[nativestudies-l] Stanford, Indigenous Studies

[Lowe, Shelly]

The Department of Anthropology at Stanford University, in conjunction with the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, seeks to make a tenured or tenure-track (rank open) appointment of a scholar with special expertise in the area of indigenous studies. We seek candidates whose work focuses on indigenous peoples and/or contemporary social movements involved with indigenous rights, with the highest priority given to scholars with expertise in the indigenous peoples of the Americas, North America in particular.  Research specializations might include, but are not limited to, the culture and history of indigenous peoples, political struggles around indigenous rights, transnational connections among indigenous peoples, indigeneity and racial formation, law and property, modern indigenous literature and arts, and indigenous resource management and environmental politics.

The deadline for applications is December 5, 2008. Send vita, letter describing qualifications and interests, and one example of written work to Professor Sylvia Yanagisako, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Building 50, Main Quad, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305 2034.   Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.  It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university?s research and teaching missions.


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