Job: Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Rhode Island College

The Department of Anthropology at Rhode Island College invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in Anthropology to teach introductory and upper-level courses in Anthropology (in applicant’s area of expertise), and in the General Education program. Final appointment is subject to available funding

 

The ideal candidate for this position is an Applied, Public or Engaged Medical Anthropologist with a focus on one or more of the following areas: health disparities and structural violence; historically marginalized communities; health economics and infrastructures; global health; indigeneity. The geographic area is open, with a preference for applicants who complement existing areas of expertise.

 

The department especially invites applicants interested in pursuing student-faculty research partnerships and/or collaborative and interdisciplinary opportunities.

 

Required Qualifications include: Ph.D. in Anthropology at time of application; and an established record of teaching excellence, publication and grant writing.

 

Preferred Qualifications include: Applied, Public or Engaged Medical Anthropologist with a focus on one or more of the following areas: health disparities and structural violence; historically marginalized communities; health economics and infrastructures; global health; indigeneity; commitment to undergraduate teaching, service and leadership with a willingness to adopt leadership roles; interest in pursuing student-faculty research partnerships and/or collaborative and interdisciplinary opportunities.

 

The doctoral degree is required for appointment and must be completed at time of application.   Letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the chair of the search committee

IMPORTANT: For full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see our web site at https://employment.ric.edu/

Application deadline: December 23, 2016

Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution which values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

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