University of Washington, PhD Fellowships in Southeast Asian Archaeology
posted October 24, 2007
Fellowship Description:
These fellowships, funded in part by the Henry Luce Foundation, are open to incoming graduate
students who plan to study the archaeology of Southeast Asia at the University of Washington (UW).
Funding includes three years of tuition, stipend and health benefits. Awardees will also have
opportunities to participate in summer field projects in Southeast Asia and are eligible to apply
for pilot research funding in the summer of their second or third year. One Fellowship will be
awarded each year in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Application Procedures:
Applicants should submit a standard application to the UW Archaeology Program (see below for forms)
and discuss their research interests and experience in Southeast Asian archaeology in their
Statement of Purpose. UW Archaeology Program faculty will select awardees based on the strength of
their overall application.
Deadline: Next deadline is January 15, 2008; non-US residents should begin application procedures by
November 1, 2007.
Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Grants to Individuals in East and Southeast Asian Archaeology and Early
History
posted October 21, 2007
Dear colleagues,
The American Council of Learned Societies is pleased to announce a third year of the program of
grants to individuals in the archaeology and early history of East and Southeast Asia. This program
is undertaken in cooperation with the Henry Luce Foundation.
The full description of the program and the application forms are available at www.acls.org/eaaeh.htm.
We are especially concerned that this information is received by scholars in East and Southeast
Asia. Please contact your colleagues in East and Southeast Asia, those who might wish to apply, or
those who might know potential candidates. Sincerely, Kyrylo Danylenko
International Programs American Council of Learned Societies 633 Third Avenue New York,
NY 10017-6795
Tel.: (212) 697-1505 x 135
Fax: (212) 949-8058
E-mail: kdanylenko@acls.org http://www.acls.org/
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships, Cornell University, Archaeology of East and/or Southeast Asia
2008/2009
posted October 18, 2007
subm. by Gina L. Barnes
The Department of Asian Studies seeks candidates specializing in the archaeology of East and/or
Southeast Asia with research focused on the early historical period. Preference will be given to
applicants with considerable field or related experience in Asia and those able to engage
archaeological studies with other disciplines and with debates and agendas related to national and
international politics, and to those with a vision of the past untrammeled by modern national
boundaries. The ability to teach a broad survey of Asian archaeology and a seminar on a more
specific topic defined by site(s) or theme(s) will be appreciated.
All materials must be postmarked on or before October 31, 2007.
[IMPORTANT NOTE: The requirements of US citizenship and/or residence originally made for this
postdoctoral position have just been WAIVED, so that anyone can apply regardless of nationality or
residence; and the new deadline is for applications to be postmarked on or before October 31, 2007.
Please disregard the web page's now already inaccurate statemens regarding these matters. There are
no other changes and your applications go to the same address as listed there. ]
University of Hawai at Manoa, Assistant Professor of Art History: South or Southeast Asia
posted October 14, 2007
UHM College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Art and Art History, (Manoa), tenure
track, full-time, 9-month, to begin August 2008, pending position clearance and availability of
funds.
Duties:
Teach courses in South and Southeast Asian Art History at the undergraduate and graduate level;
conduct and publish research; participate in the teaching of global survey of art; supervise
graduate students; advise undergraduate students and develop curriculum; participate in the
governance of the department; and other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in art history or the equivalent, with a specialization in South or Southeast Asian Art or
Visual Culture; college teaching experience in art history; ABDs will be considered if all
requirements for the PhD are completed by date of hire.
Desirable Qualifications:
Secondary specialization in global Islam, Art of the Philippines, or Korean Art; publications;
evidence of integrating post-colonial or cross-cultural perspectives into their teaching and
research.
Pay range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply: Submit Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and/or desirable
qualifications, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, writing/publication sample(s), official
transcripts (copies are acceptable, however, official transcripts will be required at the time of
hire), names and contact information of 3 professional references, and a self-addressed and stamped
envelope for the return of application material. Application address: Chair, Art History Search
Committee, Department of Art and Art History, 2535 McCarthy Mall, University of Hawai at Manoa,
Honolulu, HI 96822. Inquiries: Kate Lingley (lingley@hawaii.edu)
or 808-956-8291.
Continuous recruitment: Review of applications will begin on December 20, 2007 and will continue
until the position is filled. EEO/AA Employer.
New York University, Department of Anthropology, Assistant Professor in Paleolithic
Archaeology
posted September 24, 2007
Tenure-Track Position in Paleolithic Archaeology Department of Anthropology, New York University,
New York, NY
The Department of Anthropology invites applications from outstanding scholars for a tenure-track
position in Archaeology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to start September 1, 2008, pending
administrative and budgetary approval.
