Upcoming Call for Papers, Panelists, Funding & Employment Opportunities,
Awards and Summer Courses || Prochain appel à contributions pour les
publications et conférences, bourses & offre d'emploi, prix et cours d'été
23 April | avril 2015
All members of CASCA's Student Network as well as graduate program
directors who have events or opportunities of interest to our members are
invited to contact the moderators ([log in to unmask]). Links to detailed
posting guidelines: *in English and French*
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Tous les membres du réseau des étudiants de CASCA ainsi que les directeurs
de programmes d'études supérieures qui ont des événements ou des
possibilités d'intérêt pour nos membres sont invités à contacter les
modérateurs ([log in to unmask]). Voir ci-dessous pour directives sur les
affectations détaillées:*en français et anglais*
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*1. CALLS || APPELS*
*a) Opportunities || Opportunités*
*b) CFP Publications & Conferences || Appel à contributions pour les
publications et conferences*
[1] Potential Collaborations – Book Series – ethnoGRAPHIC: Ethnography in
Graphic Form
*2. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND AWARDS || PRIX ET BOURSES*
[1] Student Prize – Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize – anthropological
scholarship by a student on a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered topic
- Association for Queer Anthropology (AQA) - Deadline: June 1, 2015
[2] Paper Prize – Students - Middle East and Islamic Studies Early-Career
Paper Prize 2015 - Brill – Deadline: June 1, 2015
[3] Nominations – Outstanding Dissertation Award - The Council on
Anthropology and Education (CAE) - Deadline: June 15, 2015
[4] Book Prize – anthropological work that advances the understanding of the
Americas in innovative and potentially transformative ways - Society for
Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology (SLACA) - Deadline: July 1, 2015
*3. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES || OFFRE D'EMPLOI* (in addition to/ en plus de
http://www.cas-sca.ca/latest-jobs)
[1] Research Associate – Indigenous Health – University of Manitoba,
Alberta – Open Until Filled
[2] Lecturer – Nutritional Anthropology – University of Toronto – Deadline:
May 25, 2015
[3] Grad Student Lecturers – Egypt – Society For The Study Of Egyptian
Antiquities (SSEA) Toronto Chapter - Deadline: June 5, 2015
*4. Requests and queries* from members of the CASCA Student Network (reply
directly to the poster) || *Requêtes des étudiant(e)s* pour obtenir des
conseils ou ressources (les réponses seront envoyées directement à
l'étudiant(e) en question).
N/A
*5. EVENTS || ÉVÉNEMENTS* *& SUMMER COURSES || COURS D'ÉTÉ*
[1] Lecture – Wade Davis – Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a
Modern World – York University – May 6, 2015
*Submissions to the CASCA Grad List: *English posting guidelines
<http://bit.ly/1wMCpSE>*
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*1. CALLS || APPELS*
*a) Opportunities || Opportunités*
*b) CFP Publications & Conferences || Appel à contributions pour les
publications et conferences*
*[1] Potential Collaborations – Book Series – ethnoGRAPHIC: Ethnography in
Graphic Form*
We’re thrilled to announce a new book series here at the University of
Toronto Press called ethnoGRAPHIC: Ethnography in Graphic Form. Whether you
are an aspiring artist, or just interested in the possibilities of this
format as both a methodology and a unique way of communicating your
research results, we welcome expressions of interest and discussions about
potential collaborations. It’s a brave new world out there, and we’re
convinced that many academics want to be more creative in how they reach
their audiences. We hope this series will harness some of that creativity.
