Assistant Professor in Anthropology
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Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 70000 - 73000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Professor
Department of Anthropology College of Letters Arts and Sciences
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Who We Are
Salary/Pay Range:$70000 to $73000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: On-Site
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Summary
We are seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cultural Anthropology specializing in applied medical anthropology with demonstrated experience working with and in underserved communities. Ability to incorporate southern Colorado and/or adjacent regions into research and applied practice will be prioritized. Although other geographic emphases will be considered to complement existing departmental strengths our preference is for candidates whose research incorporates either Hispanic or Asian communities.
As a department we emphasize high-impact teaching practices and applied community-based research and will strongly prefer candidates with developed skills in these areas. Additionally preference will be given to candidates who can integrate digital media and/or public outreach into their courses and research.
The person filling this position will be responsible for conducting original research in cultural and/or applied medical anthropology advising majors who focus on cultural anthropology and teaching both core and elective courses in cultural anthropology (exact courses taught will depend on
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Teaching a variety of core and elective courses in cultural anthropology as well as supervising students in independent studies and/or honors theses as needed. Courses in rotation with other faculty may include but are not limited to Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Ethnographic Methods & Theory and History & Theory of Anthropology.
Conducting original research in cultural and/or applied medical anthropology including publishing and disseminating that research to relevant stakeholders.
Participating actively in departmental and college service tasks.
Tentative Search Timeline
Priority will be given to applications submitted by:October 9 2025
Potential interview dates:Start the week of October 20 2025
Potential start date: August 17 2026
A PhD in Anthropology with a cultural focus is required by the start date of the position.
Active research agenda is required.
Demonstrated ability to teach at college level is required.
2 years of experience teaching at college level is preferred.
Ability to teach both in person and online is preferred.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
The University of Colorado (CU) is a premier public research university with four campuses: Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, and the Anschutz Medical Campus.
