About Position/Job
The American University of Paris (AUP) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in Sociocultural Anthropology within the Department of Communication, Media, and Culture, starting 1 August 2026. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the department’s curriculum, contribute to the redesign of the sociocultural anthropology minor, and build interdisciplinary connections with programs in communication, film, fashion, food studies, journalism, and global communications. The ideal candidate will combine innovative ethnographic research, sustained fieldwork, and additional methodological expertise (visual, film, digital, multimodal) to engage pressing contemporary issues such as environmental sustainability, social justice, globalization, migration, power, and embodiment. The role includes teaching six courses annually, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum innovation, and participating in faculty governance within a vibrant, international liberal arts environment in Paris.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Assistant Professor in Sociocultural Anthropology
- Institution: The American University of Paris
- Department: Communication, Media, and Culture
- Research Field: Cultural Anthropology / Social Anthropology
- Location: Paris, France
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Start Date (Anticipated): 1 August 2026
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary Range: Not specified
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Sociocultural Anthropology
- Cultural Anthropology
- Applied or Public Anthropology
- Environmental Studies and Sustainability
- Globalization, Transnationalism, and Migration
- Social Movements and Social Justice
- Body, Embodiment, and Critical Practice
- Ethnographic Film and Digital Methods
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Anthropology or closely related discipline by appointment (1 Aug 2026)
- Sustained ethnographic research experience with international reach
- Evidence of teaching excellence and/or mentorship
- Commitment to liberal arts education in an international setting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to speak French (recommended but not required)
- Experience in interdisciplinary curriculum development
- Engagement in international research collaborations
Key Responsibilities
- Teach six courses per academic year, from introductory to advanced levels
- Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students
- Conduct sustained research with international impact
- Participate in curriculum development, departmental service, and interdisciplinary initiatives
- Contribute to university service, including committees and governance
- Engage in first-year programs and experiential learning initiatives
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit applications online at Interfolio
Required Documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of pedagogical philosophy with teaching evidence
- Statement of research interests
- Writing sample of recent scholarship
- Three confidential letters of reference
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 27 August 2025
- Deadline: 20 October 2025
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: The American University of Paris
- Official Notification Link: Click here
- Apply Now: Click here
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