Further details at
http://www.utpteachingculture.com/announcing-ethnographic-a-new-series/
*2. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND AWARDS || PRIX ET BOURSES*
*[1] Student Prize – Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize – anthropological
scholarship by a student on a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered
topic - Association for Queer Anthropology (AQA) - Deadline: June 1, 2015*
The Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize for outstanding anthropological
scholarship by a student on a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered topic
Deadline for Submission: June 1, 2015
The Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize is presented each year by the
Association for Queer Anthropology (AQA) to a graduate or undergraduate
student in acknowledgment of outstanding anthropological work on 1) a
lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered topic, or 2) a critical
interrogation of sexualities and genders more broadly defined. The Prize
includes a cash award in the amount of $400. Submissions are encouraged
from graduate or undergraduate students in any of the four fields of
anthropology. To be eligible for consideration, work should have been
completed since June 2014 and while the applicant was still enrolled as a
student. Research papers as well as visual media (e.g. documentary film)
are eligible for submission for this competition.
Papers should be no longer than 40 pages, double-spaced, and typed in 11 or
12 point font; published papers or works accepted for publication will not
be accepted for review. Visual media should run no longer than 60 minutes;
media projects already under contract for commercial distribution will not
be accepted for review.
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS JUNE 1, 2015. Submit an electronic copy of
the print submission as a Word (*.doc) or RTF (rich text format or *.rtf)
attachment to [log in to unmask] on or before the indicated deadline.
Visual media projects should be available for download from an accessible
website; send an email to [log in to unmask] identifying the visual media
project and indicating its accessibility. In either case, include with your
email message a statement showing your intent to enter the 2015 Kenneth W.
Payne Prize competition. Include your name, address, department and
university, telephone number, and email address in the body of the email;
in addition, indicate the stage of your graduate or undergraduate work at
the time the submission was developed. You will receive a confirmation
email that your submission has been received within a week of its receipt.
Please only send duplicate copies or emails if you have not received a
response after two weeks.
Submissions will be judged according to the following criteria: use of
relevant L/G/B/T/Q and/or feminist anthropological theory and literature,
potential for contribution to and advancement of L/G/B/T/Q studies and our
understanding of sexualities worldwide, attention to difference (such as
gender, class, race, ethnicity, nation), originality, organization and
coherence, and timeliness. The award will be presented to the winner at the
AQA Business meeting during the annual meetings of the American
Anthropological Association (Denver, CO) November 18-22, 2015.
Members of the 2015 Payne Prize Committee: Lawrence Cohen (UC Berkeley),
Michael Connors Jackman (York University), Tayo Jolaosho (UC Merced)
Richard J. Martin (Harvard University), Robert Phillips (Ball State
University – 2015 Payne Prize Committee chair), and Lucinda Ramberg
(Cornell University).
*[2] Paper Prize – Students - Middle East and Islamic Studies Early-Career
Paper Prize 2015 - Brill – Deadline: June 1, 2015*
BRILL MIDDLE EAST AND ISLAMIC STUDIES 2015 EARLY-CAREER PAPER PRIZE
To encourage and support early-career scholars seeking to publish in
leading academic journals, Brill is awarding an annual prize for an
outstanding article in the field of Middle East and Islamic Studies.
Brill invites submissions for the Middle East and Islamic Studies
Early-Career Paper Prize 2015
The Paper Prize is open to students who are currently registered for
doctoral research at a higher education institution, or have obtained their
doctoral degree after 1 January 2012. The Middle East Journal of Culture
and Communication has kindly agreed to host the 2015 competition.
Submissions should thus fit the scope of that journal. For more information
on the journal, please visit brill.com/mjcc.
The author of the winning article will receive a €750,- cash prize and the
article will be published in one of Brill’s leading journals.
Submission Requirements
Submissions for the 2015 prize must be sent to: [log in to unmask],
no later than 1 June 2015. For all submission requirements, please visit
the Early Career Paper Prize website page at
http://www.brill.com/about/brills-middle-east-and-islamic-studies-early-career-paper-prize
The winner will be announced via Brill’s (social) media channels:
Twitter: @Brill_ME_Africa
Facebook: Facebook.com/BrillMidEastAfrica
Email Newsletter, subscribe at brill.com/email-newsletters
Brill’s Middle East and Islamic Studies Early-Career Paper Prize is made
possible by the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for publishing. For more
information about the award, please visit Early Career Paper Prize website
page.
