The Teaching Assistant Professor in Biocultural Medical Anthropology will teach both large introductory and smaller upper-level undergraduate courses in the Medical Anthropology major. The position will contribute to the regular rotation of our flagship medical anthropology and biocultural courses. This position will have the opportunity to teach existing biocultural courses and to develop other courses in their area of expertise that will contribute to strengthening the department’s undergraduate curriculum. The teaching load is three undergraduate courses per semester, which will constitute the primary responsibility of the position.

The Teaching Assistant Professor is a fixed-term position that will join an active, collegial, and intellectually vibrant community. The initial contract term will be three years, and the position will be eligible for renewal pending availability of funding. Anthropology at UNC-Chapel Hill is a large, three-subfield department with a growing Medical Anthropology program. Our faculty’s current strengths in biocultural and medical anthropology include health inequities, mental health, population health, food and nutrition, maternal and child health, embodiment, gender and health, pharmaceuticals, anthropology of science, and global health.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Ph.D. in Anthropology or a related field; demonstrated ability to teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in anthropology; demonstrated excellence and experience in undergraduate teaching whose expertise complements that of the department’s current faculty; and ability to contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders. In addition, a broad background in biocultural anthropology is also required.

Special Instructions

Applicants for this fixed-term, Teaching Assistant Professor position must apply online and upload 1) a letter of application; 2) a current CV; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy that includes a summary of teaching evaluations; 4) two syllabi (one uploaded as sample syllabus and one as other document); and 5), a list of names, titles, and email addresses of four professional references at the Associate level or higher, who can speak to the applicants teaching ability. Two letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists later.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.