Jobs, summer fieldschools, parties, lectures of interest

IUN Anthropology & Sociology newsletter:

1) EVENTS: not too much at the holiday season:
    1A) Chicago: Presentations: what anthropologists can do in a School of Art and Design
    1B) Bloomington IN: Lecture: The Geophysics Revolution in Midwestern Archaeology
    1C) at IUN: “Health Related Quality of Life Measurement Across Different Ethnic Groups” by Dr Karl Nelson
    1D) IUN Anthropology Club social event this Friday evening a Pub n Grub
    1E) End of the semester party for students, faculty, & staff at IUN
2) INFO for IUN students:
    2A) Spring 2007 IUN Anthro courses: E200 & B200
    2B) IUN Undergraduate Research Grants
3) JOBS
    3A) four Chicago area adjunct jobs
    3B) Two Full time jobs that are out of the ordinary, one BA, one PhD
4) SUMMER FIELDSCHOOLS ETC:
    4A) Paid summer archaeology field school-like opportunity in Ohio
    4B) Belize with the Chau Hiix Archaeological Field School
    4C) four NSF-Anthropology summer training sessions in research design and field mmethods - for grad students and PhD’s.

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1) EVENTS:
1A) An invitation to come see the final presentations for my research methods
class at UIC. The presentations are key for me to get the word out about what it
is that anthropologists can do in a School of Art and Design.
Best,
Dori Tunstall
AD418 Research Methods Final Presentations
What does anthropologically-based research methods have to do with art and design?
Why should creative conceptualization be approached as skillfully and
systematically as its implementation?
How can the presentation of research evidence be expanding through art and
design visualization skills?
Come find out as Professor Dori Tunstall's first cohort of AD418 Research
Methods for Art and Design students present their final research projects.
Date: Friday, December 8, 2006
Time: 10am to 1pm (Promptly starting at 10am)
Location: Lecture Hall F3, UIC East Campus
Food and beverages will be provided, so please RSVP by December 5, 2006 at
etunst@uic.edu.

1B) Research Topics in Midwestern Archaeology
The Glenn A. Black Laboratory for Archaeology is pleased to announce that a
lecture and discussion will be held in The GBL Lecture Hall (Room 101), Glenn
Black Laboratory, Indiana University on 11:30 AM, Tuesday, December 4, 2006
“The Geophysics Revolution in Midwestern Archaeology -Integrating Traditional
Archaeological Data with These Newfangled Machines” given by Jarrod Burks,
Ph.D., of the Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc.
There's no question, geophysical devices are revolutionizing Midwestern
archaeology. From earthworks to cooking pits to privies, geophysical surveys are
finding more features than archaeologists can excavate. But what about shovel
testing, surface collecting, and flotation processing? Do we still need to do
all that time-consuming and messy stuff now that we can use geophysical
instruments to reveal entire site layouts (well, nearly) without turning over a
spade of dirt? The answer is a resounding yes! Integrating geophysical results
with traditional archaeological datasets is not only still necessary, it is
smart archaeology. When combined, artifact distributional data, feature
excavation data, and geophysical survey data give us an incredibly detailed look
into the structure (physical) of past places. and they take us ever closer to
producing ethnographic-like information from archaeological datasets. Besides,
making all those distributional maps is downright fun!
Info provided by
G. William Monaghan, Ph.D.
Associate Director and Research Scientist
Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Indiana University
423 North Fess Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408
Office: 812-856-1853  Fax: 812-855-1864
Home: 812-330-1323  Mobile: 812-272-9137
Email: gmonagha@indiana.edu
Web: http://www.geoarchaeologyconsult.com

 1C) at IUN: “Health Related Quality of Life Measurement Across Different
Ethnic Groups” by Dr Karl Nelson
Indiana University School of Medicine Northwest
Presents Fall Seminar Series 2006
Friday December 1, 2006 @ 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Karl Nelson
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Indiana University Northwest
     “Health Related Quality of Life Measurement Across Different Ethnic Groups”
Open to all faculty, students and staff
Medical Education Dunes Building
Room 3001 (3rd floor)
For further information contact:
Carl Marfurt, Ph.D.
Seminar Director, IUSM - Northwest Campus
E-mail:  cmarfurt@iun.edu
Telephone:  219-980-6666

