest
Office of Career Services
IU-Northwest, Moraine 101
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408
219-980-6656


2) EVENTS IN THE CHICAGO AREA: talk on the Neolithic “Earth Goddess” of Malta

Chicago Archaeological Society  —  News and Events
CONTACT: Robert Stelton
Chicago Archaeological Society
(630) 739-7255
meximayan@sbcglobal.net
                   Merry Festivities and Malta Mysteries
Evanston, IL. November  2005
Join the Chicago Archaeological Society (CAS)
Sunday, December 11 for two reasons:  (1)  the annual Holiday Potluck Luncheon
buffet and  (2) a presentation about the Neolithic “Earth Goddess” of Malta and
the relationship of the well-endowed female statues to the
many World Heritage temple sites dotting the tiny island.
     The Potluck Luncheon begins at 2 pm.  Bring your favorite dish to share
and $5.00 for the all-you-can-eat buffet that includes a fried chicken entree.
Please RSVP to Nancy Podwika, 773-735-2488; tell her the number of people
attending, and the dish you plan to bring.
     The Presentation begins at 3:30 pm.  The featured speaker, Doreen Stelton,
will discuss the “fat ladies” found in rock-carved burials and megalithic sites.
 The statues vary in height from a few inches to ten feet, and predate the
Egyptian pyramids.  Were the “ladies” part of a
belief system, a fertility cult, or goddess worship?
     Ms. Stelton has a Bachelor’s in Philosophy with a Major in Fine Arts and
Art from Northwestern University.  She also has a Masters from Columbia College.
 She has taught both Art and Art History courses, has been on numerous
archaeological digs, and has led many archaeological educational tours,
including a recent trip to Malta.
     To partake in the buffet lunch and to attend the presentation, please
RSVP, bring a dish to share, a $5.00 per person donation, and come to the
Evanston Library for the December 11 meeting of the Chicago Archaeological
Society.  You do not have to be a member to attend.
   Date:  Sunday, December 11, 2005.  Time: 2 pm buffet, 3:30 pm speaker.
   Location:  Evanston Public Library, Community Room, 1703 Orrington Avenue,
Evanston.
   The Chicago Archaeological Society is a nonprofit organization that promotes
the ethical practice and study of archaeology.
                      Chicago Archaeological Society
                12S675 Knoebel Drive, Lemont, IL 60439 USA
                  Phone:  630 739 7255, Fax: 630 972 9393
http://www.museum.state.il.us/iaaa/chicagohome.htm

3) EVENTS IN INDIANA:
Economic anthro talk at IUB
 A Talk sponsored by the IUB Anthropology Department
Tuesday, December 6  12:00 noon
Dr. James Carrier
(Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at Indiana University)
“Markets, Conservation, Livelihoods:  Assumptions in Neoliberal Approaches”
Student Building 159
Dr. Carrier is author and editor of many important books in economic
anthropology, including “Occidentalism”, “Market Cultures”, and “Virtualism”.
This presentation will report on some of his recent work on marine parks and
conservation in Jamaica.


4) ON LINE:
Polyandry in Nepal: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4461196.stm

corporations are hiring lots of anthropologists:
http://www.technologyreview.com/BizTech-R&D/wtr_15900,295,p1.html


5) SUMMER FIELD SCHOOLS ETC
South Africa Paleoanthropology Field School
Two different Ethnographic Field Schools in Guatemala

Duke in South Africa Paleoanthropology Field School
May 20 - July 1, 2006
The Duke University Department of Biological Anthropology and Anatomy (BAA) and
the Office of Study Abroad offer a six-week, two-course, field-study program in
primate and human evolution in South Africa directed by Dr. Steve Churchill.
Students will experience paleoanthropology first hand and discover the natural
history of southern Africa by:
**Excavating the MSA site of Plovers Lake. This cave has produced fossil remains
of an early modern human during previous field schools.
**Searching for early primates in fossil deposits within the Limpopo river
drainage, in the northern-most part of the Kruger National Park.
**Excavating late Miocene and Pliocene-aged riverine deposits in the Free State
Province of central South Africa.
**Exploring modern African wildlife and ecology while living in the bush in a
traditional field camp.
**Seeing original human fossils in the collections of the University of the
Witwatersrand and the Transvaal Museum.
**Visiting the important fossil sites of Sterkfontein, Kromdraai, Cooper's Cave,
Drimolen and Gladysvale.
**Exploring the various biomes of southern Africa during an excursion to  Cape
Town and the Cape of Good Hope (subject to change).
The program gives students hands-on training in the field of paleoanthropology
while conducting excavations in Early, Middle and Late Pleistocene human
occupation sites. Game drives, bush walks, and structured exercises in the field
will add depth to the experience. While the program is ideally suited for
students with a strong interest in archeology and prehistory, its strong focus
on the geology and modern ecology of southern Africa makes it appropriate for
anyone interested in natural science.
Applications are due February 10, 2006; applications received after the deadline
will be considered on a case by case basis.
For more information go to: http://www.baa.duke.edu/fieldschool/index.html
or email safieldschool@duke.edu
Jill Rhodes, Ph.D.
Research Associate
Biological Anthropology and Anatomy
Box 90383
Duke University
Durham, NC 27705
Tel: (919) 660-7392
Fax: (919) 660-7348

