Department of Anthropology: Assistant Professor

Washington University in St. Louis - HR   St. Louis, MO   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 19, 2024
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Department of Anthropology: Assistant Professor

The Department of Anthropology, Washington University in St. Louis, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in anthropology at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in the Fall semester of 2024. We seek an active researcher working domestically or internationally to complement a department with a record of excellence in medical anthropology, global health, and related areas.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in research and teaching, a commitment to ethnography, how their active research program engages questions of contemporary importance and has real-world implications, and the ability to obtain external research funding. Duties will include teaching courses, conducting research, writing for publication, advising students, participating in department governance, and university service.

Application Instructions

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a 2-page cover letter describing ongoing research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information of three referees. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or a cognate discipline in hand by July 1, 2024. All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/129160). Applications received before November 1, 2023, will receive full consideration. Consideration after that date will be at the discretion of the search committee.