Assistant Professor in Sociocultural Anthropology, Tenure-Track
About The Position
The Department of Anthropology seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in sociocultural anthropology, with a particular emphasis on the dynamic intersections of Language, Culture, and Power. The successful candidate will teach core courses in linguistic anthropology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and develop new courses that address the relationships between language and power. Preference will be given to scholars whose expertise bridges language, ethnography, and other research areas, crossing subfields within sociocultural anthropology. The department welcomes applications from individuals with any geographical focus and a wide-ranging research portfolio. The successful applicant will become an integral part of a thriving department that values thematic breadth and interdisciplinary research. Applicants may contact Parvis Ghassem-Fachandi, Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee, with questions or concerns about the application or review process, at [email protected].
Requirements
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or a related field by August 2026.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to scholars whose expertise bridges language, ethnography, and other research areas, crossing subfields within sociocultural anthropology.
- The department welcomes applications from individuals with any geographical focus and a wide-ranging research portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Teach core courses in linguistic anthropology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Develop new courses that address the relationships between language and power
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