Summer 2006
Ethnographic Field Methods Class in Highland Guatemala
The University at Albany Anthropology Department is
conducting its second annual ethnographic field methods class in the picturesque
Maya Highlands of Guatemala.
This intensive class, which runs from July 1 to July 22, is
organized to teach students how to do ethnographic fieldwork and introduce them
to a unique cultural setting.
A one-credit orientation class (AANT 493/593), offered Spring 2005, is a
prerequisite to the Summer 2006 class, but can be done via email for non-Albany
students.
Undergraduate and graduate students can earn up to 10 credits.
Benefits of Participation
 Earn up to 9 credits
Experience another culture
Learn ethnographic fieldwork methods
Improve your Spanish language skills
Study ethnic tourism and ethnic relations
Live with Ladino and Maya families
Visit nearby Maya towns
Excursions / Activities
 Historical architectural tour of Antigua
Ixchel, Maya weaving cooperative in San Antonio
Participate in a Maya ritual ceremony, Kotz’i’j
CIRMA, an international research center
Iximche’, Pre-Columbian Kaqchikel Capital
Highland Maya markets
Instructor: Dr. Walter Little, a cultural anthropologist in the University at
Albany Anthropology Dept., teaches
this class. For the past 18 years, he has conducted ethnographic research in
Antigua and Kaqchikel Maya regions of Guatemala. He is author of the book, Mayas
in the Marketplace (2004, U Texas Press) and other publications.
Costs: University at Albany tuition (plus university fees) and field school fees
(estimated at $900 per student.
These fees include home stay and all meals except Sundays, transport to and from
Antigua, all excursions.).
Airfare is not included but can be arranged for the group through one of the
travel agencies serving the university.
For more details contact Prof. Little: wlittle@albany.edu, Office: A&S 245,
442-4718.
Ethnographic Methods Field School in Guatemala
Undergraduate: AANT 480 (3 credits) plus the option to take AANT 498A (1-6 credits)
Graduate: AANT 608 (4 credits) plus the option to take AANT 692 (1-6 credits)
Brief Course Description:
An intensive three-week field school in ethnographic methods will be based in
Antigua and Tecpán,
Guatemala and run from July 2 to July 22, 2006. The course will provide advanced
undergraduates and
graduate students with instruction in ethnographic research methods. The aim of
the course is threefold: 1) to
give SUNY students a unique cultural experience abroad, 2), to teach them
ethnographic field research
methods by having them work on a research project and 3) to help students learn
or improve their foreign-
language skills. The course will be organized in four parts: initial exercises
on ethnographic field techniques,
the practical application of those techniques, group sessions throughout the
course for students to discuss
fieldwork dilemmas, and short excursions to highland Maya towns.
Students proficient in Spanish will have more options and flexibility with
regard to research projects, than
those who do not speak Spanish. Students with good Spanish language skills have
the option of taking
Kaqchikel lessons. Antigua, however, has a relatively large English-speaking
population of tourists,
businesspersons, and retirees.
Students are required to sign-up for AANT 480 (or AANT 608 if a graduate
student). The course is limited to
14 students. For more information contact Prof. Walter Little, Arts & Sciences
245, 518-442-4718.
wlittle@albany.edu (e-mail is preferred).
AANT 493/593 (1 credit) “Fieldwork in Mesoamerica: An Orientation”
Overview of the social and economic contexts of an ethnographic field site in
Mesoamerica. Emphasis is on
the pragmatics of living in another cultural setting and preparing for an
intensive ethnographic research
project. Because the social, political, and economic conditions are very
different than that of the United
States, or even most tourism destinations, this class will provide an overview
on the research site and
guidance on safety, cultural norms of behavior, and health concerns.
It will also brief students on Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and
guide students in developing
their research projects. Students can opt to participate in the ongoing research
project below or develop their
own specific research project. The latter are required to submit their project
to the IRB for review.
This orientation class will be offered in the Spring 2006 semester. It is
required for students participating in
the summer field school and will be run as a workshop, which means it will only
meet on a few select days
during the term.
On-going Research Project
This collective research project investigates non-Guatemalan tourists’ opinions
about Antigua. Tourists’
opinions and tourism industry representations will be compared with the ways
that they experience Antigua
and interact with Mayas, Ladinos and foreigners living in Antigua. The objective
is to learn what foreign
tourists think about the place they visit, how that conforms to or diverges from
the ways in which Antigua is
represented in the tourism literature, and how their behavior conforms to or
varies from their opinions. The
focus is on general patterns of tourists’ opinions in conjunction with
observations of their behavior. The
following hypothesis is posited: tourists’ opinions about Antigua will vary
according to how much touristic
information they acquired prior to travel, what their reasons for travel are,
and what their travel experience is.
Tourists with the most negative opinions will be those whose prior knowledge
most conflicts with their
experience.

