Assistant Professor of Linguistic Anthropology

Posting Details Posting Summary Logo Posting Number FAC00116PO25 Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Linguistic Anthropology Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Anthropology Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Position Description Advertised Job Summary The faculty of the Department of Anthropology, in conjunction with the Linguistics Program at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invite applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026. Specifically, we seek applicants who specialize in linguistic anthropology. 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. The successful candidate must have and maintain an active and productive program of research that may include public scholarship in addition to demonstrating the potential for securing extramural funding that upholds USC’s reputation as a Research 1 university. They must be dynamic educators willing to teach large introductory undergraduate courses serving both general education and major requirements, as well as upper division and graduate courses in their area(s) of specialization. A typical teaching load in the Department of Anthropology is two courses per semester. They will also be expected to mentor graduate students in both anthropology and linguistics and participate in the administrative life of the department, the college, and the university. The Department of Anthropology is highly committed to both undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring, offering programs leading to bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. degrees. For more information about the Department, please visit https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/anthropology/index.php. The program provides students grounding in critical approaches to four-field anthropology (biological/biocultural anthropology, anthropological archaeology, cultural anthropology and linguistic anthropology). Linguistic anthropology figures prominently at USC due to a longstanding, collaborative relationship between the Department of Anthropology and the interdepartmental Linguistics Program. In fact, students may specialize in linguistic anthropology by taking graduate coursework in either program. For more information about the Linguistics Program and its faculty, please visit https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/linguistics/index.php. Required Education and Experience

Applicants must hold a PhD in Anthropology, Linguistics or a closely related field by the time of the start date. Preferred Qualifications

We seek applicants with experience grounded in ethnographic, collaborative, and community-based approaches to research that are founded in a commitment to social justice, and whose theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of language are innovative and synergistic with existing faculty expertise. Geographic area, research focus, and language(s) of specialization are open. This position allows for opportunities to collaborate across a broad group of partners, including colleagues in different disciplines, campus research institutes, and community partners. Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 08/11/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant All Applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, discussing research interests and teaching experience; (2) a Curriculum Vitae; (3) a writing sample (i.e. a published journal article or dissertation chapter, 25 pages maximum); (4) a list of three recommenders – include their 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 letter from the dissertation director should confirm that the PhD will be completed by July 1, 2026).

To ensure full consideration, application material must be received by October 1, 2025. The search committee will immediately begin screening applications and move swiftly in the selection process. Inquiries about this position 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 discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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