National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
On the first Tuesday of the month from June 2019 through March 2020, anthropologists working in user experience (or UX, a broad term covering many aspects of design, product usability and improvement, consumer research, and related areas) have posted detailed information and reflections in this space on this growing area of opportunity for anthropologists. An…
Image by Alex Andrews via Pexels NAPA is pleased to announce the launch of an informative and important monthly blog, Design by Anthropologists. The blog’s purpose is to chronicle current explorations in and developments around the interface of anthropology, design, user research and experience, and related endeavors. If you are curious about what this relatively…
Lots of jobs are being posted out there, so let’s do a quick roundup of jobs in the western part of the US, instead of focusing on a particular position… If you are looking in the Southwest, PaleoWest Archaeology (Phoenix) is looking for a Cultural Resources Project Manager, with experience in project management and archaeology…
For those of you who enjoy video gaming, and apparently your numbers are legion, how would you like to work in the field? Microsoft has posted a position for an Xbox Researcher in Redmond, WA. It was posted in March but seems to still be open. Requirements include an advanced degree, mixed methods, and research…
A job posting with a very short time window recently popped up. It’s the kind of job that not enough anthropologists get involved with, which is a shame. If the time was ever right for anthropologists to be Foreign Service Officers, it’s probably now. So the position is a Foreign Affairs Officer, located in the…
You may have noticed that we have posted lots of User Experience and other types of hip job listings lately. But don’t despair; the classic anthropology jobs are still out there. As ye seek, O curious ones, so shall ye find. And plenty of these are for bachelor-level educations. Oh, and if you put “anthropology…
Are there really any jobs out there for those holding a bachelor’s degree in anthropology? In a word, yup. A search today shows job listings requiring a BA/BS in anthropology for the following outfits in various parts of the U.S., some of which are fairly well known: User Experience Research, Google, San Bruno, CA Qualitative…
If you have an MA in medical anthropology and 3 years of experience working in a research setting with a demonstrated ability to report research results via publication and/or presentation, then think Portland. The west coast Portland. The U.S. Veterans Administration in the host city of the upcoming SfAA meetings is seeking an Information Specialist/Research…
Jobs in User Experience continue to be posted apace. Search indeed.com using ‘anthropology‘ as the keyword, and four of the top six job listings involve some sort of usability research or user experience research. The positions seek both bachelors and graduate level degrees, with relevant experience. The pay levels are upwards of $70K. The specific…
How easily can you navigate NAPA’s new website? Under the Discover link above, you will find all the information about NAPA: background on the association and committees, how to join and volunteer, NAPA’s mission and history… it’s all there! Under the Practice link (click the link or use the dropdown menu), you’ll find information related…
NAPA is looking for PDF or other electronic copies of the newsletters listed below. If you have copies of any of these, or any other past issues prior to 2012, please let us know! 2010 November 2009 April 20 September 12 2008 January 10 March 18 May 18 July 15 November 13 2007 May 7…
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…
The National Association For The Practice of Anthropology is a section of The American Anthropological Association (AAA) – contact GC