NC State University announces the Thirteenth Annual
Ethnographic Field School, Summer 2006
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
May 20 - July 8, 2006
Applying Anthropology To Nature and Heritage Conservation
field school website: http://www4.ncsu.edu/~twallace
Objectives: Students learn how to do ethnographic fieldwork, design a research
project, carry out independent research and study the effects of tourism and
change on the local environment and communities. During the seven week program
students live with local, Maya families in the Lake Atitlán area of the Western
Highlands, a region with an ancient and rich cultural heritage. The effects of
globalization and tourism growth are having an significant impact on their way
of life. In this fourth summer of research in Guatemala we will focus on the
political, economic and environmental impacts of tourism, religion and
globalization on the indigenous Mayan communities around Lake Atitlán. Students
will study how these Tzutujil and Kaqchikel Maya are adapting to changing
demographics, the effects of the global economic slowdown on the export of
coffee and traditional textiles, as well as on the continuing presence of more
and more tourists and foreign residents. The program is designed for 10-12
undergraduate and/or graduate anthropology majors or minors or students in
related fields wishing to learn applied ethnographic field methods. Students
will be encouraged to develop an applied component to their research projects
that will complement the 2002-2005 applied research efforts. Some of  the
participants will be Guatemalan undergraduate anthropology students. The program
is also affiliated with the Universidad del Valle-Guatemala City (UVG) and the
Universidad del Valle-Altiplano (Solola).
The Research Site
Lake Atitlan is one of the most majestic and scenic spots in all of Latin
America. Ringed by dormant volcanoes and about a mile in elevation, Lake Atitlan
was formed out of an ancient volcanic basin. Dotting the shores of the Lake are
about a dozen small villages inhabited by the contemporary descendants of the
ancient Maya. Panajachel (pop. 8000) is the largest town and will be the
headquarters for the program. The view of the lake from Panajachel is
magnificent, and its attractive sunsets and views daily lure many tourists,
which in turn has transformed the town into a tourist Mecca with small hotels,
delightful restaurants and plentiful souvenir stores. Yet, the town and the
other communities in the region have retained much of their traditional Mayan
heritage. Each student is free to choose any topic for his or her independent
ethnographic research project, but environment and tourism inevitably will play
at least some role in nearly all potential topics. Guatemala has the largest
indigenous population in Mexico and Central America. There are approximately 23
different languages spoken in Guatemala and three of them are spoken around lake
Atitlan (Kaqchikel, Tzutujil and Quiche). Despite conquests and civil wars, the
Mayans have survived for nearly two millennia. Lake Atitlan is one of the best
places in the country to learn about this amazingly durable and vibrant culture.
Six Course Credits (graduate or undergraduate):
Prerequisites are two courses in anthropology, one of which must be in Cultural
Anthropology. No previous experience in ethnographic fieldwork required.
Priority will be given to students who have completed at least two semesters of
Spanish.
ANT 419 Ethnographic Field Methods. (3 cr.) This is a field methods course that
emphasizes practical training in ethnographic fieldwork and ethics. Applied
research methods such as focus groups and rapid assessment procedures will also
be demonstrated. Students learn research design, systematic observation,
interviewing, fieldnote-taking, coding, ethics data analysis and report writing.
ANT 431 Tourism, Change and Anthropology (3 cr.) This course focuses on tourism
and the role of culture as it affects the interactions between hosts and guests.
Students learn through seminar discussions and field work the problems
underlying the achievement of sustainable tourism and maintenance of cultural
traditions.
Graduate students will be enrolled in ANT 610 Independent Study in Anthropology
(6cr).
Note: English is the language of instruction, but Spanish is an invaluable tool
for a full experience. The focus of all course work is the design,
implementation and write- up of an independent research project with an applied
focus.
Housing
Each student will be housed with a local Guatemalan family in one of ten
communities around Lake Atitlan. Each student will receive room, breakfast,
lunch and dinner and laundry services. Families also will help students learn
Spanish and establish networks in the community.
Program Costs
The cost of the seven-week program is $2850. Other than airfare, the fee covers
all expenses including:
•room, board (three meals/day), laundry
•in-country excursions (Antigua, Chichicastenango, Quetzaltenango, Patzun,
Tecpan and Iximche among others)
•local transportation costs and transfer fees
•national park entrance fees
•program fees and instruction
•tuition for six credits in anthropology
•full coverage health insurance during stay abroad
•research supplies and free rental of a cellphone.
Airfare from most US cities is approximately $500-600. Students are strongly
encouraged to bring a laptop word processor to the field. Other than a valid
passport, US and Canadian citizens need no other documents to enter Guatemala
for a stay of up to 90 days.
Applications may be downloaded from the field school website:
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~twallace . And a copy is attached to this email. You may
also request a copy of the application directly from Tim Wallace, the program
director, at 919-815-6388 (m) or 919-515-9025 (o). Fax no:919-515-2610; E-mail:
tmwallace@mindspring.com. Please feel free to contact Dr. Wallace for additional
information or any type of inquiry about the program. All applications must be
accompanied by a $200 registration fee, applicable to the total program cost.
The registration fee will be refunded to students who are not accepted for the
program. In previous years the program was full by mid-January, so acceptance is
more likely the earlier the application is received. Mail the application to:
Ms. Nik Torblaa, Study Abroad Office, Box 7344, NC State University, Raleigh, NC
27695-7344. The official deadline is February 10, 2006, but applications
received after that date will be considered if there are spaces still available.
 A copy of the application for the program is attached.

