Assistant Professor in Sociocultural Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California in Los Angeles, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Anthropology in the area of sociocultural anthropology. Candidates should have a PhD in Anthropology and should demonstrate evidence of a theoretically innovative, ethnographically grounded, and methodologically creative research practice.

We are looking for a colleague with degree in hand, including those who might join us at the advanced assistant professor level, with areas of focus that complement the Department’s existing expertise. While theoretical, ethnographic, and geographic specialization are open, we particularly welcome applicants whose work addresses political, legal, and economic questions writ large. We would also welcome applications from scholars whose work includes the Middle East, Africa, East and South Asia, and their diasporas.

As a growing department, we look for a colleague with a strong and innovative research program and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduates, graduate students, and post-docs. We are especially keen to recruit a candidate who seeks to play an active role in shaping our doctoral program, which is geared toward the preparation of creative, rigorous, engaged, and broad-thinking scholars for professional futures in and beyond the academy. The Department of Anthropology recognizes the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence in all our endeavors and embraces these goals in this search.

Interested candidates should submit: (a) a cover letter (2 pg.), (b) their curriculum vitae, (c) a published (or accepted) writing sample, and (d) the names of three referees. Letters from referees as well as research and teaching statements will be requested at a later stage of review. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page. Applications will be reviewed beginning on November 15, 2024. For further information, please contact Dr. Andrea Ballestero, search committee chair (aballes@usc.edu).

The annual base salary range for this position is $109,250 - $112,575. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.

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