We wish to appoint to a Lectureship in Social Anthropology. The successful candidate will show potential for excellent research in any area of social anthropology. Preference may be given to a candidate who has expertise in one or more of the following themes: ethics, politics, religion. She or he will offer a range of undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision. She or he will also carry out standard administrative tasks, as required.

The successful candidate will have a PhD and be expected to contribute to the Department’s growth and development as a leading centre for research and teaching in social anthropology.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Mark Harris, Head of Department (tel: 01334 462981 or email: mh25@st-andrews.ac.uk). 

The post will start on 1 September 2015, or as soon as possible thereafter and is fixed term for 12 months.
 
Applications are particularly welcome from women who are under-represented in Arts posts at the University. You can find out more about Equality and Diversity at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk.hr.edi/.

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;   http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.

Please quote ref:  ML1852

Closing Date:  30 April 2015

Further Particulars: ML1852AC FPs.doc

School of Philosophical, Anthropological & Film Studies
Salary:  £38,511 - £47,328 per annum
Start Date:  1 September 2015, or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed Term:  12 months