Assistant Professor in Anthropology

Job Title
Assistant Professor in Anthropology


Requisition Number
FE04238


Working Title

Department Name
8E020:Anthropology


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Ph.D. in Anthropology is required.



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Job Summary

The Department of Anthropologyin the College of Arts Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in the field of Medical Anthropology This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be a cultural anthropologist with an active research program in the United States focused on health disparities. We welcome applicants who desire to be part of a dynamic research community with a shared commitment to compassionate and student-centered teaching and mentoring. The teaching load is two courses per semester, including introduction to anthropology, anthropological theories and methods, and classes related to the candidate’s specific expertise and interests.

A Ph.D. in Anthropology is required.



Our department is a dynamic community of learners, teachers, and researchers who work globally. We specialize in archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology. We offer B.A. and B.S. degrees, an undergraduate certificate in Biological Anthropology, a 5-year combined B.A./M.A. degree program, an M.A. degree in Applied Anthropology, and PhD degrees. Our undergraduate and graduate students are active in research, internships, and the department via participation in regular Brown Bag conversations, colloquia, departmental committees, and student-led events, such as the annual Bluegrass Annual Discussions on Anthropology and the Social Sciences (BADASS) conference. We foster an environment that promotes the importance of anthropology for interdisciplinary work, and we strive to support department members who pursue collaborative research and teaching opportunities.


Applicants must include the following: 1) cover letter 2) CV, 3) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 1), 4) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 2) and 5) a Research Sample (upload as Specific Request 3 – e.g. journal article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter). In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.



The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.



Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Erin Koch, Search Committee Chair, Department of Anthropology, University of Kentucky (erin.koch@uky.edu).


Application deadline is October 15th, 2024.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/15/2024


Open Until Filled
No


University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.