Assistant Professor of Anthropology

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College of Arts & Sciences

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Job Description:

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2026. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality research in health, migration, and social inequality in global contexts, including but not limited to areas such as population movements and health systems, environmental displacement, transnational health governance, critical security studies, digital ethnography, GIS mapping, community-engaged research, and global health policy. We are particularly interested in cultural anthropologists or archaeologists whose research interests will deepen course offerings within the Anthropology Department and will be capable of building collaborations within the department and/or across the University (e.g., School of International Service, Health Studies, Environmental Science, Data Science).

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally supported program of research, engage in research training, and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should be strongly committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarly research. Responsibilities will also include participation in department, school, and university activities.

The annual salary range is $90,000-$101,000. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2026. Full review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary approval. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of three recently published papers or working papers. Contact information for three external reference letter writers will be requested from select applicants later in the search process. Please contact Jean Wogaman at 202-885-1838 or wogaman@american.edu with any questions.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation's capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu. The Anthropology department offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at www.cas.american.edu and the Anthropology department at
https://www.american.edu/cas/anthropology/. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .

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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.