Indigenous Studies Anthropologist - Open Rank, Tenure-Track

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an open-rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in Indigenous Studies, beginning 2027/28. The successful candidate will teach four courses annually and mentor students, with a research program contributing to Penn’s NAIS Initiative and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

We welcome scholars exploring coloniality, indigeneity, governance, health, culture, and related areas, including collaborative and

Qualifications

• PhD in Anthropology or related discipline at the time of appointment.
• Active research and publication record in Indigenous studies.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; four-course load per year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses; four-course teaching load per year.
• 2-mentor undergraduate and graduate students in related areas.
• Contribute to Penn’s NAIS Initiative and collaborate across sub-disciplines.

Skills

Indigenous studies

Coloniality & sovereignty

Global perspectives

Collegial collaboration

Education

PhD in Anthropology or related discipline

Job description

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an open-rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in Indigenous Studies, beginning 2027/28. The successful candidate will teach four courses annually and mentor students, with a research program contributing to Penn’s NAIS Initiative and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

We welcome scholars exploring coloniality, indigeneity, governance, health, culture, and related areas, including collaborative and