Multiple Positions Available
University of Alaska Fairbanks seeks Linguistic Anthropologist
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research seeks Executive Officer
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution seeks Applicants to
Tenure-Track PositionMaster's Programme in Circumpolar Health and Wellbeing seeks
Applicants
- University of Alaska Fairbanks seeks Linguistic Anthropologist
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Department of Anthropology,
seeks to hire a tenure-track linguistic anthropologist at the rank of
assistant professor. They are particularly interested in candidates with
both applied and strong theoretical interests.
Language ideology and language politics, verbal art, orality and
literacy, are areas of interest. A solid grounding in linguistic and
anthropological field methods is expected. An interest in conducting
research in Alaska is a requirement for the position, though prior
experience is not required. The Department of Anthropology at UAF has a
small but excellent graduate program with both MA and PhD tracks, and
teaching will range from basic courses to advanced graduate seminars.
Evidence of teaching experience, publication record, and an active
research program are important selection criteria.
Application materials should include:
- A cover letter with a discussion of your research interests and
future research plans;
- A statement describing your approach to teaching and pedagogy;
- A curriculum vitae;
- A sample of written work (preferably based on recent research); and
- A list of names and contact information for three references.
Applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position, go
to: https://www.uakjobs.com and click on the "Create Application" link
to select a User Name and Password and to create your application. Once
you have completed this step you can begin applying for jobs on-line by
clicking "Job Posting Search." The quick link for this position is:
www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=69169. A detailed Job
Vacancy Announcement may be viewed at the above web address.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 12 January 2010.
For further information, please contact Peter Schweitzer at:
Email: ppschweitzer [at] alaska.edu
Or write to:
LingAnth Search Committee Chair
Department of Anthropology
University of Alaska Fairbanks
PO Box 757720, 310 Eielson Bldg
Fairbanks, AK 99775
USA
- Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research seeks Executive Officer
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) seeks an Executive
Officer to assist in the running of the SCAR Secretariat. The position
is available as either full-time or part-time.
The primary tasks of the Executive Officer are:
- Assisting the Executive Director in the day-to-day operation of
the Secretariat, including coordinating the various science
programs, analyzing scientific issues concerning the Antarctic
region, and preparing proposals.
- Working with the Chief Officers of the SCAR Standing Committee on
the Antarctic Treaty System;
- Coordinating SCAR's Capacity Building, Education and Training
program, including the SCAR Fellowship scheme;
- Administering the Martha T Muse Prize for Science and Policy in
Antarctica (www.museprize.org); and
- Assisting the Executive Director in preparing end of year
financial statements and budgets, and presenting these at meetings
as required.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, 10 January 2010. Applications
must include a full curriculum vitae, an explanation of relevant
experience, and the names of two references.
Applications are preferred via email (info [at] scar.org) but may also be
mailed in hardcopy to:
SCAR Secretariat
Scott Polar Research Institute
Lensfield Road
Cambridge CB2 1ER
United Kingdom
SCAR is a body of the International Council for Science (ICSU) and is
also registered as a UK Company and Charity. It facilitates and
coordinates Antarctic and Southern Ocean research and identifies issues
emerging from greater scientific understanding of the region that should
be brought to the attention of policy makers. Its objectives and
activities are described on the SCAR website at: http://www.scar.org.
Application Deadline: Sunday, 10 January 2010.
Expected Start Date: 1 March 2010.
For further information, please go to:
http://www.scar.org/news/scarbusiness/EO_Further_Details.pdf.
Or email:
info [at] scar.org
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution seeks Applicants to
Tenure-Track Position
The Biology Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
(WHOI) seeks applicants to a full-time tenure-track position. They seek
exceptional candidates from the biological, mathematical, and physical
sciences to complement their existing interdisciplinary strengths in
oceanography and marine ecology. Both theoretical and empirical
approaches are welcome.
Candidates in all areas are welcome to apply; research topics of
particular interest include:
- Climate Change: Scientists who conduct research on the effects of
climate change (including ocean acidification) on populations,
communities, and ecosystems, especially in the context of
large-scale or global climate processes and models; and
- Population Genetics: Scientists who use population genetics to
address questions about the structure, dynamics, conservation, or
biogeography of marine populations.
WHOI expects to hire at the Assistant Scientist level, but will consider
an appointment at a higher level for an exceptionally qualified
candidate. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an
internationally recognized and externally funded research program. They
also have the opportunity to advise graduate students and teach courses
in the MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography. While members of the
Institution's Scientific Staff are expected to provide for their
salaries from grants and contracts, the Institution provides salary
support when no other funding is available.
Applications may be sent by email to the chair of the Biology
Department, Judith McDowell, in care of Ann Sweck (asweck [at] whoi.edu).
Applications should include a 2-3 page research statement, a curriculum
vitae with the names and addresses of four references, and copies of up
to three relevant publications. For further information and application
details, please go to: http://tinyurl.com/WHOIP-Dec09. Application
review will begin Friday, 15 January 2010.
WHOI is the largest private, non-profit oceanographic institution in the
world, with staff and students numbering about 1,000. Its mission is to
advance our understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the
Earth system, and to communicate this understanding for the benefit of
society. The Institution is located in the community of Woods Hole,
Massachusetts, a world-renowned center for marine, biomedical, and
environmental science.
For further information, please go to:
http://tinyurl.com/WHOIP-Dec09.
Or contact:
Ann Sweck
Email: asweck [at] whoi.edu
- Master's Programme in Circumpolar Health and Wellbeing seeks
Applicants
Master's Programme in Circumpolar Health and Wellbeing (MCH) seeks
applicants for studies starting in January 2011.
Special features of the North, such as physical environment, social
circumstances, linguistic and cultural aspects, and peripheral location,
place specific demands on the delivery of health care and wellbeing
services.
MCH is an international two-year Master's Degree program of 120 ECTS (60
North American credit hours) concentrating on the special features,
questions, and challenges related to health and wellbeing in the
circumpolar area. The program is open for students holding a Bachelor's
degree in the fields of health, social, or related sciences. In
addition, the applicants must have sufficient English language
proficiency, proved by a standardized English language test (TOEFL,
IELTS etc.).
MCH is established and managed in collaboration with the University of
Oulu (Finland), University of Southern Denmark (Denmark), Lulea
University of Technology (Sweden), Northern State Medical University
(Russia), Pomor State University (Russia), University of Lapland
(Finland), and University of Manitoba (Canada). The program is
coordinated by the Centre for Arctic medicine at Thule Institute,
University of Oulu.
The program consists of a compulsory on-line course package, elective
on-line and on-site studies, an exchange period, and a Master's Thesis.
The curriculum outline enables MCH students to complete a substantial
amount of their studies by distance learning. Graduates of MCH will be
awarded a Master's Degree in Health Sciences from the University of
Oulu. Graduates are able to work as independent professionals in the
multi-professional field of health and wellbeing (e.g. - administrative
and managerial positions within health care services, and in health
promotion, education, development, planning, and research).
The application deadline is 31 March 2010.
Studies start in January 2011.
For further information about the program and application, please go to:
http://arctichealth.oulu.fi/mch.
Or contact:
Hannele Savela
Email: Hannele.Savela [at] oulu.fi