The department is looking for scholars with exceptional records in teaching and research in
Paleolithic Archaeology, with a geographical focus on Africa or Asia. It is anticipated that the
candidate will complement and strengthen departmental interests in Paleolithic and medieval
archaeology of Europe, state formation in ancient Near East and South Asia, prehistoric art,
technology, zooarchaeology, skeletal morphology, dental anthropology and human paleontology.
Application deadline is November 15, 2007.
Please send letter, curriculum vitae, and names of three referees to: Professor Terry Harrison,
Department of Anthropology, New York University, 25 Waverly Place, New York, NY, 10003. NYU is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Victoria and Albert Museum, Asian Department, Curator China, Far Eastern Section
posted September 18, 2007
subm. by Gina L. Barnes
The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design. We enrich people’s lives by promoting
the practice of design and increasing knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the designed world.
The Asian Department is one of four curatorial departments, and is responsible for the Museum’s
collections from the Middle East, South and South-East Asia, and the Far East.
This post will work on the Chinese collections, which number about 16,000 items and range from
archaeological objects of the fourth century BC to contemporary art and design. Particular strengths
are the ceramic collection, metalwork and carvings, furniture, textiles and export paintings. Since
1980, there has been a consistent focus on modern and contemporary collecting. In 2008, the major
exhibition China Design Now will showcase graphics, fashion and product design and photography from
China today, and will lead to further acquisitions of contemporary Chinese art and design.
We are seeking a Cuartor with relevant expertise, and the willingness and ability to communicate
that knowledge to a wide audience. We expect the successful candidate to have a degree or
post-graduate qualification in a relevant field, to have a background in Chinese culture, and to
have a good working knowledge of modern and classical Chinese.
It is essential that all applicants have a valid work permit allowing them to work in the UK. If you
are successful in your application, you will be asked to provide proof of your right to work in the
UK.
£ 23701 - 33190 Per Annum Full-time
(36 hours per week)
Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Grants to Individuals in East and Southeast Asian Archaeology and Early History
posted September 3, 2007
The American Council of Learned Societies is pleased to announce the third
annual competition for grants to individuals in the archaeology and early
history of East and Southeast Asia. This program is undertaken in
cooperation with the Henry Luce Foundation.
Research fellowships and training grants will be awarded for study of the
peoples and cultures of early East Asia. Comparative projects and those
that build scholarly networks are especially encouraged. Proposals may
cover prehistoric or historical periods, but must focus on research or
training that involves excavations and/or excavated materials.
For the purposes of this program, "East and Southeast Asia" refers to
Brunei, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea,
Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand,
and Vietnam.
ACLS grants to individuals are part of the comprehensive Luce Initiative on
East and Southeast Asian Archaeology and Early History that also includes a
competition for invited institutions-universities and museums- administered
by the Luce Foundation's Asia Program. Applicants should indicate on the
application form the type of grant for which they wish to apply and should
address the specific objectives and circumstances of that grant category in
the required application essay.
Fully completed applications must be received by November 14, 2007.
TYPES OF GRANTS
STUDY AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
- will be awarded to doctoral candidates and recent recipients of the PhD
degree for a full academic-year residence at a university, research
institute, or museum in the United States or Canada for study of new
methods and comparative perspectives relevant to their research, to the
courses they teach, or to their other professional responsibilities.
Award: $28,000 for ten months (amount reduced pro-rata for shorter
tenure)
plus travel allowance.
Priority will be given to scholars early in their careers. Proposals should
build on the knowledge and skills applicants possess and should aim to
enhance their current research or teaching.
SUMMER FIELD-SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
- will be awarded to scholars, archivists, curators, conservators, and
other professionals for study of archaeological techniques and comparative
perspectives at excavation sites outside of East and Southeast Asia
administered by US or Canadian institutions. An advanced degree is not
required to apply for this grant. A list of approved field schools is
available from ACLS. Applicants should contact the field school/s of their
choosing directly, indicating on the ACLS application form the school/s to
which they have applied or intend to apply, and should supply an update on
their field-school choices and status no later than February 1, 2008.
Updated information may be emailed to grants@acls.org, with the subject
heading "Field-School Application Update." ACLS awards will be paid to
awardees contingent on their acceptance at an approved field school.
Award: up to $5,000 plus travel allowance.
TRANSLATION GRANTS
-will be awarded to scholars (including PhD candidates) for translation of
scholarly works of significant value to the field, from English into an
East or Southeast Asian language, that fill a critical gap in East or
Southeast Asian literature. Applicants should provide evidence of formal
training or practical experience in translation. Proposed plans of work
should include residence at an institution at which the translator can
consult with the author of the original text or with a specialist in the
field who works primarily in the original text's language. Funds will be
available for a minimum residence of one academic semester.
