Assistant Professor Of Cultural Anthropology

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Tenure-track faculty appointment
Teaching upper-level undergraduate courses
Active research program in cultural anthropology
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
  • The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology to start in August 2026 with a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
  • The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement program contributions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tenure-track faculty appointment
  • Teaching upper-level undergraduate courses
  • Active research program in cultural anthropology
  • Develop undergraduate and graduate curricula
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain collegial working relationships

Nice-to-have

  • Building ties across university units
  • Experience with external funding
  • Innovative course development
  • Knowledge of history of anthropological thought

Key Requirements

  • PhD in anthropology by May 30, 2026
  • Previous college-level instructor-of-record teaching experience preferred
  • Demonstrated theoretical and geographic expertise
  • Active research program addressing pressing issues
  • Ability to teach History of Anthropological Thought

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States on first day of employment

Sponsorship: available

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