Assistant Professor of Anthropology

University of California Merced Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor in Socio-cultural Anthropology Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment; see Table1 The salary range for this position is $84,100-$108,900. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay (i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Percent time: 100 Anticipated start: The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2027. Review timeline: 11/20/2026 Position duration: Tenure Track (Assistant Professor) Application Window Open date: October 16, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Nov 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Anthropology and Heritage Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in sociocultural anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a candidate with a research specialization in cultural approaches to health, sustainability, and/or food systems and commitment to developing and implementing a community-engaged research agenda in California's Central Valley and its surroundings, while also maintaining a comparative transnational/global perspective. We specifically seek an applicant who will contribute to our department's Anthropology program as well as Community Research and Service course offerings and program development. This is a full-time, permanent, tenure-track position. Key responsibilities for this position include: Working with current faculty and staff to expand Community Research and Service programming and teaching Teaching introductory and upper-division undergraduate courses. Core courses taught by sociocultural faculty are Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology and Ethnographic Methods. Elective courses may include topics related to community-engaged research, food and health, migration, globalization, and sustainability. Teaching, mentoring, and advising graduate students in UC Merced's Interdisciplinary Humanities PhD program Service responsibilities in the department and university commensurate with academic rank Applications must be submitted online. Completed applications must be received no later than November 20, 2026, in order to be considered. Interested applicants are required to submit 1) a cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statement of research; 4) statement of teaching; 5) two writing samples; and 6) a list of three references with contact information including mailing address, phone number and e-mail address. Department : https://ahs.ucmerced.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications In order to be considered, candidates must have a PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field by the position start date. Preferred qualifications The ideal candidate will study issues of direct relevance to communities in the Merced area which may include health, nutrition, and sustainability in contexts of migration, transnationalism, and socio-economic disparities. Candidates who bring a comparative global perspective to these local issues will be considered. We seek a candidate with a strong record of publication and demonstrable interest in obtaining extramural funding who will establish and maintain strong research programs. Strong applicants will be able to demonstrate effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate level, as well as potential to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research. We expect this candidate to contribute to teaching Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology, ethnographic methods, and elective courses in Anthropology as well as Community Research and Service. We also seek an individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills necessary for building up UCM's Community Research and Service program. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page . Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application. Statement of Teaching Writing Sample #2 Writing Sample #1 Reference requirements 3 letters of reference required Please enter the names and contact information for three references to provide letters of recommendation Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02240 Help contact: [contact details available in the full listing] About UC Merced As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form . Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy , the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy , and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment . The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (Center of Institutional Effectiveness) , UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs . Job location Merced, CA To apply, please visit: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02240 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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