Endowed Applied Anthropology Leader for Real-World Impact

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park invites applications for the Gillian Tett Professor of Applied Anthropology, a full-time tenure-track role at Associate or Full Professor level starting Fall 2027, with flexibility. The new appointee will lead the Applied Anthropology Initiative, expanding real-world impact through engagement with corporate, government, NGO, and other non-academic sectors.

The candidate should have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or related field by appointment date.
• Demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in anthropology or a relevant field.
• Ability to train students for real-world roles in applied anthropology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Applied Anthropology Initiative and expand external engagement.
• Teach courses and fulfill university service duties.
• Collaborate across archaeology, biological anthropology, and human ecology.
• Develop and hire core faculty to advance the program.

Skills

Leadership

Applied anthropology

External engagement

Teaching

Education

PhD in Anthropology

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park invites applications for the Gillian Tett Professor of Applied Anthropology, a full-time tenure-track role at Associate or Full Professor level starting Fall 2027, with flexibility. The new appointee will lead the Applied Anthropology Initiative, expanding real-world impact through engagement with corporate, government, NGO, and other non-academic sectors.

The candidate should have a Ph.D.