Assistant Professor in Sociocultural Anthropology, Tenure-Track

Assistant Professor in Sociocultural Anthropology, Tenure-Track

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Salary for an assistant professor will not be less than $82,110
, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University. The final salary offer may be determined by candidate qualifications, experience, expertise, department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary by position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

The Department of Anthropology seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in sociocultural anthropology, with a particular emphasis on the dynamic intersections of Language, Culture, and Power. The successful candidate will teach core courses in linguistic anthropology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and develop new courses that address the relationships between language and power. Preference will be given to scholars whose expertise bridges language, ethnography, and other research areas, crossing subfields within sociocultural anthropology.

The department welcomes applications from individuals with any geographical focus and a wide-ranging research portfolio. The successful applicant will become an integral part of a thriving department that values thematic breadth and interdisciplinary research.

Applicants may contact Parvis Ghassem-Fachandi
, Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee, with questions or concerns about the application or review process, at parvisgers.edu
.

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Full Time

Open Date: 09/19/2025
Close Date: (open)

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology or a related field by August 2026.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require proof of vaccination against seasonal influenza for the current Flu Season, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or exemption may result in rescission of a candidate’s offer or disciplinary action up to termination.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample 1
• List of Professional References (contact Info)
• Writing Sample 2

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