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Assistant Professor, Medical Anthropology or Human Biology

Employer
Ohio State University, Department of Anthropology
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Sep 27, 2021

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Position Type
Faculty
Hours
Full Time
Specialty
Medical Anthropology
Organization Type
Academic
Level of Experience
Entry-level

Job Details

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level commencing autumn 2022. We seek a scholar who specializes in the ways social injustices impact human health, which may include disease exposure, illness experience, and quality of/access to care. Possible research foci include, but are not limited to, health disparities across the life course; social epigenetics; the intersection of environmental health, environmental racism, and environmental justice; syndemics/ecosyndemics; critical food studies/food justice; indigenous and vernacular healing practices; radical care; disability studies; legacies of racialized health; medical racism. Geographic region is open. The successful candidate will complement current faculty strengths in medical anthropology and human biology and contribute to research and scholarship through high quality publications and the mentoring of graduate students. In the area of teaching, we seek a colleague prepared to play an active role in developing our rapidly growing undergraduate program in medical anthropology by expanding course offerings, teaching introductory courses, and mentoring undergraduate researchers.  

The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty and college and have opportunities to build connections with strong centers and institutes across the university, including the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, the Institute for Population Research, the Initiative for Food and AgriCultural Transformation (InFACT), and OSU’s Title VI centers.   

Qualifications:  

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in anthropology or a related discipline by the start of employment, August 15, 2022, and demonstrate research productivity and commitment to teaching.  

Appointment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.  

About Columbus:  

The Ohio State University campus is located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the Midwest’s fastest-growing city and the nation’s 14th largest city. Columbus offers a diverse array of welcoming neighborhoods and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Additional information about all that the Columbus area has to offer is available at https://visit.osu.edu/experience.  

Application Instructions:  

Apply to Academic Jobs Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19025. A complete application consists of 1) a cover letter that describes the following: research interests, teaching philosophy, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching and/or engagement, as well as 2) a CV, and 3) names and contact information for three references. Applications will be accepted through September 24, 2021. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Barbara Piperata at piperata.1@osu.edu.  

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. Over the next few years, The Ohio State University is committed to welcoming 350 new faculty hires, many of which will contribute to growing our role as a premier research university equipped to answer and interrogate the critical domestic and global societal challenges that deter equality and inclusion. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. The university is a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

  

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. 

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The OSU anthropology program is empirically oriented, emphasizing research and teaching in the evolution, ecology, diet, adaptation, and health of past and living populations. Ohio State offers a diverse, challenging work environment and supports growth and personal achievement through education and awards. The university offers one of the most comprehensive benefit packages in the nation.

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  • This employer does prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation/preference.
  • This employer does prohibit discrimination based on gender identity/expression.
  • This employer does not offer health insurance benefits to eligible partners.
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