National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
The annual NAPA Networking Event, part of the AAA meetings in San Jose, CA, is scheduled for Saturday, November 17 at 8 p.m. Come and chat informally with applied and practicing anthropologists, meet new folks, build your network, and even have a little fun! The event will feature a T-shirt raffle, light refreshments, giveaways, and…
You are invited to: CAPA/NAPA LPO Social Nov 20 5:00-7:00 pm, Chicago Curry House, 899 S Plymouth Ct. (RSVP requested) As a student, teacher, or practitioner, are you interested in networking with people who are applying their anthropological skills and knowledge, and making a living, outside of academic anthropology departments? Anthropologists are applying their skills in evaluation, design…
Are you passionate for women-centered methodologies and women’s economic empowerment? Is it your dream to live and work in New York? If so, you may want to work for the global leader in women’s financial inclusion, Women’s World Banking. Women’s World Banking is seeking an experienced research specialist with experience in cognitive behavioral interviewing and…
Anthropologists are trained to find solutions to problems by approaching them holistically—from all sides—and through critical thinking, grounded in our theories and methods. Few disciplines prepare their practitioners so well to tackle the problems of the modern world by incorporating our broad knowledge of human evolution, history, biology, and behavior across the world’s cultures. Unfortunately, and to our discipline’s detriment, not enough people or businesses are informed of what anthropologists do and how we can help.
Google has an opening for a Qualitative/Ethnographic Researcher on their People Analytics team (part of Human Resources, or People Operations, as Google calls it) in Mountain View, CA. “As a Researcher on this team, you’ll be detail-oriented and conscientious, analytical and curious. You will conduct primary research exploring the experiences, motivations, and feedback of Googlers,…
NAPA is pleased to announce its first webinar! Please spread the word. Charting your Course: Developing a Personal Strategic PlanWednesday, October 3, 2018, 3:00 p.m. ETFree for NAPA members, $10 for AAA members, $50 for nonmembersClick here to register Presenter: Melissa Vogel, PhD Professor of Anthropology Director, Business Anthropology Program Clemson University As higher education administration…
The Princeton University Art Museum is seeking a Collection Research Specialist in Latin American Art. This is a one-year term position to research and catalog works of art in the Princeton University’s collection of Latin American Art to create future opportunities for scholarship and teaching. This opportunity is open to those with a Doctorate degree…
Be a part of NAPA’s first webinar! It’s free for NAPA members. ($10 for other AAA members, $50 for nonmembers) Wednesday, October 3, 2018, 3 p.m., Eastern US time Click here to register Presenter: Melissa Vogel, PhD, Professor of Anthropology Director, Business Anthropology Program, Clemson University As higher education administration continues to be heavily influenced by business…
The University of Chicago has an opening for a Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellow/Assistant Professor in Migration and Multicultural Societies in the Social Sciences Division. “The Department of Comparative Human Development invites applications for a social scientist whose research focuses on individuals in the context of migration and multicultural societies; scholars may approach this topic from one…
MEERCat, the Mechanical Engineering Education Research Center at Purdue, is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to apply anthropological knowledge and skills to describe, explain, and shape the culture of Mechanical Engineering. About the MEERCat Center and the RED Grant: The Center has nearly $6M in funded research grants focused on engineering education research in a mechanical…
The U.S. Department of State is looking for a Foreign Affairs Specialist. This is a permanent full-time position located in Washington, D.C. with a salary of $81,548 to $126,062 per year. Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology may apply for this job. Summary This position is located in the Department of State’s (DOS)…
The deadline to submit papers for the NAPA 2018 Student Achievement Award is August 30. NAPA invites undergraduate and graduate students to submit papers based on original research conducted in the field of applied anthropology. See the Student Achievement Award page for more details. NAPA offers the annual award to recognize undergraduate and graduate student…
The National Association For The Practice of Anthropology is a section of The American Anthropological Association (AAA) – contact GC