1D) IUN Anthropology Club social event this Friday evening, a Pub n Grub
On Friday, December 1, we are having a Pub & Grub at Pizzaria Uno's in
Merrillville (on US 30 outside Westfield Southlake mall) beginning at 5 pm. If
you cannot make it at 5, feel free to drop by later in the evening as some of us
will stay for quite a while.  It will definitely be filled with food and fun,
but we are also going to choose the next Pub & Grub location then.  If you
wanted to join the club but could not make the meetings, this is your chance;
anyone else who wants to talk anthropology and/or sociology is welcome to join
us.  You are invited to also bring your family and friends.
    On Wednesday, December 20th, there will be another Pub & Grub to celebrate
the end of the semester.

1E) End of the semester party for students, faculty, & staff
You are invited to a Holiday Party At Dr. Jack Bloom’s House
189 Horne Rd.  (Road also marked as 150N), Valparaiso, IN 46385.
Day: Sat. Dec. 16th   Time: 7:00p.m.-?
Bring your booze, friends and holiday spirit.
Map at http://www.iun.edu/%7Eanthronw/Jack_Party_Flyer.pdf
Driving Directions: Coming from I-65: Go East on US 30 to 250 West. It is a
light. The last light prior to 250 West is the entrance to Shorewood Forest. Go
South on 250 West (a right turn) and take it to the third street, which is 150
North. Turn left there (which is the only possible way, as 150N deadends into
250 West). Go past the stop sign. The house is on the left. At the crest of a
hill before it, there is a red brick house on the left. It is the house before
mine. Look for the “Out of Iraq”  sign.
Coming from Indiana 49: Go West on US 30 to Hayes-Leonard Road. It is a
light that comes after the Wiseway Plaza, which is on the left. Turn left on
Hayes-Leonard and cross 30. Take that to the first right, which is 150 North.
After a short while you will come to a long, easy down hill. On your left is a
meadow. There is a house at the bottom of the hill (on the right) which is
closer to the street than most on the street. That house is just before mine,
which is on the right. If you go past the driveway, you will be going up the
hill.  If you see the red brick house on the right, you have gone too far.
Please note if using Mapquest or Yahoo! Maps for
directions, use the ending address of 189 Horne Rd., Valparaiso, IN 46385.


2) INFO for IUN students:
2A) Spring 2007 IUN Anthro courses
This one is a good course to take after A104, and it is a good preparation for
next fall’s history & theory of anthropology course:
ANTH E200 Social and Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.) P: ANTH A104 or ANTH A304 or
SOC S161. Intermediate survey of theories and problems in social and cultural
anthropology. Historical development, methods of inquiry, focal problems, and
contemporary theoretical perspectives.
The instructor adds:
E200/E400/S362  SOCIAL & CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY / INTERMEDIATE CULTURAL
ANTHROPOLOGY   This intermediate level cultural anthropology course is the
logical sequel to A104;  this course expands and refines the ideas presented in
A104 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.  Class lectures, readings and
discussions explore examples of ethnographies that illustrate how
anthropologists encounter other communities. Students will develop a better
understanding of the tools and ideas that shape this discipline.  In class we
will do a bit of refresher, plus some on the basics of data collection
methodology, (easier to critique what anthros do if one actually knows what they
do) then we read & compare some ethnographies and discuss ethics, modern
problems, theory, more about globalization, neo-colonialism etc.  It will be fun
and interesting, building on the 104 material and getting students prepared for
more advanced concepts later in their academic experiences.  Instructor: Dr Mik
Stokely.

