Cultural Anthropology (Public/Applied) Tenure Track

Department: Sociology and Anthropology

Field/Specialty: Public or Applied Anthropology

Position Type: Tenure Track

Review of Applications: Begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at DePauw University invites applications for a tenure-track position in cultural anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2025. Ph.D. (completed by August 2025) in anthropology is preferred; ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor. A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting and evidence of effective and inclusive teaching are essential. The department seeks a cultural anthropologist in public or applied anthropology. Potential specializations include, but are not limited to migration and refugees; environment, development, and sustainability; legal anthropology; social inequities and social justice; risk and disaster anthropology; humanitarian aid and human rights. Geographic specialization is open. We will be assessing the public application of candidates’ research as well as evidence for engagement beyond the academy.

In addition to electives in their areas of expertise, candidates must be able to contribute to teaching the following courses in the anthropology core curriculum: introductory cultural anthropology; ethnographic methods;  anthropological theory; and senior seminar. We seek candidates with pedagogical commitments to racial and social justice. A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting and evidence of effective teaching are essential along with an ongoing commitment to inclusive pedagogy and high-impact practices in teaching and learning. This position includes employee health and retirement benefits. Funding is available for professional development and research with undergraduates. The teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester, in addition to a half-credit course taught every third year during DePauw’s January or May term.

DePauw University is a leading, nationally-recognized liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to educating just over 1,800 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from across the country and around the globe. The University includes a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a School of Business and Leadership, and a Creative School, which enriches the community by providing a rich set of music performances and other artistic offerings. For 185 years, DePauw has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge that prepares students for lifelong success and fulfills its mission to develop leaders the world needs through an uncommon commitment to the liberal arts. Located in Greencastle, Indiana, about a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis, DePauw is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association. DePauw has an ongoing commitment to diversity and seeks to strengthen our institution through equitable and inclusive practices. Please see this profile for more information about DePauw University.   

Candidates should submit through Interfolio [http://apply.interfolio.com/152936]: a cover letter summarizing qualifications; a CV; a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; a one-page statement of scholarly interests; contact information for three professional references; and a copy of graduate transcripts. Application materials should provide evidence of a commitment to successfully fostering and engaging with a diversity of ideas and experiences to create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at the University. Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Lydia Marshall, Sociology and Anthropology Department Chair, at lydiamarshall@depauw.edu with any questions. 

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