"Assistant Professor in Political and/or Economic Anthropology (tenure-track)"

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Title Assistant Professor in Political and/or Economic Anthropology (tenure-track)

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area Anthropology

Position Description 

The Department of Anthropology at Harvard University seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political and/or Economic Anthropology. The tenure-track Assistant Professor will be expected to teach a range of offerings, from introductory undergraduate lecture courses to graduate seminars.

The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025.

Basic Qualifications 

Ph.D. required by expected start date.

Additional Qualifications 

Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching and advising is desired.

Special Instructions 

Candidates should submit:

· cover letter

· curriculum vitae

· research statement

· teaching/advising statement (describing your philosophy and practices as well as your approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas)

· service statement (describing your efforts to strengthen academic communities, e.g., your department, institution, and/or professional societies.)

Candidates are also required to submit names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation on behalf of long-listed candidates. Three letters of recommendation are required for further consideration at that time. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s primary undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor. Applications are due Sept. 29, 2024.

Contact Information 

Prof. Nicholas Harkness, Modern Korean Economy and Society Professor of Anthropology, and Gilmore Tamny, Administrative Coordinator

Contact Email adminanthro@fas.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Harvard is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed 5

Keywords 

anthropology, social anthropology

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research
5. Service Statement

Optional Documents