The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Elon University seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in cultural anthropology beginning mid-August 2023. Applicants must have a PhD in Anthropology by the time of appointment with a specialization in medical anthropology. Applicants with expertise in indigenous studies or experience working with indigenous populations are especially encouraged. Geographical area is open. The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda from which to mentor students in undergraduate research. Teaching will include introduction to cultural anthropology, qualitative methods, upper division topics courses in area of specialization, rotation in our theory and capstone seminar, and courses in the Elon Core Curriculum. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter. Elon is a dynamic private, co- educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal arts based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit our website at www.elon.edu. Applications must be received by November 2, 2022 to be considered. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of research, and names of three references to Dr. Rissa Trachman and Dr. Mussa Idris, Co-Chairs of the Anthropology Search Committee at Anthrofacsearch2022@elon.edu. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom after which top candidates will be invited to an on-campus interview. We affirm that Elon University values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of our community members. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people who foster respect for human differences, passion for lifelong learning, personal integrity, and an ethic of work and service. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All our employees' points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
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Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.