6)  JOBS:
IUPUI jobs; two unusual job opportunities; Ohio State job; teaching post-doc;
several more academic; Curator of Ethnology

IUPUI has a job listing in the AAA for a biomedical anthropologist; they also
need an adjunct to teach a course (or possibly 2) for next semester:  Anth 336 Human
Variation and Anth 205 Human Cultural Diversity.  Contact Rick Ward at
reward@iupui.edu.

Job Opening, National Program Coordinator - Mexico
Solidarity Network
The Mexico Solidarity Network is seeking a full time
staff person for a position that includes both teaching, as part of a study
abroad program in Mexico, and organizing in the United States around issues
confronted by undocumented workers, Zapatista solidarity and solidarity with the
families of femicide victims in Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua. Starting salary is
$25,000 with a raise to $30,000 after a six-month probationary period.
Additional Qualifications:The position will be based in
Mexico between 3 and 8 months per year and in
Washington, DC the rest of the time. Orientation and
training will take place in Chicago, IL.
The position requires:
- At least a Master's degree in political science,
economy, Mexican history, development, social movements
or related field.
- Experience in grassroots organizing in the US context.
- Experience in teaching and/or popular education, with
a grounding in the Marxist critique of capitalism and
social movement theory.
- Experience in and knowledge of Mexico.
- A valid drivers license (either US or Mexican) and
the ability to drive a 15-passenger van.
- English and Spanish fluency, including the ability to
teach in English.
How to Apply:The Mexico Solidarity Network will accept
resumes through December 15. The position will begin
January 15, 2006. The position includes health
insurance and four weeks paid vacation per year. Please
forward your cover letter, resume, and writing sample
to msn@mexicosolidarity.org.
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Policy/Research Analyst:  Rebuilding New Orleans
As one element in the follow-up to the ACORN Community Forum on Rebuilding New
Orleans, we are planning to hire a policy analyst, to be based in Baton Rouge or
New Orleans, who can assist in a variety of research tasks related to the
rebuilding effort.  ACORN is looking to hire a full time Policy/Research Analyst
on a short-term basis to help
investigate, and produce reports and other written materials on a variety of
topics related to rebuilding New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina,
including: housing, education, insurance, mortgage debt, jobs and job training,
neighborhood safety and more.
 Location:  Baton Rouge or New Orleans
 Qualifications:   Extensive experience in public policy analysis in either an
academic or advocacy context; strong writing, research and communication skills;
ability to manage multiple projects; commitment to social and economic justice.
 Please send resume and a (brief) sample of policy analysis work to Lisa Donner
at acorncampaign@acorn.org
 ACORN is the nation's largest community organization of low- and
moderate-income families, with over 175,000 member families organized into 800
neighborhood chapters in 90 cities across the country.  Since 1970 ACORN has
taken action and won victories on issues of concern to
our members.  Our priorities include: better housing for first time homebuyers
and tenants, living wages for low-wage workers, more investment in our
communities from banks and governments, and better public schools. We achieve
these goals by building community organizations that have the power to win
changes -- through direct action, negotiation, legislation, and voter
participation.
ACORN's website is at http://www.acorn.org

