Assistant Professor and Specialized Teaching Faculty in Cultural Anthropology at Department of Anthropology in Tallahassee, Florida

Job Description:

The Department of Anthropology at Florida State University is recruiting two Cultural Anthropologists to join our vibrant and growing department. We invite applications for a Tenure Track Cultural Anthropology (Assistant Professor #58894) position and a Specialized Teaching Faculty (Teaching Faculty I #58905) position.

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor #58894 position in Cultural Anthropology. Our department is in an unprecedented period of growth as we reopen our PhD program. We seek applicants whose expertise complement and expand the existing strengths of the faculty. Preferred candidates will demonstrate a research focus that is both theoretically and methodologically grounded, and that tackles important global issues and contemporary challenges. Specific research and geographic focus are open.

Of particular interest are individuals whose research utilizes a mixed-method approach for understanding issues related to climate and the Anthropocene, migration and mobility, and/or social inequalities. Candidates whose research program has the potential to attract funding from the NSF, NIH, and other external sources are especially encouraged to apply.

This position is on a 9-month contract. Tenure-line faculty teach a 2-2 load, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, conduct research, and contribute to the shared governance of the department and university. Primary teaching duties will include courses required for the undergraduate major, courses that satisfy the general education undergraduate requirements and combined upper-division/graduate courses on topics in the candidate's research area.

The Department of Anthropology at Florida State University invites applications for a Specialized Teaching Faculty#58905 position in Cultural Anthropology beginning in August 2025. We are seeking a dynamic colleague with expertise in applied anthropology, broadly defined, in fields such as business anthropology, community health, environmental anthropology, UX research, or related areas. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses that both complement and expand our current offerings, while also contributing to the growth and development of our PhD program. Our graduate program emphasizes biocultural anthropology and scientific methodological approaches, and we welcome applicants who can enhance its interdisciplinary reach. The geographic focus for this position is open.

This is a 12-month renewable contract position at the rank of Teaching Faculty I, with opportunities for rank advancement and promotion. Teaching faculty at FSU typically carry a 4-4-2 teaching load and are expected to participate in the shared governance of the department and university. Teaching expectations may be adjusted based on class size and service commitments. Primary responsibilities include teaching required courses for the undergraduate major, as well as upper-division and graduate courses aligned with the candidates area of expertise.

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