Assistant Professor in Cultural Anthropology | University of Kentucky Job at University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

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  • University of Kentucky
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Department Name: 8E020:Anthropology

Job Summary:

The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Cultural Anthropology with a focus on medical anthropology, health inequalities, environmental justice, or other fields that complement existing departmental strengths. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024. The successful candidate will have a research program centered on Latine/x communities in the United States. We would expect applicants to be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Medical and Cultural Anthropology and in their own areas of expertise.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in various programs beyond the department such as the Center for Health Equity Transformation ( CHET ) and the College's interdisciplinary Latin American Caribbean and Latino Studies Program.

A Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology is required.

Applicants must include the following: 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) Statement of Research Experience (upload as Specific Request 1), 4) Statement of Teaching Experience (upload as Specific Request 2), 5) Writing Sample (e.g. journal article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter) and 6) a statement on their contribution toward inclusive excellence in teaching, research, professional activities, and/or service (upload as Specific Request 3). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at .

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Scott Hutson, Chair, Department of Anthropology, University of Kentucky ( srhuts2@uky.edu ).

We expect to begin interviewing candidates by the end of January. The position will remain open until filled.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

A Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology is required.

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University Community of Inclusion:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

About University of Kentucky

Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.

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