Visiting Scholar in Archaeology, 2008-2009 Position Announcement (view
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Apply to be a Visiting Scholar) 2. Rank: Visiting Scholar, 11-month term appointment. 3. Requirements: Ph.D. in anthropology or related discipline with a specialization in archaeology. Degree must be completed by beginning of appointment. 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. 4. Duties: Individual organizes, develops, and stages the Center for Archaeological Investigations Visiting Scholar Conference in spring 2009, resulting in an edited volume of selected papers from the conference. The Visiting Scholar 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. 5. Deadline for Application: 1 February 2008 6. Date of Appointment: 16 August 2008 7. Person to contact: Please send 1) letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) list of references, and 4) proposal to:
8. SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its 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. Additional Details: The CAI encourages proposals on a wide range of theoretical and methodological themes. Especially attractive are proposals for conferences that link archaeology with other anthropological subdisciplines or other scientific fields. Applicants should give particular thought to the organization of the conference, from the initial selection of conference participants through the structure of the edited proceedings volume. Pre-submission inquiries regarding the suitability of potential topics and the form of proposals are encouraged. Contact information is provided above. |
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