POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Visiting Scholar
Center for Archaeological Investigations

Title of Position/Rank: Visiting Scholar, 11-month term appointment.

Requirements: Ph.D. in Anthropology or related discipline with a specialization in archaeology. Degree must be completed by August 16, 2010. Visiting Scholar is selected on the basis of a 5-page proposal outlining the nature and structure of the conference, as well as on the strength of his/her vita and references. Pre-application inquiries recommended.

Duties: Individual organizes, develops, and stages the Center for Archaeological Investigations Visiting Scholar Conference in spring 2011, resulting in an edited volume of selected papers from the conference. The Visiting Scholar also assembles the volume manuscript and does substantive editing, as needed, as well as writes the necessary volume integration and synthesis sections. The individual is also expected to teach one seminar in his/her specialty, interact productively with colleagues and students in the Center and Department of Anthropology, and pursue his/her own research during their term, which includes directing on-going research activity, as well as preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2010

Effective Date of Appointment: August 16, 2010

Application Procedure: Send letter, vitae, list of references, and proposal to:

Dr. Heather Lapham, Curator
Center for Archaeological Investigations
Faner 3479 - Mail Code 4527
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1000 Faner Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: (618) 453-5031  Fax: (618) 453-8467
E-mail: hlapham@siu.edu

 

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ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.