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Posted: 11-Jan-23
Location: Lexington, Virginia
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Description
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a 2-year visiting assistant professor of anthropology, beginning July 1, 2023. This position carries a 6-course teaching load distributed over Fall and Winter terms (12 weeks each), and the university's signature 4-week Spring Term.
W&L is a competitive, small, private, liberal arts institution centrally located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is a vibrant department with strong enrollments and excellent students, many of whom go on to impactful careers in research, advocacy, industry, government, and graduate school in our disciplines.
To achieve our mission as a liberal arts university, we strive to foster an inclusive campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of identity. Our department is committed to preparing our students for engaged citizenship by creating an educational environment that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. In keeping with the University Strategic Plan, we welcome applications from underrepresented minority candidates and members of other communities that are traditionally underrepresented in academia.
Qualifications
Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in anthropology by the time the position begins. Candidates should be prepared to teach introduction to (four field) anthropology as well as upper-level courses in cultural anthropology in their areas of research and teaching specialization. Regional and topical focus areas are open, though we are especially interested in candidates with teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: Indigenous Studies, applied anthropology, medical anthropology, and/or linguistic anthropology.
The university requires employees to become fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with one booster. New employees must provide proof of at least their first shot prior to the first day of employment. Individuals may seek a medical or a religious exemption to the vaccination requirement.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on February 7, 2023. Candidates should submit:
* a letter of application summarizing teaching interests and experience, scholarly pursuits, and demonstrating the ability to work with a diverse student population.
* a CV
* a sample syllabus
Three confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists.
All materials should be submitted via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/119578. For more information, you may contact Jonathan Eastwood at eastwoodj@wlu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all?inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Statement of Commitment to Diversity
Washington and Lee affirms that diverse perspectives and backgrounds enhance our community. We are committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points of view, interests, and identities. As engaged citizens in a global and diverse society, we seek to advance a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue.