Ohio State U is looking for a new cultural anthropologist who will  compliment
our program.  Our program is empirically oriented and emphasizes  research and
teaching in evolution, ecology, economics, diet, adaptation, and health in past
and living populations.  We are  particularly interested in someone who
emphasizes strong methods in  their fieldwork and can demonstrate an ability to
interact creatively  with colleagues in archaeology, and physical anthropology.
Additionally, we are keenly interested in issues like ecology and  demography
and the Geographic area is open (but outside the Americas  is a plus).  Any
interested applicants can send their letter, CV and  three references to Chair,
Cultural Anthropology Search Committee,  Department of Anthropology, 244 Lord
Hall, 124 West 17th Street, The  Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1364.
Feel free to contact  me for any more info at cohen.319@osu.edu

Lawrence University, Department of Anthropology, invites applications for the
Lawrence Fellows program from recent PhDs in any area of anthropology who seek
to develop a record of excellence in teaching and research experience in a
liberal arts college setting. Detailed information about the program is
available at http://www.lawrence.edu/dept/fellows.
Initial appointments will be for 2 years and will involve a reduced teaching
load (three courses in the first year and four in the second year) to provide
time for continued
scholarship. Lawrence encourages Fellows to engage in tutorials and research
projects with undergraduate students, as well as teaching and research
collaborations with faculty. The fellowship carries a stipend of $32,000-$36,000
per year, plus benefits, and a $2500 annual fund to support research, travel,
and other initiatives.  Applicants must have
received the PhD within the past five years or have their PhD completed by
August of 2006.
Lawrence University, located in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a highly selective
undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music, known for the
quality of both its classroom and tutorial education, research opportunities for
undergraduates, and faculty of teacher/scholars and teacher/artists. Interested
applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters
of recommendation to: Lawrence Fellows Committee, Office of the President,
Lawrence University, P.O. Box 599,
Appleton, WI 54912. Closing date is January 27, 2006. Applicants should clearly
indicate in their cover letters that they are applying for a position in the
Department of Anthropology.  Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and encourages applications from women and
individuals of diverse backgrounds.
For more information, please contact Peter
Peregrine(peter.n.peregrine@lawrence.edu).