*[3] Nominations – Outstanding Dissertation Award - The Council on
Anthropology and Education (CAE) - Deadline: June 15, 2015*
2015 CAE Outstanding Dissertation Award: Call for Nominations
The Council on Anthropology and Education (CAE) has established an annual
award to recognize the author of an outstanding dissertation recently
completed in the field of anthropology and education.
Nomination
Any member of CAE in good standing can nominate a recently completed
dissertation for this award.
Eligibility
A nominated dissertation should have been successfully defended no earlier
than 3 calendar years prior to the year in which it is nominated.
Deadline
Nominations should be sent by June 15, 2015, to CAE Third-Year
Member-At-Large, Patricia Sánchez, [log in to unmask]<mailto:
[log in to unmask]>
Nomination Materials
The nomination should include the following:
(1) A completed cover page outlining:
a. Nominee's name and contact information, including email address
b. Nominee's dissertation title, institution from which nominee received
the PhD, and date degree was conferred
c. Nominator's name and contact information
(2) A 20-page (5,000 words maximum) abstract of the dissertation written by
the nominee; and
(3) A letter, not to exceed three pages, from the nominator summarizing the
strengths of the dissertation, including the strength of anthropological
theory and method, scholarly excellence, the relevance to educational
anthropology, innovative or insightful approaches, and implications for
research and practice in the field of educational anthropology;
(4) If the nominator is not a member of the nominee's dissertation
committee, the nomination should be accompanied by a supporting letter from
a member of the dissertation committee;
Evaluation Guidelines
The dissertation award committee will be guided by such considerations as:
(1) The issue addressed in the study bridges the theories and practices of
anthropology and education;
(2) The author-researcher applies anthropological methods and concepts in
handling and reporting data thoroughly and insightfully; and
(3) The study is of high quality and makes an important contribution to the
field.
Finalists
A short list of finalists will be selected over the summer. Finalists will
be asked to submit copies of their completed dissertation within 2 weeks of
notification. The winner will be selected from among the finalists and
selected on the basis of a reading of the completed dissertation by all
members of the award committee.
For a list of past winners, click here:
http://www.aaanet.org/sections/cae/awards/dissertation-award/
*[4] Book Prize – anthropological work that advances the understanding of
the Americas in innovative and potentially transformative ways - Society
for Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology (SLACA) - Deadline: July 1,
2015*
The Society for Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology (SLACA), a section
of the American Anthropological Association, announces the opening of its
*annual book prize* competition. The prize aims to recognize distinguished
anthropological work that advances the understanding of the Americas in
innovative and potentially transformative ways. The winner is announced at
the annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association. A cash
prize accompanies the award.
• * The deadline for submission is Jul 1, 2015*. Books received after
that date will not be considered for the prize.
• To be eligible for consideration a book must be relevant to the
field of Latin American and Caribbean anthropology. Works that focus on
Latin American migrant and diasporic populations will also be considered.
Works should be ethnographies or monographs. Textbooks and anthologies will not
be considered, but works of original scholarship by more than one author
may be submitted.
• The book must be an author’s first book.
• The book must have a publication year of 2014.
• Works in English, Spanish, and Portuguese will be accepted.
• Entrants must hold a current membership in SLACA. Consult the
SLACA website
for details:
http://www.aaanet.org/sections/slaca/membership-information/
*Three* copies of the book should be sent on or before July 1, 2015 to:
Jason Pribilsky
Chair, SLACA Book Prize Committee
Associate Profess of Anthropology
Department of Anthropology
Whitman College
345 Boyer Ave.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
USA
Please be sure that books’ package is clearly marked "SLACA Book Prize"
Please address all questions concerning the prize to Jason Pribilsky [
[log in to unmask]]
*3. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES || OFFRE D'EMPLOI* (in addition to/ en plus de
http://www.cas-sca.ca/latest-jobs)
*[1] Research Associate – Indigenous Health – University of Manitoba,
Alberta – Open Until Filled*
Community Health Sciences - Research Associate (Indigenous Health)
University of Manitoba
Location: Manitoba
The University of Manitoba's Department of Community Health Sciences in the
Faculty of Health Sciences within the College of Medicine, have an
immediate opening for a Research Associate in the area of Indigenous Health.
