Anthropology TT job -- South Asia / South Asian Diaspora at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
Anthropology / South Asia or South Asian Diaspora and migration, race or health
POSITION DESCRIPTION
ANTHROPOLOGY–– Simon Fraser University, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology and Anthropology––invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment inAnthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to commence July 15, 2025. We acknowledge theSquamish (Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xwməθkwəy̓ əm), Tsleil- Waututh (səlilwətaɬ), Katzie, and Kwikwetlem peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser University's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.
Qualifications
The department is seeking an emergent scholar with expertise in the anthropology of race, migration, orhealth with a focus on South Asia/South Asian diaspora. We will give preference to candidates with a PhD in Anthropology. Applicants should indicate how their active research programs enhance the areas of specialization in our unit (see: anthropology/research/faculty-research-areas.html). The successful candidate will have experience teaching a diverse student body, experience teaching in multi-modal formats, and use innovative approaches to student assessment. Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position.
Applicants must have earned their PhD by the appointment start date or shortly thereafter. PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.
Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University’s research excellence through arigorous research program. The successful applicant will teach a range of anthropology courses (in person and online), including in the core curriculum (introduction to anthropology, anthropology and contemporary life, ethnography and research methods), as well as supervise graduate students. Finally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the Department, Faculty, University, and the academic community through service.
Գٲ&Բ;ɾ&Բ;ܲ&Բ;ٰDzԾ:
a statement of teaching philosophy that includes the applicant’s perspective on teaching a diversestudentbody;approachtoteachinginmulti-modalformats(facultymustpreparecourses in various formats, including online courses); approach to student assessment; teaching evaluations; one full syllabus from a past course; examples of new courses they could develop for our joint department; and approach to graduate supervision.
Please submit this application package as one consolidated PDF.
All material should be sent to:
Dr. Wendy Chan, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology c/o Assistant to the Chair, email: sachrsec@sfu.ca
Review of complete applications will begin on October 4, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales defined by the collective agreement between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range at the AssistantProfessor rank is $104,700 to $133,322. In addition, a reasonable estimate for salary range if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $98,340 to
$104,700. The position is subject to availability of funding.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability orqualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized personsand women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see: https://