Assistant Professor of Anthropology | North Carolina State University

Society of Black Archaeologists; West Virginia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State University is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology, beginning Fall 2027. We seek candidates with a focus on cultural heritage and a North America focus, preferably with capacity to develop lab, field, or community-based learning for undergraduates and graduates.

Applicants must have a PhD in Anthropology or related field, demonstrate teaching excellence, strong research and publication skills, and promise of future productivity.

Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or related field is required.
• Evidence of teaching excellence, strong research and publication skills, and demonstrated potential for future productivity.

Responsibilities

• Not specified in the posting; candidates should be able to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in anthropology and contribute to the department's research agenda.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research & publications

Community engagement

Lab/field/community learning

Education

PhD in Anthropology or related field

Job description

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology beginning fall 2027. We are primarily seeking candidates working in cultural heritage (subfield open), with a focus on North America (preference for US Southeast). Candidates who could develop lab, field, or community-based learning opportunities for undergraduate and/or graduate students are particularly welcome. Applicant must have a PhD in Anthropology or related field. Applicant must demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence, strong research and publication skills, and future research productivity.

Applicants should submit:

1. A cover letter discussing their research, teaching, mentoring, and engagement accomplishments
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. The names of three references with contact information

Finalists will be contacted for additional materials: (writing samples, reference letters).

Review of applications begins Oct. 31.