The Department of Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of August 16, 2026.

The department seeks a broadly trained medical anthropologist able to contribute to both teaching and research within our Human Health and Biology and Sociocultural Anthropology programs. The successful candidate will participate in our undergraduate programs (B.A and B.S) and graduate programs (M.A and Ph.D), including our Masters in Applied Medical Anthropology. The position is open to any regional or topical specialization within Medical Anthropology. We welcome candidates whose research and teaching complements or expands existing departmental strengths, including (but not limited to) the following: health care disparities, mental health, Indigenous health, and biosocial approaches. We especially encourage applicants who are committed to community-based, collaborative, and engaged scholarship.

Application Instructions:

Applicants are invited to submit a comprehensive cover letter, current C.V., writing sample, and the names and contact information of three individuals able to provide confidential recommendations tohttps://apply.interfolio.com/174808. The cover letter may address examples of the candidate’s approach to teaching, research, service, and graduate student mentorship. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. The search will remain open until filled. Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio.

Screening of candidates will begin November 1 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair:

Lori Jervis, Professor of Anthropology

University of Oklahoma