Award: $20,000 for six months (amount reduced pro-rata for shorter
tenure)
plus travel allowance.
ADVANCED TRAINING GRANTS
-will be awarded to individuals possessing an appropriate degree or
professional experience, for training in the United States or Canada at
museums or other collections of artifacts or archives. An advanced degree
is not required to apply for this grant. Work proposed should build skills
in archaeological science, conservation, preservation, or the technical
analysis and cataloguing of materials. Work should be planned in
cooperation with a US or Canadian institution. A list of possible partner
institutions is available from ACLS. Funds will be available for a minimum
of six months.
Award: up to $22,000 for 10 months (amount reduced pro-rata for shorter
tenure) plus travel allowance.
For instructions on application and more details please consult the website (http://www.acls.org/eaaeh.htm)
and then contact the program officer listed.
Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in physical/biological anthropology, University of Hawai`i
posted August 31, 2007
Assistant Professor, Position No. 84831, College of Social Sciences, Department of Anthropology,
University of Hawai`i, Manoa, full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position in physical/biological anthropology
to begin Fall 2008. We seek an exceptional scholar whose theoretical and research interests complement
current faculty strengths.
Appropriate areas include, but are not limited to, skeletal and/or dental biology, human variation and
adaptation, human biology, genetics, and paleoanthropology.
Duties: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise graduate students; seek extramural funding
and maintain an active research program; publish research results; actively engage in departmental governance
and activities.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D., with specialization in physical/ biological anthropology, at the time
of appointment; ability to teach introductory courses in anthropology as well as undergraduate and graduate
courses in physical anthropology; evidence of scholarly potential.
Desirable Qualifications: Previous research experience in Southeast Asia, East Asia, or the Pacific;
or clear ability to develop research in these areas; demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Send a signed letter of application indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
curriculum vitae; names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references to Michael
Pietrusewsky, Physical/Biological Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, University of Hawai`i,
Manoa, 2424 Maile Way, Saunders 346, Honolulu, HI 96822.
Closing Date: December 14, 2007.
EEO/AA Employer
The University of Hawai`i at Manoa is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications
from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.
Michael Pietrusewsky, Ph.D. Department of Anthropology University of Hawaii at Manoa 2424 Maile Way,
Saunders Hall 346 Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 U.S.A. Telephone: 808-956-6653 FAX: 808-956-4893
Assistant Professor, tenure-stream position in anthropology, University of Toronto
posted August 29, 2007
Position Title/Rank: Assistant Professor
Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: Anthropology, UTM
Deadline: November 1, 2007
Job Description: The University of Toronto Mississauga, Department of Anthropology invites applications
for a tenure-stream position in anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2008.
The successful candidate will have an ongoing collaborative program of archaeological research in East
Asia. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in teaching, and in research
that is science based and focuses on at least two of the following themes:
later prehistoric periods, hierarchical social complexity, material studies, or method and theory.
The appointment is at the University of Toronto Mississauga, which has an interdisciplinary commitment,
a multicultural student body, and a modern and spacious campus. The successful candidate will be expected
to develop an independently funded program of research and to teach in the undergraduate and graduate
programs and will be a member of the Graduate Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto. Demonstrated
excellence in research and in teaching is sought. Candidates should have a Ph.D. on appointment (or
soon thereafter).
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates should send a current Curriculum Vitae, a statement outlining
current and future research interest, a statement of teaching specializations with evidence for the
potential to become an excellent instructor and graduate supervisor, and one current research paper
to the address below. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted
under separate cover. All materials should be received by November 1, 2007.
All correspondence should be sent to: Professor Jack Sidnell, Acting Chair, Department of Anthropology,
Room 212 North Building, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 1C6.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes
applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities,
members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be
given priority.
Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in East or Southeast Asian archaeology, University of Hawai'i
posted August 29, 2007
Assistant Professor, Position No. 83458, College of Social Sciences, Department of Anthropology,
University of Hawai`i, Manoa, full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position in archaeology to begin August
1, 2008. We seek candidates who have a close familiarity with theoretical issues, an established geographic
commitment to East Asia or Southeast Asia, and strengths that complement the existing faculty in our
program. University of Hawaii faculty members engage in teaching, research and service.
