The Department of Anthropology in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-earning assistant professor in medical anthropology, anticipated to begin August 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cultural anthropology and medical anthropology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in different modalities including face-to-face and online. Geographical research area is open. We are especially interested in an individual who can contribute through their research, teaching, and service to the excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

The Department of Anthropology currently includes 19 full-time faculty who are committed to innovative teaching at the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. levels. Anthropology faculty demonstrate significant scholarly research, collaborative community partnership development, and active professional organization involvement. We value collegiality and promote interdisciplinary and collaborative endeavors. Since our only major launched in 2017, it has been recognized by multiple media outlets as one of the best online anthropology programs in the country. This includes a #1 ranking from Successful Student, and a #2 ranking from Best Colleges in 2019 for best online anthropology program.

For more information on the Department of Anthropology, visit www.sciences.ucf.edu/anthropology.

The UCF College of Sciences (COS) houses most of the university's natural, computational, and social sciences in ten departments and schools, and several centers. Seven departments hold national rankings for best graduate programs. The college's programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu.

UCF is one of the most innovative public universities in the nation, as named by the U.S. News & World Report. UCF is a leading, metropolitan, research-intensive university with over 68,000 students. As part of our comprehensive traditional benefits, UCF offers support for expectant mothers, paid parental leave for both parents, on-site pre-school, and professional development and leadership training for all faculty at all career stages. The university offers more than 240 degree programs. UCF is an economic engine, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region's future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. For more information, visit http://www.ucf.edu.