Assistant Professor of Anthropology

College of Charleston; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in anthropology beginning August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester (typically two preps), spanning a four-field introductory course to upper-level anthropology.

Preference will be given to those specializing in Political and Legal Anthropology with the ability to contribute to the College’s pre-law advising program.

Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology required by the time of appointment.
• Broadly trained cultural anthropologist with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to teach a range from a four-field introductory course to upper-level courses; participate in pre-law advising.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester, typically with two course preps.
• Contribute to the College's pre-law advising program.
• Maintain an active, current research agenda.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Research agenda

Course planning

Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology

Job description

The College of Charleston Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 16, 2027. We seek a broadly trained cultural anthropologist who demonstrates a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in at a undergraduate institution. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester (typically limited to two course preps), ranging from a four-field introductory course to upper-level anthropology courses. Preference will be given to those that specialize in Political and Legal Anthropology with the ability to contribute to the College of Charleston’s pre-law advising program. We seek candidates with an active, current research agenda.

A Ph.D. in Anthropology is required by the time of appointment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially value the ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students with differing experiences, needs, and perspectives.

Review of applications will begin on Tuesday, December 15. Position open until filled. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Allison Foley at [e-mail].

The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, is a public institution of 11,000 students with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology consists of 17 faculty (7 anthropologists and 10 sociologists) and has approximately 190 undergraduate majors (SOCY 125, ANTH 65). Applicants may learn more about the department at https://charleston.edu/sociology-anthropology/index.php.