Cultural Anthropology (1-Year, Start Fall 2024)

Grinnell College Department of Anthropology invites applications for a one-year term appointment in cultural anthropology beginning Fall 2024. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Research and teaching interests are open. Teaching will include our Theories of Culture course, and an introductory anthropology course that incorporates the four-fields of American anthropology (i.e., biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology) through the exploration of some topic (such as adaptation, kinship, childhood, migration, etc.), and one or two elective courses of the candidates choosing.

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1, 2024.

Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), a brief course description for an introductory four-fields topics course in anthropology, titles and course descriptions for any two elective courses (not Intro and Theories), and email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Associate Professor Monty Roper, at [AnthropologySearch@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-3137.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class. An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.