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The Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Victoria invites applications from Indigenous scholars in Anthropology or related disciplines. The appointment, effective July 1, 2020, will be made at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with eligibility for tenure. Doctoral candidates within 12 months of degree completion are also invited to apply. If the successful applicant is a doctoral candidate, the appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer. We are committed to active engagement in teaching and research of all our faculty members and encourage a diversity of approaches and perspectives.

This is the International Year of Indigenous Languages. And today—the same day as the UN’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples—the global release of a new Google project is highlighting an initiative led by UVic anthropologist Brian Thom and Indigenous languages teacher yutustanaat Mandy Jones (Snuneymuxw First Nation).

Evidence of geoduck harvesting has been found on Keith Island off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Iain McKechnie explains what this finding means and also to the Nuu-chah-nulth-aht people who live on the island. UVic archaeology field school students, led by McKechnie and Denis St. Claire, have been conducting research on Keith Island for the past three summers, in partnership with Parks Canada and Tseshaht First Nation.

Assistant Professor in Biological Anthropology The Department of Anthropology at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the area of Biological Anthropology. The appointment, effective July 1, 2020, will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates must have a PhD in hand by start date. We are a vibrant three fields department that values cooperation and collaboration among anthropological sub-disciplines. We are committed to active engagement of all our faculty members and encourage a diversity of approaches and perspectives in teaching and research. Deadline to apply is October 1, 2019.