St. Francis Xavier Department of Anthropology Limited-Term Appointment

St. Francis Xavier

Department of Anthropology – Limited Term Appointment

The Department of Anthropology at St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for a nine-month Limited Term Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor for the 2023-24 academic year. The contract start date is September 1, 2023, and the end date is May 31, 2024. The course load is 18 credits (6 courses/year). Preference will be given to candidates who can teach the following courses:

ANTH 112 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology

ANTH 233 Ethnographic Studies

ANTH 320 Anthropology of Development

ANTH 326 Kinship

Additional courses at the second, third, and/or fourth year, including ANTH 332 Mi’kmaq Studies will be determined in consultation with the Department Chair.

St. Francis Xavier University is a leading national undergraduate university with a reputation of academic excellence, scholarly inquiry, and service to society. Recognized as one of the finest universities in Canada, StFX is meeting the needs of today’s undergraduates through outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research experiences, the very best in a residential community, and unique opportunities to make a contribution to communities at home and abroad. As part of its mission of excellence in teaching, the university sees faculty involvement in research, reflective inquiry, and creative work as essential. StFX is committed to providing strong support for the encouragement of these priorities. StFX University is situated in a vibrant east coast arts community of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, a community noted for the quality of its culture and recreational facilities, friendliness of its people, and the natural beauty of its coastal landscape.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized,

including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

The ideal candidate for this position has a doctorate or is ABD. The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to, and proficiency for, teaching at the undergraduate level.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter that addresses the candidate’s experience and qualifications related to teaching courses in Anthropology, a statement of the courses they are interested in teaching, as well as a curriculum vitae and the names/contact information for three references. Please send these materials by email to:

Dr. L Jane McMillan, Chair Department of Anthropology ljmcmill@stfx.ca

Queries about the position may also be sent to this address.

The review of applications will begin on February 15, 2023, and will continue until the positions are filled.

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@stfx.ca or 902-867-5038.

Posted: December 16, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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