Course Lecturer ANTH 222: Legal Anthropology

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Posting period: October 1-15, 2026

Deadline to Apply : October 15, 2026

Salary : $11 824 / course (including vacation pay).

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ANTH 222 –Legal Anthropology

Exploration of dispute resolutions and means of social cohesion in various societies of the world. Themes: dichotomy between law and custom, local definitions of justice and rights, forms of conflict resolution, access to justice, gender and law, universality of human rights, legal pluralism.

• January 5- April 14, 2027: Tues/Thurs (10:05 – 11:25)
• SADB M-1

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

Education : MA required; Priority to holders of Ph.Ds with specialization in relevant areas, or near completion of degree.

Experience : Priority will be given to candidates with relevant field research background and experience in teaching legal anthropology

This course will be taught by one instructor in-person.

Hiring Unit:

Department of Anthropology

Course Title:

Legal Anthropology

Subject Code:

ANTH 222 001

Location:

Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building M-1

Schedule:

Tues/Thurs 10:05-11:25

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-15

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