And this one is a good courses that builds on A105:
ANTH B200 Bioanthropology (3 cr.) R: ANTH A103, ANTH A105, or ANTH A303 or one
semester of college biology. Bioanthropology of humans, basic biological
principles, functional morphology, evolutionary history. Human evolution from
lower forms, environmental factors, speciation and differentiation, growth,
sexual differences, constitutional variability.
The instructor adds:
B200/B400 / BIOL L302 BIOANTHROPOLOGY / BIOANTHROPOLOGY & FORENSICS   An
intensive but broad course in human evolutionary biology. Topics include the
basics of: forensic anthropology (including aging and sexing the skeleton),
human anatomy and dentition, growth and development (including the process of
twinning), genetics, evolution (in both theory and fossil analysis),
biomechanics (including bipedalism and chewing), and human variation (especially
that variation we sometimes call "race"). Related non-human topics include
mammal/reptile differences, primate comparative functional anatomy, and the
adaptive radiation of mammals. Course has a required "hands on the specimens"
lab section.  B400/L302 allow students to also study more forensics & genetics
in an independent project.  A & S Group IIIA natural science credit. Instructor:
Bob Mucci

2B) Undergraduate Research Grants – anthro students have received these grants
for summer fieldwork, etc:
 To all IUN faculty and students:
Attached are the guidelines and application form for the Indiana University
Northwest Undergraduate Research Grant.  The grant program is available to all
current undergraduate students at IUN who have an IUN faculty sponsor.  Complete
grant proposals are due in the Academic Affairs office no later than Friday,
March 23, 2007.  Awards are expected to be announced in mid April, 2007.
Complete applications must include one original and 4 copies of the application
form.  It must have all required signatures and supporting documents including
Biosafety, Human subjects, and Animal Use approvals when appropriate.  In
addition, I am requesting that a copy is sent as an email attachment to me to
expedite distribution and review of the proposals to the review committee.  The
review committee will consist of myself, Dr. Hass Birky, and all faculty mentors
that are willing to participate as members of the review committee.
Questions or comments can be directed to me via email.
Michael S. LaPointe
Chair
IUN Undergraduate Research Grant Committee    mslapoin@iun.edu
(I COULD NOT INCLUDE Dr LaPointe’s attachment here, so I posted it at
http://www.iun.edu/%7Eanthronw/Undergrad%20Research%20Fund%20Master%20Guidel.doc
if you cannot retrieve it, please email him or me and we will send it to you.)

3) JOBS
3A) Chicago area adjunct jobs:
1. Triton college is advertising for both anthropology and sociology adjuncts.
2.  Moraine Valley Community College is advertising for sociology adjunct.
3.  Lewis University is advertising for applied sociology adjunct.
And in more detail:
4.  The Health Arts Program at the University of St. Francis is seeking an
instructor to teach Cultural Anthropology for the spring semester.  This
undergraduate course is held at the South Suburban College UCC in Oak
Forest on Mondays, January 8 to April 16 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Compensation for this course includes a $1,800 salary, mileage
reimbursement, guest speaker honorarium, and professional budget.
Do you know of anyone who would be interested in teaching this course?
Any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated.  I can be reached
at 1-800-726-2600 ext. 3386 or via e-mail at Sniedrich@stfrancis.edu.
Sincerely,
Sara Niedrich
Director of Instructional Services
College of Professional Studies
University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: (800) 726-2600 ext. 3386
Fax: (815) 740-3537
sniedrich@stfrancis.edu


3B)  Full time jobs that are out of the ordinary:

