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Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology (Open rank search)
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Position Number: 5740577
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Anthropology

Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology (Open rank search)
Georgetown University: Main Campus: College of Arts & Sciences: Anthropology

Location: Washington, DC
Open Date: Sep 03, 2024
Deadline: Nov 03, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The Department of Anthropology at Georgetown University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track opening at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position is for a cultural anthropologist specializing in one or more of the following areas: political anthropology, race, food and culture, and urban ethnography. The geographic and topical foci are open. The position begins in the Fall Semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. The candidate must hold a PhD in Anthropology at the time of appointment. Applicants from historically excluded groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses related to their research expertise and the core curriculum of the Department, as well as advise undergraduate anthropology students.

Successful candidates should be committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching/mentoring, research, and/or service. This commitment can be demonstrated in many ways, including through scholarship, teaching, and service activities.

The start date for this position is August 1, 2025. Applications for this position must be made via Georgetown's online application management system, Interfolio. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Founded in 1789, Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher learning in the United States.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology by August 1, 2025

Application Instructions:

Click on Apply Now to submit the following required materials:

1. Letter of interest that includes a research statement and teaching philosophy.

2. CV

3. Writing sample (up to 20 pages).

4. The names and email addresses of three references.

Applications must be received by October 15, 2024 to be considered for review. The first round of interviews will be via Zoom, followed by on-campus interviews for position finalists.

For questions related to this position, please contact Prof. Denise Brennan at Denise.Brennan@georgetown.edu

The projected base salary range is $84,910 - 94,344 (assistant rank) or $109,541 - 121,712 (associate rank). Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/153259

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.