Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology (Medical) - Utah State University

Overview:

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Utah State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology with a research emphasis in the intersection between cultural anthropology and health issues. Special consideration will be given to candidates who work on health disparities in rural, immigrant, or native communities. This is an academic year, tenure-track position with a 2/2 teaching load. Courses to teach will include ethnographic methods and intro to medical anthropology. The successful applicant will demonstrate a willingness for interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues in the department and across the university, to apply for external funding, publish research, and engage in teaching and service.

 

The appointment begins August 1, 2025. Review of applications begins November 18th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. 

 

For any questions regarding the position, please email Dr. David Byers at david.byers@usu.edu. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop a robust, externally funded research program in environmental or natural resource sociology. 
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. 
• Advise and mentor students. 
• Provide service to the department, university and profession. 
• Contribute to the diversity, inclusion and retention priorities of the department, university, and profession.  

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Ph.D. in Anthropology or related field from a CHEA accredited institution or international equivalent.
•  A focus on medical anthropology (cultural emphasis)
•  Demonstrated ability to live and work legally in the U.S.
•  The successful applicant must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of interdisciplinary research
• The potential for developing external grant proposals

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile. We will seek three letters of recommendation for all candidates selected for interviews.
3. Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10". Please include the following in your cover letter:
   • a summary of the applicant’s research program
   • a description of the applicant’s teaching philosophy
   • a description of the applicant’s potential fit and collaborative potential in the anthropology program, as well as interdisciplinary work on health and education disparities across the university.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary:Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits ADA:

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights:

https://chass.usu.edu/soca/

 

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

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*updated 09/2023