The successful candidate will be expected to focus on and contribute in a
significant manner to the research activities of the following two research
projects:
"Towards Closing the Gap: Using evidence to identify the needs for
investments in primary health care services in BC First Nations reserves".
The objective of this program of research is to define a baseline of
essential PHC services required to meet the needs of FN reserve
communities. The findings will assist the BC First Nation Health Council in
its decision-making, priority setting and advocacy roles. These findings
will also be used to inform priority areas for the deployment of telehealth
initiatives (local, regional or BC-wide), currently under planning in BC.
The research lead for this project is Dr. Josée Lavoie.
"iPHIT: Innovation in Community-based Primary Healthcare Supporting
Transformation in the Health of First Nations and Rural/remote Manitoba
Communities" is a program of research which aims to understand
community-based health services in First Nation and remote communities of
Manitoba. The research project will further help to: work with First Nation
communities that have developed different primary health care delivery
models; describe these models of care; identify key ingredients for success
from the perspective of First Nations and rural and remote communities;
further develop health care models to improve the scope and delivery of
community-based primary health care services; and, support the
implementation of these models in other communities to bring about better
health care outcomes. The research project lead is Dr. Alan Katz, in
collaboration with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and eight First Nation
communities.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in the health, social sciences or
a related discipline along with three years of experience with research or
project management. An acceptable equivalent combination of education and
experience may be considered. Applicants should have experience in
qualitative and quantitative health research and data management along with
previous work experience involving First Nations People. Applicants must
have working knowledge of SPSS, NVivo, and Reference Manager.
The successful applicant will be expected to work both independently and
collaboratively with the research teams and participate in research
meetings. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently is
mandatory, along with: demonstrated excellent communication and
interpersonal skills; experience with employee supervision; and the ability
to work with various stakeholder groups.
The appointment is expected to last up to two years with an anticipated end
date of March 31, 2017. The salary will be commensurate with the experience
and qualifications of the successful candidate.
We invite qualified candidates to submit CV's, including three letters of
reference preferably by email to:[log in to unmask] All applicants
are thanked for their interest however only those selected for further
interviews will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled. For more information, please
contact Dawn Stewart, Manitoba First Nations Centre for Aboriginal Health
Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Room 715, 727
McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 3P5, Canada.
The University of Manitoba is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive
workplace. Applications are encouraged from qualified applicants including
members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, people with
disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and genders. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens
and permanent residents will be given priority.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in
accordance with the protection of privacy provision of "The Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy" (Manitoba). Please note that
curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search
committee.
http://cas-sca.ca/latest-jobs/guest/detailjob/1736-community-health-sciences-research-associate-indigenous-health-university-of-manitoba
*[2] Lecturer – Nutritional Anthropology – University of Toronto –
Deadline: May 25, 2015*
Lecturer – Nutritional Anthropology
Job Posting ID: 1500056
Closing Date: May 25, 2015
The Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto, invites applications
for a two-year teaching-stream appointment in Biological (Evolutionary)
Anthropology, with a focus on human nutritional ecology and especially the
nutrition and health of women, infants and young children. The appointment
will be at the rank of Lecturer and will begin July 1, 2015 and end June
30, 2017, with the possibility of renewal. Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
Applicants must have a PhD in Anthropology or a closely related discipline
by July 1, 2015 or shortly thereafter and have a record of excellence in
teaching, in both small and large class settings, and teaching-related
activities such as curriculum development and student mentoring, and
demonstrated evidence of expertise in biological, medical, and/or
nutritional anthropology.
