Assistant Professor in Anthropology

1 day ago

Davis, California, United States University of California-Davis Full time
Position Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor in Anthropology to join our department at the University of California, Davis. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or a related field and a strong research agenda that addresses contemporary issues and challenges of global significance.

The ideal candidate will have a rigorous, theoretically and methodologically innovative field research agenda that engages some of the critical concerns of our time. This includes addressing the different and creative ways humans have responded to the challenges of escalating xenophobia and racism, intensifying environmental change, or growing global inequalities in wealth and health. We also seek applicants who respond to these challenges by experimenting with creative forms of scholarship and modes of thinking.

The position is a nine-month appointment within the Department of Anthropology. The proposed start date is July 1, 2025. Teaching duties will be four courses per academic year (quarter system) at the introductory, advanced undergraduate, and graduate level. The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Anthropology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus environment that supports equality and diversity.

Applicants should submit: (1) a Curriculum Vitae; (2) a Statement of Research and Teaching; (3) copies of no more than three scholarly writings; and (4) the names and emails of three references. Applications must be submitted online to:

The position will remain open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, applications should be complete by October 10, 2024.

The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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