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Archaeology Position Available
Department of Anthropology
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska

Application Deadline: 5 February 2009

For further information, please go to:
http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=64779

Or contact:
Christine Hanson
Email: afclh [at] uaa.alaska.edu.


The Department of Anthropology of the University of Alaska Anchorage
seeks an archaeologist for a full-time, tenure-track position as
Assistant Professor of Anthropology. To be considered for this position,
applicants must have completed their PhD by 9 August 2009.

The successful applicant will be required to teach three courses per
semester. These will include undergraduate courses on introductory
anthropology, fundamentals of archaeology, and the rise of civilization,
as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on historical and
northern archaeology. Also required is the ability to teach courses in
archaeological theory and in contemporary field and lab techniques in
archaeology.

Demonstrated experience in teaching and in historical archaeology, the
ability to teach a course in northern ethnography, and knowledge of
geographical information systems (GIS), or other appropriate technical
or data management/analysis expertise are also preferred.

The candidate will demonstrate the capability of continuing or
developing an active research program in northwestern North America. The
appointment will include the UAA tripartite mission of teaching,
research, and service, including both undergraduate and graduate student
advising.

Closing date is 5 February 2009.

Applicant questions concerning the position posting may be addressed to:
Christine Hanson
Email: afclh [at] uaa.alaska.edu.

Additional information about the position can also be found at:
http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=64779