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Assistant Professor - Archaeology - University of Toronto Scarborough

Date Posted:

Friday, October 2, 2020

Closing Date:

Thursday, December 3, 2020

The University of Toronto Scarborough, the Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Archaeology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter.

Applicants must have earned a PhD in Anthropology or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing field research in North America (Canada and / or the United States). Preference may be given to candidates with an interest in developing a vibrant research program including field research based in Ontario.

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CAA letter of support for IHC

Posted

Oct 05, 2020

CAA looks forward to partnering with the Indigenous Heritage Circle to advance the cultural heritage priorities of Métis, Inuit, and First Nations Peoples in Canada. Learn more about IHC here: https://indigenousheritage.ca/

CJA 44(1) Special OPEN ACCESS Issue: Unsettling Archaeology, Published

Posted

Aug 28, 2020

Canadian Journal of Archaeology Volume 44, Issue 1 • 2020
Special OPEN ACCESS Issue: Unsettling Archaeology

Guest Edited by Lisa Hodgetts and Laura Kelvin

Available Now!

CAA endorses IAC calls to action

Posted

Jul 08, 2020

The Indigenous Archaeology Collective (IAC) has issued a call to action to the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) in response to its recent comments on the University of California’s draft repatriation policy.

How can Canadian archaeologists fight racism?

Posted

Jun 09, 2020

In recent weeks we have seen anti-racism protests across the US, Canada and around the world as people come together to condemn the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet and all victims of police brutality and racist violence. The CAA stands in solidarity with all victims of systemic injustice and calls our members to action.

Faculty Review and Reappointment Processes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted

May 22, 2020

The CAA endorses the American Sociological Association's statement on review and reappointment processes for faculty under the current circumstances, particularly as many universities and colleges are planning for continued online instruction through the coming academic year.

https://www.asanet.org/news-events/asa-news/asa-statement-regarding-faculty-review-and-reappointment-processes-during-covid-19-crisis

Canadian Journal of Archaeology Volume 43, Issue 2 Published

Posted

May 12, 2020

Canadian Journal of Archaeology
Volume 43, Issue 2 • 2019

Available Now!

SAA Ethics Survey

Posted

May 04, 2020

The Society for American Archaeology is currently revising their Principles of Archaeological Ethics and looking for input from archaeologists. Information about the process is here: https://www.saa.org/quick-nav/saa-media-room/saa-news/2020/04/22/take-the-saa-archaeological-ethics-survey

They want to hear not just from SAA members, but others as well. You'll find the survey here: https://unf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aeEvnYOYCFKw5Df

Open Letter from the UNESCO Chair on Heritage Futures

Posted

Apr 15, 2020

A recent commentary on the COVID-19 crisis from the UNESCO Chair on Heritage Futures at Linnaeus University in Sweden can be read at http://blogg.lnu.se/unesco/files/2020/04/Heritage-Futures-CORONA.pdf

COVID-19 Impact on HRM

Posted

Apr 15, 2020

Heritage Business International has just released its quarterly sentiment survey of heritage office managers in Canada (and the U.S.). These are the first data on the COVID-19 impact on HRM/CRM/environmental compliance … and they are not good. Because of the importance of these data, we are making this report available for free. The attached news release has a code that members can use to obtain a free copy.

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