1) This sounds like an anthro job:
Subject: Re: Faculty Job Announcement
 Department of Political Science
 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
 International Politics/Developing Societies
 The Department of Political Science at Virginia Tech seeks
 applications from candidates whose research and teaching interests
 focus on systematic examination of developing societies. This
 tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor is open to
 those from a variety of theoretical backgrounds and analytical
 orientations relevant to the study of developing nations and states,
 including globalization, international relations, international and
 regional security, regional politics and organizations, multilateral
 negotiations, asymmetrical conflicts, terrorism, political economy,
 the role and impact of transnational corporations, development,
 political ecology, ethnography, environmental and/or labor standards,
 human rights and democratic transitions. Applicants whose research
 concentrates within specific or across regional areas are invited to
 apply but candidates must demonstrate that their regional or country
 area interests are secondary to theoretical discourses that focus on
 global or regional dynamics as analytically understood and
 interpreted. Of particular relevance are scholars who combine
 theoretical analysis with regional interests in the Middle East,
 Africa, Asia, as well as post-Soviet regions. Applicants must
 demonstrate that they are capable of teaching broadly gauged courses
 to a variety of student cohorts and in participating in innovative
 interdisciplinary graduate programs.
 A completed Ph.D. in political science or in international studies is
 required for consideration and appointment.
 Complete applications must include a full curriculum vitae, at least
 three letters of recommendation, a sample of recent analytical work
 and teaching evaluations. Applicants must submit a cover letter that
 addresses how they envision their scholarly work in relation to the
 position as described above in order to identify their current and
 future research agenda. Statements regarding teaching experiences and
 pedagogical or instructional approaches and philosophy are useful.
 Candidates must apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu and arrange for
 references to send letters to: Professor Edward Weisband, Chair,
 International Politics/Developing Societies, Search Committee, c/o Ms.
 Kim Hedge, Department of Political Science, 531 Major Williams Hall
 (0130), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061 (tel: (540)
 231-8477 or send them electronically to Kim Hedge (khedge@vt.edu),
 Senior Executive Secretary, Department of Political Science. The
 search will remain open until the position is filled. But to be
 assured of full consideration, applications should be received by
 January 15, 2007.

And this BA job also sounds like anthropology:
Position: Development Officer
Date posted: December 2006
The Food Project, a nationally recognized leader in youth development
and sustainable food systems, seeks a Development Officer. We seek a
bright, articulate, fast learner with excellent writing skills who seeks to be
challenged in a supportive and collaborative environment.  Responsibilities
include many aspects of fundraising. This position is up to 50% writing
including stewarding current funders and prospecting and cultivation
of new relationships; the Development Officer is an integral part of the
annual appeal process; assists with the development of a corporate strategy;
and, is involved in the planning and implementation of events. Prefer two
years fundraising experience with a proven record of success.  Salary
commensurate with experience.  Send cover letter with salary expectations, a
brief writing sample, and resume to jobs@thefoodproject.org or Hiring
Manager, The Food Project, P.O. Box 705 Lincoln, MA 01773.  Emailed submissions
preferred.  For a full job description, visit our website at
http://www.thefoodproject.org/about/internal1.asp?ID=151
(They have other job openings too)


4) SUMMER FIELDSCHOOLS ETC:

4A) Paid summer archaeology field school-like opportunity:
 Dayton Society of Natural History Internship Program
June 11 - August 3, 2007
The Dayton Society of Natural History is offering paid intern positions
for college and graduate students interested in Midwestern prehistory.
Emphasis will be placed on the excavation of Fort Ancient culture sites
in Dayton, Ohio, dating to approximately A.D. 1200. The internship
includes excavating a habitation site, 33 My 127, and reconstructing a
Fort Ancient culture structure at the National Historic Landmark Site,
SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park.
Candidates are expected to be anthropology majors or in a
closely-related discipline. Undergraduate and graduate students are
encouraged to apply. Excavation experience is desirable, but not
required. Housing is available for non-local participants and is
partially subsidized by DSNH. Participants must be present for the
entire eight weeks, U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the U.S., and
at least 18 years old. DSNH is a private, non-profit, equal opportunity
employer.
The application deadline is March 16, 2007. For more information and
application instructions, contact Bill Kennedy at
wkennedy@boonshoftmuseum.org
(There are other opportunities like this at: http://www.midwestarchaeology.org/