1. University of California, Riverside, Anthropology, Assistant Professor
Employer:     University of California, Riverside Type:     Full Time - Entry Required
Education:     Doctorate  The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a
tenure-track position in sociocultural anthropology at the assistant professor
level, beginning
July 1, 2006. Ph.D. in Anthropology is required. Salary will be commensurate
with education and experience. The successful candidate will articulate
interests in transnational (global/local) processes and communities affected or
produced by border crossings. Research approaches to migrations and mobilities
may include political economy, political ecology, identity formation and
culture, and applied anthropology. Expertise in multi-sited or related
innovative methods of ethnographic research is highly desired. US/Latin America
connections are preferred. This person will be expected to teach lower-division
as well as upper-division and graduate courses in his/her field of
specialization, and to participate in the formation of research projects
concerned with border issues in Southern California. Review of applications will
begin January 15, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications should include a vita, a letter describing current and future
research and teaching directions, copies of publications, and three letters of
reference. Send applications and inquiries to Professor Sally Ness, Chair,
Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, University of California,
Riverside, CA 92521-0418. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The University recognizes domestic partners in its employee benefit packages.
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2. College of Staten Island, Anthropology, Assistant Professor  Assistant
Professor of Anthropology Salary:     $47,331 - $61,111 Location:     Staten Island,
NY Employer:     College of Staten Island/City University of New York Type:     Full
Time - Middle Preferred Education:     Doctorate  The Department of Sociology,
Anthropology, and Social Work of the College of Staten Island, a senior college
of The City University of New York, invites applications for an anticipated
tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Anthropology, beginning
September 2006. Responsibilities: teaching introductory courses in Anthropology
and Sociology, developing courses in areas of specialization, performing
department and college service, and engaging in an active and productive
research and publishing agenda. The Department offers a strong interdisciplinary
focus that blends empirical and theoretical work, emphasizing intersectionality
and social justice, transnational studies, health and well-being, cultural
practices, social theory, social policy, and methods. Review of applications
will begin on December 15, 2005 and continue until the position is filled.
Salary range: $47,331 - $61,111, commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of
reference, a writing sample, and one syllabus or course proposal related to the
areas of specialization to: Grace Mitchell, Chair, Sociology Search Committee,
College of Staten Island, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social
Work, 2800 Victory Blvd., Room 4S-223, Staten Island, NY 10314. EEO/AA/ADA
employer.  PhD in Anthropology, Sociology, or related field. We seek a
socio-cultural anthropologist with a strong record of teaching and an active
field research agenda. Area of specialization is open, but we are especially
interested in candidates whose research interests include migration, Caribbean
and African diaspora, technology and culture, or visual anthropology, with an
area of focus that is complementary to those represented in the Department.
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3. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Anthropology and Geography,
Assistant Professor  MICHIGAN, EAST LANSING, 48824, Michigan State University,
Departments of Anthropology and Geography, cultural geographer/ anthropologist,
starting August 2006. This joint position is tenure stream, 9-month AY basis at
the Assistant Professor level, with competitive salary and start-up package. The
tenure home will be in the discipline in which the Ph.D. was earned. Strong
records of research and teaching are desirable. The candidate is expected to
conduct externally-funded research and work collaboratively on campus while
teaching general education courses in the social sciences and specialized
courses in either anthropology or geography.  Specific area of specialization is
open, but we are interested in candidates with broad interests in landscape
studies, the environment, the urban context, social justice, and/ or science and
technology studies. Abilities in geospatial, qualitative, and/or quantitative
methods a plus, especially as a means of bridging the disciplines. Regional
interest is open, although research in the Middle East, Asia or Europe would be
preferred. MSU has a long-standing commitment to international research and
teaching, with several U.S Department of Education Title VI resource centers in
which the candidate may participate.  Apply with hard copy of a cover letter,
2-page statement of interest, a current vita, and the names and contact
information for three references. Ph.D. is expected by the time of appointment.
Send materials to Dr. Antoinette WinklerPrins, chair of the search committee,
c/o ANP/GEO Search, The Department of Anthropology, 354 Baker Hall, Michigan
State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1118. Review of applications will begin
January 6, 2006. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is
found. Michigan State University is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity
employer. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Handicappers
have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Science Museum of Minnesota, Curator of Ethnology 2005-0022 Director of
Anthropology, Science, Full-Time/Salaried/Exempt. EEO 1. Serve as the
Anthropology Program team leader and Chief Curator of  the Ethnology
collections, and provide the vision and energy to develop, sustain, and promote
an active and focused Anthropology program. Responsibilities: Supervising staff
including Assistant Curators/Collections Managers and Collections Conservators;
effectively utilize the museum’s substantial Anthropology Collections and
facilities to conduct research, create collaborations and partnerships, and
raise the public’s awareness and understanding of the peoples and cultures
represented in the collections; promote and foster teamwork with the museum’s
Exhibits and Education Divisions in the development of new and compelling
exhibits and programs; participate, through successful grant writing and other
means, in the development of a funding base for Anthropology, the Science
Division, and the Museum; general department planning, budgeting, lab oversight,
and public speaking/interaction. Successful candidates will have an acute
interest in coupling research and public outreach. Requirements: Demonstrated
success in the funding and completion of successful science/education projects;
PhD in ethnology with a focus on the study of some aspect of the cultures most
strongly represented in the museum’s collections and regional audience, most
notably these are the American Indian, Hmong, Mexican, and African collections;
proven supervisory ability and engagement in research based projects and
exhibits; a track record of successful research and publication; excellent oral,
written, and interpersonal communication skills with a variety of diverse
cultures. Experience directing team based ethnology projects and/or exhibits in
a museum setting preferred. Application Deadline Date: December 28, 2005.