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University of Colorado PostDoctoral Associate in Anthropology in Colorado Springs, Colorado
PostDoctoral Associate in Anthropology - 33663 Research Faculty
Description
Postdoctoral Associate
Anthropology Department, The College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Summary
This postdoctoral associate will be focused on supporting the objectives of the Henry Luce Foundation funded project, "Living Together: Finding Democratic Diversity and Religious Coexistence in Colorado Springs and the Mountain West," specifically the production of an ethnographic documentary film on the intersections of religion, race, and democracy in the region. The postdoctoral associate will also collaborate with the postdoctoral associate in the Center for Religious Diversity and Public Life to produce and disseminate original media content to promote the documentary film and the center's activities.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
The postdoctoral associate will report to Dr. George Wu Bayuga, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, and their responsibilities will focus on grant writing, public humanities outreach, film direction, production, editing, ethnographic interviewing, media management, and visual ethnographic storytelling.
This will include:
Film documentation of oral history interviews, public events, and everyday religious and political life in the region.
Drafting materials for future grant applications.
Producing a rough cut of a documentary to be edited by a team of student editors.
Attending and recording events hosted by the Center for Religious Diversity and Public life.
Developing and disseminating media materials for center activities including online advertisements and YouTube shorts.
Networking with Colorado Springs residents to document compelling stories about the city's unique demographics and intersectional identities.
The associate will also publicly present their personal research at least once during the academic year.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Education: PhD in Anthropology
1 year experience in visual anthropology, documentary film production, and editing.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidate should demonstrate evidence of ability to engage students and community populations from diverse backgrounds.
3+ years experience in documentary film production and editing.
Understanding of the civil society landscape where issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, religion intersect in the public and private sectors.
Working knowledge of contemporary trends in anthropological research to support grant application processes.
Working understanding of humanities and social science grant application requirements.
Working capacity in digital design and online media creation across social media platforms.
Tentative Search Timeline
Priority will be given to applications submitted by June 3, 2024 by 5:00pm MDT.
Potential interview dates: the week of June 10, 2024.
Potential start date: August 19, 2024.
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Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications submitted by Monday, June 3rd, by 5pm MDT will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job # 33663). Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5272800&targetURL=cucareershelp@cu.edu) . Job-related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact, George Bayuga at gbayuga@uccs.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5272800&targetURL=gbayuga@uccs.edu) . The successful candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States upon hire. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. Cover letter, 1-2 pages, explaining why you are qualified for this position. Include experience for both the minimum requirements and the preferred requirements. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.
Job Category : Faculty
Primary Location : Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40067 - LAS-Anthropology
Schedule : Full-time
Posting Date : May 20, 2024
Unposting Date : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: George Bayuga Posting Contact Email: gbayuga@uccs.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5272800&targetURL=gbayuga@uccs.edu) Position Number: 00470320
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