Endowed Professor of Applied Anthropology & Real-World Impact

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

The Penn State Department of Anthropology invites applications for the endowed Gillian Tett Professor of Applied Anthropology, a full‑time tenure‑track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to begin Fall 2027 with flexibility. The appointee will lead a new Applied Anthropology Initiative and expand our external engagement and translational impact.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and leadership, contribute to course instruction with a 2:1

Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or a related field required by appointment date.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Applied Anthropology Initiative and expand the department's outside engagement and translational impact.
• Teach courses as part of a 2:1 teaching load and participate in service to the university.
• Support student mentorship and training for real‑world roles in industry, government, and non‑profits.
• Coordinate with faculty and external partners to advance faculty hires and program development.

Education

PhD in Anthropology

Job description

The Penn State Department of Anthropology invites applications for the endowed Gillian Tett Professor of Applied Anthropology, a full‑time tenure‑track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to begin Fall 2027 with flexibility. The appointee will lead a new Applied Anthropology Initiative and expand our external engagement and translational impact.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and leadership, contribute to course instruction with a 2:1