Assistant Professor of Anthropology

Submitted: 10/13/2026
Submitted By: Kathryn Grossman
Department: Sociology and Anthropology
Institution: North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Job type: Tenure-track
Apply by: 10/31/2026
Application Email:
Application URL: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/236060

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at North Carolina State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Anthropology beginning fall 2027. We are primarily seeking candidates working in cultural heritage (subfield open), with a focus on North America (preference for US Southeast). Candidates who could develop lab, field, or community-based learning opportunities for undergraduate and/or graduate students are particularly welcome. Applicant must have a PhD in Anthropology or related field. Applicant must demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence, strong research and publication skills, and future research productivity.

Applicants should submit:
1) A cover letter discussing their research, teaching, mentoring, and engagement accomplishments
2) A current curriculum vitae
3) The names of three references with contact information

Finalists will be contacted for additional materials: (writing samples, reference letters).

Review of applications begins Oct. 31. To see the complete job ad and apply, visit https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/236060.