The successful candidate will be prepared to teach a suite of undergraduate
courses that may include a large second-year course on medical anthropology
and evolutionary perspectives on health across the life span, a somewhat
smaller third-year course on evolutionary theory, as well as smaller
courses at the third- and fourth-year level that could include one on the
anthropology of childhood and childcare. We are also open to courses on
other topics, such as anthropological epidemiology, demography, or
paleopathology. The successful candidate could anticipate teaching at least
one upper-year course in the second year in her or his specific area of
expertise. Opportunities for pedagogical research and scholarship, while
outside the scope of this position, will be provided and encouraged.
Experience at graduate teaching would also be an asset.
The University of Toronto is a large, three-campus institution in a
vibrant, multiethnic region and has a very diverse student population. The
Department of Anthropology is a multi-field unit with diverse research and
teaching. It has 24 full-time faculty at the St. George campus and 43
graduate faculty across the three campuses. For more information about the
Department of Anthropology, please see our home page at
http://www.anthropology.utoronto.ca/.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply at
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1500056.
Applications should include a cover letter, teaching dossier (including
statement of teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, and student
evaluations) and curriculum vitae along with the names of three references.
Application materials should be submitted online. Submission guidelines are
available at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
We recommend combining attached documents in one or two files in PDF/MS
Word format:
(1) Cover letter, CV
(2) Teaching Dossier
Applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent
directly to Professor E.B. Banning, Chair, Department of Anthropology, by
email to [log in to unmask], by the closing date May 25,
2015. If you have questions about the position, please contact
[log in to unmask]
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from members of visible
minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities,
members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to further
diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
*[3] Grad Student Lecturers – Egypt – Society For The Study Of Egyptian
Antiquities (SSEA) Toronto Chapter - Deadline: June 5, 2015*
CALL FOR GRAD STUDENT LECTURERS, SSEA TORONTO CHAPTER (SOCIETY FOR THE
STUDY OF EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES
CALL FOR LECTURERS:
The Toronto Chapter of the SSEA invites graduate students to submit
proposals for lectures to be given during our 2015-2016 Lecture Series
(September - April). The lectures have to be connected to Egypt, spanning
the time periods from Prehistory to the Coptic Period. All lectures will
take place on the St. George Campus of the University of Toronto. Lecturers
receive a $100.00 honorarium. Interested students should send a title and
brief abstract of their proposed lecture to Christina Geisen at
[log in to unmask] Only proposals submitted in electronic format
[i.e. via email] will be considered. The deadline for submission is June
5th, 2015.
In addition, the SSEA Toronto and Montreal Chapters are keeping up their
cooperation concerning the student speaker exchange, i.e. a graduate
student from Toronto will speak in Montreal, and a graduate student from
Montreal will speak in Toronto. The travel expenses will be covered by the
respective chapters. If you are interested in this exchange and would like
to be considered
as the student speaking in Montreal, please indicate this on your
application.
*4. Requests and queries* from members of the CASCA Student Network (reply
directly to the poster) || *Requêtes des étudiant(e)s* pour obtenir des
conseils ou ressources (les réponses seront envoyées directement à
l'étudiant(e) en question).
N/A
*5. EVENTS || ÉVÉNEMENTS* *& SUMMER COURSES || COURS D'ÉTÉ*
*[1] Lecture – Wade Davis – Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a
Modern World – York University – May 6, 2015*
MAY 6 YORK U. KOERNER SPEAKER SERIES WITH WADE DAVIS
Noël Sturgeon, Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies, cordially invites
you and a guest to the Koerner Speaker Series in Neotropical Conservation
on May 6, featuring world renowned anthropologist Wade Davis and his talk,
"The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a Modern World".
Named in honour of the Koerner family for their generous support of the
Faculty's Las Nubes Project, this lecture features an intriguing discussion
about the world's indigenous cultures and updates about the progress being
made in Las Nubes. Visit fes.yorku.ca/koerner/about for more details about
the lecture.
We look forward to seeing you on May 6!
RSVP online by April 22 at: fes.yorku.ca/koerner
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Executive Learning Centre Dining Room, Schulich School of
Business,
York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
*Submissions to the CASCA Grad List: *English posting guidelines*
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