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Archaeology Lecture Position Laboratory:Paleoethnobotany Spring 2025 (M205A)
University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF10196

Paleoethnobotany, also known as archaeobotany, is a subdiscipline of archaeology. It investigates plants-human interactions and how plants shaped cultures. It covers topics such as how people used plants in their food, crafts, clothing, medicine and rituals. This class combines methods and theory of paleoethnobotany including botany, ecology, and archaeology to investigate cultural uses of plants. In this course, discussion will focus on major issues in paleoethnobotany from preservation, analytical methods, to sampling and collection, to interpretation. This class is divided into lecture and hands-on lab techniques for identification of archaeological plant remains.

The spring quarter schedule is March 26 - June 13.

Archaeology Laboratory: Paleoethnobotany: M205A

The appointment will be at the lecturer level and will be locatediat our facilities at UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology.
Duties include preparation and delivery of lectures and laboratory practical sessions.

Candidates should hold a graduate degree in archaeology or closely related field from a recognized academic institution. preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research in palaeoethnobotany. Strong candidates will have a demonstrable commitment to the Program's core values of collaboration, sustainability, and diversity, equity, & inclusion.

The University of California, Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity/Armative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and armative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Armative Action Policy at: ()

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: . Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA

REQUIREMENTS
DOCUMENTS
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter
Statement of Research Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
REFERENCES
2-3 letters of reference required

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UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.

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