Duties: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise graduate students; seek extramural funding
and maintain an active research program; publish research results; assist in the development of the
archaeology program; actively engage in departmental governance and activities; advance the University's
reputation for global studies.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. completed in Anthropology or Archaeology by time of appointment; previous
fieldwork and/or analytical experience in East Asia or Southeast Asia; a strong publication record and
active research program; and ability to work collaboratively within a four-field Anthropology program.
We are most interested in applicants who complement existing Department and University strengths.
Desirable Qualifications: specialization in historical ecology and/or political economy; demonstrated
success in securing extramural support; previous experience in cultural resource management nationally
or internationally; focus on continental East and Southeast Asia; documented evidence of excellence
in teaching and advising graduate students and upper-division undergraduate students.
Salary Range: commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply: Submit a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
curriculum vitae; names, addresses, full contact information for three references; and a sample of published
scholarly work to Chair, Search Committee in Asian Archaeology, Department of Anthropology, University
of Hawai`i at Manoa, 2424 Maile Way, Saunders Hall 346, Honolulu, HI 96822.
Closing Date: December 14, 2007
The University of Hawai`i at Manoa is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University
is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women,
minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships, Cornell University
posted July 30, 2007
The Department of Asian Studies seeks candidates specializing in the archaeology of East
and/or Southeast Asia with research focused on the early historical period. Preference will be given
to applicants with considerable field or related experience in Asia and those able to engage
archaeological studies with other disciplines and with debates and agendas related to national
and international politics, and to those with a vision of the past untrammeled by modern national
boundaries. The ability to teach a broad survey of Asian archaeology and a seminar on a more
specific topic defined by site(s) or theme(s) will be appreciated.
All materials must be postmarked on or before October 1, 2007.
University of Southern California, Postdoc in East Asian archaeology
posted March 25, 2007
The History Department of the University of Southern California announces a two-year
post-doctoral fellowship for a recent PhD whose research and writing concerns East Asian archaeology
and its historical context. The position requires teaching one course every semester, for the Interdisciplinary
Archaeology Major and other programs. In addition to sustaining an active research and publication agenda,
the successful applicant will participate in the Project for Premodern Japan Studies' new program exploring
how history and archaeology can be used together to better understand and envision Japan's past. Candidates
with interests in more than one East Asian realm--and in such topics as state formation, material culture,
and urban archaeology--are particularly sought. USC provides a rich environment in which to teach and
do research on premodern East Asia, given our active graduate programs, library research collections
(both at USC and UCLA), the East Asian Studies Center, and associated programs such as the Project for
Premodern Japan Studies and the Kambun Workshop. Applicants should send a letter of application, a CV,
an exemplary piece of scholarship, two letters of recommendation, and two syllabi--one for an introductory
course in East Asian archaeology and one for a more specialized course--to:
Professor Joan R. Piggott, Chair
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship Search Committee
Department of History
University of Southern California
Los Angeles CA 90089-0034
Application screening will begin in early April.
El Colegio de México, Center of Asian and African Studies, tenure-track history position in ancient
Japanese history
posted Jan. 25, 2007
subm. by Fumiko Ikawa-Smith
Early Japanese History
The Center of Asian and African Studies of El Colegio de México announces an opening for a tenure-track
history position in ancient Japanese history. The Center offers degrees at the Masters and Doctorate
levels. The candidate should also be able to teach courses on the ancient history of another region
of East (Korea or China) or Southeast Asia. Candidates must have a completed Ph.D., the ability to teach
in either English or Spanish, and fluency in Japanese.
Please send curriculum, letters of reference, and sample publications to
Prof. Benjamín Preciado, Director del CEAA,
El Colegio de México,
Camino al Ajusco 20, México,
D. F. 10740, Mexico.
Information about the Center is available at the El Colegio de Mexico web-site (
www.colmex.mx ).
SOAS, University of London, Department of Art and Archaeology, Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in CHINESE
ART
posted Jan. 15, 2007
subm. by Gina L. Barnes
Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in CHINESE ART
Department of Art and Archaeology, SOAS, University of London
We propose to appoint a Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Chinese Art from 1 September 2007. You should
be able to demonstrate a strong research and publications record, familiarity with a broad range of
Chinese art history and related fields, and evidence of teaching experience at university level.
You can obtain further information about SOAS and the Department of Art and Archaeology from the Head
of the Department, Elizabeth Moore (em4@soas.ac.uk).
Closing date: 9 February 2007
University of California, Los Angeles: East Asian Archaeology, Archaeology lecturer position
posted Dez. 1, 2006
subm. by Lothar von Falkenhausen
POSITION IN EAST ASIAN ARCHAEOLOGY
University of California, Los Angeles: East Asian Archaeology.
