What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Anthropology position at Trinity University?
Job Family Group:
FacultyTime Type:
Full timeDepartment/Office:
Sociology & Anthropology (Amy Stone)Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)Job Description:
Trinity University seeks applications for a tenure track position in socio-cultural anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, beginning in August 2025. Regional specialization: Latin America, Caribbean, Africa, Central Asia and/or the Middle East. Rank: assistant professor. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in environmental anthropology, as well as to those with prior experience with sole-taught courses. The candidate will be expected to be able to teach lower-division courses such as Introduction to Anthropology and Humans and the Environment, and develop upper-division courses of their choice in their area of specializationBACKGROUND
Trinity University is a nationally ranked private liberal arts institution situated in the historic and diverse city of San Antonio. Trinity is a primarily undergraduate institution that offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and many foreign countries. Trinity is a secular institution, an equal-opportunity employer, and has a gun-free campus. Trinity is committed to engaging in practices that ensure a welcoming, inclusive campus and community of learning for all students, faculty, and staff.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers courses in cultural anthropology, archeology, and biological anthropology. Its faculty actively participate in interdisciplinary programs, such as Women and Gender Studies, Urban Studies, Environmental Studies, and International Studies.
Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply. Both the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the University as a whole value and guarantee academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. More information about Trinity and San Antonio can be found at Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTeach upper and lower division/introductory courses under a 3/2 load that fulfill student requirements for the anthropology major, interdisciplinary programs, the First Year Experience (FYE), and the Pathways liberal studies curriculum. Should include, but is not limited to, courses that are related to one's specific area of research. Establish a research agenda that includes the authorship of publications. Provide relevant service to their department, Trinity University, and profession.APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This position will be a 9-month appointment (9 or 12 month disbursement) starting August 2025, with a standard pre-tenure probationary period
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Required: An earned doctorate in Anthropology by August 10, 2025.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Expertise in environmental anthropology; regional specialization in either Latin America, Caribbean, Africa, Central Asia and/or the Middle East.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have:
- Evidence of potential and commitment to excellence in teaching
- Evidence of potential in research and publication
- Ability to relate to students, faculty, and other constituencies of the University.
- Demonstrated interest in Trinity University's liberal arts mission
- Relevant graduate coursework in Cultural Anthropology
- A demonstrated commitment to Trinity's value of intentional inclusion
- A willingness to support the goals of the Pathways general education curriculum
HOW TO APPLY
For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.
For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.
For all applicants, you do not need to complete the "(Work) Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.
In the "Application Documents" field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:
[File 1] A cover letter (1-2 pages single-spaced) that addresses the candidate's trajectory of research and publication as well as their teaching philosophy and experience.
[File 2] A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact information for three professional references
[File 3] A diversity statement responding to the prompt: "Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Please provide a brief statement (250-500 words) describing your past efforts and your plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching."
Finalists should be prepared to provide a writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference only upon request. The review of applications will begin September 15 and will continue until the position is filled.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tahir Naqvi, Search Committee Chair
Email: tnaqvi@trinity.edu
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.
Trinity University will post non-exempt staff positions for 5 business days and exempt staff positions for 10 business days. Faculty positions will remain open until filled. However, postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received. Trinity University also reserves the right to close the posting if a qualified applicant pool has been received.
Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.
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