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Assistant Professor of Linguistic Anthropology
Inside Higher Ed, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Overview
Assistant Professor of Linguistic Anthropology
– 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant Professor
to begin August 16, 2026. The faculty of the Department of Anthropology, in conjunction with the Linguistics Program at the University of South Carolina, invites applications. The Department of Anthropology will be the tenure home for this position, with teaching assignments serving both the Department of Anthropology and the Linguistics Program. Responsibilities
Maintain an active and productive program of research that may include public scholarship and demonstrate potential for securing extramural funding. Teach large introductory undergraduate courses serving general education and major requirements, as well as upper-division and graduate courses in the area of specialization. Usually teach two courses per semester; mentor graduate students in both anthropology and linguistics; participate in the administrative life of the department, the college, and the university. Collaborate across a broad group of partners, including colleagues in different disciplines, campus research institutes, and community partners. Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Applicants must hold a PhD in Anthropology, Linguistics, or a closely related field by the start date. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience grounded in ethnographic, collaborative, and community-based approaches to research that are founded in a commitment to social justice; innovative and synergistic theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of language; geographic area, research focus, and language(s) of specialization are open; opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and with community partners. Additional Information
Advertised salary range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Application materials: All applicants must apply online at USCJobs. Materials to include: (1) a cover letter discussing research interests and teaching experience; (2) a Curriculum Vitae; (3) a writing sample (e.g., a published journal article or dissertation chapter, up to 25 pages); (4) a list of three recommenders with names, affiliations, and email addresses. The department will request references from referees for applicants who advance to semi-finalist status. If the candidate has not yet defended their dissertation, the dissertation director should confirm that the PhD will be completed by July 1, 2026. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2025. The search committee will begin screening immediately. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Jennifer Reynolds, jreynold@mailbox.sc.edu. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the department’s discretion at any time. This position is open until filled. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary. If your qualifications are pursued, you will be contacted by phone or email. To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192100 EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency. jeid-55667c430870ed41ac22b57bfc184c24
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Assistant Professor of Linguistic Anthropology
– 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant Professor
to begin August 16, 2026. The faculty of the Department of Anthropology, in conjunction with the Linguistics Program at the University of South Carolina, invites applications. The Department of Anthropology will be the tenure home for this position, with teaching assignments serving both the Department of Anthropology and the Linguistics Program. Responsibilities
Maintain an active and productive program of research that may include public scholarship and demonstrate potential for securing extramural funding. Teach large introductory undergraduate courses serving general education and major requirements, as well as upper-division and graduate courses in the area of specialization. Usually teach two courses per semester; mentor graduate students in both anthropology and linguistics; participate in the administrative life of the department, the college, and the university. Collaborate across a broad group of partners, including colleagues in different disciplines, campus research institutes, and community partners. Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Applicants must hold a PhD in Anthropology, Linguistics, or a closely related field by the start date. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience grounded in ethnographic, collaborative, and community-based approaches to research that are founded in a commitment to social justice; innovative and synergistic theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of language; geographic area, research focus, and language(s) of specialization are open; opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and with community partners. Additional Information
Advertised salary range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Application materials: All applicants must apply online at USCJobs. Materials to include: (1) a cover letter discussing research interests and teaching experience; (2) a Curriculum Vitae; (3) a writing sample (e.g., a published journal article or dissertation chapter, up to 25 pages); (4) a list of three recommenders with names, affiliations, and email addresses. The department will request references from referees for applicants who advance to semi-finalist status. If the candidate has not yet defended their dissertation, the dissertation director should confirm that the PhD will be completed by July 1, 2026. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2025. The search committee will begin screening immediately. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Jennifer Reynolds, jreynold@mailbox.sc.edu. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the department’s discretion at any time. This position is open until filled. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary. If your qualifications are pursued, you will be contacted by phone or email. To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192100 EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency. jeid-55667c430870ed41ac22b57bfc184c24
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