Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at Georgetown University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track opening at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position is for a cultural anthropologist specializing in one or more of the following areas: political anthropology, race, food and culture, and urban ethnography. The geographic and topical foci are open. The position begins in the Fall Semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. The candidate must hold a PhD in Anthropology at the time of appointment. Applicants from historically excluded groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses related to their research expertise and the core curriculum of the Department, as well as advise undergraduate anthropology students.

Successful candidates should be committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching/mentoring, research, and/or service.  This commitment can be demonstrated in many ways, including through scholarship, teaching, and service activities.  

The start date for this position is August 1, 2025. Applications for this position must be made via Georgetown’s online application management system, Interfolio. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Founded in 1789, Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher learning in the United States.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology by August 1, 2025

Application Instructions:

Click on Apply Now to submit the following required materials:

1. Letter of interest that includes a research statement and teaching philosophy.

2. CV

3. Writing sample (up to 20 pages).

4. The names and email addresses of three references.

Applications must be received by October 15, 2024 to be considered for review. The first round of interviews will be via Zoom, followed by on-campus interviews for position finalists. 

For questions related to this position, please contact Prof. Denise Brennan at Denise.Brennan@georgetown.edu 

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position is $84,910 - 94,344 (assistant rank) or $109,541 – 121,712 (associate rank), which represents the full range of anticipated compensation for this position. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.