Applied Anthropologist: Tech, Design & Data

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anthropology Department at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Applied Anthropology with a focus on Technology and Material Culture, starting August 2027. We seek scholars merging archaeology and cultural anthropology, with interest in data science and AI tools applied to digital archaeology, heritage, or design studies.

We value interdisciplinary collaboration, inclusive teaching, and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in anthropology or closely related field.
• Ability to develop practice-oriented projects involving students at local, regional, or global levels.
• Proven commitment to teaching excellence and advising for undergrad and grad students, and capacity to teach a range of courses.
• Record of research productivity via peer-reviewed publications, presentations, grants, or community-engaged research.
• Demonstrated awareness of educational goals of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including general education courses.
• Initiate local, regional, or global projects involving undergrad or grad students.
• Provide academic advising for Anthropology and Behavioral Science.
• Supervise and advise graduate students in applied anthropology; participate in graduate faculty.
• Maintain an active research agenda in publications, presentations, or community research.
• Participate in shared governance and service assignments; organize classes in Canvas.
• Demonstrate awareness and experience addressing the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive materials and advisement.

Skills

Data analytics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching excellence

Student advising

Education

PhD in anthropology or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Machine learning

Predictive analytics

Large language models

Neural networks

Job description

The Anthropology Department at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Applied Anthropology with a focus on Technology and Material Culture, starting August 2027. We seek scholars merging archaeology and cultural anthropology, with interest in data science and AI tools applied to digital archaeology, heritage, or design studies.

We value interdisciplinary collaboration, inclusive teaching, and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students.