4B) Are you interested in studying ancient societies?
Do you like learning about different cultures?
Do you like adventure?
If you answered yes to any of these questions you should think about going to
Belize with the Chau Hiix Archaeological Field School this summer 2007!!
Come to the Question & Answer Meeting November 20, 5pm
**We encourage students from all different majors to come: business,
environmental science, anthropology, biology, history, engineering, education,
geology, and more!!
WHO -- Anybody!
WHY -- Because you know you want to visit Belize!
CONTACTS - Alicia Ebbitt aebbitt@indiana.edu 812-333-6539, Eric Stockdell
estockde@indiana.edu If you are interested, please contact us.
** The program is an archaeology, education, and anthropology program run during
the first summer session 2007. You will receive 9 IU credits. You do not need to
be an anthropology major or speak another language to come. There are some
scholarships available.
Alicia Ebbitt has confirmed that it is possible for IUN and other students to
attend this; please email or call her.
You can get basic information from:
http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/flyers/chauhiix.html
There is also a Chau Hiix website (which is a little outdated):
http://www.indiana.edu/~swasey/ChauHiix/
JUST as I was mailing this, I received two files from Alicia about the program,
and I posted them at
http://www.iun.edu/%7Eanthronw/Chau%20Hiix%20General%20Flyer.doc
and http://www.iun.edu/%7Eanthronw/Chau%20Hiix%20Information.doc

4C) NSF-Anthropology summer training in research design and field methods
With this note we would like to bring to your attention four training
initiatives in research design and methods for 2007.  The Cultural
Anthropology Program at NSF funds these initiatives, which are for
Ph.D. students and holders of the Ph.D. in cultural anthropology.
More information and application forms are available on the Methods
Mall site, www.qualquant.net/training/.  We would appreciate it if you
could circulate this announcement among your Ph.D. students.
1) Field methods in Bolivia (for Ph.D. students).
Now in its fourth year, this training program takes place among the
Tsimane', a native Amazonian society of farmers and foragers in
Bolivia and is directed by R. Godoy (Brandeis). Training focuses on
methods to collect ecological, demographic, economic, cognitive,
anthropometric, and health data.  The training builds on and is
informed by a panel study in progress since 1999, and lasts 6-7 weeks.
 Faculty include W. Leonard and T. McDade (Northwestern), L. Gravlee
and J.R.Stepp (Florida), and V. Reyes-García (Barcelona).  Tentative
dates are June 11-July 27.
2) Research design (for Ph.D. students).
Now in its 12th year, the Summer Institute on Research Design will be
held during July 16-August 3, on the campus of the Duke University
Marine Laboratory, North Carolina. J. C. Johnson (East Carolina), S.
Weller (Texas - Medical Branch), and H. R. Bernard (Florida) co-direct
the course. Topics include research design, measurement and
statistics, ethnographic decision modeling, and text, network, and
cultural domain analysis.  The main focus is on helping students
prepare proposals for NSF's Dissertation Strengthening Grant program.
3) Short courses on research methods (for holders of a Ph.D.) .
Now in its third year, the Short Courses on Research Methods program
is for cultural anthropologists with a Ph.D. Training will take place
on the campus of the Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort,
North Carolina.  Three courses, each lasting five days, will be
offered: (a) Methods of Behavioral Observation  (July 16-20) by R.
Hames (Nebraska) and M. Paolisso (Maryland); (b) Survey Research
Methods (July 23-27) by W. Dressler (Alabama) and K. Oths (Alabama);
and (c) Methods in Ethnoecology (July 30-August 3) by G. Martin
(Global Diversity Foundation) and J. R. Stepp (Florida).  Applicants
may apply for one, two, or three courses.
4) Workshops in Research Methods in Anthropology (for all cultural
anthropologists).
Beginning in 2007, a series of one-day workshops will be offered in
conjunction with national meetings of cultural anthropologists. The
first workshops will be offered at the meetings of the Society for
Applied Anthropology in Tampa, Florida, March 2007.