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Assistant Professor, Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Oct 14, 2026
Current UC employees must apply internally viaSuccessFactors Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials. Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview The Department of Anthropology at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Sociocultural Anthropology. The position will conduct community-engaged research at the intersection of health and the environment and employ critical ethnographic and applied approaches to problem solving in urban or peri-urban communities. This hire will help build the department's research profile in environmental and medical anthropology, and further the department's commitment to applied, public, and engaged scholarship. The appointment is intended to begin August 15, 2027. Essential Functions Teach undergraduate and graduate-level disciplinary courses in the Department of Anthropology including but not limited to Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, and upper division courses in the individual's area of expertise at the intersection of health and the environment as well as community-engaged courses. Develop a scholarly and community-engaged research program focusing on the intersection of health and the environment. Sustain an active and promising research program consistent with disciplinary expectations at a Research 1 Institution, including publishing scholarly research and pursuing internal and external funding opportunities. Contribute to our undergraduate and graduate program through advising and mentoring students. Expand training opportunities for students in the areas of applied and community- engaged anthropology. Contribute service to the department, college, university, and the profession (such as but not limited to serving on a faculty or professional organization, committee participation or leadership, and peer-review of research proposals, journal articles, and manuscripts). Minimum Requirements Prior to effective date of appointment: * A PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field Application Process Interested and qualified applicants must complete our online application. In addition to completing the online application, please submit: A cover letter that explains how your education and qualifications align with the requirements and responsibilities outlined in the job ad A full and current CV A list of three references. (Letters of reference will be requested for short-list finalists.) UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, who works to bring out the best in our students, faculty and staff to collaborate, create, innovate and compete in a global society. We are seeking individuals who want to be a part of a dynamic team. As part of a complete application, you will be asked to include a statement on how you define team and what makes a team function successfully. Please use the "additional documents" feature to include all these required items. Review of applications will begin Dec 1, with applications accepted until the position is filled. Candidates can apply here https://jobs.uc.edu/ Questions should be directed to Dr. Daniel Murphy, Search Committee Chair at: murphdl@ucmail.uc.edu Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit ourCareers Page. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR atjobs@uc.edu. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.** REQ: 104231