About the Position
The Department of Anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University (AU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning 1 August 2026. The department seeks a scholar with expertise in health, migration, and social inequality in global contexts, with research that may include areas such as population movements, transnational health governance, environmental displacement, critical security studies, digital ethnography, GIS mapping, community-engaged research, and global health policy. The successful candidate will strengthen the department’s curriculum and foster interdisciplinary collaborations across AU, particularly with programmes in International Service, Health Studies, Environmental Science, and Data Science. This position offers an opportunity to join a dynamic research community in one of the most influential academic environments in the United States.
Position Details
- Position: Assistant Professor of Anthropology
- Institution: American University
- Department: College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Anthropology
- Research Field: Cultural Anthropology / Global Health / Migration Studies
- Location: Washington, DC, USA
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Tenure-track
- Start Date (Anticipated): 1 August 2026
- Working Hours: Full time
- Salary Range: USD 90,000–101,000 per annum
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Health, Migration, and Social Inequality
- Global Health Policy and Transnational Health Governance
- Environmental Displacement and Climate Migration
- Digital Ethnography and GIS Mapping
- Critical Security and Human Mobility Studies
- Community-Engaged and Collaborative Research
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Anthropology or closely related field (completed or expected by August 2026)
- Evidence of strong research potential in global health, migration, or inequality
- Demonstrated teaching excellence at undergraduate and/or graduate levels
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in securing external research funding
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations across AU
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a nationally recognised research programme in Anthropology
- Teach and mentor students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Publish in high-impact academic journals and seek external research support
- Contribute actively to departmental, college, and university service
- Collaborate across departments on interdisciplinary projects
Application Process
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via the American University careers portal.
Required Documents:
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Teaching Evaluations (if available)
- Up to three publications or working papers
Contact: Jean Wogaman (202-885-1838 or wogaman@american.edu)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: October 2025
- Deadline: 1 December 2025
- Interview Date: To be announced
Useful Links
- Institution Website: American University
- Official Notification Link: Click here
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