"Assistant Professor in Anthropology"

Assistant Professor

Department of Anthropology, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Professor in Anthropology to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary/Pay Range: $70,000 to $73,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

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Summary

We are seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cultural Anthropology specializing in applied medical anthropology, with demonstrated experience working with and in underserved communities. Ability to incorporate southern Colorado and/or adjacent regions into research and applied practice will be prioritized. Although other geographic emphases will be considered, to complement existing departmental strengths, our preference is for candidates whose research incorporates either Hispanic or Asian communities.

As a department, we emphasize high-impact teaching practices and applied community-based research and will strongly prefer candidates with developed skills in these areas. Additionally, preference will be given to candidates who can integrate digital media and/or public outreach into their courses and research.

The person filling this position will be responsible for conducting original research in cultural and/or applied medical anthropology, advising majors who focus on cultural anthropology, and teaching both core and elective courses in cultural anthropology (exact courses taught will depend on pedagogical needs and will be decided upon in consultation with other department faculty). Service roles will begin primarily at the department level with increases to the scope and responsibility of the positions over years of service. The expected workload for this position will be 40% teaching (5 courses per year with one course offload the first year), 40% research, 20% service, but is subject to change based on the needs of the department and the college.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching a variety of core and elective courses in cultural anthropology as well as supervising students in independent studies and/or honors theses as needed. Courses in rotation with other faculty may include, but are not limited to, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Ethnographic Methods & Theory, and History & Theory of Anthropology.
• Conducting original research in cultural and/or applied medical anthropology, including publishing and disseminating that research to relevant stakeholders.
• Participating actively in departmental and college service tasks.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: October 9, 2025
• Potential interview dates: Start the week of October 20, 2025
• Potential start date: August 17, 2026

Qualifications

• A PhD in Cultural Anthropology is required by start date of position.
• Active research agenda is required.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at college level is required.
• 2 years of experience teaching at college level is preferred.
• Ability to teach both in person and online is preferred.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.