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Assistant Professor, Anthropology
Job Location:
Job Location:
Rock Hill, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
17 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Winthrop University Department of Sociology Criminology and Anthropology invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position beginning August 16th 2027. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda and be able to teach introductory courses in anthropology and courses in their area of specialization. The successful candidate will join a thriving multidisciplinary department that includes majors and concentrations in anthropology sociology anthropology social inequalities criminology pre-law user experience (UX) research and criminal justice. The preferred candidate will demonstrate potential for teaching and research involving students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Preferred candidates will also display a research agenda in urban anthropology or forensic anthropology. We welcome applicants who conduct research in any geographical area. We seek a broadly trained teacher-scholar-mentor interested in involving undergraduate students in various forms of experiential learning including research internships and community engagement. The university actively encourages applications from candidates in groups that have not historically been well represented in higher education. The department supports a thriving B.A. program in Sociology with concentrations in criminology social inequalities and anthropology as well as a new B.A. in Criminal Justice with a track in cyber and corporate crime investigations. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to build connections with other centers and units on campus including the newly created Center for the Environment and the Health Science program.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Anthropology is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor ( ABD will be considered with the expectation of having Ph.D. in hand by time of hiring). Potential for teaching excellence and commitment to student learning. Evidence of ongoing program of research and the potential for publication ideally in urban or forensic anthropology. Interpersonal skills required for successful collaboration with colleagues and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D in Anthropology with a specialization in urban or forensic anthropology. Ability to teach topics related to social inequalities (Such as Race Class Gender Sexuality) is a plus as is a research agenda focused on the broader social and cultural dimensions of crime justice and victimhood. Experience mentoring undergraduate research including but not limited to research lab supervision coauthoring with students and bringing students to conferences. Experience mentoring undergraduates in internships.
The Winthrop University Department of Sociology Criminology and Anthropology invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position beginning August 16th 2027. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda and be able to teach introductory courses in anthropology and courses in their area of specialization. The successful candidate will join a thriving multidisciplinary department that includes majors and concentrations in anthropology sociology anthropology social inequalities criminology pre-law user experience (UX) research and criminal justice. The preferred candidate will demonstrate potential for teaching and research involving students from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Preferred candidates will also display a research agenda in urban anthropology or forensic anthropology. We welcome applicants who conduct research in any geographical area. We seek a broadly trained teacher-scholar-mentor interested in involving undergraduate students in various forms of experiential learning including research internships and community engagement. The university actively encourages applications from candidates in groups that have not historically been well represented in higher education. The department supports a thriving B.A. program in Sociology with concentrations in criminology social inequalities and anthropology as well as a new B.A. in Criminal Justice with a track in cyber and corporate crime investigations. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to build connections with other centers and units on campus including the newly created Center for the Environment and the Health Science program.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Anthropology is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor ( ABD will be considered with the expectation of having Ph.D. in hand by time of hiring). Potential for teaching excellence and commitment to student learning. Evidence of ongoing program of research and the potential for publication ideally in urban or forensic anthropology. Interpersonal skills required for successful collaboration with colleagues and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D in Anthropology with a specialization in urban or forensic anthropology. Ability to teach topics related to social inequalities (Such as Race Class Gender Sexuality) is a plus as is a research agenda focused on the broader social and cultural dimensions of crime justice and victimhood. Experience mentoring undergraduate research including but not limited to research lab supervision coauthoring with students and bringing students to conferences. Experience mentoring undergraduates in internships.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
