The Department of Anthropology at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the subfield of sociocultural anthropology. The successful candidate will have a specialization in environmental anthropology, and a methodologically robust program of research using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods. The successful candidate will complement the well-established interdisciplinary research strengths in the Department of Anthropology including natural and cultural resource management, legal anthropology, coastal communities, the past, present and future human response to climate change, Indigenous anthropology, and community-based research. Our department approaches these topics through various experiential learning opportunities including field programs, research labs, community engaged research, and co-managed research with Indigenous communities. The successful candidate will complement these strengths, and introduce new experiential learning and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Candidates should hold a PhD in Anthropology, demonstrate excellence in teaching and research, and actively participate in departmental and university service. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department's MA program with opportunities to teach and supervise as part of UNB's interdisciplinary MA and PhD programs. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status in their application package. Applications will be reviewed beginning on March 23, 2020 and will continue until the position is successfully filled. Candidates should forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, teaching dossier, and the names and contact information of three references to:
Dr. Koumari Mitra,
Professor and Acting Chair
Department of Anthropology
13 MacAulay Lane, Annex C
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5A3
Phone: (506) 453-4975
Email: anthchair@unb.ca
This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.