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Assistant Professor - Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Indiana University Northwest, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, invites applications for a tenure-track position in cultural anthropology at the level of Assistant Professor.  The successful candidate will be one of two full time anthropologists at IU Northwest and will be part of a new four-field joint BA in Anthropology offered in conjunction with Indiana University South Bend.  Position begins August 15, 2010.  We are searching for a faculty member in cultural anthropology with a background in Native Americans, including prehistory. 

Qualifications:  Candidate will have a PhD in Anthropology, will teach introductory, mid-and upper-level courses in cultural anthropology, a variety of courses on Native Americans, a course in ethnographic field methods, and be able to rotate in a capstone course on the history and theory of anthropological thought.  Other areas of specialization are open and desirable.  It is required that the candidate have teaching experience with documentation of excellence and evidence of successful research and an on-going research program.

Submit materials to rlovely@iun.edu, including a letter of application outlining your relevant experience for the position as described above, a complete CV, two short statements: one on teaching and one on research, and three letters of reference (by postal mail) to Dr. Robert F. Lovely, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, IU Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408.  Screening of applicants’ materials will begin February 15, 2010 and will continue until position is filled.  Questions can be sent to Dr. Robert Lovely at rlovely@iun.edu.

One of eight campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest, is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.  The campus has a diverse student population approaching 6,000 students and offers Associate, Baccalaureate and Master degrees in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in arts and sciences, business and economics, education, nursing and health professions; public and environmental affairs, and social work.  

IU Northwest emphasizes quality teaching, research and service.  As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity and engagement.  

Indiana University Northwest is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity.  The university actively encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities and members of other underrepresented groups.