The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at High Point University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Medical Anthropology or Sociology at the rank of Non-Tenure Track to begin August 2025. Sociology and Anthropology is a combined major at HPU.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• A Ph.D. in Anthropology or closely related discipline is preferred for the position.
  

The ideal candidate will have:

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
  

• Positive teaching evaluations that also reflect enthusiastic and innovative instruction.
  

• An active research agenda with evidence of research potential and/or productivity.
  

• A strong desire to engage in collaborative research with undergraduates.
  

• A willingness to potentially teach an Intellectual Discovery Seminar on a topic of the candidate's choice.
  

The teaching load is three-three, 4 credit hour courses in the fall and spring semesters and will typically include at least one section of Introduction to Anthropology. We are especially interested in candidates whose primary area of specialization in Medical Anthropology. Secondary areas of interest are open but there are preferences for candidates who can teach courses on: different healthcare outcomes or media analysis. Promotion is possible, it would be connected to research and annual reviews. 

Candidates should consult the High Point University Undergraduate Bulletin http://www.highpoint.edu/registrar/undergraduate-bulletins/ to see what sociology/anthropology courses are offered that they would feel qualified, or interested in teaching, and address that in their cover letter.

Review of applications will begin January 25, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should attach the following, in one single document:

• A letter of application
  

• Curriculum vitae
  

• Copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for now)
  

• A statement of teaching philosophy and research interests
  

• Contact information for three references
  

• Candidates with teaching experience should also include course syllabi and teaching evaluations.
  

References will be requested for all finalists.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Matthew Sayre, Chair and Associate Professor, Sociology and Anthropology at msayre1@highpoint.edu.