Assistant Professor, Anthropology, Medical Anthropology

University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

No state income tax

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Medical Anthropology with a broad focus on health and well-being. The successful candidate will conduct ethnographic fieldwork, contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and develop an upper-division course in the anthropology of health and well-being.

We seek a scholar who collaborates across departments (e.g., School of Public Health) and expands existing research themes.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology or a related field and readiness to teach undergrad and graduate courses.
• ABD candidates will be considered.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cultural, biocultural, and medical anthropology.
• Develop an upper-division course in the anthropology of health and well-being.
• Collaborate with faculty and graduate students across subdisciplines and units.

Skills

Ethnographic fieldwork

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology or related field

Job description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications forAssistant Professor, Anthropology, Medical Anthropology [R0153387]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor in Medical Anthropology with a focus on health and well-being broadly defined, and an active research program grounded in ethnographic fieldwork. We invite applications from scholars working on a wide range of topics, including cultures of medicine, public and global health, health policy, health systems and bureaucracies, medical technologies, environmental health, and health disparities, among others. We are especially interested in scholars who bring ethnographic depth into conversation with other methodological traditions, including quantitative approaches, and who have a demonstrable commitment to interdisciplinarity, both theoretically and methodologically.

The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with faculty and graduate students across subdisciplines and other academic units within the university, for example, the School of Public Health. Although geographical area is open, the successful candidate is expected to complement and expand upon existing research themes within the department. Finally, the successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cultural, biocultural, and medical anthropology, and will be responsible for developing an upper-division course in the anthropology of health and well-being.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires aPh.D. in Cultural Anthropology or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and must be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses.
• ABD candidates will be considered.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to candidates with a record of sustained ethnographic fieldwork, a strong publication record, and a history of successfully securing external funding, commensurate with their professional stage.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact [e-mail] or visit Veterans Webpage.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

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Academic Faculty