"Louise Lamphere Visiting Assistant Professorship in Anthropology, Gender and Sexuality Studies"

The Department of Anthropology and the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women invite applications for the Louise Lamphere Visiting Assistant Professorship in Anthropology, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, appointment to be effective July 1, 2026. The annual salary for this position is $75,000. Candidates should have a scholarly focus on and expertise in gender studies and a Ph.D. in Anthropology or a related discipline by the time of appointment. The teaching load of this appointment is three courses per academic year, including an undergraduate course on the anthropology of gender and sexuality.

This two-year Visiting Professorship is not renewable. Initial application materials should include a letter of application, names of three references, and curriculum vitae. Finalists will be asked to submit sample syllabi, writing samples, and letters of recommendation. Applications are due February 15.

For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment.

Applicants should state in their cover letter how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community.