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» Posted on October 9, 2007
Joint Faculty Position: Department of Anthropology and School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale University
Yale University's Department of Anthropology and School of Forestry & Environmental Studies invite applications for a tenure-track joint appointment in environmental anthropology with a focus on "Globalization and Environmental Change."
The successful candidate is expected to have an established research program on such topics as: climate change and sustainable rural livelihoods; the implications of globalization for climate change and locally sustainable agriculture and commodity production; urban ecology or urban-rural ecological relations; the social and cultural aspects of water pollution/conservation; and the politics of water in contexts of rural industrialization.
Strong area studies expertise and relevant area-specific language proficiency is expected of all candidates. Evidence or clear promise of excellence in teaching, research/publication, and securing/managing grants is desired.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at all levels in F&ES and Anthropology, including offerings for both F&ES and Anthropology in the undergraduate Environmental Studies major. The successful candidate will be expected to build on existing strengths in the combined F&ES/Anthropology doctoral program and be capable of collaborating with colleagues in other disciplines and programs at Yale, including Agrarian Studies, International Studies, and the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies.
Women, U.S. minority, and international candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Review of applications will begin about December 1, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Applications, containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and e-mail addresses of three referees, should be sent by U.S. mail to the following:
Assistant Dean Jane Coppock
Joint F&ES/Anthropology Search
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
205 Prospect Street
New Haven CT 06511-2189
USA
Materials may also be sent via e-mail attachment to jane.coppock@yale.edu. Please do not send writings or letters of recommendation at this stage.
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