The Interdepartmental Program (IDP) in Archaeology at UCLA seeks an archaeologist of East Asia. The
successful candidate should be a scholar at the beginning of his/her academic career, fieldwork-oriented,
methodologically sophisticated, and competent in the language(s) of his/her research area. The PhD must
be in hand by the time of appointment (July 1, 2007) to a position 50% in the IDP and 50% in an academic
department matching the successful candidate's qualifications (e.g. Asian Languages and Cultures, History,
Art History, or Anthropology). To complement the strengths of existing faculty, preferential consideration
will be given to a specialist in one of the following four areas:
(1) Late prehistory of mainland East Asia.
(2) Prehistoric and early historical archaeology of Northeast Asia (Japan, Korea, the Chinese Northeast
and the Pacific coast of Russia).
(3) The Silk Routes and Inner Asia.
(4) Archaeology of early imperial China (221 BCE-908 CE)
The successful candidate is expected to complement existing strengths in Archaeology as well as contribute
significantly to the teaching of East Asian archaeology-themed graduate and undergraduate courses at
UCLA, both in Archaeology and in their home department; participate in teaching the archaeology core
courses and laboratory courses in the IDP; take an active role in training PhD students in East Asian
archaeology; participate in ongoing archaeological fieldwork in East Asia; contribute to the activities
of the East Asian Archaeology Laboratory in the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology. The University of California,
Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to excellence through diversity;
women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should submit a CV, names and addresses of three recommenders, and a sample of their scholarly
work by February 1, 2007 to Charles Stanish, Chair, Search Committee in East Asian Archaeology,
Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, A210 Fowler Museum Building, UCLA, 405 N. Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles,
CA 90095-1510. Review of applications will begin February 1 and continue until the position is filled.
The initial funding for this position comes from the East Asian Archaeology and Early History Initiative
of the Henry T. Luce Foundation.
The University of Western Australia, Archaeology lecturer position
posted Nov. 25, 2006
subm. by Fumiko Ikawa-Smith
LECTURER (REF: 1579)
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES
- Tenurable appointment
- Salary range: Level B $66,534 - $79,011 p.a.
- Closing date: Friday, 5 January 2007
The University's archaeology program seeks a dynamic archaeologist who is keen to be part of a small
but thriving archaeology group. We teach and research in the areas of Australasian/Asian archaeology
and European prehistory. Consulting opportunities are available through Eureka Archaeological Research
and Consulting. Applicants with teaching experience are requested to submit a teaching portfolio as
part of their application. Please visit our website
http://www.archaeology.arts.uwa.edu.au/.
For further information regarding the position please contact Dr Jane Balme on (08) 6488 3825 or fax
(08) 6488 1023 or email jbalme@cyllene.uwa.edu.au or
the Head of School, Associate Professor John Gordon on (08) 6488 7248 or fax (08) 6488 1762 or email
john.gordon@uwa.edu.au.
Benefits include generous superannuation and leave provisions and fares to Perth (if applicable) for
appointee and dependants along with a removals allowance. These and other benefits will be specified
in the offer of employment.
* PLEASE NOTE: The University will be closed from Monday 25 December 2006 until Wednesday 3 January
2007.
APPLICATION DETAILS: The position description follows. Applicants must address the selection
criteria. Written applications quoting the reference number, personal contact details,
qualifications and experience, along with contact details of three referees should be sent to
Director, Human Resources, The University of Western Australia, M350, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley
WA 6009 or emailed to jobs@uwa.edu.au by the closing date.
University of Washington: Graduate Fellowships for the study of Southeast Asian archaeology
posted Aug. 10, 2006
The University of Washington is pleased to offer a new series of Graduate Fellowships for the study
of Southeast Asian archaeology leading to a PhD. These fellowships offer three years of tuition, stipend
and health insurance, plus pilot research funding and opportunities to participate in archaeology field
training programs in Southeast Asia during the summer.
Awardees will be chosen based on the overall strength of their application, along with their interest
in and commitment to studying the archaeology of Southeast Asia. Applicants must apply for regular admission
to the University of Washington Archaeology Program (procedures, requirements and general information
at http://depts.washington.edu/anthweb/programs/grad_admissions.php).
Application deadline is January 15, 2007 for fellowships beginning in September 2007. We also
plan to offer these fellowships in 2008 and 2009.
Funding is provided in part by an award from the Henry Luce Foundation. Details on this program can
be found at http://faculty.washington.edu/plape/Luce.htm.
Please address inquires to Dr. Peter Lape at
plape@u.washington.edu
University of Washington, PhD Fellowships in Southeast Asian Archaeology
(Oct. 24, 2007)