Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology (Medical)

Requisition ID: 2024-8435

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Faculty

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Faculty

College: College of Humanities and Social Sci

Department: Sociology Anthropol and Criminal Just

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Utah State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology with a research emphasis in the intersection between cultural anthropology and health issues. Special consideration will be given to candidates who work on health disparities in rural, immigrant, or native communities. This is an academic year, tenure-track position with a 2/2 teaching load. Courses to teach will include ethnographic methods and intro to medical anthropology. The successful applicant will demonstrate a willingness for interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues in the department and across the university, to apply for external funding, publish research, and engage in teaching and service.

The appointment begins August 1, 2025. Review of applications begins November 18th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

For any questions regarding the position, please email Dr. David Byers at david.byers@usu.edu.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust, externally funded research program in environmental or natural resource sociology.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Advise and mentor students.

• Provide service to the department, university and profession.

• Contribute to the diversity, inclusion and retention priorities of the department, university, and profession.

   

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

*  Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field from a CHEA accredited institution or international equivalent.

*  A focus on medical anthropology (cultural emphasis)

*  Demonstrated ability to live and work legally in the U.S.

*  The successful applicant must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of interdisciplinary research

• The potential for developing external grant proposals

   

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile. We will seek three letters of recommendation for all candidates selected for interviews.

• Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10". Please include the following in your cover letter:

• a summary of the applicant's research program

• a description of the applicant's teaching philosophy

• a description of the applicant's potential fit and collaborative potential in the anthropology program, as well as interdisciplinary work on health and education disparities across the university.

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and... For full info follow application link.

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