Assistant Professor in Cultural Anthropology

University of Kentucky Applicant Site•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Cultural Anthropology with a focus on medical anthropology, health inequalities, environmental justice, or other fields that complement existing departmental strengths. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024. The successful candidate will have a research program centered on Latine/x communities in the United States. We would expect applicants to be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Medical and Cultural Anthropology and in their own areas of expertise. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in various programs beyond the department such as the Center for Health Equity Transformation ( CHET ) and the College’s interdisciplinary Latin American Caribbean and Latino Studies Program.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology is required.
Research program centered on Latine/x communities in the United States.
Applicants must include the following: 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) Statement of Research Experience (upload as Specific Request 1), 4) Statement of Teaching Experience (upload as Specific Request 2), 5) Writing Sample (e.g. journal article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter) and 6) a statement on their contribution toward inclusive excellence in teaching, research, professional activities, and/or service (upload as Specific Request 3).
Provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile.

Nice To Haves

focus on medical anthropology, health inequalities, environmental justice, or other fields that complement existing departmental strengths

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Medical and Cultural Anthropology and in their own areas of expertise.
Participate in programs such as the Center for Health Equity Transformation ( CHET ) and the College’s interdisciplinary Latin American Caribbean and Latino Studies Program.