Assistant Professor in Sociocultural Anthropology

Trinity University's Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track position in sociocultural anthropology at the rank of assistant professor, starting August 2025. Regional specialization: Latin America, Caribbean, Africa, Central Asia and/or the Middle East.  Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in environmental anthropology, and those having prior experience with sole-taught courses. The candidate will be expected to be able to teach lower-division courses such as Introduction to Anthropology and Humans and the Environment and develop upper-division courses of their choice in their area of specialization. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers courses in cultural anthropology, archeology, and biological anthropology. Its faculty actively participate in interdisciplinary programs, such as Women and Gender Studies, Urban Studies, Environmental Studies, and International Studies.

Trinity University is a nationally ranked private liberal arts institution situated in the historic and diverse city of San Antonio. Trinity is a primarily undergraduate institution that offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and many foreign countries. Trinity is a secular institution, an equal-opportunity employer, and has a gun-free campus. We are committed to engaging in practices that ensure a welcoming, inclusive campus and community of learning for all students, faculty, and staff. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply. Both the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the University as a whole value and guarantee academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. More information about Trinity and San Antonio can be found in the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.

Qualifications: 

An earned doctorate in Anthropology by August 10, 2025.

To apply:

Please submit the following as separate files: a) a cover letter (1-2 pages single-spaced) that addresses the candidate's trajectory of research and publication as well as their teaching philosophy and experience, b) a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact information for three professional references; and, c) A brief (250-500 word) statement responding to the prompt: “Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Describe your past efforts and your plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching.”

Finalists should be prepared to provide a writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference only upon request.  

Applicants must sign in and apply using Workday, the University human resources portal. Use the link below to apply:

https://trinity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Trinity_University/job/Trinity-University-Campus/Assistant-Professor---Anthropology_JR100877?jobFamilyGroup=d065843291d601021156859e24a40000

Review of applications will begin September 15 and will continue until the position is filled.