Assistant Professor, AI Anthropology & Society

EASA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University’s Department of Anthropology in Houston invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Anthropology of AI, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek a cultural anthropologist studying AI as a social, ethical, and political force.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. by July 1, 2027; the application deadline is October 15, 2026. The position is part of a university-wide AI cluster hire; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses will be part of the role.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by July 1, 2027.
• Research examining AI as a social, cultural, ethical and material issue.
• Interest in AI's societal implications and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Contribute to AI-related research and interdisciplinary initiatives across the university.

Education

PhD in Anthropology

Job description

Rice University’s Department of Anthropology in Houston invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Anthropology of AI, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek a cultural anthropologist studying AI as a social, ethical, and political force.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. by July 1, 2027; the application deadline is October 15, 2026. The position is part of a university-wide AI cluster hire; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses will be part of the role.