Assistant Professor - Cleveland, United States - Case Western Reserve University

Description

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University ) invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor in our program in medical anthropology and global health, beginning in the academic year.

We seek candidates with expertise in the field ofclimate change and human health.Global climate change constitutes the most significant health crisis of our lifetimes, with far reaching impacts across human experiences. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in one aspect of the impact of climate change on health. Geographic or culture area is open.

We anticipate that the successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate major and interdisciplinary programs and will have the opportunity to work with faculty in other departments across the College and University who share research interests in climate change, its impacts, and its solutions.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential for research, publication, and extramural funding. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester and includes teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates will supervise graduate students at the MA and PhD level.

Candidates must hold a PhD or comparable degree by date of appointment. Fall semester classes begin 28th August 2023.

Submit applications via InterFolio at Send other correspondence to Janet W. McGrath, Chair, Anthropology ). Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

A complete application includes:

1. A cover letter a describing one's qualifications and potential contribution to teaching and research in the Department

2. A CV

3. The names of two references who agree to be contacted for letters of recommendation

4. A diversity statement requested of applicants for all positions in The College of Arts and Sciences. All applicants submit a diversity statement describing how their research, teaching, and/or service might contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion within their scholarly field(s) and/or how their individual and/or collaborative efforts may promote structural justice inside and outside institutions of higher learning. This statement should also reflect on the ways in which the candidate's continued efforts will foster a culture of diversity, pluralism, and individual difference at Case Western Reserve University into the future.

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. As a recipient of the national Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award for the past ten years, CWRU has been recognized nationally as a leader in advancing equity and inclusivity. The university and the College of Arts & Sciences at CWRU are committed to creating an inclusive community where all are welcome, valued and heard. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at or to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.