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Postdoctoral Associate in Linguistic Anthropology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Posted:
November 9, 2018
Location:
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Salary:

MIT’s Anthropology Program seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Associate in linguistic anthropology for two years, with the possibility of an additional year, beginning July 1, 2019. The annual stipend is $66,000.00 plus employee benefits. The associate will teach one 12-unit introductory course each year. In addition, the associate will participate in and help plan and coordinate select events for a Boston-area linguistic anthropology research network.

The area of expertise is open, but topics of particular interest include: digital/computational technologies and culture; religion, ethics, and transcendence; creativity and cooperation in situated practice. The area of geographic expertise is open, though we encourage scholars whose work engages with global languages and cultures. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in anthropology or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Any questions should be addressed to Dr. Graham M. Jones: gmj@mit.edu

Applicants should submit the following materials in electronic form (PDF format) through the Academic Jobs Online portal:

1. A cover letter summarizing fields of expertise, qualifications for the associate position, and research agenda.

2. One-page summary of the dissertation.

3. One chapter- or article-length writing sample.

4. Sample syllabus for an introductory level course in linguistic anthropology (e.g., “Culture and Communication”) and, if possible, a portfolio showing evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness.

5. Curriculum vitae, including names of three referees. Letters of reference will be requested as needed, and should not be included with the application.

The deadline for receipt of all materials is 5:00 pm EST on February 1, 2019. Please note that applications received via mail or courier will not be accepted and processed. Submit materials via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12735.

MIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from women and members of minority groups. Read more about MIT’s Anthropology Program here: https://anthropology.mit.edu.

 

 

 

 

 

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an independent, coeducational and privately endowed university which admitted its first students in 1865. Today, MIT is one of the world's leading universities, with the primary purpose of education and research. MIT is organized into five schools and one college which encompass numerous departments, divisions, and degree-granting programs, as well as interdisciplinary centers, laboratories, and programs whose work cuts across traditional departmental boundaries. The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. Enrollment at MIT includes over 4,100 undergraduate students and over 6,140 graduate students. MIT is located on 154 acres in Cambridge, MA (on the MBTA's Red Line) and extends more than a mile along the scenic Charles River Basin. We employ over 10,000 individuals, both on campus and at Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA. The MIT culture is rich with intellectual and cultural stimulation and provides unlimited opportunities for personal and professional growth. We take pride in offering ou...r employees greater autonomy, flexibility, and an opportunity to grow and learn new skills. MIT offers sophisticated educational resources, a cutting-edge computing environment, world-class libraries, diverse arts programs, and athletic activities that provide our employees with the ability to learn, work and play in a collaborative and enjoyable environment. Other benefits that MIT has to offer include a generous tuition assistance plan, health/life/dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and twelve paid holidays. MIT also offers on-site childcare, a summer camp for children, on-site computer and professional development programs, and much more. Visit the MIT web site at http://mit.edu/. MIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
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